Why you shouldn't use a semi-permanent coating on your car.
2/3/14, 08:29 PM
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I'm a longtime Poorboy's user, however I like to experiment with other products. I tried Wolfgang last summer. I was happy with the finish, although the more cars I did, the more I felt like I couldn't really see that it was any better than Poorboy's. (Plus I felt like it made my car a dust magnet) Thinking about trying Blackfire next, & maybe some Dodo Juice products. Somehow, I have a feeling I'll always end up coming back to Poorboy's!
Ive been hearing alot about Adams Polishes lately and may be giving them a try once mid spring rols around
2/4/14, 10:25 AM
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2/4/14, 10:35 AM
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Ive tried a couple poorboys products in the past but i always find myself coming back to meguiars as a mainstay. Ill add things like collinite or pinnacle to the list but thats for when the weather gets better. Actually collinite is great for fall and winter as it lasts quite a while and sheets and beads water very well so cleaning is a breeze. Ive been hearing alot about Adams Polishes lately and may be giving them a try once mid spring rols around
I use a custom made sealant and carnauba for "special" cars.
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2/5/14, 08:55 AM
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2/5/14, 11:20 AM
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2/5/14, 04:07 PM
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Mark... great minds think alike. Whatever one person likes to use on their car, another may have a differing opinion.
My personal combo I use on my vehicles is Meguiar's #21 Synthetic Sealant topped with S100 carnauba. Most of my clients do not care what I use on their vehicles, they want shine with durability. I have some that request a certain product, I will purchase it (within reason, of course!) and use what they want because of the way they like the look of their car with it. For the record, nobody has asked me for Opti-coat, 22PLE or any other coating on their cars.
My personal combo I use on my vehicles is Meguiar's #21 Synthetic Sealant topped with S100 carnauba. Most of my clients do not care what I use on their vehicles, they want shine with durability. I have some that request a certain product, I will purchase it (within reason, of course!) and use what they want because of the way they like the look of their car with it. For the record, nobody has asked me for Opti-coat, 22PLE or any other coating on their cars.
2/5/14, 06:26 PM
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Last fall I got the small dings out with PDR.
I'm all set come spring time. I will be spending allot of time cleaning waxing and buffing my baby.
I'm all set come spring time. I will be spending allot of time cleaning waxing and buffing my baby.
2/6/14, 06:16 AM
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If the weather here in Indy EVER turns nice, I'll pull the cover off my Shelby & give it the following:
1. Wash w/ Poorboy's Super Slick n Suds
2. Clay
3. Swirl Removal with either Poorboy's SSR 2 or 2.5
4. Polish with Poorboy's SSR1 or Pro Polish 2. (Or both!)
5. A coat of Black Hole Glaze
6. A coat of EX-P sealant
7. Start layering on Natty's Red!
That is unless I get a wild hair & decide to experiment with another brand, which I do sometimes! Like Marc says, trial & error, & see what works for me!
1. Wash w/ Poorboy's Super Slick n Suds
2. Clay
3. Swirl Removal with either Poorboy's SSR 2 or 2.5
4. Polish with Poorboy's SSR1 or Pro Polish 2. (Or both!)
5. A coat of Black Hole Glaze
6. A coat of EX-P sealant
7. Start layering on Natty's Red!
That is unless I get a wild hair & decide to experiment with another brand, which I do sometimes! Like Marc says, trial & error, & see what works for me!
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2/6/14, 09:29 AM
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Mark... great minds think alike. Whatever one person likes to use on their car, another may have a differing opinion.
My personal combo I use on my vehicles is Meguiar's #21 Synthetic Sealant topped with S100 carnauba. Most of my clients do not care what I use on their vehicles, they want shine with durability. I have some that request a certain product, I will purchase it (within reason, of course!) and use what they want because of the way they like the look of their car with it. For the record, nobody has asked me for Opti-coat, 22PLE or any other coating on their cars.
My personal combo I use on my vehicles is Meguiar's #21 Synthetic Sealant topped with S100 carnauba. Most of my clients do not care what I use on their vehicles, they want shine with durability. I have some that request a certain product, I will purchase it (within reason, of course!) and use what they want because of the way they like the look of their car with it. For the record, nobody has asked me for Opti-coat, 22PLE or any other coating on their cars.
I'm glad (though no surprised) to hear you're using quality stuff without regard to what the latest newest cool-guy product is. Those are two proven and loved products: the type of stuff I also enjoy using. You certainly don't need the latest import from Europe to get great results.
2/6/14, 03:33 PM
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If the weather here in Indy EVER turns nice, I'll pull the cover off my Shelby & give it the following: 1. Wash w/ Poorboy's Super Slick n Suds 2. Clay 3. Swirl Removal with either Poorboy's SSR 2 or 2.5 4. Polish with Poorboy's SSR1 or Pro Polish 2. (Or both!) 5. A coat of Black Hole Glaze 6. A coat of EX-P sealant 7. Start layering on Natty's Red! That is unless I get a wild hair & decide to experiment with another brand, which I do sometimes! Like Marc says, trial & error, & see what works for me!
2/6/14, 08:05 PM
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I've always applied glaze before my LSP. Quoting Autogeek's description of glazes: "A glaze is a shine-enhancing product that goes on after polishing but before the wax or sealant. It is made with oils and wetting agents that amplify your paint’s shine and improve the clarity."
2/6/14, 09:59 PM
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I've always applied glaze before my LSP. Quoting Autogeek's description of glazes: "A glaze is a shine-enhancing product that goes on after polishing but before the wax or sealant. It is made with oils and wetting agents that amplify your paint’s shine and improve the clarity."
2/7/14, 01:34 PM
#56
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I'm gonna try some new wax but after I do my wash/clay/correct/glaze. I got some Dodo Purple Haze because it's harder and purple and Blue Velvet because its soft and blue. I'm hoping that it will really make my DIB baby look like a rolling ocean.
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