I use the Mothers Red Powerball on my drill. Key is to make sure pad is properly primed and the speed is slow. A drill is like a rotary polisher (direct drive) and will burn through paint if too...
I do this all the time in the summer (doesn't work with snow). The rain water is definitely softer than tap water and provides protection from grinding dirt against the paint as it is "floating". I...
I do an IPA at 10% after ONRW&S. Permanon will last a lot longer than 2 washes (more like 10 washes). Most times I just wash with ONRW&S, OPC,rinse and Permanon 5% solution.
I do an IPA at 10% after ONRW&S. Permanon will last a lot longer than 2 washes (more like 10 washes). Most times I just wash with ONRW&S, OPC,rinse and Permanon 5% solution.
I use a heat gun starting at the smallest leading or following edge. Heat about 7-10" (heat until you can barely touch it comfortably). Peel an edge and pull off at really sharp angle. Once you feel...
I don't see how polishing will remove orange peel? I have always sanded. When sanding I check my progress by drying the area and looking for shiny spots (they are the low spots). If I was polishing...
The key to tire dressing is the prep. Once the tire is clean the dressing will last a lot longer. I use the Optimum Tire Dressing and it seems to last quite well. What I really like is I can clean...
I have same problem on 2001 Grand Prix. Every spring there is damage (not a lot but enough for me to notice). What I did was paint with Plasti-Dip. It takes a "licking and keeps on ticking". You...
Brown Royal works wonders on brake dust and other wheel grime. Simple application (wet wheel, spray on straight and let sit couple minutes, agitate and rinse). I like the horse hair brushes because...
I know it's way after the fact, but you could have tried to scrape some fabric from under the seat and glued it in. I did this years ago on an Olds Cutlass and it worked pretty good. Trick is to get...
I'm a huge fan of Permanon especially on wheel. I used to use it over Opti-Coat 2.0 for couple years. No issues at all. Moved on to different paint protection regime, but the "wheels remain the same".
I have the Stoner and use it all the time. My 2001 Grand Prix has large glass with steep rake. The front is a breeze to do with this tool (one tip spray the cleaner on the cloth not the windshield)....
Have a set of Rims that I restored last summer and ran last winter.
Here is the rim before picture.
Here is a picture of small test section (pie shaped section near the wheel weight and to the...
Flitz Pre-Clean Aluminum is a very good cleaner. It has to be agitated with nylon brush (toothbrush) to get all the crevices. Bottle says not to use on paint but website says OK for paint?
Flitz Pre-Clean works well. Bottle says can't be used on paint but website says OK?? Tried on bad winter dirt on Alloy rim and stuff just melted off. Need to agitate with nylon brush (used...
Plasti-Dip works very well. I have done aluminum rims and lower front bumper spoiler with good results. I also did the B-Billars and so far after 6 months OK. Interesting thing-if you use a tire...
Xylene eats Plastic Dip . Normally Plasti-Dip peels off if it is applied thick enough (4-6 coats). It depends on how many small crevices are involved ( a hood sprayed with 2 coats will peel no...
Xylene eats . Normally Plasti-Dip peels off if it is applied thick enough (4-6 coats). It depends on how many small crevices are involved ( a hood sprayed with 2 coats will peel no problem, while a...
I agree that it is pretty resiliant. After cleaning try a tire dressing and see what happens (super shine!). The tire coating may not last long depends on the coating.
Metal polishing is different than paint. You need to use buffing wheels and metal compounds. In this case a tripoli compound on a sisal wheel will get rid of most. Then move to a cotton wheel and a...
I did my Grand Prix and used about 10cc. I think it was Dec 2014 and so far really happy. Car still shines better than it ever did with OPC 2.0 and feels slicker too. I recently started using wax as...
I use Brown Royal all the time. It is very good on brake dust. It also does wonders on the barrels (which I tend to miss doing like I should. The only thing I have had a problem with were my uncoated...
