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Hey guys, I thought I'd get a new forum going for detailing tips. We seem to have a lot of guys out there with questions and even more with answers (i'm looking at you shine, hehe). Eriq

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Posted by JAWS  -  06/09/2005 11:25 PM Wd-40, is all you need to shine.................stuff up. That and ArmorAll. An electrical headache can make a great car a pain [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Boise, Idaho Charter Member since August 2004   Posted by MrBud  -  06/10/2005 08:56 AM Thanks Al i will have alot shining to do on the 40 so any help ican get when i get to the pieces i'll have questions from time to time .Right now i'm following the R&P discussions close trying to gather the pieces i need but the shining will start soon cause there is so much to do. Bud MrBud [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] New Castle, Indiana   Posted by Dave77  -  05/07/2007 11:41 AM I found a website that has lots of different cleaning and detailing stuff you don't find in local stores. Looks Street Rodder friendly, and environmentally friendly. I tried some and they worked great. Look at: www.eaglesupply.biz Dave77 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Alpena, Michigan   Posted by DavyJ  -  05/07/2007 06:28 PM I've used wd40 with a very soft scotch brite pad to do my stock aluminum grille on my old 70 chev p/u. it seems to put the shine back. but only lasts a few months with the acid rain we have up here. Still driving the wife's car, cause I am slow. [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Niagara Falls, Canada Charter Member since February 2005   Posted by Streetrodder007  -  05/07/2007 07:02 PM I believe in a lot of rubbing, soap and water are a good start also! Streetrodder007 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Port Huron, Michigan Charter Member since April 2006   Posted by dixie  -  05/07/2007 10:48 PM I've tried everything out there and they all seem to b pretty much the same. Really don't think there any great sentific break throug in polishes of any kind,if there is please tell me what it is. guess you could put a little diesel fuel in the bucket when you wash the car Elbow grease seems to work pretty good. Of course you could ask Mr. Mcguire. Good luck keep on rubbing. jim grace [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] dade city, Florida Charter Member since January 2006   Posted by TYCHOOCHOO  -  06/17/2007 09:56 AM After you use a window cleaner on your glass try using a 50/50 mix of rubbing alcohol and water. You will have a streak free shine to your windows everytime. The window cleaners leave a film and the alcohol removes this film and the glass stayes cleaner longer. Put wax on all windows except the windshield the dust will blow off. You won't be sorry even if you have tint. Another tip, go over the car's paint with 3M HAND GLAZE before a show. It only takes a few drops to bring a great shine and makes the paint look deep. I'v done this on show cars for a few years and it works. It will come off the first time you wash the car unless you wax over it. I fills in those little scratches. Use this guide, (3M, wax, cold water wash & dry, 3M, wax, cold water wash & dry, 3M) show the car and get the prize. TYCHOOCHOO [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] MT. SINAI, New York   Posted by koolstuff0099  -  06/17/2007 09:39 AM I can tell you first hand that I used Lemon Pledge on the complete exterior of my flat black urethane coupe. (remember using it on interiors years ago B4 AmorAll)........Well, the car looked absolutely fantantic..................FOR A COUPLE DAYS........then it streaked..BIG TIME.......it din't hurt anything, but I wouldn't do it again.........."who's that I hear laughing out there"? B-Dog [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Newburyport, Massachusetts   Posted by tlp1968  -  06/17/2007 11:08 PM Tommy, I love the 3M hand glaze too, I have been out for a while and notice the difference. StreetRodding.com Marketing Director [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Springfield,, Illinois   Posted by moparjack44  -  06/18/2007 03:19 PM I have had great luck with all of the Adams products. There Quick Detail is easist and best I have ever used, and trust me I am ALWAYS on the look out for good and easy. ESPECIALLY, EASY 'LOL'. Jack JOHN 3:16 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Halifax County, Virginia Charter Member since March 2005   Posted by TYCHOOCHOO  -  