Shower Doors and the PC7424xp

[merlin]

I know it ain't paint but here's what I did.

I have a clear glass shower enclosure. After years of "soap" scum build up it appears that none of the consumer bathroom products that the wife has used was even able to make a dent. So yesterday I broke out the trusty PC, an orange LC 5.5" pad and the M105 and went to work. (No, I didn't follow up with M205. It's glass not paint.)

"You can't do by hand what you can accomplish with a machine."


Process:
I removed the bypass doors and laid them on the bed.
This allowed me a flat surface to work on 'em. I used the PC on speed 5, 15 lbs of pressure and slow "inch per second" arm speed. I just kept thinking Kevin Brown Method as I was watching the backing plate mark rotate. There were a few tough "spots" that I had to crack out the Surbuf pad to remove them.

NOTE: Hard "bad" water can cause non-removable stains in glass just like in can paint but I was lucky and this had not happened.

Results:
The glass came out crystal clear!!!
All those years of build upo were gone! The only "difficult" spots were the very small areas in the corners where the PC could not reach. I did these by hand with some M105 on a MF towel. (Yes, I used a cheapy MF towel) I even spent a little time and polished the aluminum frame using the PC. The PC also clean it off the aluminum and gave it a great shine.

Epilogue:
OK, now on to the detailing 101 follow up.
Like all polishing it's a job and I didn't want to have to repeat this process any time soon. So after I did an IPA on the glass I reached for a sealant. (In this case Zaino Z-2...it was handy) I didn't want to use a wax as it may look a little foggy/smeary on clear glass and I wanted something that would last against daily water and be very hydrophobic. I'm not sure how durable the Z-2 is going to be on glass. If I don't get a lot of longevity out of Z-2 I may give Opti-Coat 2.0 a try.

Bottom Line...the wife came home and was amazed at the results. (and I found a use for the PC that she liked)
You know...I'm not really sure if she was more amazed at the results or the fact I did some "extreme" housework.
So my advice is...If you want your wife to approve of your "hobby", polish the shower doors & use an LSP sealant.

[mark58]

Originally Posted by merlin

I know it ain't paint but here's what I did.

I have a clear glass shower enclosure. After years of "soap" scum build up it appears that none of the consumer bathroom products that the wife has used was even able to make a dent. So yesterday I broke out the trusty PC, an orange LC 5.5" pad and the M105 and went to work. (No, I didn't follow up with M205. It's glass not paint.)

"You can't do by hand what you can accomplish with a machine."


Process:
I removed the bypass doors and laid them on the bed.
This allowed me a flat surface to work on 'em. I used the PC on speed 5, 15 lbs of pressure and slow "inch per second" arm speed. I just kept thinking Kevin Brown Method as I was watching the backing plate mark rotate. There were a few tough "spots" that I had to crack out the Surbuf pad to remove them.

NOTE: Hard "bad" water can cause non-removable stains in glass just like in can paint but I was lucky and this had not happened.

Results:
The glass came out crystal clear!!!
All those years of build upo were gone! The only "difficult" spots were the very small areas in the corners where the PC could not reach. I did these by hand with some M105 on a MF towel. (Yes, I used a cheapy MF towel) I even spent a little time and polished the aluminum frame using the PC. The PC also clean it off the aluminum and gave it a great shine.

Epilogue:
OK, now on to the detailing 101 follow up.
Like all polishing it's a job and I didn't want to have to repeat this process any time soon. So after I did an IPA on the glass I reached for a sealant. (In this case Zaino Z-2...it was handy) I didn't want to use a wax as it may look a little foggy/smeary on clear glass and I wanted something that would last against daily water and be very hydrophobic. I'm not sure how durable the Z-2 is going to be on glass. If I don't get a lot of longevity out of Z-2 I may give Opti-Coat 2.0 a try.

Bottom Line...the wife came home and was amazed at the results. (and I found a use for the PC that she liked)
You know...I'm not really sure if she was more amazed at the results or the fact I did some "extreme" housework.
So my advice is...If you want your wife to approve of your "hobby", polish the shower doors & use an LSP sealant.

Great Job!
Next time try some "Lime Away" (green plastic container) found at Lowes. Works great on removing any scum and lime.

[LegacyGT]

[DLaw]

Originally Posted by LegacyGT

Dave

[merlin]

Originally Posted by DLaw

Dave

Do you want pictures of an old fat naked man in the shower (me) or just the clean shower door glass?

[merlin]

Here ya' go.

BTW - The glass block window is not in the shower. It is actually a reflection in the glass.

[merlin]

Help, she's killing me now.
I just did the flat stove top.

What she said.
"No matter what I use I just can't seem to get this stuff off the stove top."

What I heard.
"Well, Mr. Bufferman try your machine on the top of my stove and clean it!"

All little M105, Mr. Muscle oven and grill cleaner and a Surbuf pad and it looks brand new!
BTW - I threw away the Surbuf pad after I did the stove. It ain't goin' on any paint now.

[Harleyguy]

Thanks for sharing some unusual uses of 105 and you PCXP .

[Jenn1270]

Sweet. I need to do the same to mine.

[TLMitchell]

Originally Posted by merlin

If I don't get a lot of longevity out of Z-2 I may give Opti-Coat 2.0 a try.

I've been using Opti Seal on showers, stoves, small appliances... anything that's a PITA to clean. I hit the shower with Opti Coat last week and there's no comparison... nothing sticks!

BTW, OC is working out primo on that Vivid Black swirling problem.

I think I'm gonna buy a truckload while it's on sale! UPS guy saw the syringe laying around while I was doing the bike, I'm pretty sure he thinks I'm a junkie. Probably be dogs sniffing all my packages now.

TL