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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
02-28-2014, 01:52 AM
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Detailing and Opti-Coat of my Raven FR-S
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Greg Nichols
take it to the top...
take it to the top...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
10-28-2013, 11:03 PM
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Aerospace 303
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Greg Nichols
use a clear sealant for your PPF I like Opti SEAL...
use a clear sealant for your PPF I like Opti SEAL or Opti Coat. Some "waxes" cloud the PPF.
Cheers,
G
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
10-16-2013, 06:27 PM
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Paper towel car scratches Raven FRS
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Greg Nichols
might work ok for chrome, but NO on...
might work ok for chrome, but NO on paint........hope this was a joke.
Cheers,
GREG
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
10-11-2013, 11:57 PM
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My exterior detailing process.
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Greg Nichols
I can see how bad the paint was, as to how deep...
I can see how bad the paint was, as to how deep the marring is a photo can't tell. It looks like the paint was washed with a brillo pad to me.
Paint is never the same, and have found same year...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
10-10-2013, 10:26 PM
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Opti Coat Pro in Tampa, FL area
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Posted By
Greg Nichols
I add my approval to this recommendation by...
I add my approval to this recommendation by Aaron.
I will also add that you will be in good hands if you allow Aaron to do your whip, he knows what done right means.
Cheers,
GREG
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
10-10-2013, 10:09 PM
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My exterior detailing process.
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Greg Nichols
I would bet you lunch that a DA and better...
I would bet you lunch that a DA and better polishes would eliminate the need for a rotary. The rotary has its place but on base/clear you would be safer not using. IMO XMT polishes don't have the...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
10-10-2013, 09:51 PM
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Opticoat fail?
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Greg Nichols
Spray down the entire car during the wash process...
Spray down the entire car during the wash process with something like Optimum power clean 3:1. In the photos the paint looks dirty. Allow the cleaner to dwell on the paint and then rinse and re...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
10-10-2013, 09:47 PM
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My exterior detailing process.
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Greg Nichols
Fun car to detail! what were your polishes of...
Fun car to detail! what were your polishes of choice? Was this a single stage paint?
Cheers,
GREG
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10-08-2013, 10:48 PM
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Think I ruined the paint :(
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Greg Nichols
From the not so clear photos my money is that its...
From the not so clear photos my money is that its rust particles in the paint. You will get these on ALL paints but you see them much easier on white. Get some iron X and disolve them, you can also...
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09-30-2013, 10:31 PM
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Best way of removing Bugs without damaging paint?
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Greg Nichols
I would not use dryer sheets. you need to...
I would not use dryer sheets.
you need to hydrate the carcus then they will pop off. wash that area first with a stream of water, rinse the whole car, and soap up, wash but don't do that section...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
09-21-2013, 11:34 AM
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Quick question about opti guard
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Greg Nichols
Cquartz looks a bit better IMO OCP better at...
Cquartz looks a bit better IMO
OCP better at bugs coming off w/o staining and water spots don't etch as easily.
IMO they each are for different uses. If you have a daily driver I would go OCP,...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
09-19-2013, 06:14 PM
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Quick question about opti guard
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Greg Nichols
As an installer of Opti Coat Pro....I've spoken...
As an installer of Opti Coat Pro....I've spoken directly to Dr. G (chemist) at Optimum about rain. Its rain safe after 1 hr of application. I like to give the cars a good 2hrs before I let them go...
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08-14-2013, 10:20 PM
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Which would you rather? A question for the detailers
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Greg Nichols
to lessen the evil on the car cover, only put the...
to lessen the evil on the car cover, only put the cover on after the car has been washed.
How will you get tree sap with no trees around?
Cheers,
GREG
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08-09-2013, 01:05 PM
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First Wax and potential polish in addition. Help!
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Greg Nichols
Polishing is EVERYTHING, the LSP (last step...
Polishing is EVERYTHING, the LSP (last step process....wax/sealant) is just the lipstick. Polishing is the costmetic alterations you need to make the lipstick look good.
Cheers,
GREG
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08-07-2013, 10:14 PM
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Water spots on Opticoat and cleaner dried on glass
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Greg Nichols
Why is there the assumption that water spots wont...
Why is there the assumption that water spots wont happen on Opti coat? The minerals will still be deposited but the coating helps protect from them etching. The coating will also allow you to do a...
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08-02-2013, 12:22 PM
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I walked out to my car to find this....
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Greg Nichols
If the scratch can catch your finger nail it...
If the scratch can catch your finger nail it can't be "buffed" out.
