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#61
Originally Posted by JMZ_blkobsidian
Klasse SG and Natty's blue from you after speaking with someone at your company. Good advice and great service!
Cheers,
JMZ
Cheers,
JMZ
Originally Posted by harley01
I also vote for 106ff. I polished my car for the first time ever and was with a PC and amazed how easy it was. Used the LC orange followed up with a LC white. Having the Halogen light stand really showed me how much the polish was removing all the fine swirls. I love my black car again!
Originally Posted by bwassul
What are the advantages/disadvantages of Menzerna FPII vs. PO106ff???
- PO106ff falls between Intensive Polish and Final Polish II as far as cutting ability
- PO106ff finishes down finer than Final Polish II - yielding more depth and more gloss and more swirls and imperfections removed
- Potential time saver with PO106ff if you plan on using Intensive Polish and Final Polish II
- Lower cost per coat if you compare 1 coat of PO106ff vs 1 coat of Intensive Polish and 1 coat of Final Polish II
If you compare the cost using 3oz of product per coat:
PO106ff = $4.69 / coat @ 3oz per coat
(1 bottle ~ 10 - 12 coats)
vs.
Intensive Polish 16oz = $3.00 / coat @ 3oz per coat
Final Polish II 16oz = $3.00 / coat @ 3oz per coat
If your swirls and imperfections are not severe you may be able to get away with one quality coat of PO106ff which costs $4.69 instead of the additional time needed to perform two coats of polish which totals $6 of product all said and done.
This product works great on a rotary buffer and on a Porter Cable. This is one of the only products I consider going right from the rotary to applying a sealant or wax without worrying about rotary haze or holograms because of how fine it finishes down. I know picus uses this polish on his customers vehicles to achieve his professional quality results.
Great questions everyone, I see a lot of thought being put into the questions which shows everyone wants to improve their standards of detailing!
George @ Detailed Image
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I'm going to have to order some more detailing stuff soon after all this .
What about special treatment for a clear bra? I have one, and although it has a clear coat, I'm hesitant to treat it as aggressively as the rest of the car.
What about special treatment for a clear bra? I have one, and although it has a clear coat, I'm hesitant to treat it as aggressively as the rest of the car.
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Ok can someone help me out with this. I am getting my interior detailed tomorrow cuz I have never done it. I went to place by me that does pretty good work, and they said they do it. Does anyone know about how much I should expect to be charged to do a nice detail of the interior ONLY and what it consists of. Also, is there anything I should suggest them to do? Thanks, detailed image or anyone that can help.
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Originally Posted by bwassul
I'm going to have to order some more detailing stuff soon after all this .
What about special treatment for a clear bra? I have one, and although it has a clear coat, I'm hesitant to treat it as aggressively as the rest of the car.
What about special treatment for a clear bra? I have one, and although it has a clear coat, I'm hesitant to treat it as aggressively as the rest of the car.
Originally Posted by AthensBlueG
^^Someone just posted in another thread that clear bra's swirl extremely easily...is there any truth to that?
Originally Posted by GThIrtYFiZle
Ok can someone help me out with this. I am getting my interior detailed tomorrow cuz I have never done it. I went to place by me that does pretty good work, and they said they do it. Does anyone know about how much I should expect to be charged to do a nice detail of the interior ONLY and what it consists of. Also, is there anything I should suggest them to do? Thanks, detailed image or anyone that can help.
- Blow out cracks, crevices and other hard to reach areas
- Removed and bagged any item remaining in the interior
- Clean vinyl, rubber and plastic with 303 Aerospace Cleaner (aka Fabric Cleaner)
- Protect dash and doors with 303 Aerospace Protectant
- Used Leatherique Prestine Clean on leather parts of interior
- Extracted the carpets and mats (and upholstery seats upon request)
- Cleaned glass with Stoner's Invisible Glass
- Added scent of choice
- Quick detailed door jambs
Optional services I offered:
Full leather rejuvenation with Leatherique Rejuvenator Oil
Fabric Guard interior carpets and upholstery
Headliner cleaning (I'd include spot treating a couple stains in the basic interior)
Show car preps - would have seats and other basic pieces removed to completely clean and a few additional steps
Usually speaking with detailing, you get what you pay for. A skilled professional usually understands the value of their work and knows they can charge a premium over their competition (or lack there of for high end work). I've seen interiors range anywhere from $25 - $250. One thing I'd advise against is getting your interior steam cleaned, I've seen more horror stories come from that then good. Let us know how it turns out.
Hope this helps!
