congrats on the new car! I would always clay first even if its new if you can rub over the paint when the car is clean and hear noise like sandpaper almost then it needs to be clayed. Heck I clayed...
and not to mention I hit the intake tubing trim pieces with mothers back to black trim restorer as they were so bad they were almost white. will eventually use some apc and my blackfire total trim...
all was done with just some heavy duty compound dad had laying around in the shop. my GG polisher a 3" LC Orange Flat Pad on speed 5 and took about 15 mins maybe less lol. pad turned black and...
so I know of course to wash and then use something such as the DP exterior cleaner all purpose. But I'd rather not spend $20 if I don't have to. Is there any other product or mix of chemicals I can...
I know it's not a turbo guys it's a Vortech kit which is a supercharger but that part is more or less a turbo and for the guy who asked I'll be pushing 10 to 12 psi and it's full bolt ons. cams long...
So guys I finally got some boost for my mustang butttttt yeah it's dirty to say the least. 32815 what's the best way to clean up all that polished aluminum or whatever it is lol thanks guys
hate to bring up an old thread here but i've been using full strength pp on my gloss black painted wheels on my mustang... bad idea or keep going? or dilute it some and keep going? or don't let it...
Ok so if I want to polish a windshield that has water spots and streaks and what not do I just use a cut pad on high speed with some for example ultimate compound or water spot remover (also by...
I hope mine last, I just used my new cyan 5" pad on my GG6 the other day for the first time on a few panels and absolutely loved it! mine is the low profile version with the white velcro and I hope...
yes I believe so.. that thing cut like a mother though.. I probably won't get to retry it on her truck again but dads a used car dealer so i'll just try it out on the next black car he gets in thats...
Yeah I know I'm supposed to polish after but just didn't; just because it's baes truck and she was just glad to have it cleaned. I used some stuff in a yellow bottle called scratch and swirl remover...
Hey guys was cleaning up my girlfriends black 2003 ranger pickup and lets just say this thing was rough and of course with my new hydrotech cyan pads and 5" backing plate I decided to hit a spot on...
ok awesome I have a shop but its gonna be like 40 degrees tomorrow and I can handle the coldness after the wash is over, I just can't handle the cold water on my hands. burr!!!! my hands stay cold...
well I haven't checked it out yet but i used to just pour a bunch on a microfiber mit and wash the car from there using a water hose to lather the mit up every now and then lol
Ok guys I've finally bought a bucket and grit guard and its cold here in NC right now and I've got a few cars to do this weekend and just wondering if I could put hot/warm water in my bucket to wash...
Well I used 6 on my roof of my mustang the other day and it seemed to do well but not any better then 5 which I had been using for the rest of the car (for compounding) I always use smat products so...
so I know I should use 5-6 for compounding and swirl removal
4 for polishing and 2-3 for wax. but the question is when should I find the need for 6? and when should I keep it on 5? how does this...
I've bought a couple 3" hydros and some 5.5's.. the only options auto geek offered. I just noticed that they were measured by width and height as opposed to most companies only measuring by width
well ordered the hydrotechs! can't wait to try them out! but i've noticed they measure 5.5x7/8 maybe? there thinner then I think other pads... why? any benefits? cons to being thinner? or just how...
