Black G Detailing Masters HELP!
#16
04-27-2005 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by erockoneskee
I almost did this, but after applying a 2 more layers of Z-5 this weekend (for a total of 3 layers of Z-5 since i've gotten the car), the swirl marks have become so much harder to notice. Two more layers of Z-5 and I bet they will pretty much disappear.
This isnt what im looking for. I want remove them, not just cover it up.
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04-27-2005 | 11:44 AM
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04-27-2005 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by G35_coupe_6MT
You are correct on that one. From what I read here, Removing = Profesional = $$$ though
You can probably get away with spending around $150 for everything you need.
$99 porter cable. Lowes
$12 speed glaze. Meguiars
$32 for backing plate and 3 buffing pads. Meguiars
I'v been told its very easy. I'll know for sure friday.
If you still scared of operating a machine on your paint, practice on someone else's car first.
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04-27-2005 | 02:50 PM
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Hey let us know how your session goes on friday when you receive all your equipment. I've been considering the whole porter cable route, but my swirls right now are being hidden effectively by Z5. If the process really is as effective and easy to do as most people say, i might have to invest some money into that.
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04-27-2005 | 06:08 PM
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i've got a pretty beat up 96 mustang gt in black on our driveway that i'll be practicing my pc on. i've got the dual action cleaner/polish from meguiars and see how that works out. man this is gonna be fun! i'll take some pics before and after.
i worked a little bit on a chrome dipped oil pan that was neglected... easily brought it back to a mirror finish. just amazing what this can do.
i worked a little bit on a chrome dipped oil pan that was neglected... easily brought it back to a mirror finish. just amazing what this can do.
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04-27-2005 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by FrizzleFry
i've got a pretty beat up 96 mustang gt in black on our driveway that i'll be practicing my pc on. i've got the dual action cleaner/polish from meguiars and see how that works out. man this is gonna be fun! i'll take some pics before and after.
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04-27-2005 | 07:21 PM
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04-27-2005 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackonBlackG35
You have a 2005 G35, believe me its not as bad as it looks...shouldnt be anyways...
You can probably get away with spending around $150 for everything you need.
$99 porter cable. Lowes
$12 speed glaze. Meguiars
$32 for backing plate and 3 buffing pads. Meguiars
I'v been told its very easy. I'll know for sure friday.
If you still scared of operating a machine on your paint, practice on someone else's car first.
You can probably get away with spending around $150 for everything you need.
$99 porter cable. Lowes
$12 speed glaze. Meguiars
$32 for backing plate and 3 buffing pads. Meguiars
I'v been told its very easy. I'll know for sure friday.
If you still scared of operating a machine on your paint, practice on someone else's car first.
Make sure the before pics are RIGHT berofe you use the machine (assuming your car will be shiny clean at this point). I'd be great if you do a lil video if you have a digital camera with recording capabilities (I might be able to host the vid).
#25
04-28-2005 | 01:54 AM
Originally Posted by G35_coupe_6MT
Thanx, let me know how hard it was to use.
My washing ritual (during the summer) is wash 2 times a month, two sundays. I wake up at 6 am and mix ZFX with Z2 and Z5 (1 layer of z5 and 2 of z2). The instructions are that after activating Z2 or Z5 with ZFX, if you wait 6 hours, you get its maximum benefit. So I wake up at 6, mix, then I sleep 2 more hours and start washing at 8. Wash with dawn then rinse then use clay bar for whole car (in light colored paint you can see some little tiny black dirt stuck to your car, mostly on the rear bumper due to the tail pipes I suppose) and clay baring removes all the dirt. After doing all this, rinse again and dry. By this time it is 12pm so that means 6 hours passed and I start applying Z2 and Z5 using Z6...
Well in a nutshell, I dedicate a loot of time to washing, that is why I want the "black challenge"
My washing ritual (during the summer) is wash 2 times a month, two sundays. I wake up at 6 am and mix ZFX with Z2 and Z5 (1 layer of z5 and 2 of z2). The instructions are that after activating Z2 or Z5 with ZFX, if you wait 6 hours, you get its maximum benefit. So I wake up at 6, mix, then I sleep 2 more hours and start washing at 8. Wash with dawn then rinse then use clay bar for whole car (in light colored paint you can see some little tiny black dirt stuck to your car, mostly on the rear bumper due to the tail pipes I suppose) and clay baring removes all the dirt. After doing all this, rinse again and dry. By this time it is 12pm so that means 6 hours passed and I start applying Z2 and Z5 using Z6...
Well in a nutshell, I dedicate a loot of time to washing, that is why I want the "black challenge"
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04-28-2005 | 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by G35_coupe_6MT
Since its not late yet, take before and after pics!
Make sure the before pics are RIGHT berofe you use the machine (assuming your car will be shiny clean at this point). I'd be great if you do a lil video if you have a digital camera with recording capabilities (I might be able to host the vid).
Make sure the before pics are RIGHT berofe you use the machine (assuming your car will be shiny clean at this point). I'd be great if you do a lil video if you have a digital camera with recording capabilities (I might be able to host the vid).
Now just waiting on the pads and speed glaze 80. Should be here tomorrow.
Don't have video capability but I will definitely take some before and after pics. Not sure if I'm going straight to the g35 or practice on my bro's 2003 RSX first.
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04-28-2005 | 05:56 PM
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If you buy the Porter cable from Lowes, you will still need this DA Velcro Buffing System.
This comes with the backing plate plus 3 pads. You save $18 vs. buying everything separately.
You will also need some polish to remove the swirls. Speed Glaze #80 is a good place to start.
If its not effective enough, than you can move up to Dual Action Cleaner/Polish #83
This comes with the backing plate plus 3 pads. You save $18 vs. buying everything separately.
You will also need some polish to remove the swirls. Speed Glaze #80 is a good place to start.
If its not effective enough, than you can move up to Dual Action Cleaner/Polish #83
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04-28-2005 | 06:02 PM
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04-28-2005 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by yoyopol2000
Im not sure if I should buy the Porter Cable. I had a guy quote me $60 to remove the swirls. I think thats a pretty fair price, plus I dont have any experience working with buffers. I dont know what I should do?After the buffing, I would apply Crystal Guard.
After they remove the swirls you should be ready for the crystal guard.
Last edited by BlackonBlackG35; 04-28-2005 at 06:17 PM.