George @ Detailed Image
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Just put in my order for Menzernas Intensive Polish & Final Polish, and also the hand applicator kit. Cant wait to recieve the products and put a end to most of the swirls on my G..o thanks for the member discount George. If you ever need a Honda PM me.
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Originally Posted by startazin
welcome to the site..
i bought the menzerna package from you guys..shipping was fast and reliable...
hope to purchase more in the future.
i bought the menzerna package from you guys..shipping was fast and reliable...
hope to purchase more in the future.
Originally Posted by hai109
What are your thoughts on Zanio?
Once you are looking at the higher quality lines of products... process and techniques has a much bigger impact than which product you use.
Originally Posted by Queenskid24
Just put in my order for Menzernas Intensive Polish & Final Polish, and also the hand applicator kit. Cant wait to recieve the products and put a end to most of the swirls on my G..o thanks for the member discount George. If you ever need a Honda PM me.
I'll let you know if I'm in the market for a new Honda
George @ Detailed Image
#70
Originally Posted by Detailed Image
I've had great luck with both products over FMJ, ideally after you've let the FMJ cure for a day or so. On lighter colored vehicles I use P21s Concours Carnauba Wax and on darker colored vehicles I use Pinnacle Souveran. Another wax that looks great on darker colored vehicles, if you don't want to spring for Pinnacle is Poorboy's Natty's Blue Paste Wax. Pinnacle does look the deepest and wettest in my eyes, but lacks in the durability department. All 3 waxes mentioned are very easy to use and very easy to work with and will work great on any colored vehicle, but those are my preferences on which ones I use on what colored vehicles.
What color vehicle would this be going on?
George @ Detailed Image
What color vehicle would this be going on?
George @ Detailed Image
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another question...
whats your experience with letherique??? obviously you believe in it if you sell it, but how are the results compared to say... meguiars and aerospace?
70 is a lot to swallow for cleaner and conditioner, but if it absoultely makes it like new, it may be worth it for a twice a year cleanup or so.
thanks agian!
whats your experience with letherique??? obviously you believe in it if you sell it, but how are the results compared to say... meguiars and aerospace?
70 is a lot to swallow for cleaner and conditioner, but if it absoultely makes it like new, it may be worth it for a twice a year cleanup or so.
thanks agian!
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Originally Posted by LIUser
another question...
whats your experience with letherique??? obviously you believe in it if you sell it, but how are the results compared to say... meguiars and aerospace?
70 is a lot to swallow for cleaner and conditioner, but if it absoultely makes it like new, it may be worth it for a twice a year cleanup or so.
thanks agian!
whats your experience with letherique??? obviously you believe in it if you sell it, but how are the results compared to say... meguiars and aerospace?
70 is a lot to swallow for cleaner and conditioner, but if it absoultely makes it like new, it may be worth it for a twice a year cleanup or so.
thanks agian!
Glad to hear you're going to try the FMJ and Pinnacle combo, it should look stunning!
Leatherique is my personal favorite for leather care. It is a product I sell, use professionally and personally. The Leatherique Rejuvenator Oil and Prestine Clean combination is pricey but it's very high quality and will keep your leather clean and well conditioned. The Rejuvenator Oil is a product I use about 1 - 3 times a year depending on conditions. If it's well cared for and lightly used once would be fine, but if it gets lots of traffic and sun exposure 3 times a year may work best. The Prestine Clean can be used more frequently or as needed. The basic concept is to apply the Rejuvenator Oil first and let it soak in to the seats. Preferably let the vehicle sit in direct sun to help open the leather's pores and absorb more of the conditioners. After that you can apply the Leatherique Prestine Clean right on top of the seats. I let it soak for about 15 minutes and then wipe it off with a damp cloth, followed by a dry. This will leave your leather clean and soft with a 100% matte finish. I usually apply the Rejuvenator 1 - 2 times a year and the Prestine Clean 3 - 4 times a year.
The 303 Aerospace Protectant is meant to protect leather from harmful UV rays. It does not have cleaning or conditioning agents in it. This is a great step to do after applying Leatherique for extended protection. "SPF 40 for your stuff" is there slogan and it works great on leather seats, dashboards, doors, arm rests, tires, engine casings, etc.
As for Megs I have not tried their products so I can talk about them specifically. However I have tried Lexol and I would consider the results significantly better.
If you have any other questions please let me know.
George @ Detailed Image
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Originally Posted by SCoupe
George . . . .
Can I get your suggestion for the best product to clean very good condition paint on an IP. I'll be using a PC btw
Can I get your suggestion for the best product to clean very good condition paint on an IP. I'll be using a PC btw