Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - Junkman's "How to Completely Repair Your Paint Damage

Mulletsays · 10-22-2012, 09:30 PM

First, let me thank Junkman for all of the time he has spent for everyones benefit! (And yes, I'd love some feedback regarding my post from you!)

After spending a good portion of my day yesterday watching all of junkmans videos and reading through as many of these posts as I could find I wanted to post before I started buying/trying everything!

I'm looking to buy everything for the two bucket wash, claying, polishing and waxing. I've been looking around and there seems to be SO many different places to get everything I was looking for some suggestions/options on where the best kits to buy including everything. (Including some discount codes for the sponsored vendors)

Just a quick note on my cars and the uses if it helps to put it in perspective. I have a 07 Accord as my daily driver which is silver. This car needs some work, and I plan on starting out on this car. The other car I have is a 2012 370Z in black. It's garaged whenever it's not being driven and will stay in for a good portion of the winter.

As for my preference, I don't have a problem putting in the time but would rather do it less frequently.

Some questions and then I've put a list of stuff I've planned on purchasing.

I've watched junkmans waxing video and I have some questions following that. As I said above, I don't mind spending the time but would rather do it less frequently. I guess that's leading toward a sealant rather than a wax? The only thing that I thinking about was that Junkman used a different polisher/buffer than the PC. I don't have an issue buying the equiment if it's going to be useful or I don't have another good options.

Suggestions/comments are welcome on what can come after the polishing but I'd prefer not to have to wax often!

As far as the polishing pads whats the story with the use area? You can keep using it on as much of the car is ready as long as you keep it wet with detail spray?

I've also watched junkmans video on cleaning the pads with the grit guard kit, but what can you do if you don't have that? You just have to keep rinsing it until it runs clear and then let it dry for a few days?

Ok, I think my last question before my list of items! I know the big thing stressed through the videos has been to clean it once and then don't do all of the stuff that you did intially to scratch the paint up. So wash, clay, polish a few times, then seal/wax. What happens after time? You're watching the paint with water on it to gauge how long the sealent/wax is lasting and reapplying it? Or you're waiting until you can feel dirt following a wash with the bag test pointing you back to claying and then polishing again? (Maybe just the 205 polish if not lots of swirls)

Maybe to simplify the question for Junkman, is what is the weeklymonthly/yearly cleaning process like for your vette?

Of course I'm willing to just be linked more videos/posts if I've missed something or asked some questions that have already been covered.

I'm putting the list below to make sure I'm not missing anything, plus it might be useful for everyone!

Washing:
Gilmour 75QGF4 foam master
DP's extreme foam formula
Some type of car wash -> Recommendations on individual if not with a kit?
2 x 5gal buckets
2 x grit guards
2 x wash mits -> Any recommendations on brands/type for this? Are they generally MF?

Clay -> Polishing:
Any type of clay
Garry Deans Detail juice (I think only available on their website) ->

Infinite Use Detail Juice Concentrate V2 16oz - Premium Custom Detailing

PC 7424XP 5" (I'll get the special extension cord after)
Meguirs M105 and M205
3pk of zaino borderless blonde
2 x waffle weave MF towels -> Brand recommendations? Adams I see has some but wondering if there is any other deals

or kits that include them
2 x hex logic orange pads
3 x hex login white pads

Wax:
This will depend more on the questions from above!

(Is it just easy to go with Adams for anything I didn't specify?)

10-22-2012, 09:30 PM	#155 (permalink)
Mulletsays Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bethpage, NY Posts: 5 Drives: 2012 370Z Rep Power: 13	First, let me thank Junkman for all of the time he has spent for everyones benefit! (And yes, I'd love some feedback regarding my post from you!) After spending a good portion of my day yesterday watching all of junkmans videos and reading through as many of these posts as I could find I wanted to post before I started buying/trying everything! I'm looking to buy everything for the two bucket wash, claying, polishing and waxing. I've been looking around and there seems to be SO many different places to get everything I was looking for some suggestions/options on where the best kits to buy including everything. (Including some discount codes for the sponsored vendors) Just a quick note on my cars and the uses if it helps to put it in perspective. I have a 07 Accord as my daily driver which is silver. This car needs some work, and I plan on starting out on this car. The other car I have is a 2012 370Z in black. It's garaged whenever it's not being driven and will stay in for a good portion of the winter. As for my preference, I don't have a problem putting in the time but would rather do it less frequently. Some questions and then I've put a list of stuff I've planned on purchasing. I've watched junkmans waxing video and I have some questions following that. As I said above, I don't mind spending the time but would rather do it less frequently. I guess that's leading toward a sealant rather than a wax? The only thing that I thinking about was that Junkman used a different polisher/buffer than the PC. I don't have an issue buying the equiment if it's going to be useful or I don't have another good options. Suggestions/comments are welcome on what can come after the polishing but I'd prefer not to have to wax often! As far as the polishing pads whats the story with the use area? You can keep using it on as much of the car is ready as long as you keep it wet with detail spray? I've also watched junkmans video on cleaning the pads with the grit guard kit, but what can you do if you don't have that? You just have to keep rinsing it until it runs clear and then let it dry for a few days? Ok, I think my last question before my list of items! I know the big thing stressed through the videos has been to clean it once and then don't do all of the stuff that you did intially to scratch the paint up. So wash, clay, polish a few times, then seal/wax. What happens after time? You're watching the paint with water on it to gauge how long the sealent/wax is lasting and reapplying it? Or you're waiting until you can feel dirt following a wash with the bag test pointing you back to claying and then polishing again? (Maybe just the 205 polish if not lots of swirls) Maybe to simplify the question for Junkman, is what is the weeklymonthly/yearly cleaning process like for your vette? Of course I'm willing to just be linked more videos/posts if I've missed something or asked some questions that have already been covered. I'm putting the list below to make sure I'm not missing anything, plus it might be useful for everyone! Washing: Gilmour 75QGF4 foam master DP's extreme foam formula Some type of car wash -> Recommendations on individual if not with a kit? 2 x 5gal buckets 2 x grit guards 2 x wash mits -> Any recommendations on brands/type for this? Are they generally MF? Clay -> Polishing: Any type of clay Garry Deans Detail juice (I think only available on their website) -> Infinite Use Detail Juice Concentrate V2 16oz - Premium Custom Detailing PC 7424XP 5" (I'll get the special extension cord after) Meguirs M105 and M205 3pk of zaino borderless blonde 2 x waffle weave MF towels -> Brand recommendations? Adams I see has some but wondering if there is any other deals or kits that include them 2 x hex logic orange pads 3 x hex login white pads Wax: This will depend more on the questions from above! (Is it just easy to go with Adams for anything I didn't specify?)