Best Car Care Products
01-07-15, 08:56 AM
#16
Years ago I believe I saw some tests with a PTG which convinced me that I could probably polish my car a dozen times with a DA before I approached the point where too much clearcoat had been removed (70-75% clearcoat remaining, or 2-2.5% of original clear removed with each polishing).
Problem is the guy polishing his car four times a year might hit that threshold in three years instead of twenty five years.
Problem is the guy polishing his car four times a year might hit that threshold in three years instead of twenty five years.
01-07-15, 09:49 AM
#17
Years ago I believe I saw some tests with a PTG which convinced me that I could probably polish my car a dozen times with a DA before I approached the point where too much clearcoat had been removed (70-75% clearcoat remaining, or 2-2.5% of original clear removed with each polishing).
Problem is the guy polishing his car four times a year might hit that threshold in three years instead of twenty five years.
Problem is the guy polishing his car four times a year might hit that threshold in three years instead of twenty five years.
-Zach
01-07-15, 02:28 PM
#18
I wonder after polishing, should we "add" clear coat to our car by sending it off to the body shop to add additional clear coat paint? Of course, this is only done in case when the clear coat needs rescue, not after every polish.
Our paint coating technology now is pretty good but if they can increase that 2 microns to something as thick as clear coat. That will be revolutionary.
Our paint coating technology now is pretty good but if they can increase that 2 microns to something as thick as clear coat. That will be revolutionary.
01-07-15, 02:37 PM
#19
I wonder after polishing, should we "add" clear coat to our car by sending it off to the body shop to add additional clear coat paint? Of course, this is only done in case when the clear coat needs rescue, not after every polish. Our paint coating technology now is pretty good but if they can increase that 2 microns to something as thick as clear coat. That will be revolutionary.
If you're going to re clear, you might as well just repaint the car all together. Practically the same amount of work. Just a little more spraying involved.
The best bet is to apply a durable ceramic coating after polishing. These coatings will add measurable thickness back to the surface which can be equivalent to the amount that is removed during a light polish.
01-08-15, 05:20 PM
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Great stuff. I would also recommend investing in a Porter Cable buffer, hands down the best investment you can make in maintaining a showroom shine.
Great stuff. I would also recommend investing in a Porter Cable buffer, hands down the best investment you can make in maintaining a showroom shine.
01-08-15, 06:03 PM
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http://adamspolishes.com Great stuff. I would also recommend investing in a Porter Cable buffer, hands down the best investment you can make in maintaining a showroom shine.
01-10-15, 06:59 AM
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Best Car Care Products
That's pretty open ended...what part of the processes are you interested in?
Products...IMHO No ONE brand has "end all" for every part of the processes
1) Washing
Two Bucket Wash Method or a Foam Cannon
2) Cleaning/Prep
Iron-X & Nanoskin Speedy Prep Sponge or Towel (FINE)
NOTE: I like using Optimum No Rinse as a clay lube
3) Polishing
A Dual Action (DA) machine. Polishes and pads as needed
Polishes can vary from Megs M101 to Carpro Reflect
4) Protecting (Last Step Product - LSP)
There are hundreds of Waxes, Sealants and a few Coatings
These vary by your wants...longevity, "look and feel" etc.
5) Maintenance
This depends on the product you use for (LSP) protection.
As far as polishing...my thoughts...
Machine
If all you're going to do is use the DA machine once or twice a year then the Harbor Freight may do.
Check their sales...some folks have bought it for under $50. Be sure to get their "lifetime warranty".
If you expect to use a DA more often than that I would recommend the Griot's Garage 6" polisher.
Backing Plate
I also highly recommend a Meguiars Soft Buff DBP5 5" DA backing plate & 5"-5 1/2" polishing pads.
Pads
To start, I suggest Lake Country 5 1/2 Inch Flat Pads 6 Pack 2) Orange 2) White 1) Black 1) Blue
Polishes
For a Newbie I would suggest Meguiars Ultimate Compound and Ultimate Polish to learn with.
That's pretty open ended...what part of the processes are you interested in?
Products...IMHO No ONE brand has "end all" for every part of the processes
1) Washing
Two Bucket Wash Method or a Foam Cannon
2) Cleaning/Prep
Iron-X & Nanoskin Speedy Prep Sponge or Towel (FINE)
NOTE: I like using Optimum No Rinse as a clay lube
3) Polishing
A Dual Action (DA) machine. Polishes and pads as needed
Polishes can vary from Megs M101 to Carpro Reflect
4) Protecting (Last Step Product - LSP)
There are hundreds of Waxes, Sealants and a few Coatings
These vary by your wants...longevity, "look and feel" etc.
5) Maintenance
This depends on the product you use for (LSP) protection.
As far as polishing...my thoughts...
Machine
If all you're going to do is use the DA machine once or twice a year then the Harbor Freight may do.
Check their sales...some folks have bought it for under $50. Be sure to get their "lifetime warranty".
If you expect to use a DA more often than that I would recommend the Griot's Garage 6" polisher.
Backing Plate
I also highly recommend a Meguiars Soft Buff DBP5 5" DA backing plate & 5"-5 1/2" polishing pads.
Pads
To start, I suggest Lake Country 5 1/2 Inch Flat Pads 6 Pack 2) Orange 2) White 1) Black 1) Blue
Polishes
For a Newbie I would suggest Meguiars Ultimate Compound and Ultimate Polish to learn with.
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