Just bought Mothers California Gold Clay Bar Kit

[embolism]

try some odourless mineral spirits on the tree sap. Should soften it up and make removal much easier.

Wash the area afterwards and slap some wax on and you're done.

[Texarkana]

I'll just take it to the local detail shop. I found out today I wasn't drying properly, I left swirl marks on the vehicle by folding the waffle weave towel and applying pressure while wiping off water. For $100 they will remove surface impuraties and residue and use an orbital buffer to apply the polish. I'll make sure to dab the surface or place the towel on the surface and gently drag it across to dry from now on.

[Texarkana]

On a lighter note, just got back from the movies, the new Batman was EPIC!!!!

[embolism]

Originally Posted by Texarkana

I'll just take it to the local detail shop. I found out today I wasn't drying properly, I left swirl marks on the vehicle by folding the waffle weave towel and applying pressure while wiping off water. For $100 they will remove surface impuraties and residue and use an orbital buffer to apply the polish. I'll make sure to dab the surface or place the towel on the surface and gently drag it across to dry from now on.

for a little more than that you can get a DA and be able to do it yourself. Don't want to generalize too much but places that charge $100 for what you are describing won't polish out anything, just use a product with heavy fillers which will be gone in a few washes...

something that you might want to consider is to add a drying aid to your process. Something like duragloss aquawax will add lubrication while you dry and leave some protection behind as well.

[elk42]

Originally Posted by Flash Gordon

If it is cold out put it in a baggie in your front pants pocket. The temp of your junk warms it up just right

[Texarkana]

Originally Posted by embolism

for a little more than that you can get a DA and be able to do it yourself. Don't want to generalize too much but places that charge $100 for what you are describing won't polish out anything, just use a product with heavy fillers which will be gone in a few washes...

something that you might want to consider is to add a drying aid to your process. Something like duragloss aquawax will add lubrication while you dry and leave some protection behind as well.

Never used a orbital buffer, I'll leave it to the pros - Don't want to burn through the clear coat.

The reviews of this place are pretty good.

Before and After Photos | The Gift Auto Detailing Center

Reviews | The Gift Auto Detailing Center

[Texarkana]

Got an estimate this morning, For $150 they'll:

Wash & Dry
Clay Bar
Use a machine to buff out swirls and scratches
Polish & Wax
Clean and wax the rims

I'll take it in on August 9th, they said it'll take 3-4 hours. The guy who owns the place commended me on taking such good care of the paint, said most cars that come in are in horrible shape and neglected. ;D

[umi000]

Originally Posted by Texarkana

Got an estimate this morning, For $150 they'll:

Wash & Dry
Clay Bar
Use a machine to buff out swirls and scratches
Polish & Wax
Clean and wax the rims

I'll take it in on August 9th, they said it'll take 3-4 hours. The guy who owns the place commended me on taking such good care of the paint, said most cars that come in are in horrible shape and neglected. ;D

Hmmm, three to four hours seems a bit... quick for all that.

[Texarkana]

Originally Posted by umi000

Hmmm, three to four hours seems a bit... quick for all that.

Tell ya what, start your own detailing shop, stay in business for 25 years with enough profit to open up another location and a mobile detatailing van, then you can come tell how long it takes to detail a vehicle, sound like a deal?

[umi000]

Originally Posted by Texarkana

Tell ya what, start your own detailing shop, stay in business for 25 years with enough profit to open up another location and a mobile detatailing van, then you can come tell how long it takes to detail a vehicle, sound like a deal?

What's with the smart-ass reply? You joined a detailing forum on the internet, where people are free to share their opinion. But hey, you go ahead and do what you want - not like it'll be my problem if the shop you chose does a poor job on your car. I'm out of this discussion.

Francis