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#301
Moe: I just had my detailer spend three days getting the paint on my black 996 GT2 up to show-quality. When he was done, he did not want me to put my dust-stop indoor car cover on it for fear of scratches. He wanted me to look for something softer like what he has seen on some other exotic cars. Can you suggest the best indoor cover for my car that will minimize the chance of scratching the black paint? Are you familiar with the Porsche factory cover, and do you know how it measures up?
So, prior to tucking her away, give a good bath, dry, put on her jammies, and a kiss goodnight
#303
Glad I could help. Goo gone gel can be found at any home depot or lowes:
#306
Hey Moe,
What is the difference between CCS red form and gp wax applicator? If I'm using the regular carnauba wax would it be better to use the gp wax applicator and wax the entire car by hand? I'm wondering if I can use the CCS red foam with carnauba wax as I presume itd be easier to wax using the flex machine.
Also how do I clean the silver trim around the windows of 2009+ bmws? My car has silver trim around the windows and they all have watermarks. Can a simple washup + clay take care of those marks? Or do I polish those parts?
Another thing is,. are there certain areas I have to avoid using the flex machine to polish? would the polish substance get stuck in door cracks, door handles, window trims, etc?
I know nothing about detailing but am planning to go for an entire day worth of detailing soon. Your detailing section is great help to people like me, I really appreciate it!
What is the difference between CCS red form and gp wax applicator? If I'm using the regular carnauba wax would it be better to use the gp wax applicator and wax the entire car by hand? I'm wondering if I can use the CCS red foam with carnauba wax as I presume itd be easier to wax using the flex machine.
Also how do I clean the silver trim around the windows of 2009+ bmws? My car has silver trim around the windows and they all have watermarks. Can a simple washup + clay take care of those marks? Or do I polish those parts?
Another thing is,. are there certain areas I have to avoid using the flex machine to polish? would the polish substance get stuck in door cracks, door handles, window trims, etc?
I know nothing about detailing but am planning to go for an entire day worth of detailing soon. Your detailing section is great help to people like me, I really appreciate it!
#307
Hey Moe,
What is the difference between CCS red form and gp wax applicator? If I'm using the regular carnauba wax would it be better to use the gp wax applicator and wax the entire car by hand? I'm wondering if I can use the CCS red foam with carnauba wax as I presume itd be easier to wax using the flex machine.
Also how do I clean the silver trim around the windows of 2009+ bmws? My car has silver trim around the windows and they all have watermarks. Can a simple washup + clay take care of those marks? Or do I polish those parts?
Another thing is,. are there certain areas I have to avoid using the flex machine to polish? would the polish substance get stuck in door cracks, door handles, window trims, etc?
I know nothing about detailing but am planning to go for an entire day worth of detailing soon. Your detailing section is great help to people like me, I really appreciate it!
What is the difference between CCS red form and gp wax applicator? If I'm using the regular carnauba wax would it be better to use the gp wax applicator and wax the entire car by hand? I'm wondering if I can use the CCS red foam with carnauba wax as I presume itd be easier to wax using the flex machine.
Also how do I clean the silver trim around the windows of 2009+ bmws? My car has silver trim around the windows and they all have watermarks. Can a simple washup + clay take care of those marks? Or do I polish those parts?
Another thing is,. are there certain areas I have to avoid using the flex machine to polish? would the polish substance get stuck in door cracks, door handles, window trims, etc?
I know nothing about detailing but am planning to go for an entire day worth of detailing soon. Your detailing section is great help to people like me, I really appreciate it!
2. The metal trim on any car can properly be cleaned and polished using P21S Finish Restorer
3. When using the flex, or any polisher, tape up plastics, rubber, metal trim, etc. using high quality masking tape. This helps protect the area you're taping off and your pad from picking up debris from those substrates
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#308
Curved vs Flat Pads
Moe -
I bought the Flex from you but have not used it yet, but have a question prior to my "initiation". It comes with the curved pads but all the instructional video's I see show it with a flat pad. Whats the difference? The video's all seem to stress keeping the polisher flat with the surface and that may be difficult with a curved pad. It may become apparent once I actually us the polisher but for now - I'm stuck guessing.
