Detailing and Caring for your ride.
#31
TREMENDOUSLY GREAT INFO!!!!!!! Thanks a ton! You definitely make me excited to get on my grind in upkeeping the whip.
One question though: I have an all black (inside and out) daily driver that's outside 24/7. Do you have any extra steps that might help me out better? Any alternate products to use or extra steps? Do I need any extra protection?
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks again!
One question though: I have an all black (inside and out) daily driver that's outside 24/7. Do you have any extra steps that might help me out better? Any alternate products to use or extra steps? Do I need any extra protection?
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks again!
#32
I have never really been in the detailing section here on G35driver and let me tell you this thread is really good Picus thanks again!
so i basically need to get my paint back in shape since its an 03.5 and basically have only clayed and waxed in the past. from the write up I see that polishing or compounding is mainlly for paints with swirl marks well mine really doesnt have any swirl marks but rather some discoloration I guess called oxidation when seen at night under flourecent lighting such as at a gas station etc. My question is should I go with a good wash, clay bar, then polish and finally wax or seal? also, i dont have a PC but an old fashioned orbital will that do? thanks guys john
so i basically need to get my paint back in shape since its an 03.5 and basically have only clayed and waxed in the past. from the write up I see that polishing or compounding is mainlly for paints with swirl marks well mine really doesnt have any swirl marks but rather some discoloration I guess called oxidation when seen at night under flourecent lighting such as at a gas station etc. My question is should I go with a good wash, clay bar, then polish and finally wax or seal? also, i dont have a PC but an old fashioned orbital will that do? thanks guys john
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well b4 i read this thread, i had polished my car w/ PC. w/ little experience i left swirl marks on it. Some are just hard to removed. they are NOT scratched but seems like the paint has been 'burnt"...the body of the car does get hot after i polish...or "attempted" to polish. Could it be that i'm pressing too hard. I plan on getting more pads, currently i am using only one pad. the car looks nice and shinny but when the sun hits it at different angles you can see the swirl patterns. thanks for the help.
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help with interior !!
i just got my g35 like a week ago now its at the shop getting some final repairs since its a salvaged. BUT since i bought it online i didnt get a clean look at the interior apparently the last guy turned it to hell now its full of dirt grime some oil stains etc. pretty filthy..also the electronics have a **** load of grime
what would you guys recommend for cleaning the leather seats with?i read online that the most efficient way is with a damp cloth and some hand soap ...create lather ....dry down than finish off with some olive oil to preserve the leather?
what you guys recomend? ill post some pics up when i can
i was gonna get a z32 than i upgraded to the g35
what would you guys recommend for cleaning the leather seats with?i read online that the most efficient way is with a damp cloth and some hand soap ...create lather ....dry down than finish off with some olive oil to preserve the leather?
what you guys recomend? ill post some pics up when i can
i was gonna get a z32 than i upgraded to the g35
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i just got my g35 like a week ago now its at the shop getting some final repairs since its a salvaged. BUT since i bought it online i didnt get a clean look at the interior apparently the last guy turned it to hell now its full of dirt grime some oil stains etc. pretty filthy..also the electronics have a **** load of grime
what would you guys recommend for cleaning the leather seats with?i read online that the most efficient way is with a damp cloth and some hand soap ...create lather ....dry down than finish off with some olive oil to preserve the leather?
what you guys recomend? ill post some pics up when i can
i was gonna get a z32 than i upgraded to the g35
what would you guys recommend for cleaning the leather seats with?i read online that the most efficient way is with a damp cloth and some hand soap ...create lather ....dry down than finish off with some olive oil to preserve the leather?
what you guys recomend? ill post some pics up when i can
i was gonna get a z32 than i upgraded to the g35
I'd personally recommend Leatherique:
Here's a how-to guide:
#43
Detailing in the Washington DC area comes to your house!
Hey guys I found a guy that does waterless detailing and thought I'd share. He provides detailing service at your house, he did my car last week in the frigid cold since I can't wash my car in the winter...ecodetailmobile.com
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