DIY Car Detailing

[Puffy69]

wish i had a car that was worth detailing.

[mitro]

Another loyal Zaino user here. I admit I don't take nearly as good care of my cars as I used to, but I swear for the combination of shine and durability, it can't be beat. Although I also like Megiuars Gold Class for a simple waxing.

My car (many years and many thousand miles ago) after a few coats of Zaino:

[RPB67]

I send my car out every two Months.

Its white pearl and when I have it done professionally in and out it keeps the car looking new. In between it goes to the brushless car wash in the town over that does a very good job.

[Skinsfan]

Originally Posted by RGD

And don't skimp on the 100% cotton towels -


Ron

I hear ya on the towels. I have about a dozen I keep in the trunk. Just in case. With a black car you never know when you will need to rub it down.

[Skinsfan]

Originally Posted by justinphilly

my detailer will hit you if you call him a detailer.. his field is Auto Restoration.. he has a 76 mercedes that's paint job rivals that of cars less then 5 years old..

ill show you all when u come to my house.

Thanks for keeping me straight on that Justin.

So should we come to your house on Sept 17th?

[Skinsfan]

Originally Posted by mitro

Another loyal Zaino user here. I admit I don't take nearly as good care of my cars as I used to, but I swear for the combination of shine and durability, it can't be beat. Although I also like Megiuars Gold Class for a simple waxing.

My car (many years and many thousand miles ago) after a few coats of Zaino:

Now that is a sweet looking shine.

[poker]

I use Pinnacle products, P21S products, a Porter Cable 7424, and a few other stuff on my rides.

Mostly bought from www.autogeek.net

[justinphilly]

Originally Posted by Skinsfan

Thanks for keeping me straight on that Justin.

So should we come to your house on Sept 17th?

id be more then happy to watch your team lose that day.

[Skinsfan]

Originally Posted by justinphilly

id be more then happy to watch your team lose that day.

It is going to be an interesting year for the NFC East.

[mels95yj]

I bought all my stuff from Scott at Specialty Motoring. Many others also do over on the SVT Performance forum. BTW, that ScratchX stuff doesn't get rid of the scratches. It has oils in it to fill them in.

Mel

[Blueface]

Love detailing my cars.
Weird to say but I really look forward to it every time I get a chance.
In Florida, with daily summer rains, quite a few opps out there for me.
I use an assortment of products, not really loyal to any one brands line.
However, I stick with the same products over and over since I like the way they work for me.
Nothing beats a shine, clean interior and fresh scent in a car.

[Skinsfan]

Originally Posted by mels95yj

I bought all my stuff from Scott at Specialty Motoring. Many others also do over on the SVT Performance forum. BTW, that ScratchX stuff doesn't get rid of the scratches. It has oils in it to fill them in.

Mel

Scratch X is great for very light scratches and it worked great for removing water spots and swirls from my black Solstice. I agree it probably will not work on medium or deep scratches.

[Skinsfan]

Originally Posted by Blueface

Love detailing my cars.
Weird to say but I really look forward to it every time I get a chance.
In Florida, with daily summer rains, quite a few opps out there for me.
I use an assortment of products, not really loyal to any one brands line.
However, I stick with the same products over and over since I like the way they work for me.
Nothing beats a shine, clean interior and fresh scent in a car.

Therapy? I feel the same way. I like doing yard work and taking care of my new car.

[mels95yj]

In case you haven't done it, I would suggest looking into getting a claybar. It will make a world of difference in the feel of your paint. Of course, you'll have to polish and wax afterwards because it will strip all the wax off.

Mel

[c2000]

I have used Zaino products in the past,,right now I'm impressed with Blue Coral paint sealant,,goes on easy comes off easy..As Far as any of that scratch cover stuff,,none of it works..Once you have a scratch it never goes away,, possibly buffing on some minor hair like scratches can get rid of them.. If you can feel the scratch with the tip of you finger nail its there and can't be covered up....


Jerry(my car is scratched) in Minnesota