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Forum: Car Care Discussion
08-21-2019, 01:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,704
Posted By mdb917

:iagree: Pulling iron shards out of paint...

:iagree: Pulling iron shards out of paint was/is the "big" selling point of clay bars. Sure they say contaminants however they typically point to the iron. So, using their own logic why not use...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
08-21-2019, 01:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,119
Posted By mdb917

:iagree:

:iagree:
Forum: Car Care Discussion
08-21-2019, 01:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,377
Posted By mdb917

No advantage whatsoever. Actually it may be...

No advantage whatsoever. Actually it may be worse as you will have to exert more effort to remove it possibly inducing imperfections.
Forum: Car Care Discussion
08-21-2019, 01:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 659
Posted By mdb917

Rather than list the numerous products (seemingly...

Rather than list the numerous products (seemingly endless) I'll say that AIO (All In One) products are probably a good start. @ralexand mentioned one BF product in post 2 and as he states they are...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
08-09-2019, 12:46 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 19,553
Posted By mdb917

Admirable and helpful for you taking time to put...

Admirable and helpful for you taking time to put this down. For you to share your time, real-world experiences and your technical expertise on this topic should and will help many others. While...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
08-08-2019, 11:04 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 19,553
Posted By mdb917

Thanks for taking the time to forewarn folks who...

Thanks for taking the time to forewarn folks who may fall for the hype. :hurray:

I remember ads showing a miracle wax years ago where the guy took a Bic lighter to it. Impressive sure but it was...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-20-2019, 08:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,425
Posted By mdb917

My favorite used to the Pinnacle's Ultra Poly...

My favorite used to the Pinnacle's Ultra Poly Clay bar. Once the Nanoskins came out the clay bar went into retirement. The nanoskin makes claying much easier for me.
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-28-2019, 09:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,168
Posted By mdb917

Sam's / Costco towels are my choice for door...

Sam's / Costco towels are my choice for door jambs, engine compartment, wheels, wheel wells, etc.

I use my nicer towels for anything on paint, period! They can be washed and I don't trust the...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-28-2019, 09:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,918
Posted By mdb917

Never used TRC towels however I'm with FYRARMS in...

Never used TRC towels however I'm with FYRARMS in that I never, ever use the cheaper MF towels for paint. Expensive MF towels are not that much more when their service life is considered into the...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-28-2019, 09:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,623
Posted By mdb917

Thanks for the product review. :cool: Goes to...

Thanks for the product review. :cool: Goes to show you that some of the OTC products are approaching/exceeding some of the boutique brands.

As always your observations, hints, etc are right...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-28-2019, 09:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,680
Posted By mdb917

Congrats and well deserved :thumbs:

Congrats and well deserved :thumbs:
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-28-2019, 09:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,831
Posted By mdb917

Looks fantastic! I'm a big fan of Glazes...

Looks fantastic!

I'm a big fan of Glazes as well. FYRARMS covers glazes and mentions Chemical Guys which are my go-to glazes.
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-13-2019, 12:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,572
Posted By mdb917

We'll agree to disagree. Mike Phillips (he's a...

We'll agree to disagree. Mike Phillips (he's a foremost authority at AutoGeek for others btw) would say that proper technique can overcome many, many faults with products and poorer technique. In...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-12-2019, 01:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,572
Posted By mdb917

I like what you say here as well. You get to...

I like what you say here as well. You get to the point the FUN is gone. That's another way people become really great at something, they ENJOY whatever it is they're doing! Once that's removed...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-11-2019, 01:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,572
Posted By mdb917

Lots of sage advice here. I'll add my $0.04 worth...

Lots of sage advice here. I'll add my $0.04 worth -- yep worth every penny.

Proper detailing is heavily influenced by technique and less influenced by product. As pointed out person A can do a...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-11-2019, 01:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,140
Posted By mdb917

It does not matter of the two which you use for...

It does not matter of the two which you use for wax removal. It's a personal choice. I actually lean towards MF for almost everything detailing related. I do keep the MF separated by what I use them...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-11-2019, 12:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,701
Posted By mdb917

FYRARMS: Thanks for the review of the sprayers. ...

FYRARMS: Thanks for the review of the sprayers. Ironically with all the chemicals I own the product that fails most often are the spray bottles!

Both of you have great ideas for your detailing...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-11-2019, 12:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,544
Posted By mdb917

Nice work! :thumbs: While washing (or...

Nice work! :thumbs:

While washing (or incorrect washing techniques) are the root of problems they are not the only originators of paint issues. Sure you followed that but some on the forum may...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
05-29-2019, 01:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,305
Posted By mdb917

I opted to keep my PC 7424XP after purchasing a...

I opted to keep my PC 7424XP after purchasing a Flex 7401. I tend to use it for smaller jobs (both area extent and shallower swirls/marring/etc). It's a great tool for what it's intended to do. At...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
05-13-2019, 01:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,306
Posted By mdb917

I'll agree that 303 Aerospace Protectent is...

I'll agree that 303 Aerospace Protectent is really good on any of the materials FYRARMS calls out and it's my go-to for underhood as well as many other places.

I go one step beyond and put the 303...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
04-13-2019, 09:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,327
Posted By mdb917

Great looking Vette(s)! A good detailer can...

Great looking Vette(s)!

A good detailer can do wonders even if the paint has been abused by swirl-o-matics (otherwise known as automatic car wash - touch).
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
04-12-2019, 07:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,152
Posted By mdb917

Congrats!! Enjoy the beauty.

Congrats!! Enjoy the beauty.
Forum: Car Care Discussion
04-11-2019, 01:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,396
Posted By mdb917

They're a good value. I use them on my DDs and...

They're a good value. I use them on my DDs and things like door jambs, engine compartments, wheels and things of that nature on the Vette.
Forum: Car Care Discussion
04-11-2019, 01:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,408
Posted By mdb917

Black Fire has several excellent products with...

Black Fire has several excellent products with One Step being one of them. It's an "All-In-One" (AIO) product and handles light swirls and water spots well.

Yes, you can definitely wax over the...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
04-03-2019, 08:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,533
Posted By mdb917

Some great suggestions here. I've used all of the...

Some great suggestions here. I've used all of the above other than McKee's 37 (no doubt it's great like their other products but have too much other stuff on hand to justify it).

My preference is...
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