good wax?

[V_Eight]

V Eight, I put the mothers "reflections", which is their synthetic, "micro encapsulation technology" wax on after the glaze and swirl remover, instead of the mothers carnuba, and it still looks real nice. About three weeks ago I won best of show at the out of the cold event at the Hooters in potomac mills, VA, so I think the mothers' products hang with the rest

I'm still curious as to how long it beads. The more product I can buy at local shops the better, I hate waiting.

 

[joestang98]

I use a Dewalt Rotary buffer and also a Cyclo machine. The cost is high but if you get into detailing heavy...you can make you money up fast doing others cars. Alot of people starting out are using the Porter Cable buffer. It's about $150ish I think if not cheaper. You will be suprised at what a difference a quality polishing will to to the look of you paint.
If you go with a true rotary like the Dewalt there is a larger learning curve and you must be patient and very careful. Not something you can just go buy and use un-educated. Price is around $250-$300 for the Dewalt. The Cyclo random orbital is a great machine even for the beginer. $250-$300

Menzerna products are on my next list of detailing polishes/sealants I'm going to try next. Also Natty's Blue is on the must get list also!
Have you guys tryed FK425 yet as a Quick Detail spray??? I bought a gallon and LOVE it!

 

[V_Eight]

I use a Dewalt Rotary buffer and also a Cyclo machine. The cost is high but if you get into detailing heavy...you can make you money up fast doing others cars. Alot of people starting out are using the Porter Cable buffer. It's about $150ish I think if not cheaper. You will be suprised at what a difference a quality polishing will to to the look of you paint.
If you go with a true rotary like the Dewalt there is a larger learning curve and you must be patient and very careful. Not something you can just go buy and use un-educated. Price is around $250-$300 for the Dewalt. The Cyclo random orbital is a great machine even for the beginer. $250-$300

Menzerna products are on my next list of detailing polishes/sealants I'm going to try next. Also Natty's Blue is on the must get list also!
Have you guys tryed FK425 yet as a Quick Detail spray??? I bought a gallon and LOVE it!

I have heard a reference to Menzerna products, but haven't looked into them. If you could provide a link for such, I would appreciate it.

I have not used FK425 as a detail spray. I have, however, used Crystal Mist, love the smell and love the outcome when applied over Souveran.

 

[san~man]

AIO works just fine.

AIO + Natty's Blue cars I did

Forgive my detailing ignorance, but why put conventional carnuba over an acrylic like AIO?

Thanks.

 

[san~man]

I have heard a reference to Menzerna products, but haven't looked into them. If you could provide a link for such, I would appreciate it.

I have not used FK425 as a detail spray. I have, however, used Crystal Mist, love the smell and love the outcome when applied over Souveran.

http://pakshak.com/menzerna.html

 

[Marks5.0!]

Menzerna products are on my next list of detailing polishes/sealants I'm going to try next. Also Natty's Blue is on the must get list also!

Menzerna FMJ is by far the longest lasting sealant ive ever used on my cars

 

[joestang98]

Forgive my detailing ignorance, but why put conventional carnuba over an acrylic like AIO?

Thanks.

It has to do with what look you are going for...sharp crisp lines in reflections? This is typical with a sealant like Zaino,FMJ or do you like a nice deep wet look that is more typical with a carnuba top coat, Souveran,Natty's Blue, S100, and such.

Everybody has a different taste.

 

[V_Eight]

Forgive my detailing ignorance, but why put conventional carnuba over an acrylic like AIO?

Thanks.

Lasts long and looks beautiful, I see no reason not to.

 

[V_Eight]

Menzerna FMJ is by far the longest lasting sealant ive ever used on my cars

List what all you've used. Don't bother with mothers/meguiar's unless it was significant, please.

 

[MUSTANG GUY]

heres a week after I bought it after the first coat of zaino (it was just Z2 also I believe)

needless to say zaino kicks ass


edit -
oh yeah and I only apply it by hand aswell

 

[Cantslowdown]

When i buff my car i use 3m products cant beat them body shops use them so do I.

 

[scupking]

I used simply Z-Best car wax today. I have to say it works good. I compared it to turtle wax, maguires and mothers. I like this stuff and will buy again.

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[Marks5.0!]

List what all you've used. Don't bother with mothers/meguiar's unless it was significant, please.

Menzerna IP, FPII, and FMJ
complete poorboys lineup except SSR3
s100 wax
working on getting the DP lineup to try out. tryed there Max Wax and was impressed.
wolfgang total swirl remover and there sealant.
Pinnacle souveran, signature, and the new signature series 2 waxes.
Clearkote RMG, VM, CMW, MW.
im sure theres more ive used but those are the ones i can remember off the top of me head

Edit: 4* UPP

 

[san~man]

Menzerna IP, FPII, and FMJ
complete poorboys lineup except SSR3
s100 wax
working on getting the DP lineup to try out. tryed there Max Wax and was impressed.
wolfgang total swirl remover and there sealant.
Pinnacle souveran, signature, and the new signature series 2 waxes.
Clearkote RMG, VM, CMW, MW.
im sure theres more ive used but those are the ones i can remember off the top of me head

That's a lot of GD money you spent lol.

 

[Ernad]

That's a lot of GD money you spent lol.

Homie, that ain't nuthin. You should see his toy box and the rest of it.


I never knew there were so many Stangers that are hardcore detailers.....




btw, how much would a good detailing cost at a shop?

 

[Marks5.0!]

Homie, that ain't nuthin. You should see his toy box and the rest of it.

i dont have a toy box mutag

 

[V_Eight]

Menzerna IP, FPII, and FMJ
complete poorboys lineup except SSR3
s100 wax
working on getting the DP lineup to try out. tryed there Max Wax and was impressed.
wolfgang total swirl remover and there sealant.
Pinnacle souveran, signature, and the new signature series 2 waxes.
Clearkote RMG, VM, CMW, MW.
im sure theres more ive used but those are the ones i can remember off the top of me head

Edit: 4* UPP

What about P21S? Any experience with that?

 

[V_Eight]

btw, how much would a good detailing cost at a shop?

Varies widely. I charge $150-300. A shop is $150+++

 

[Marks5.0!]

What about P21S? Any experience with that?

never have tryed it but have wanted to try it out for a while, might just get some when i place my next order.

 

[V_Eight]

never have tryed it but have wanted to try it out for a while, might just get some when i place my next order.

Same here. Never heard much about it, other than McLaren uses it on their cars for delivery.