06/18/2007 06:43 PM A few years ago I used a product called ULTRA CAR FINISH I had purchased at a car show in NY. Is it still made? Does anyone out there know where I could purchase some? If I remember right it was made in NJ. I used it along with the 3M Hand Glaze and it was great. It made a big difference. TYCHOOCHOO [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] MT. SINAI, New York   Posted by MUDMANDENNY  -  06/18/2007 08:48 PM i use a creme wax product by IBIZ. a small dab on a damp applicator waxes 1/2 the hood on my 58 chevy dries in minutes and wipes off easily with a polishing cloth. can wax and wipe the en tire car in under 45 minutes. quick and easy to use. MUDMANDENNY [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] MCDONALD, Ohio   Posted by TooFat  -  07/15/2007 09:27 AM Has anyone tried 5 Star Shine a new process as used in the aerospace industry. Suppose to last up to 3 years, repelling bird droppings etc. Like to hear any comments. Is it just another one full of hype. Sounds good to me. www.5starshine.com... Dave TooFat [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Geelong / Australia, Other   Posted by TYCHOOCHOO  -  07/15/2007 01:09 PM Never heard of it. What company puts it out? If it was so good we would have heard of it and everyone would be using it. It does sound like a big hype. Let us know if you get any information on it. TYCHOOCHOO [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] MT. SINAI, New York   Posted by 100646  -  07/15/2007 01:48 PM I've used Dri-Wash products for years and have been very happy with the results (no scratches). A friend of mine has started useing a product called Cajun Shine All and he is very pleased with it and it does look good, I haven't tried it yet. 100646 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Middletown, Indiana Charter Member since December 2003   Posted by tlp1968  -  07/16/2007 06:07 AM I have used the dry wash and wax type of stuff and boy it did make the car slick but was time consuming and I am looking for more shortcuts. Where do you get the IBIZ cream wax? StreetRodding.com Marketing Director [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Springfield,, Illinois   Posted by wfd2  -  07/16/2007 07:51 AM I'll swear by 3M products. a buddy who detailed cars at a number of new car dealerships turned me on to it. After your done wet sanding use 3M superduty rubbing coumpound, followed with 3M finesse-it, then either 3M machine or hand glaze to fill swirl marks, if you do it right there aren't many. use a good wax if you don't want the glaze to come off. It will if you wash or in rain. Works great! Bill wfd2 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] brunswick, Ohio   Posted by MUDMANDENNY  -  07/16/2007 01:00 PM sorry tammy,----couldn`t find the flyer, had to go to the garage to get the info from the bottle. call1-800-367-7929 or online @www.ibiz-inc.com. like i told tychoochoo, it`s $30-$35 for 32 fl. oz. , but will last 2-3 years. MUDMANDENNY [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] MCDONALD, Ohio   Posted by TYCHOOCHOO  -  07/22/2007 01:37 AM Tammy, tried the ibiz wax. Didn't like it at all. I wonder if they will take it back for a refund? I had to find another wax to go over what I just did, much better results. There is nothing like 3M Hand Glaze with a good wax over it. Back to scratch. TYCHOOCHOO [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] MT. SINAI, New York   Posted by brog35  -  07/22/2007 01:51 AM I really like this stuff for quick detail & wax : http://www.jaxwax.com/index.htm brog35 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Nicholasville, Kentucky   Posted by tlp1968  -  07/22/2007 06:28 AM Tommy sorry to hear you didn't like it, what was your complaint? Was it hard to take off, hard to apply or didn't shine when it was done? StreetRodding.com Marketing Director [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Springfield,, Illinois   Posted by MUDMANDENNY  -  07/22/2007 08:12 PM tommy,------just curious as to what you didn`t like about the IBIZ wax, i`ve used and recommended it for7-8 years.i1ve never had any negative responses. did you hand apply it or use a buffer? did you moisten the applicator when applying? i use it 0n my 58 impala,which is a deep candy red that shows everything( bug s, smudges, fingerprints, etc.) with great results. sorry that you didn`t like it. if things were better around here financially,i`d buy it from you. i feel badly, since i recommended it. MUDMANDENNY [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] MCDONALD, Ohio   