Thanks!
Chris
I bought the Flex from you but have not used it yet, but have a question prior to my "initiation". It comes with the curved pads but all the instructional video's I see show it with a flat pad. Whats the difference? The video's all seem to stress keeping the polisher flat with the surface and that may be difficult with a curved pad. It may become apparent once I actually us the polisher but for now - I'm stuck guessing.
Thanks!
Chris
#309
Moe -
I bought the Flex from you but have not used it yet, but have a question prior to my "initiation". It comes with the curved pads but all the instructional video's I see show it with a flat pad. Whats the difference? The video's all seem to stress keeping the polisher flat with the surface and that may be difficult with a curved pad. It may become apparent once I actually us the polisher but for now - I'm stuck guessing.
Thanks!
Chris
I bought the Flex from you but have not used it yet, but have a question prior to my "initiation". It comes with the curved pads but all the instructional video's I see show it with a flat pad. Whats the difference? The video's all seem to stress keeping the polisher flat with the surface and that may be difficult with a curved pad. It may become apparent once I actually us the polisher but for now - I'm stuck guessing.
Thanks!
Chris
#310
Great question Chris. We prefer the curved pad because the edge is not flat. This helps when hugging the curves of a car...say the rear 1/4 panel on a Porsche. This makes full contact with the paint. If you have a flat edge, you may run the risk of rubbing against other panels you're near. You can still hold the polisher flat and make great contact. It's when you go around curves that truly shows how the curved CCS pads excel over traditional flat edge pads.
Thanks again
Chris
#311
Nano Fusion clear bra care
Hey Moe
Looked at a few posts about clear bras but nothing specific to Nano Fusion.
Since it seems to be the clearest of all clear bras, is there any special ways to keep it clean and protected?
Most posts say to use paint cleaner and then wax (without yellow carnuba). Is this still best? which waxes do you recommend
Also saw special clear bra products but I do not see you selling any. I take that as maybe they are too specialized?
Looked at a few posts about clear bras but nothing specific to Nano Fusion.
Since it seems to be the clearest of all clear bras, is there any special ways to keep it clean and protected?
Most posts say to use paint cleaner and then wax (without yellow carnuba). Is this still best? which waxes do you recommend
Also saw special clear bra products but I do not see you selling any. I take that as maybe they are too specialized?
#313
Hey Moe
Looked at a few posts about clear bras but nothing specific to Nano Fusion.
Since it seems to be the clearest of all clear bras, is there any special ways to keep it clean and protected?
Most posts say to use paint cleaner and then wax (without yellow carnuba). Is this still best? which waxes do you recommend
Also saw special clear bra products but I do not see you selling any. I take that as maybe they are too specialized?
Looked at a few posts about clear bras but nothing specific to Nano Fusion.
Since it seems to be the clearest of all clear bras, is there any special ways to keep it clean and protected?
Most posts say to use paint cleaner and then wax (without yellow carnuba). Is this still best? which waxes do you recommend
Also saw special clear bra products but I do not see you selling any. I take that as maybe they are too specialized?
For now, a paint cleaner and synthetic wax like Sonax Liquid wax is our go to.
http://www.glisteningperfectionstore...nax/Categories
#314
Yes. Spray ample amount of detail spray on towel and area affected. Allow product to break down bird dropping, then gently begin wiping with wet portion of towel. Flip to a dry side of the towel, and give a final wipe.
#315
Thanks for the answer Moe - and while I have you.... when polishing small areas, such as the top section of the window frame, or tight spaces like the rear end of the 911, do you use the Flex or just do this by hand? I assume when waxing applying the product by hand would be OK but was not sure about polishing.
Thanks again
Chris
Thanks again
Chris
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