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Forum: Car Care Discussion
09-02-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,238
Posted By TOGWT

Shine A wax, polymer sealent or coating WILL...

Shine

A wax, polymer sealent or coating WILL NOT produce shine to a paint surface

Shine comes from a clean, prepared and level surface; it improves the desired optical properties i.e. surface...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
08-30-2013, 04:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,405
Posted By TOGWT

Some of the newer coating products (OPT...

Some of the newer coating products (OPT Opti-Coat) rely on Si-C bonds, which are much more resistant to enzymes than the C-C bonds used in polymer sealants. Due to the applied coating thickness they...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
08-24-2013, 11:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 698
Posted By TOGWT

What a great title; from that explicit...

What a great title; from that explicit description its really easy to provide a solution - apply a crap remover
Forum: Car Care Discussion
08-17-2013, 06:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 611
Posted By TOGWT

Two words that do not go together - Detailing /...

Two words that do not go together - Detailing / Industry Standards. Many mfgs can't even agree on what constitutes a polish, but then confusion is good for sales ;)
Forum: Car Care Discussion
08-17-2013, 06:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 744
Posted By TOGWT

Renovo Soft Top Canvas Cleaner -is an effective...

Renovo Soft Top Canvas Cleaner -is an effective liquid cleaner that will gently remove dirt, mould, tree sap and bird droppings from all fabric tops and boat covers. It contains a fungicide. It is...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
08-10-2013, 06:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,449
Posted By TOGWT

Apologies-I was indeed 'missing something'...

Apologies-I was indeed 'missing something' :cheers:
Forum: Car Care Discussion
08-09-2013, 06:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,449
Posted By TOGWT

For the 'copy' on Autogeek site -Permanon...

For the 'copy' on Autogeek site -Permanon Platinum is a simple spray and rinse nano coating that creates a durable silicium shell that produces a brilliant shine and long-lasting protection on all...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
08-08-2013, 04:56 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 60,648
Posted By TOGWT

I always keep it on the night stand ;)

I always keep it on the night stand ;)
Forum: Car Care Discussion
08-02-2013, 10:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,630
Posted By TOGWT

Paint Be cognizant that you’re dealing with...

Paint

Be cognizant that you’re dealing with the finished coating on the leather not with the leather hide itself

• Do not rub or use pressure on the affected area. Pat with a dry rag to...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-27-2013, 08:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,181
Posted By TOGWT

Liquid Glass was originally formulated for ...

Liquid Glass was originally formulated for Nitrocellulose lacquer, which was used as a finish on older automobile upholstery leather and exterior paint and required oils for it to remain flexible...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-16-2013, 06:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,023
Posted By TOGWT

[When you use 1 oz. of No Rinse in 1 or 2 gallons...

[When you use 1 oz. of No Rinse in 1 or 2 gallons of water for your wash at the molecular level this provides hundreds of billions of polymer molecules to do what was said above. Additional product...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-15-2013, 05:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,023
Posted By TOGWT

If you are using tap water that contains high...

If you are using tap water that contains high levels of minerals such as calcium hydroxide, magnesium or silicates, some of the polymers will bond to these minerals and take them out of solution...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-11-2013, 05:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,062
Posted By TOGWT

1. Take it to a professional detailer and have...

1. Take it to a professional detailer and have them wash / clay / polish /protect the paint surfaces

2. Learn how to wash your vehicle without instilling scratches

Some of the newer coatings...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-11-2013, 05:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 767
Posted By TOGWT

This statement is not meant to question anything...

This statement is not meant to question anything related to your detailing or paint re- finishing abilities just my opinion on the risks involved

This kind of work should only be undertaken by a...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-09-2013, 05:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 522
Posted By TOGWT

From your description it could be bee pollen; but...

From your description it could be bee pollen; but I seriously doubt its butterfly excrement .

The globs may be circular, oblong or linear, and are usually less than 0.5 -inch in length. Their...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-08-2013, 07:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,110
Posted By TOGWT

Plastizers are added to keep, trim soft and...

Plastizers are added to keep, trim soft and flexible, ultra violet (UV) radiation exposure will cause oxidation, they become dry and brittle and then leave a grey residue.

Clean using Iz einszett...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-22-2013, 07:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 873
Posted By TOGWT

What exactly is ‘Finished leather’?

Materials Technology

Automotive OEM technology is becoming more and more complex requiring educated and skilled technicians to work on them. As the materials used are constantly changing we must...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-20-2013, 06:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 580
Posted By TOGWT

The clear coat is the final original equipment...

The clear coat is the final original equipment manufacturers coating applied to a vehicle to protect the (base) colour coat from environmental damage, while providing both depth and a durable, glossy...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-17-2013, 11:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 968
Posted By TOGWT

303 contains has very slight cleaning ability and...

303 contains has very slight cleaning ability and therefore should be applied to a freashly cleaned surface
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-16-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,571
Posted By TOGWT

The use of this type of dish washing detergent...

The use of this type of dish washing detergent has been debated for years among car detailing enthusiasts.

Problems arise when people use dish washing liquid as their normal car wash soap.
...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-08-2013, 10:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 978
Posted By TOGWT

I started off with a buffer (Waxmaster) like this...

I started off with a buffer (Waxmaster) like this many years ago; from memory it seemed to do ok with applying and removing wax. If you are just "waxing" and you are happy with the results of the...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-02-2013, 12:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 811
Posted By TOGWT

You're welcome - no need to thank me ;)

You're welcome - no need to thank me ;)
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-02-2013, 06:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 811
Posted By TOGWT

Temporary Protective Film (PTF)

Transportwrap -will provide your vehicle with a temporary layer of protection to preserve your automotive exterior finish during transport or a very long road trip. Even if you are planning to...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-02-2013, 06:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,120
Posted By TOGWT

It always makes me smile when someone asks how...

It always makes me smile when someone asks how they can attain that ‘new leather smell’.

While in college I had a summer job at the Connolly Hide Factory, before I returned to school I burned my...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
05-26-2013, 06:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 779
Posted By TOGWT

Menzerna (USA) Abrasive Levels and Reference...

Menzerna (USA) Abrasive Levels and Reference Numbers

• PG 1000 – Power Gloss Compound (S34A) Cut: 5/5.0 - Gloss: 1.5/ 5.0
• SI 1500 – Super Intensive Polish (PO83)
• IP 2000 – Intensive Polish...
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