Posted by TYCHOOCHOO  -  07/22/2007 08:47 PM Tammy, It went on easy and came off somewhat easy but after having experience detailing show cars I had, the shine just wasn't deep enough and I followed the instructions to a tee. I had to wash the car again with a detergent and start all over. I then used 3M Hand Glaze and finished with a thin coat of Zymol paste wax. Much more depth to the paint. The car is a dark gray blue and is now blinding in the sun. Mudmandenny, not to feel bad about it. Everthing is worth a shot. I just hope they will take it back and refund the cost with shipping charges. If it's an upstanding company they should. I guess I should have just kept with what I have always used. The only thing missing is the Ultra Finish I have not been able to find. TYCHOOCHOO [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] MT. SINAI, New York   Posted by q1ap  -  07/22/2007 10:01 PM I've used Formula 113 for about 8 years, it's the only product I use on my cars. Anyone who I've recommended this product to has become a die-hard fan of it. http://www.formula113.com/index.htm q1ap [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] St. Augustine, Florida   Posted by 40Tudor  -  07/22/2007 10:47 PM I've used some of Adam's products and so far they've been great. I still have problems getting some old water spots off my wheels. Like Shine says, ELBOW GREASE! That and time; the one thing I tend to forget is those big buck show cars don't get driven and most of those folks have someone else do all their detailing. I do like the idea of using a 50/50 mix to finish the windows, works good on the daily driver. A little wax or RainX on the windows helps when there is a light mist. It would also appear from some old threads, street rodders are similar to golfers and fishermen; dream up a new product (better mousetrap) and the masses will beat a path to your door (can you say powerball?). I took the advice of many and saved my money. David 4Acre [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Charter Member since December 2005   Posted by meangene  -  07/23/2007 06:34 AM i started using turtle waxs ICE with this wax you can wax even your rubber moldings ect. leaves no white resadue ,there detail spray is great it doesn't run off the car ,the wax i even use it on the windows works better than rain x gene foster [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Labadie, Missouri   Posted by moparjack44  -  07/23/2007 09:55 PM 40T, Adams has a 2 system cleaning and polishing product for wheels. I like it. It's easy and works on my billet wheels. I agree with you 110% on the shiny show cars, but I drive mine often and a lot, and it holds up pretty good. I enjoy shows, but my real pleasure is when I am driveing down the road. Jack JOHN 3:16 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Halifax County, Virginia Charter Member since March 2005   Posted by mcduff  -  07/24/2007 12:20 AM I agree with 40Tudor and moparjack44 about Adams polishes and products. In my posting in another area of detailing, I did my billet wheel cover half with Adams and half with the other product and let my daughter pick the winner. Adams won out and I have used more and more of their products. I have converted a few friends and my brother. There are so many products it is hard to pick, but I have had great success with Adams and will stay with them. They are great people to deal with and I like their website. Their wax is probably the easiest that I have taken off. I started using the products only on my 32, but now my daily driver gets the treatment too. I love their 2 step metal polish that mopar mentioned. mcduff [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Painesville, Ohio   Posted by rtnenterprises.com  -  07/30/2007 11:31 PM I've been using, the complete line of IBIZ detailing products on all my vehicles for the past 7 years now. The quick detail spay is very easy to use and looks great with just a spray and wipe. The key to using the wax is less is better the size of a quarter per 2 foot square. And since its a fossilized carnauba base there is no need to let the wax dry. It is made to go on wet and wipe in and remove, It's that simple. Their product feels smooth no grit at all almost like hand cream. Another bonus is it's clear coat safe. I, own several black and red vehicles no finger prints after waxing, they almost look wet with a mirror shine. In reading this post I noticed many different products and methods being used and I think that is great. There is never only one way to do something I am, always open minded