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Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-25-2007, 08:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,163
Posted By Anthony Orosco

Try this....get a foam gun, I believe Autogeek...

Try this....get a foam gun, I believe Autogeek sells them, and foam and rinse your car and if you have proper protection and wash the car on a regular basis (weekly is preferred) then you shouldn't...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-25-2007, 08:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,361
Posted By Anthony Orosco

And this is based on? Dish soaps are...

And this is based on?

Dish soaps are designed to cut through and remove heavy grease and oils. Zaino recommends dish soaps (Dawn) to remove all previous waxes and sealants.

This is also why...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-25-2007, 05:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,361
Posted By Anthony Orosco

You can wash and clay the car and it will be...

You can wash and clay the car and it will be removed. You can wash it with dish soap and it will be removed, you can polish it off and/or go to the coin-op and use the pre-soak and soap.

What's...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-25-2007, 02:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,163
Posted By Anthony Orosco

Here's something for you to ponder with your...

Here's something for you to ponder with your above mentioned idea.

You wax or seal your Vette, you then go to the coin-op wash and degrade, if not totally remove, your paint sealant by using the...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
05-24-2007, 12:26 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,346
Posted By Anthony Orosco

There is no "best wax for black" or any color for...

There is no "best wax for black" or any color for that matter because it's all subjective....it's all in the eye of the beholder.

No wax is made especially for black unless it has a black dye in...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
05-12-2007, 09:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 686
Posted By Anthony Orosco

Walmart sells a purse for $15.00 and Saks also...

Walmart sells a purse for $15.00 and Saks also sells purses for $250.00

Some women buy the Walmart purse because they just want something to throw their stuff in and they figure it's going to get...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
04-27-2007, 08:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 811
Posted By Anthony Orosco

You have swirls and you have halo-scratches. ...

You have swirls and you have halo-scratches.

Swirls, also known as "holograms", "buffer trails" or "wheel marks" are left over micro-scratches from improper or unfinished rotary polisher work....
Forum: Car Care Discussion
04-23-2007, 06:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,535
Posted By Anthony Orosco

If an area is already well maintained or in nice...

If an area is already well maintained or in nice shape you won't notice a great deal of difference with the Showman but perhaps a bit more shine.

I use it on several concours cars and their metal...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
04-19-2007, 11:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,152
Posted By Anthony Orosco

Yep, 8 ounces should last you years if you're a...

Yep, 8 ounces should last you years if you're a "one layer every 5 months" kinda guy.

Anthony
Forum: Car Care Discussion
04-19-2007, 09:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,152
Posted By Anthony Orosco

Durability wise I have had it go into 9 months...

Durability wise I have had it go into 9 months and more on some cars. Average would be at least a steady 6 months.

The difficult part is NOT applying another layer every time you wash the car...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
04-19-2007, 08:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,152
Posted By Anthony Orosco

Well I thank you for the kind words :) I had...

Well I thank you for the kind words :)

I had applied 2 coats of OptiSeal one afternoon about one hour apart. The next day Ron came over and detailed the interior while I did the wheels and...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
04-19-2007, 12:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,152
Posted By Anthony Orosco

All OptiSeal bottles should come with 2 foam...

All OptiSeal bottles should come with 2 foam applicators. These applicators work best and trust me I tried all kinds of material in my testing.....the sponge worked best.

The Signal Green Porsche...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
04-18-2007, 11:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,152
Posted By Anthony Orosco

OptiSeal can be used as a stand alone product or...

OptiSeal can be used as a stand alone product or in conjunction with other products such as a carnauba paste wax. You can top OptiSeal or you can use OptiSeal over an already waxed surface.

I...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
04-13-2007, 08:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,090
Posted By Anthony Orosco

You want to apply a glaze on top of your sealed...

You want to apply a glaze on top of your sealed paint? That's an odd combo as most times a glaze is laid down first and then a sealant, either polymer or carnauba is applied on top.

Polymers...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
03-11-2007, 02:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 557
Posted By Anthony Orosco

Hey thanks! It came out looking pretty...

Hey thanks!

It came out looking pretty nice....I can only imagine what it looked like as it rolled fresh off the factory floor:cool:

Not sure what I would do if it was mine.....,aybe leave it...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
03-09-2007, 10:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 557
Posted By Anthony Orosco

Thank you for the compliments, much appreciated. ...

Thank you for the compliments, much appreciated.

Anthony
Forum: Car Care Discussion
03-09-2007, 09:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 557
Posted By Anthony Orosco

Hello and thank you for the kind words. I...

Hello and thank you for the kind words.

I believe he had it appraised at around $70,000 although I'm not sure if that's what he will be asking. He hates to get rid of it but he just doesn't have...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
03-08-2007, 09:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 557
Posted By Anthony Orosco

Stingray Detailed

This is an all original Stingray we had the pleasure of detailing the other day.

Paint was in some rough shape in terms of cracking and very thin in some areas so all polishing was done by hand,no...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
01-09-2007, 10:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 893
Posted By Anthony Orosco

Acid etching is not a "given" on every car. There...

Acid etching is not a "given" on every car. There are areas where it is a major problem and areas where it isn't.

In California I ran across it often yet have not seen it on Texas cars...unless...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
01-07-2007, 11:39 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,571
Posted By Anthony Orosco

Let's try and inject some real world stuff...

Let's try and inject some real world stuff here....

Clear coats do NOT oxidize like single stage paints. So anyone selling a product and stating it removes oxidation from your clear coat has no...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
12-11-2006, 12:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,317
Posted By Anthony Orosco

You shouldn't use steel wool on windshields as...

You shouldn't use steel wool on windshields as the glass of today is not the same glass of yesteryear.

I was told that using steel wool can cause micro scratches in the glass and these will be...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
12-08-2006, 01:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 738
Posted By Anthony Orosco

Letting it sit in the sun is not the key here as...

Letting it sit in the sun is not the key here as I have installed many kits and removed many also and in some cases heat makes removal worse.

It depends alot on how it was applied and who applied...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
11-14-2006, 09:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 674
Posted By Anthony Orosco

WRONG! Don't use anything else on those...

WRONG!

Don't use anything else on those stains....most likely you may have already set the stain by using the wrong cleaners.

Go to a janitorial supply place and ask for a "tannin" stain...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
11-06-2006, 08:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,257
Posted By Anthony Orosco

Hello, Thanks for the kind words and no, I...

Hello,

Thanks for the kind words and no, I don't have a Vette.....working on a Porsche :)

I did though the other day see a beautiful restoration on a 1963 split window Vette....super nice,...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
11-05-2006, 09:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,257
Posted By Anthony Orosco

Always dissolve first then abrade. Optimum's...

Always dissolve first then abrade.

Optimum's spot remover is not ready for release just yet but it is highly effective on hard water spots........so for now try vinegar full strength. Soak a towel...
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