Concours prep revisited, Should we update this |
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Concours prep revisited, Should we update this |
Pat Garvey |
Mar 14 2008, 05:40 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
It was suggested that we may want to revisit this topic.
The poll will dictate. Pat |
Pat Garvey |
Mar 15 2008, 07:29 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
It was suggested that we may want to revisit this topic. The poll will dictate. Pat OK.......? Apparently this idea was ill founded. I'll give it 24 more hours (9:25pm EST now) & then we'll just forget the question was raised. Not my idea originally, but I thought it might me nice to hear about new products that folks are using. That's OK, my feelings will heal. No problem, keep your little secrets to yourself! Pat the clock is ticking! |
auerbach |
Mar 15 2008, 08:16 PM
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Lee David Auerbach, Esq Group: Members Posts: 235 Joined: 26-July 07 From: Westchester, New York Member No.: 7,947 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Evenyone is watching Sebring -- a 914 just won -- at least it looked like one!
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Pat Garvey |
Mar 16 2008, 06:45 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
OK, response a little lean, but we'll do what we can.
Ask questions, provide tips - do's & don'ts. We have a sh_tload of experts here. But.....since this poll will go away soon, post your responses to the new thread - "Detailing - Do's & Don'ts" Pat |
orthobiz |
Mar 24 2008, 08:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I think a new thread is a great idea.
Meanwhile, here's my little vignette: I polished my car with a Porter Cable orbital buffer last summer. Taped the car off and everything. Left the door handles on but I removed the lights, trunk lock, fender/cowl strips, washer nozzles, wipers, "everything." This job wasn't especially hard and guys on this site encouraged me enough to try. Watched a video about using Meguiar's products. Bought all the pads, etc. Even got my 14 year old daughter to help me. While the car looks WAY better, it still has some spider-web markings in the paint. So, here's what I learned: 1. (It was on the video but I didn't listen!) Do a small area from start to FINISH and make sure the FINAL result is EXACTLY what you want. That means clay prep to buffing compound to polish/wax. Just like the video... I buffed out the rear trunk, it looked good, so I did the whole car. But when I finally finished the job with wax, it still had lots of spiders. I would have been a bit more aggressive with the polishing compound if I knew that's how it would turn out. And I wasn't about to do the whole thing over... 2. Put paper over EVERYTHING that isn't a painted surface about to be buffed. I was smart enough to put newspaper over the tires and cover the bumpers, but I didn't put anything on the roof and upper windows. So the first time the buffer came off the paint, I spattered orange and it was annoying to clean it up. This year I may have our local classic car paint guru do the job for me. I am happy that I didn't burn through the paint anywhere. Paul |
1970 Neun vierzehn |
Mar 24 2008, 09:08 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
I think a new thread is a great idea. Meanwhile, here's my little vignette: 2. Put paper over EVERYTHING that isn't a painted surface about to be buffed. I was smart enough to put newspaper over the tires and cover the bumpers, but I didn't put anything on the roof and upper windows. So the first time the buffer came off the paint, I spattered orange and it was annoying to clean it up. Paul And I thought these guys were getting a little carried away with the tape and paper. This sort of thing makes my own manual efforts look pretty lame" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) Paul Attached image(s) |
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