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Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-02-2013, 05:29 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,548
Posted By Greg Nichols

Opti coat is NOT a sealant its a paint coating...

Opti coat is NOT a sealant its a paint coating with a measurable build up of film.

Opti coat glass is just fine for glass, in fact I've juse Opti Coat (standard) on glass and have not seen a...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-24-2013, 10:10 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 11,048
Posted By Greg Nichols

What I don't get is one of your own forum members...

What I don't get is one of your own forum members post his pride and joy and the rest of you keyboard detailers complain about why he's Detailing a new car. Is This how you treat each other when...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
04-30-2012, 04:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 637
Posted By Greg Nichols

You can also try contacting Addison Good ...

You can also try contacting Addison Good http://www.goodguysdetailing.com/

he use to detail in ohio, and then moved to FL

Cheers,
GREG
Forum: Car Care Discussion
04-18-2012, 12:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,862
Posted By Greg Nichols

You had one of the best detailers in the country...

You had one of the best detailers in the country work on your ride......great choice!

Cheers,
GREG
Forum: Car Care Discussion
02-22-2012, 12:01 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,099
Posted By Greg Nichols

What are the factors you want in a detail spray,...

What are the factors you want in a detail spray, how are you going to use it, and how much you want to spend.

In all my experience with QD and Detail sprays I seem to still reach for Finish Kare...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
01-30-2012, 12:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,102
Posted By Greg Nichols

In order of aggressiveness: 50/50 distilled...

In order of aggressiveness:

50/50 distilled water and vinegar
Straight vinegar
Steel wool 0000
Polish with cutting foam and 105
Polish with cutting wool and Meguiars 105
Polish with Cerium...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
01-03-2012, 01:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,886
Posted By Greg Nichols

I have the Metro vac, and love it! You can dry...

I have the Metro vac, and love it! You can dry the car with it, BUT.........

you need to dry off the wheels first! This way any dust in the hose will not get on your paint, its just in the hose...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
12-19-2011, 03:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,358
Posted By Greg Nichols

The best bang for your buck is to buy the CR...

The best bang for your buck is to buy the CR spotless from Costco. You get an extra refill of resin for free.
...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
12-01-2011, 12:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 731
Posted By Greg Nichols

If the paint is etched due to the acids in the...

If the paint is etched due to the acids in the bug, the bugs were left on too long and you need to polish out the etch. I would count on too, that the claying will marr the paint and so polishing is...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
10-10-2011, 02:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,615
Posted By Greg Nichols

the answer is maybe......... If its a wax...

the answer is maybe.........

If its a wax the solvents in the wax will likely remove the previous wax by taking it back into solution. The skill becomes in how you apply the second layer of wax....
Forum: Car Care Discussion
10-10-2011, 02:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,654
Posted By Greg Nichols

Tarmainator, bug/tar remover, tardis.......all...

Tarmainator, bug/tar remover, tardis.......all will work very well!

Cheers,
GREG
Forum: Car Care Discussion
10-10-2011, 02:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 504
Posted By Greg Nichols

I don't recall anyone is that area. You might...

I don't recall anyone is that area. You might want to call Bryan Burnworth to see who he recommends in NC.

http://www.peachstatedetail.com/

Cheers,
GREG
Forum: Car Care Discussion
10-10-2011, 02:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 771
Posted By Greg Nichols

You get what you pay for in many cases with...

You get what you pay for in many cases with detailing. It would be important to research out a quality detailer. Before and after photos that show full sun reflections help.

If the detail...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-24-2011, 10:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,413
Posted By Greg Nichols

I just love transformations like these! So...

I just love transformations like these!

So how much clear did you have to remove to get these results, the marring looks pretty deep. Was there repainted areas?

Cheers,
GREG
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-24-2011, 10:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,413
Posted By Greg Nichols

Talk to Marc Harris at AutoLavish I don't now how...

Talk to Marc Harris at AutoLavish I don't now how far he is away but worth a shot. http://www.autolavish.com/Autolavish_Site/Welcome.html

cheers,
GREG
Forum: Car Care Discussion
05-20-2011, 02:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 17,758
Posted By Greg Nichols

Jax wax is full of fillers, and oils that contain...

Jax wax is full of fillers, and oils that contain no durabilty. These guys try and sell at local car shows by showing you can leave the wax residue in full sun all day long and still wipe clean. ...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
04-21-2011, 12:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,841
Posted By Greg Nichols

This is what you get with a foam cannon/lance ...

This is what you get with a foam cannon/lance
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o116/ghnichols/F430/IMG_1600.jpg

You can see the cannon in this photo....
Forum: Car Care Discussion
04-21-2011, 11:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,841
Posted By Greg Nichols

I use a foam cannon and z7 along with Chemical...

I use a foam cannon and z7 along with Chemical guys citrus wash and gloss......1:2 ratio to 28oz of water. I really like the z7 gives it more lube to the washing. The foam guns are okay, give good...
Forum: Mountain - Prairie
03-29-2011, 05:37 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,176
Posted By Greg Nichols

come on there has to be more than a small handful...

come on there has to be more than a small handful of Vette owners here on this forum from Utah?

Cheers,
GREG
Forum: Car Care Discussion
03-28-2011, 11:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,585
Posted By Greg Nichols

Another excellent choice to ASP 303 is Finish...

Another excellent choice to ASP 303 is Finish Kare 108.........I think it much cheaper too. Same UV protection, same look, same smell.

Cheers,
GREG
Forum: Car Care Discussion
03-17-2011, 01:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,451
Posted By Greg Nichols

I have found the BEST tire cleaner is Tuf Shine...

I have found the BEST tire cleaner is Tuf Shine wheel cleaner, while I like ARO a lot I can clean the tires faster with tuf shine. Don't use it on uncoated wheels, ARO is also pretty harsh for them...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
02-22-2011, 02:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 686
Posted By Greg Nichols

If this is Bryan doing the web cast you are in...

If this is Bryan doing the web cast you are in for a treat!

Anyone that is interested should watch.

Cheers,
GREG
Forum: Mountain - Prairie
02-09-2011, 11:25 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,176
Posted By Greg Nichols

Did any new Utah members show up since the last...

Did any new Utah members show up since the last posting?
:cheers:
GREG
Forum: Car Care Discussion
02-09-2011, 12:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,266
Posted By Greg Nichols

Todd, I contacted PPG about this very thing,...

Todd,

I contacted PPG about this very thing, the answer they gave is the Ceramic is only in the top .3 mills. I then asked if you had to remove the top .3mill does it get "soft", the answer was...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
01-27-2011, 10:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,827
Posted By Greg Nichols

You are correct its a difficult statement to make...

You are correct its a difficult statement to make because its a difficult question to answer.

Thanks for clearing up a general statement with the technical one.

Cheers,
GREG
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