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I've seen a few methods discussed, but what is really the best way to remove all the wax, sealant, glaze, etc. that's currently on my car? I want to take it down to the clearcoat so I can clay it and then re-glaze, re-seal, and re-wax.
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jnguyen - Personally, I'd go over to Autopia.org and post up in the regional section to get a recommendation for a detailer in your area. Chances are you could get as good of service if not better for less.
I either wash with a high concentrated shampoo mixture such as Chemical Guys Citrus Wash & Gloss or Citrus Wash & Clear or use some Isopropyl Alcohol and water like a quick detailer. Either of those methods will remove previous coats of protection effectively and leave you with just your clear coat ready for your detail.
Let me know if there's anything else I can give you a hand with.
George
Let me know if there's anything else I can give you a hand with.
George
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George
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Nope, I do it myself. You just want to ensure that you remove it all so that it doesn't streak and impair your vision.
An all in one product that cleans and protects is another great option as it can remove some mineral deposits that may have accumulated.
Cheers,
George
An all in one product that cleans and protects is another great option as it can remove some mineral deposits that may have accumulated.
Cheers,
George
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im pretty sure this has been answered all ready but 55 pages are alot to go thru....for swirlies on my finish whats the best way to get that out? wetsand?, compound? or wax?
if wax would be the way to go, what brand in your professional opnion works the best?
if wax would be the way to go, what brand in your professional opnion works the best?
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Let's say a car has been clayed and sealed. The next time that I want to clay it, do I need to remove the seal? It seems like a good idea to clay without removing the sealant since there would an extra layer of protection from micro-marring. Is this line of thought correct?
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I just clayed, polished, sealed my car 2 days ago. Now my Supernatural just came in. (I couldnt wait, it was a beautiful day.
Anyways, can I just spray the car down with a 50/50 alcohol solution and apply the wax or should I do a full wash? I don't want to remove the FMJ I just applied.
Anyways, can I just spray the car down with a 50/50 alcohol solution and apply the wax or should I do a full wash? I don't want to remove the FMJ I just applied.
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Let's say a car has been clayed and sealed. The next time that I want to clay it, do I need to remove the seal? It seems like a good idea to clay without removing the sealant since there would an extra layer of protection from micro-marring. Is this line of thought correct?
I just clayed, polished, sealed my car 2 days ago. Now my Supernatural just came in. (I couldnt wait, it was a beautiful day.
Anyways, can I just spray the car down with a 50/50 alcohol solution and apply the wax or should I do a full wash? I don't want to remove the FMJ I just applied.
Anyways, can I just spray the car down with a 50/50 alcohol solution and apply the wax or should I do a full wash? I don't want to remove the FMJ I just applied.
All the best,
George
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I recently Join Autopia after ya said I should try it and someone message me from my location. I need your opinion on him since I know Rotary buffering and wetsanding is bad if isnt done right and he uses them alot but he say he is really experience with it. It looks like he is very good with it.
here is his gallery
http://www.ajautodetail.com/gallery.htm
also here is a few post of his from autopia.
CL55
http://autopia.org/forum/pro-details...ll-detail.html
645Ci
http://autopia.org/forum/pro-details...bmw-645ci.html
ford Cobra
http://autopia.org/forum/pro-details...svt-cobra.html
What do ya think? Should I pull the trigger and schedule a detail from him? He seems very legit from all his post on Autopia. I am veery **** when it comes to my car so usually only I can drive or touch it so I figure i ask the pro before I make my decision
here is his gallery
http://www.ajautodetail.com/gallery.htm
also here is a few post of his from autopia.
CL55
http://autopia.org/forum/pro-details...ll-detail.html
645Ci
http://autopia.org/forum/pro-details...bmw-645ci.html
ford Cobra
http://autopia.org/forum/pro-details...svt-cobra.html
What do ya think? Should I pull the trigger and schedule a detail from him? He seems very legit from all his post on Autopia. I am veery **** when it comes to my car so usually only I can drive or touch it so I figure i ask the pro before I make my decision