Originally Posted by Forrest Not even trying to claim i know more than you do. I just looked at your picture and thought thats it? Thats the problem you are
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03-10-2010, 12:37 PM | #121 (permalink) |
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Thats the problem you are looking at pictures to form your opinion. I can tell you this from experience, my 370 which has had a fine polish to remove all micro marring then topped with 3 coats of Optimum car wax has far more depth, clarity and gloss than a vehicle which has not been prepped properly. As earlier stated you need to spend some time at autopia.org or the likes, but something tells me that you are not that interested.
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03-10-2010, 06:48 PM | #123 (permalink) |
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Excellent.
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03-11-2010, 02:50 AM | #124 (permalink) |
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Yea that's right - you have no idea what you're doing.....
....so since you're such a poor detailer do you think you could give me a discount on one of your weak sauce detail jobs? Sounds like the All Japanese Show and Shine in Victoria is going to be on Sunday, May 30th and Canby in Oregon on June 12th and 13th. If we could squeeze the 240Z in before the two shows would be great ( and the 370Z sometime too.....). You should bring the 370Z down for the show if you can get the time off!
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03-11-2010, 11:43 AM | #125 (permalink) | |
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03-11-2010, 11:49 AM | #126 (permalink) | |
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03-12-2010, 02:34 AM | #127 (permalink) |
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...and book me in for a cruise sometime as well.... you've got to spend some time on the road so you have something to clean and polish
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03-14-2010, 08:01 PM | #128 (permalink) |
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I usually Wash, clay, wash, and zaino polish. However I'm willing to try Optimum Car Wax. Do I have to add any other product after I wax it? I looked at autotopia and it has way too much info. Thanks
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03-15-2010, 12:52 AM | #129 (permalink) |
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No. Try 2-3 coats, makes it much slicker and adds more gloss.
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03-15-2010, 02:43 AM | #130 (permalink) |
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Wax safe for a clear bra?
Just picked up the new Z today. Having the tinting done and an Xpel clear bra installed tomorrow. Will wash and wax the day after. Wondering what type of cleaning and waxing is safe to use over the clear bra?
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03-15-2010, 12:17 PM | #131 (permalink) |
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Wait a few days before washing. After washing use a polymer base sealant. The installer will probably have a sealant you can purchase from him. Stay away from waxes as they will build up on the edges and look bad.
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03-16-2010, 09:26 PM | #132 (permalink) | |
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Most pros don't like it because of the "cure time" required. Most non-BMW people don't like it because so many BMW people swear by it. I'll admit it's a little expensive (especially the "accelerator" drops) but holy crap -- a couple of coats and my finish is so reflective, it looks like my car has some kind of cloaking device on it.
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03-16-2010, 11:45 PM | #134 (permalink) |
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How are my steps for cleaning.
Wash and dry clay wash and dry optimum wax and repeat zaino detail cleaner spray I usually zaino but spray on wax sounds like less labor.
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03-17-2010, 12:01 AM | #135 (permalink) |
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Thats fine. Just make sure there is no residual clay left behind before you use the sealant. Optimum spray wax is the easiest LSP I've ever used. Just spray and wipe. No cure time and can be sprayed on trim and glass. I usually put a coat on the glass. It takes only a few minutes to do the entire car. I recommend 2-3 coats for lasting protection, but 1 is fine.
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