Time for a buffing and Waxing, need advice.. - Page 2

JohnJL · 09-19-2007, 01:30 PM

Clay worked nicely on my metallic silver. Lots of soapy water in a spray bottle.

azasadny · azasadny's Garage

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Originally Posted by MOMO3.2

Hey Todd:

My neighbor is pretty cool. I did not want to stress him out. When I showed my 20 year old son and told him I was going to let it slide he exclaimed: "you are a lot nicer than I am dad." It was probably a good lesson or example for him, because I avoided stressing my neighbor and with a little hard work, the paint on my car looks better than it has in over 4 years.

Art:

The paint on your 911 looks absolutely AMAZING in every picture I have seen. I almost can't believe how good it looks. It is like one of those Red's cinnamon candies from the 1970's {Sweet and spicy)!

Mike

Mike,

Thanks! It's not a good paint job and I can't touch it up because it's candy apple red metallic but I've managed to make it as shiny as I possibly can. Claybar, Klasse polish, and a final coat of Rejex made my paint "come alive" and it lasts and lasts. I keep the car in the garage so it's easy to keep it clean. I wipe it with the California duster or a Kozak Cloth and I NEVER use soap on the car...

tcar · 09-19-2007, 01:54 PM

For the water spots, try white vinegar and water, about 1:4, you may have to rub a bit, but the vinegar puts the minerals (spots) in solution and gets rid of them. Actually worked great. Rinse afterward.

Won't help w/ scratches, tho.

azasadny · azasadny's Garage

How about the claybar with vinegar as the lubricant? That would take out water spots, I bet!

shanghai_todd · 09-20-2007, 04:41 AM

Been raining to much down here in Florida for me to post any updated pictures but I ended up haveing to use a high speed buffer to remove the small circles that were in my paint, I did try the clay bar method at first and found it to be no benifit. same areas of the car that were bad I also used scratch X. Once the entire care was buffed I followed up with paint cleaner, polish and wax. Looked real good for the first week untill all the rain. I also have the car up on all 4 jack stands doing a brake and suspension rebuild so while all this is happening it his hard to keep a clean car

trconway · 09-20-2007, 06:22 AM

You might check out www.carcareonline.com lots of great products and great write-ups for washing, polishing, protecting.

nesslar · 09-20-2007, 06:52 AM

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How about the claybar with vinegar as the lubricant? That would take out water spots, I bet!

Has anyone tried that? Just might be pure genious! Maybe?

carnutzzz · 09-20-2007, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by shanghai_todd

MOMO, I would have been locked up if a neighbor did that to my Porsche...

I just got back from the local auto store and below is what I have for my arsenal, also in the order I plan on using.
(1) Meguiars Smooth Surface Clay Kit
(2) Vinegar
(3) Step 1 Meguiars Paint Cleaner
(4) Step 2 Meguiars Polish
(5) Step 3 Carnuauba Wax

Also purchased a handful of micro fiber cloths and a small hand buffer to help out with the job.

Will keep you posted on the progress

You're wasting your time using a Carnuba wax. On a black car in FL it'll only last until the next rain storm.

Step-up to a good synthetic like Zaino or Rejex and make life a lot easier on yourself. Your car's paint will thank with you with a much better shine that lasts through an entire FL summer.