Car Care Shine Up Your Stang for Show Season, Fix a Dent, And General Car Cleaning

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Old Aug 4, 2013 | 06:50 PM
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Yeah, I knew that's what you were going for, I just wanted to make it clear for general situations. This one will probably be right for a compound.
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Old Aug 25, 2013 | 06:06 PM
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 04:12 AM
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Originally Posted by 03DJ
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Bump for? I may have missed your question?
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by FromZto5

Bump for? I may have missed your question?
Bump for anyone needing a quick question answered. I was about to show off some of my work in here but never got around to it.

Here's a quick question, what are some techniques for wet sanding?
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by 03DJ
Bump for anyone needing a quick question answered. I was about to show off some of my work in here but never got around to it.

Here's a quick question, what are some techniques for wet sanding?
Dangerous subject to tackle - over twice as aggressive as heavy polishing. What do you want to know?
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by MarcHarris

Dangerous subject to tackle - over twice as aggressive as heavy polishing. What do you want to know?
Well couldn't wet sanding possibly fade out a minor scratch in the paint? How should one go about wet sanding?
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 03:30 PM
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Ok how do you get the smell of vinegar (broken jar of pickles - don't ask) out of my carpet behind the drivers seat? I don't have floor mats back there so it is just thin carpeting. I've tried Febreze and some carpet cleaner to no avail!
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 03DJ
Well couldn't wet sanding possibly fade out a minor scratch in the paint? How should one go about wet sanding?
Wetsanding is a pretty invasive process, and can often do more harm than good. How minor is the scratch, and what have you done to try to remove it so far? Any pics?
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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 11:03 PM
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I'm going to be trying to remove some swirls for the 1st time. Wash, clay,dry,m105 then 205, seal and wax in that order?
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Old Sep 1, 2013 | 05:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Xtian85
I'm going to be trying to remove some swirls for the 1st time. Wash, clay,dry,m105 then 205, seal and wax in that order?
I don't like claying after wash before dry/during wash. I prefer to finish the wash and dry entirely, then clay with spray lube all its own, then paint correct.
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Old Sep 1, 2013 | 08:41 AM
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Seal then wax??

Seal with??
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Old Sep 1, 2013 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn
Seal then wax??

Seal with??
Any good sealant will do Glenn. Wolfgang, JetSeal, 4star, blackfire, etc
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Old Sep 1, 2013 | 04:50 PM
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http://www.autogeek.net/wodeglco.html
Looks like it takes the place of wax?
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Old Sep 1, 2013 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn
http://www.autogeek.net/wodeglco.html
Looks like it takes the place of wax?
It can, but some people like to put a thin coat of wax on top, to make it shine a bit more, since waxes tend to shine more than sealants.
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Old Sep 1, 2013 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by shurtual86

It can, but some people like to put a thin coat of wax on top, to make it shine a bit more, since waxes tend to shine more than sealants.
Not shine per say, shurt... But nubas go on top of sealants for more of the depth and wetness look
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Old Sep 1, 2013 | 07:07 PM
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but not necessarily needed?
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Old Sep 1, 2013 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by FromZto5

Not shine per say, shurt... But nubas go on top of sealants for more of the depth and wetness look
Yeah, you're right, I replied while I was busy so I tried to keep it short
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but not necessarily needed?
Yup
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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 05:36 PM
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Just bought a 2012 V6 Premium (silver w/black racing stripes). I was wondering if I could use a car wash and wax (Armorall) on the stripes without ruining them. Also, if anyone has advice for how to take care of the stripes, that'd be amazing. I'm working with my first new car here, and really want to take care of it so I can one day pass it down to my kids. Thanks everyone.
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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by NateMaez
Just bought a 2012 V6 Premium (silver w/black racing stripes). I was wondering if I could use a car wash and wax (Armorall) on the stripes without ruining them. Also, if anyone has advice for how to take care of the stripes, that'd be amazing. I'm working with my first new car here, and really want to take care of it so I can one day pass it down to my kids. Thanks everyone.
Please stay away from armor all. Buy stuff from reputable vendors. I get all mine online. But if you must stick with OTC stuff, stick with mothers or meguiars
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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by shurtual86
Yeah, you're right, I replied while I was busy so I tried to keep it short


Yup
yea I couldn't tell the difference between waxed after the sealent and just sealent.
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