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Forum: Car Care Discussion
10-04-2005, 02:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 469
Posted By Silver2002

Ususally if you apply a dressing, it will blend...

Ususally if you apply a dressing, it will blend the color. It is also possible that the goof-off did remove some of the dye in the dash. I would take it back to the detail shop and ask them their...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
09-23-2005, 10:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 561
Posted By Silver2002

3M Fine Cut Compound was meant to be applied by...

3M Fine Cut Compound was meant to be applied by machine(orbital or rotary). My guess is that by hand you cannot "work" the compound enough to get it to perform as expected. If you are sure that you...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
09-09-2005, 09:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,437
Posted By Silver2002

I would use 3M General Purpose Adhesive Remover...

I would use 3M General Purpose Adhesive Remover with a soft cotton rag.
Forum: Car Care Discussion
09-06-2005, 01:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,315
Posted By Silver2002

Griot's Garage makes some nice round, foam...

Griot's Garage makes some nice round, foam brusches that work well for scrubbing the inside dish of the wheels. I just use those with my regular water/car wash solution and then I will polish them...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
09-06-2005, 07:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 418
Posted By Silver2002

You can use the ZFX for everycoat, but at minimum...

You can use the ZFX for everycoat, but at minimum you need to use it once every 6 coats. I recommend the Z6 betwwen coats as it cuts down on the static electricity created by the cotton pad and...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
09-02-2005, 02:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 603
Posted By Silver2002

303 for exterior trim pieces and Zaino Z16 for...

303 for exterior trim pieces and Zaino Z16 for tires, hoses, & engine compartment pieces.
Forum: Car Care Discussion
09-02-2005, 02:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,810
Posted By Silver2002

A heavy floor jack will damage the Race Deck...

A heavy floor jack will damage the Race Deck floor. Whe I raise the Quicklift, I put a piece of 1/4" plywood under the jack and dont have any problems with the jack's wheels making indentations or...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
09-01-2005, 10:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,810
Posted By Silver2002

We just swept and washed the concrete floor. We...

We just swept and washed the concrete floor. We didn't place anything between the floor and the RaceDeck. It is easy to disassemble by using a small pry screwdriver to seperate the joints.
Forum: Car Care Discussion
09-01-2005, 08:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,810
Posted By Silver2002

I went with RaceDeck as well. You can see some...

I went with RaceDeck as well. You can see some picturesby clicking on the "Garage" link at my website: http://www.splitwindowcoupe.com
So far no problems.
Forum: Car Care Discussion
08-03-2005, 01:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 961
Posted By Silver2002

I can recommend the 3M Adhesive Remover, havn't...

I can recommend the 3M Adhesive Remover, havn't used the Prep Solvent 70.
Forum: Car Care Discussion
08-02-2005, 11:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 398
Posted By Silver2002

Try a mild/medium polish like Menzerna Intensive...

Try a mild/medium polish like Menzerna Intensive Polish with a Orange pad on the PC, then follow up with a swirl remover like Zaino ZPC with a white pad on the PC.
Forum: Car Care Discussion
08-01-2005, 09:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 398
Posted By Silver2002

Depending on how much "pait & clear coat" is on...

Depending on how much "pait & clear coat" is on the surface you will probably have to wet sand the excess off. If it is only a very minor amount, I would first try some clay, then move up to an...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-13-2005, 11:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,962
Posted By Silver2002

I use Zaino on my truck(full size pickup) and...

I use Zaino on my truck(full size pickup) and enclosed snowmobile trailer, and get at least 6 months of durability.
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-22-2005, 02:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 468
Posted By Silver2002

Z5 with ZFX would be your best option. Z5 has...

Z5 with ZFX would be your best option. Z5 has more swirl removing properties than Z2 and has great durabilty. You may losse a little shine and depth, but if you want a single steop, Z5 with ZFX...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-21-2005, 02:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 382
Posted By Silver2002

To get a little more aggressive, you could use 3M...

To get a little more aggressive, you could use 3M Machine Polish with a white pad and if that doesn't remove the imprefections then go to a orange pad and follow up those spots with a white pad and...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-21-2005, 10:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 559
Posted By Silver2002

It could be hard water or fallout from the air. ...

It could be hard water or fallout from the air. I would try claying the car and the spots should come off.
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-17-2005, 03:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,322
Posted By Silver2002

If I have to remove minor surface imperfections...

If I have to remove minor surface imperfections like swirls or light scuffs, I will use a polish with my Porter Cable polisher. I always use Zaino as the final coat(s) and apply that by hand.
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-16-2005, 09:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,065
Posted By Silver2002

hcvone, I have a PC Polisher. What type...

hcvone,
I have a PC Polisher. What type of pad do you recommend(white-polishing)?
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-06-2005, 03:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 432
Posted By Silver2002

About the only thing you can do is touch-up the...

About the only thing you can do is touch-up the spots. You might want to have a reputable paint shop do the touch-ups and then install something like a 3M Invisible Bra to keep future rocks,...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-03-2005, 09:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 361
Posted By Silver2002

Thanks agentf1, I did not catch that when I read...

Thanks agentf1, I did not catch that when I read it. I meant to say I clean and condition the drivers seat once a week. I coreected the original post. :crazy:
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-03-2005, 08:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 361
Posted By Silver2002

I clean and condition the leather on my driver's...

I clean and condition the leather on my driver's seat about once a week(I drive it daily) and do the passenger seat every 3-4 weeks.
Forum: Car Care Discussion
05-31-2005, 02:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,276
Posted By Silver2002

I only use it on top of my final coat to get a...

I only use it on top of my final coat to get a little more enhanced gloss and color depth and still use the Z6 between coats.
Forum: Car Care Discussion
05-31-2005, 02:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 487
Posted By Silver2002

Any abrasive products such as cleaners will...

Any abrasive products such as cleaners will remove whatever product, including Zaino that you have on the surface. Your best bet is to use polishes to get the surface as clean and blemesh free as...
Forum: C5 General
05-31-2005, 01:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 548
Posted By Silver2002

I had the same issue with the mount and what I...

I had the same issue with the mount and what I did was wrap a single layer of electrical tape around the tounge portion of the mount to keep the V1 visor mount portion from sliding out.
Forum: Car Care Discussion
05-27-2005, 01:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 354
Posted By Silver2002

For Vinyl use 303 Cleaner and Treatment. For...

For Vinyl use 303 Cleaner and Treatment. For fabric use Haartz Raggtop Cleaner and Conditioner.
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