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Forum: Car Care Discussion
01-21-2010, 08:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 832
Posted By bretfraz

At Paul's level, there is not a big difference...

At Paul's level, there is not a big difference between one detailer and the next. In the end, it's all grunt work. They either know how to get the best results possible or they don't.

The real...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
01-21-2010, 08:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 544
Posted By bretfraz

I've got the clay bar extender and gotta say, it...

I've got the clay bar extender and gotta say, it really does work. If you are claying a nasty paint job, definitely consider buying a bottle of the clay bar extender in order to preserve your clay...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
01-21-2010, 08:28 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,910
Posted By bretfraz

I use a lot of different stuff. Only Meguiars...

I use a lot of different stuff. Only Meguiars products I use are M105, M205, and their Wheel Brightener. I have a dozen or more of their products on hand but prefer others.

Sealants are usually...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
01-03-2010, 11:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,170
Posted By bretfraz

First, you have to determine if the spots are...

First, you have to determine if the spots are above surface or below surface. The fact that you used oven cleaner (!) to remove spots previously suggests they are above surface.

You have found...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
11-29-2009, 01:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 873
Posted By bretfraz

I am thrilled to see CMA as a supporting vendor...

I am thrilled to see CMA as a supporting vendor at CF's detailing forum.

I've been a CMA customer for 12 years and I can honestly say I have always experienced fantastic customer service from...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
11-04-2009, 10:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,199
Posted By bretfraz

For almost 10 years I washed and detailed my cars...

For almost 10 years I washed and detailed my cars at the coin-op car washes when I lived in apartments. I think you are on the right track with your process.

Considering how you drive your car, I...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
10-12-2009, 09:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,388
Posted By bretfraz

Nicely done, Rasky. It's amazing how much work a...

Nicely done, Rasky. It's amazing how much work a brand new car can need. Now the owner can truly enjoy his ride. Well done.
Forum: Car Care Discussion
09-15-2009, 02:13 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,538
Posted By bretfraz

Great pics, Bryan. Glad I could help out. I...

Great pics, Bryan. Glad I could help out.

I agree with you about M105/M205. Definitely a combo that is here to stay. It flat out delivers on performance if you know how to work it. It will be...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
09-14-2009, 09:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,248
Posted By bretfraz

Nice work. The car came out looking great. You...

Nice work. The car came out looking great. You really knocked it out.

I thought we were prevented from posting detail pics of cars other than Vette's? I guess the rules have changed.... I've...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
09-11-2009, 09:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 754
Posted By bretfraz

That Vette was quite a challenge but after 10+...

That Vette was quite a challenge but after 10+ hours of polishing, it came out fantastic.

I've got to say, the paint was in terrible condition when I first saw it. I was very worried that we...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-31-2009, 05:46 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,929
Posted By bretfraz

I'm quite famous. Perhaps you've seen my videos....

I'm quite famous. Perhaps you've seen my videos. No, not THOSE videos!!:eek:

Here is one where I show the best way to clean your dashboard. Don't ya love my technique?
...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-31-2009, 04:58 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,929
Posted By bretfraz

I haven't heard of you either, and I've been on...

I haven't heard of you either, and I've been on lots of detailing forums.

:lol: :lol: :lol:


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Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-31-2009, 12:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,440
Posted By bretfraz

Having used both, but only owning a PC, my take: ...

Having used both, but only owning a PC, my take:

I like the PC better. The Flex I found challenging to control. The Flex is limited to one pad size and does not have an interchangeable backing...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-31-2009, 12:09 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,929
Posted By bretfraz

Thanks, Dana. I think I understand where you are...

Thanks, Dana. I think I understand where you are coming from now.

I do not agree with nor subscribe to your beliefs about PC usage. While I like Porter Cable products, I do not share your faith...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-30-2009, 11:01 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,929
Posted By bretfraz

And we are back to Square One, which comes down...

And we are back to Square One, which comes down to two simple words...... So What??

I don't know anyone who has destroyed a PC using these polishing methods. Do you? I think you are being...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-30-2009, 10:13 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,929
Posted By bretfraz

It's unfortunate for all of us that you are...

It's unfortunate for all of us that you are unable or unwilling to support your opinion with facts. You've stated your one point over and over and over, too bad you haven't thought past it.

My...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-30-2009, 09:28 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,929
Posted By bretfraz

Thanks for the reply. You still haven't told...

Thanks for the reply.

You still haven't told us why this is so important to you. As I said, we are getting the results we want, what else is there? I'm waiting on an answer from you.

As for...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-30-2009, 09:13 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,929
Posted By bretfraz

Dave, I'll take a crack at this one. The...

Dave,

I'll take a crack at this one. The answer is, I don't know. This is where detailing is more art than science. I know you want a formula or some kind data point for comparison, but there...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-30-2009, 09:08 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,929
Posted By bretfraz

I'm still struggling with why this is so...

I'm still struggling with why this is so important? The point you are making of forcing a tool to do something it wasn't designed to do is hard to grasp within this context.

We are not having...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-30-2009, 08:54 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,929
Posted By bretfraz

Tell me something - Why is the whole tool abuse...

Tell me something - Why is the whole tool abuse thing so important? I thought the reason we use power tools was to get results? If I use a power tool outside its design parameters, but get the...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-30-2009, 08:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 522
Posted By bretfraz

I had a 7428 several years ago. It was a pretty...

I had a 7428 several years ago. It was a pretty nice machine, I liked the baling handle feel, but compared to the DeWalt, Makita, Metabo, and Hitachi, it was a bit inferior.

It's fine as a...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-23-2009, 02:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 699
Posted By bretfraz

+1 I stopped using Z6 as it was getting a...

+1

I stopped using Z6 as it was getting a little expensive to use as a glass cleaner, so I went back to more traditional glass care products. But Z6 does work well as a glass cleaner inside and...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-23-2009, 02:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 558
Posted By bretfraz

If you want to use the 1Z products (an excellent...

If you want to use the 1Z products (an excellent choice) -

Buy this for leather care: http://www.autogeek.net/1z-einszett-leather-care.html
Buy this for the rest of the interior: ...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-20-2009, 07:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,369
Posted By bretfraz

Have you tried a leather cleaner/conditioner? ...

Have you tried a leather cleaner/conditioner?

Are you sure the stain is not where your leather belt is contacting the seat?

For more serious leather cleaning, check out Leather Master or...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-20-2009, 07:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 421
Posted By bretfraz

Like any polish, use only when necessary. ...

Like any polish, use only when necessary. Typically, I don't recommend polishing out a car more than once or twice a year. If you need to touch up your car daily, perhaps another strategy is in...
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