Polish before you wax! - Page 2

CAM-FIFTY · 12-14-2016, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

Yup.....most of my micro scratches were at the trunk loading area from general use.

Glen, have you considered putting a patch of protection film there? My guy did it without me asking for it at no extra cost, in his experience that spot (and the door handle area) is most prone to scratches from normal use.

Glen e · 12-14-2016, 05:17 AM

I have done that in the past,works well.

solobaric · 12-14-2016, 05:54 AM

Glen, can you give some more details about using alcohol to remove the polish?

Glen e · 12-14-2016, 06:22 AM

Pretty much just as it says above. Get a spray bottle ,mix it up 25% rubbing alcohol 75% water, spray the polish after it hazes off, and wipe it off with a microfiber. To detailers, this is known as IPA. IPA is the absolute best way to prep a paint service for any sealant or coating.

mustangcrusher1 · 12-14-2016, 07:47 AM

what if you have stripes? can you polish ,let haze then spray and wipe off? or just don't polish the stripe? only polish the paint...?

Glen e · 12-14-2016, 07:49 AM

In general, never polish soft stuff like stripes or paint film.....

mustangcrusher1 · 12-14-2016, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glen e

In general, never polish soft stuff like stripes or paint film.....

cool thanks

Glen e · 12-19-2016, 09:46 AM

Here a good pic I took this weekend that shows what polish does, it smooths the reflection so it looks glass like, as in the sides on my car:

12-14-2016, 05:17 AM	#16
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	I have done that in the past,works well. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

12-14-2016, 06:22 AM	#18
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Pretty much just as it says above. Get a spray bottle ,mix it up 25% rubbing alcohol 75% water, spray the polish after it hazes off, and wipe it off with a microfiber. To detailers, this is known as IPA. IPA is the absolute best way to prep a paint service for any sealant or coating. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

12-14-2016, 07:49 AM	#20
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	In general, never polish soft stuff like stripes or paint film..... __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

12-19-2016, 09:46 AM	#22
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Here a good pic I took this weekend that shows what polish does, it smooths the reflection so it looks glass like, as in the sides on my car: __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

12-14-2016, 05:54 AM	#17
solobaric Drives: 2002 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Evansville, Indiana Posts: 526	Glen, can you give some more details about using alcohol to remove the polish?

12-14-2016, 07:47 AM	#19
mustangcrusher1 Drives: 2017 camaro SS blue w/white stripes Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: bowling green/louisville ky Posts: 134	what if you have stripes? can you polish ,let haze then spray and wipe off? or just don't polish the stripe? only polish the paint...?

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