Eagle one wadding polish (used with #0000 steel wool) is the best combo of the metal polishes that I've tried. Most are useless at removing any deposits. I use this on my tail pipes and it works...
As I pointed out in another thread; the Trizact is an awesome solution that carries less risk than feather sanding. Having said that, there are still times were the feather sanding technique is...
Got it. From what I have read the Dr. Colorchip paint is already thinner than OEM touch up paint so it would probably take a fair bit of experimentation to get it to work right with an airbrush. ...
So you are using the putty with a thinner from the Applied Colors video to level the defect; but are you applying the base coat paint by hand or with an airbrush?
Not long ago I had to replace the toe cap/cover on my 325xi daily driver. I ordered a new one which came primed. Obviously taking this to a body shop is an expensive proposition so I instead...
Good to know, thanks. I wouldn't say that the Adams bar is useless as it did pick up road grime, brake dust, excess compound, etc. but it wouldn't make a dent in the overspray. I'd say it seems...
Yeah, before taking over the detailing duties myself I always made it a point to have a pro detail the car after any body shop work. This particular time it was overlooked because we were purchasing...
Chris Covello from All in The Details in Morristown (behind High Marques). He's done a lot of great work for me in the past and is also the one who encouraged me to take over the reins on the...
I saddled up, took the plunge and picked up 3 #5000 Trizact pads from a local auto body supply shop on Friday (prior to SA's post about using a heavier clay bar). I tried varying speeds from 4-6 and...
I looked back through my rather extensive records and realized the last trip to the body shop (for something small) was not followed up by a clay bar process. So that leads me to believe in all...
If this is in fact overspray not being removed by the clay bar, what is the next step? Is it possible that the combo of PC 7424XP and M105 is not strong enough to remove this?
I can't see any imperfections with the naked eye. Thus far I have worked on the roof, c-pillars and the trunk lid. If I were to use something like a microscope I wouldn't know what to look for.
The car has had work performed. In 2008 the gas tank hatch/compartment was repainted (due to rust endemic to E39's), the front bumper repainted in 2009 (to cure minor road rash prior to full clear...
I've been using a brand new Adam's gray clay bar that I picked up one month ago on my 03' M5 and it apparently won't fully remove the paint contaminants.
