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#1171
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It's ok to still apply and remove products above freezing temps. Some products can become more difficult to remove or may leave behind some streaking which may require another pass or two with a quick detailer or something to fully remove. Ideal temps would be 50 - 70 but you certainly can still detail in the 40s.
George
George
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#1172
Let me know if there's anything else I can help with. I know how hard it can be to detail in the winter months!
George
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Great to have you here George... I buy all my detail stuff through you guys.
You're Daily Specials e-mail always drags me to your site... Very clever man!!!
I'm thinking of opening an indoor Detail facility for us North Easterners.
We get all kinds of grime on our cars in the winter months, and car washes
just seem to scrape it off instead of carefully washing it. I could use a detail
product supplier... Ya game? PM me.
You're Daily Specials e-mail always drags me to your site... Very clever man!!!
I'm thinking of opening an indoor Detail facility for us North Easterners.
We get all kinds of grime on our cars in the winter months, and car washes
just seem to scrape it off instead of carefully washing it. I could use a detail
product supplier... Ya game? PM me.
#1174
Great to have you here George... I buy all my detail stuff through you guys.
You're Daily Specials e-mail always drags me to your site... Very clever man!!!
I'm thinking of opening an indoor Detail facility for us North Easterners.
We get all kinds of grime on our cars in the winter months, and car washes
just seem to scrape it off instead of carefully washing it. I could use a detail
product supplier... Ya game? PM me.
You're Daily Specials e-mail always drags me to your site... Very clever man!!!
I'm thinking of opening an indoor Detail facility for us North Easterners.
We get all kinds of grime on our cars in the winter months, and car washes
just seem to scrape it off instead of carefully washing it. I could use a detail
product supplier... Ya game? PM me.
If there's anything else I can help with, let me know.
#1175
Registered User
A great size to start with is the 5.5" pads and the Meguiar's W67DA backing plate. The 5.5" pads are a great because they still cover more surface area than the 4" pads but also have more bite than the 6.5" pads. This is what I'd recommend any new PC users to start with. It also is helpful down the road to have a 4" backing plate and a couple spot 4" pads for tight areas or random scratches.
#1178
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George- I have a somewhat loaded question for you. When I detail my Nissan and Infiniti, I first wash them thoroughly and after rinsing, is when I clay them. The water on the surface naturally lubricates the paint and allows the clay to glide across. I've tried it with the spray detailers, but think my method is equally effective. Granted, our water here in Colorado is pretty clean and mineral-free, and I still dry the surface before applying any polishes or protectants. I don't want to get you in trouble with any of your suppliers, but would appreciate your candid thoughts on this practice.
#1180
George- I have a somewhat loaded question for you. When I detail my Nissan and Infiniti, I first wash them thoroughly and after rinsing, is when I clay them. The water on the surface naturally lubricates the paint and allows the clay to glide across. I've tried it with the spray detailers, but think my method is equally effective. Granted, our water here in Colorado is pretty clean and mineral-free, and I still dry the surface before applying any polishes or protectants. I don't want to get you in trouble with any of your suppliers, but would appreciate your candid thoughts on this practice.
Hope that helps.
#1181
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Depends on the product used... If you go with something like the QD I recommended, then no, it would actually help enhance it. If you use a product that has oil or clay fillers and then work it into the paint, you may jeopardize your protection, like I said all depends on the product in question.
Hope that helps.
#1183
I see thanks George! I ended up going to the local autoshop and picking up Meguiars Ultimate Quick Spray Wax. I plan on using this right before a show for that boosted shine! What's your opinion on this product? I hear that this is safe to use with previous applications on the car.
Thanks replied.
#1184
This is just a brash but simple question... what kind of QD can I keep in my truck for bird poop clean up? My car sits out in the sun for hours at a time so the surface will be hot and worst case senario, the bird poop (if I get any on the paint) will bake for at least 2-3 hours before I can get to it. Does heat damage or ruin QD?
I normally just use some kind of Mothers QD (California Gold or Reflections) but not sure if those will work for bird poop.
I normally just use some kind of Mothers QD (California Gold or Reflections) but not sure if those will work for bird poop.
#1185
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George,
I ordered a PC XP with 4" pad adapter and some 4" pads today. Hopefully I can use thsi for the tight areas and my Flex on the larger areas. Thanks DI!<!-- google_ad_section_end -->
I ordered a PC XP with 4" pad adapter and some 4" pads today. Hopefully I can use thsi for the tight areas and my Flex on the larger areas. Thanks DI!<!-- google_ad_section_end -->