Paint care?
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The clay bar will lift any impurities off the paint, you would be surprized.
The orange peel effect is best left alone unless you know what you are doing. To remedy orange peel you would use an Ultra Fine sand paper then buff to a shine.
Best to hand wash, then clay bar before waxing. I use all Meguiars products and like the finish they leave.
The orange peel effect is best left alone unless you know what you are doing. To remedy orange peel you would use an Ultra Fine sand paper then buff to a shine.
Best to hand wash, then clay bar before waxing. I use all Meguiars products and like the finish they leave.
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I'm a detailer by night, so feel free to ask any questions
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I will add that there are different "aggressive" levels of clay bars. Those that are found at Auto Zones, Pep Boys, etc are on the mild side. Maguiars site actually sells the different levels of clay bars, mild, medium, aggressive. You can actually induce scratches if you don't clay correctly. Use plenty of lubricant whether its detail spray or a soapy liquid, turn/knead the clay bar frequently and if you DROP it on the ground throw it away. I like to break off pieces of the bar and use as needed so in case I drop it at least my whole bar is not ruined. There not cheap.
I can't contribute much to mechanical workings of diesel, but when it comes to paint care, thats my niche.
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I saw that exact truck at a dealer down here, and well.... ummm... let's just say I chose a truck without the Limited Edition seating. Went so far as to ask for build dates first, so I'd make sure I had missed that particular window of opportunity!
But if you like it, that's all that matters....
But if you like it, that's all that matters....
Shane? Where are you Shane? I might need some help here.
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No problem I will add that there are different "aggressive" levels of clay bars. Those that are found at Auto Zones, Pep Boys, etc are on the mild side. Maguiars site actually sells the different levels of clay bars, mild, medium, aggressive.
You can actually induce scratches if you don't clay correctly. Use plenty of lubricant whether its detail spray or a soapy liquid, turn/knead the clay bar frequently and if you DROP it on the ground throw it away. I like to break off pieces of the bar and use as needed so in case I drop it at least my whole bar is not ruined. There not cheap.
I can't contribute much to mechanical workings of diesel, but when it comes to paint care, thats my niche.
I will add that there are different "aggressive" levels of clay bars. Those that are found at Auto Zones, Pep Boys, etc are on the mild side. Maguiars site actually sells the different levels of clay bars, mild, medium, aggressive. You can actually induce scratches if you don't clay correctly. Use plenty of lubricant whether its detail spray or a soapy liquid, turn/knead the clay bar frequently and if you DROP it on the ground throw it away. I like to break off pieces of the bar and use as needed so in case I drop it at least my whole bar is not ruined. There not cheap.
I can't contribute much to mechanical workings of diesel, but when it comes to paint care, thats my niche.
I'm going to leave this one to the pros. I don't like to wax anyway.
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Optimum Car Wax is a spray wax made with real carnauba and synthetic paint sealants for protection & shine! high-grade carnauba wax and silicone
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Yeah, I'm thinking the same thing. I'll be doing good to keep the bird droppings and cat tracks off of her.
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I deal with that at least once a week, ususally more.
If it's on the paint, I clean that area when I get home.
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Well, I went and bought a bottle of Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Wax and some microfibre cloths at lunch today, guess what I'll be doing over the holiday?
And this may be a stupid question, but can I use this on the chrome as well? And what do y'all use to protect the black plastic areas, like the mirrors and such?
And this may be a stupid question, but can I use this on the chrome as well? And what do y'all use to protect the black plastic areas, like the mirrors and such?
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Well, I went and bought a bottle of Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Wax and some microfibre cloths at lunch today, guess what I'll be doing over the holiday?
And this may be a stupid question, but can I use this on the chrome as well? And what do y'all use to protect the black plastic areas, like the mirrors and such?
And this may be a stupid question, but can I use this on the chrome as well? And what do y'all use to protect the black plastic areas, like the mirrors and such?