If its deep and you want to best fix it, you need to fill in the scratch with 1 part bondo, then wipe off excess with a reducer,...
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08-02-2013, 12:19 PM
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How do I best clean Alcantara leather seats?
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Greg Nichols
use woolite 15:1 and a microfiber. Have a rinse...
use woolite 15:1 and a microfiber. Have a rinse cloth, well rung out to wipe off any residue.
this stuff is not leather, but more like a microfiber material.
Unless you are very confident...
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07-26-2013, 04:26 PM
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Water spots on Opticoat and cleaner dried on glass
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Posted By
Greg Nichols
Rewet the window with the cleaner and wash it off...
Rewet the window with the cleaner and wash it off is an option.
When a polish dries on the paint, adding more polish will remove the old in many cases. Same logic with the glass.
Cheers,...
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07-25-2013, 10:42 AM
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What to cover in engine bay cleaning?
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Posted By
Greg Nichols
I would not use simple green, it will mess up...
I would not use simple green, it will mess up your alum pieces. I would suggest you use something like Optimum power clean mixed 10:1.
Cheers,
GREG
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
07-25-2013, 10:37 AM
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Water spots on Opticoat and cleaner dried on glass
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10,351
Posted By
Greg Nichols
simple answer is NO it won't thin out OC. ...
simple answer is NO it won't thin out OC. However it might mar the finish some, as claying is a means by which marring will happen. I would suggest you use IronX to chemically remove the rail dust,...
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07-24-2013, 08:19 PM
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Water spots on Opticoat and cleaner dried on glass
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10,351
Posted By
Greg Nichols
If the Chemical guys doesn't work, you likely...
If the Chemical guys doesn't work, you likely have water etching. You can use a polish to remove them, no need to sand (unless its really bad then I'll send you to a pro to do that level of work).
...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
07-19-2013, 07:49 PM
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This is why you say NO to free dealership washes!
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10,311
Posted By
Greg Nichols
Yes you need better polishes, those are good for...
Yes you need better polishes, those are good for weekend warriors. You really can't get rid of swirls on MOST paints by hand. A DA machine and some good quality liquids and pads will likely set...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
07-18-2013, 12:00 AM
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15
What to cover in engine bay cleaning?
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10,914
Posted By
Greg Nichols
The big question is what are you using to clean...
The big question is what are you using to clean the engine with, chemcial wise?
ONR is not the best at removing grease, it works well for dusting engines and in that case you don't need to add...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
07-17-2013, 11:54 PM
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How to "restore" plastics
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3,478
Posted By
Greg Nichols
Cheers, GREG
Cheers,
GREG
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
07-17-2013, 03:40 PM
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Water spots on Opticoat and cleaner dried on glass
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10,351
Posted By
Greg Nichols
So vinegar didn't work, did you try it full...
So vinegar didn't work, did you try it full strenght?
You need a mild acid cleaner, as the water spot minerals are alkaline based. Chemical guys makes a water spot remover that works really well...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
07-17-2013, 03:37 PM
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4
Any tips for getting rid of sun baked tree droppings off Opt-coat?
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1,891
Posted By
Greg Nichols
Have you given it a dawn wash yet? Start...
Have you given it a dawn wash yet?
Start with the least agressive method first, a good degreasing washing. Then we can ramp up on the agressive scale.
Acetate I would wait......:)
Cheers,...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
07-16-2013, 01:06 AM
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Water Spots
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1,389
Posted By
Greg Nichols
did you try vinegar? You can use CLR out of the...
did you try vinegar? You can use CLR out of the sun and keep it damp and rinse well with a good washing shampoo. I would try that before polishing
Cheers,
GREG
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
07-12-2013, 04:03 PM
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Recommendations for Clear Bra + Opticoat Pro in San Diego area
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3,439
Posted By
Greg Nichols
You need to call adonis detailing. Top tier...
You need to call adonis detailing. Top tier detailing
http://www.adonisdetail.com
Cheers,
Greg
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
07-06-2013, 02:00 AM
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3
BRZ Fender Trim Vents Fading - Possible Solution(s)
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2,429
Posted By
Greg Nichols
that almost looks like old wax was on that trim,...
that almost looks like old wax was on that trim, either way glad it was able to be cleaned.
Cheers,
GREG
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
07-04-2013, 01:24 AM
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Mothers and Meguiers
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3,027
Posted By
Greg Nichols
what are you trying to do? Polish, compound,...
what are you trying to do? Polish, compound, wash, clean glass.......
I personally really like Meguiars, but not all there stuff. 3D also makes some really nice products.
Many of the...
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