and willing to learn more to keep up with this growing detailing industry. I have some great tips on cleaning leather, water spots on glass, over spray and oxidation removal. Love bug removal for Florida residents. Engine cleaning and dressing to carpet spot removal without the need to rent a carpet extractor. If I can help with any of your detailing needs send me a e mail. If I don't know the answer I will research it and get back to you . rtnenterprises.com [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] New Port Richey, Florida   Posted by tlp1968  -  07/31/2007 12:40 AM Thanks for the hints you gave me today Bob, good to learn something new everyday! StreetRodding.com Marketing Director [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Springfield,, Illinois   Posted by rtnenterprises.com  -  08/01/2007 09:39 PM Here is a photo of a demo of ibiz metal polish cleaning aluminum. rtnenterprises.com [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] New Port Richey, Florida   Posted by rtnenterprises.com  -  08/02/2007 12:11 AM What do I use to dry my vehicles that won't scratch? Answer The absorber® is NOT a leather chamois. Nor is it a terry cloth towel. But it’s probably the best drying tool you’ll ever discover. The absorber® is made of a unique material called PVA (Poly Vinyl Alcohol). The secret of the absorbers® power is it’s amazing uniform, sponge-like pore structure throughout the product that enhances capillary action and gives the absorber® it’s super drying ability. rtnenterprises.com [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] New Port Richey, Florida   Posted by moparjack44  -  08/02/2007 09:18 AM If you ever try the similiar product at NAPA for drying, you will burn all your absobers. I have used both, the NAPA absorbs twice the amount of the absober, therefore half the work, plus no harm to the surface. That being said, Adams makes a drying cloth, that is better than either. NO, I do not own any stock in Adams, am not a distributor, just a user, LOL and I feel it my obligation to share good "stuff" with my fellow HotRodders. Jack JOHN 3:16 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Halifax County, Virginia Charter Member since March 2005   Posted by Crazyhorse Rod Shop  -  08/02/2007 09:23 AM thats what old tshirts are for. dont poke the porchdog........he bites [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] BLUFF DALE, Texas Charter Member since March 2003   Posted by cruiser63  -  08/03/2007 02:12 AM What shine said. And Mequiars high tech yellow #26. cruiser63 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Plain City, Ohio Charter Member since March 2005   Posted by buickboy  -  08/03/2007 07:52 AM Until recently used old t shirts like shine said. Then I was given a microfibre cloth- beats tshirts and old terry cloth towels. The finish on my black 76 trans am was starting to look ragged, losing lustre and depth(not much shine). Used Meguiars cleaner wax, clay bar and high tech #26- the old girl really shines now-amazing improvement, the brilliant lustre and deep reflections are back! buickboy [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] mansfield, Pennsylvannia Charter Member since August 2004   Posted by moparjack44  -  08/03/2007 08:16 AM Another good tip. After you wash your car, and when you are drying it off, use quick detail of your choice, and you will shine as you dry. Just spray on the quick detail while the car is wet. Also, make your final rinse, just a mist, will help eliminate spots for those places thay mey dry before you have a chance to dry. Jack JOHN 3:16 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Halifax County, Virginia Charter Member since March 2005   Posted by Crazyhorse Rod Shop  -  08/03/2007 08:34 AM my pink 46 never even got waxed. i would just throw a bucket of water on it and use the hotel towels on it. to be truthful wax is really not needed with bc/cc. i use 100% canuba wax to make the bugs come off easier. dont poke the porchdog........he bites [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] BLUFF DALE, Texas Charter Member since March 2003   Posted by hotrodgene  -  08/03/2007 07:10 PM I have used Mequiars High Tech.and over the years have used a lot of different types and I believe Mequiars is best for me.Easy on Easy off.I Florida sun and heat will last 6 months with no problems.My streetrod sits in garage most of time and it will last a year or longer. Thanks,Gene [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Saint Petersburg, Florida

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