car care FAQs

[TypeG]

areannecl - for both of those products i use the mother's brand. later.

[FuncOvrForm]

how would you go about removing swirls?

[TypeG]

how would you go about removing swirls?

with a polishing compound. depending on how bad they are you may want to use an orbtal buffer to remove them rather than hand buff.
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-pc7424.html

then use proper washing drying techniques to prevent them from returning.
http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=59862
later.

[FuncOvrForm]

with a polishing compound. depending on how bad they are you may want to use an orbtal buffer to remove them rather than hand buff.
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-pc7424.html

then use proper washing drying techniques to prevent them from returning.
http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=59862
later.

How much are we looking at to have it done?

[TypeG]

really, it's up to the detailer who does it. some are cheap, some are not.

also, some know what they are doing, some don't.

i've met detailers that didn't know what a clay bar was, let alone heard of one.

i taught myself all about polishing through experience and then fine tuning it with reseach, so i never had to do any shopping around for prices. i've heard of people charging anywhere from $125- $500 for a detail.

i'd ask around in your area to see who is good with a buffer. later.

[FuncOvrForm]

I have this type of orbital buffer.

[TypeG]

that type of buffer doesn't have the power for defect removal. also it has a shorter throw than a porter cable. they are ok for wax application though. otherwise, they just jiggle.


you'd want a buffer like this http://www.porter-cable.com/index.asp?e=547&p=2805 along with the proper pads to efffectively remove defects.

it costs about $100 or so more than the one pictured above, but well worth it. later.

[FuncOvrForm]

shyt. ill have to look around to have someone do it. Thanks G.

[Blk EX Coupe]

Hey type-g, do you have any problems dealing with the vibrations of the PC?

Is there anyway to prevent the fade on CF parts? My friend said a good sealant and wax would help. Can CF be polished just like normal paint?

[TypeG]

Hey type-g, do you have any problems dealing with the vibrations of the PC?

Is there anyway to prevent the fade on CF parts? My friend said a good sealant and wax would help. Can CF be polished just like normal paint?

you don't get as much vibration from a porter-cable because it's balanced with counter-weight.


some carbon fiber has a clear coat and some of it doesn't. some of it has a gel coat and some is just the bare resin.

a sealant would be a good idea followed with wax. i ususally tell people to clay it a few times a year and use a cleaner wax afterwords. it is also a good idea to follow the manufacturer care instructions. later.

[JTEK24]

that type of buffer doesn't have the power for defect removal. also it has a shorter throw than a porter cable. they are ok for wax application though. otherwise, they just jiggle.


you'd want a buffer like this http://www.porter-cable.com/index.asp?e=547&p=2805 along with the proper pads to efffectively remove defects.

it costs about $100 or so more than the one pictured above, but well worth it. later.

can you post the link again? it doesent seem to work.

[d112crzy]

Not sure what he posted, but this is another porter cable buffer
http://www.autogeek.net/poca746varap.html

[DjM_coupe]

great info type-g....my q is i have hard water spots from sprinklers...my friend told me the only way to remove them is with that acid wash stuff they use at the dealer...is this true or can i remove it my self..thanks..

[TypeG]

depends on where the water spots are.

if they are on your paint you can usually get then off with a cleaner wax. if that doesn't work you can step up to a good scratch remover, just wax the area afterword. sometimes water can etch the paint and therefore would require the use of a machine and polish for removal.

if they are on your glass you can try a number of cleaning methods to remove them. in order from least agressive to most:
wash with car soap mixture and dry
glass cleaner
vinegar
clay bar
chrome polish
glass polish

i like to try and use the least agressive method first and then work my way up. later.

[DjM_coupe]

yeah ive tried the cleaner wax(nothing)...so next i guess ill try the clay bar..and vinegar on the windows...thanx let you guys know how it turns out