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Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 09-16-2013, 08:11 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 14,055
Posted By Mr. Sparkle
but your plate pops right back on, correct? they...

but your plate pops right back on, correct? they still gave you a ticket?

Pretty sure you can mail in a photo of your car, with plate installed, and they drop the ticket. I did that years ago...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 09-16-2013, 08:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 920
Posted By Mr. Sparkle
plenty of all purpose cleaners out there for...

plenty of all purpose cleaners out there for interiors, but not many OTC as you asked

try meguiars quik interior detailer. it cleans, but not super grimy stuff (thats what APC is for) However,...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 09-16-2013, 08:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,334
Posted By Mr. Sparkle
Definitely a job for a detailer. Clay bar or...

Definitely a job for a detailer. Clay bar or some type of tar remover (lacquer thinner was mentioned - I prefer "tarminator" )

Don't let the body shops near your car. The percentage of guys...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 09-11-2013, 10:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,165
Posted By Mr. Sparkle
Fixing the Mess from the Body Shop - Subaru BRZ - Mr. Sparkle Detailing Long Island

About 6 months ago I did a full correction and Opti-Coat on a 2013 Subaru BRZ. The vehicle left my shop, like all others getting this treatment, in near flawless condition. Client was happy and he...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 09-09-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,507
Posted By Mr. Sparkle
great. glad that worked out for you. most of...

great. glad that worked out for you. most of the authorized installers hang on the detail forums. Let them know Mr. Sparkle hooked it up
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 09-07-2013, 11:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,507
Posted By Mr. Sparkle
I realize I'm late to the party here, and this...

I realize I'm late to the party here, and this may not even help (not sure where Puget Sound is)

Map of Authorized Opti-Coat Installers - search by zip code top right of the screen
...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 09-07-2013, 11:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,707
Posted By Mr. Sparkle
Give me a shout. I'm an authorized installer...

Give me a shout. I'm an authorized installer with my shop in west babylon (nassau / suffolk border). Close to LIRR Ronkonkoma line for the city folk. I've done at least 10 BRZ / FRS with Opt-Coat....
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 08-28-2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,743
Posted By Mr. Sparkle
Tiny water beads in the morning, usually a sign...

Tiny water beads in the morning, usually a sign of a pretty well protected finish

Do yourself a favor and ditch the harbor freight DA. For the money, the griots polisher is a lot of bang for your...
Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 08-28-2013, 08:32 PM
Replies: 1,967
Views: 383,608
Posted By Mr. Sparkle
WRB BRZ parked all day in Williston Park up the...

WRB BRZ parked all day in Williston Park up the block from my clients where I worked all afternoon
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 08-28-2013, 07:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,545
Posted By Mr. Sparkle
no such thing as a force field (I say this exact...

no such thing as a force field (I say this exact line when discussing Opti-Coat application)

Clear bra really is your best bet. So you can peel off and replace once it gets rashed instead of...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 08-28-2013, 07:39 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,545
Posted By Mr. Sparkle
Per my paint gauge having done correction work on...

Per my paint gauge having done correction work on at least 10 BRZ / FRS - these finishes are thin but not scary thin. If you want to get upset about thin paint, buy an EVO. Thinnest factory paint...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 08-28-2013, 07:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,954
Posted By Mr. Sparkle
Can't really tell what can or can't be buffed off...

Can't really tell what can or can't be buffed off there. Looks like scuffs / paint transfer which is a good thing. But it might be damage to the clear coat

My shop is in west babylon. I'd be...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 08-26-2013, 09:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,651
Posted By Mr. Sparkle
I dont like either option, but I may go without...

I dont like either option, but I may go without the car cover. I've corrected a few cars specifically because of damage from car covers.
...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 08-26-2013, 08:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,961
Posted By Mr. Sparkle
Not so sharp on my florida geography. But check...

Not so sharp on my florida geography. But check out "Sully's Detailing". He's all over the forums and social media. Top notch work if you're nearby. Tell him Mr. Sparkle sent you...
Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 08-26-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,600
Posted By Mr. Sparkle
check out 'the dent guy'. Western Nassau I think...

check out 'the dent guy'. Western Nassau I think but he does mobile work. Tell him Mr. Sparkle sent you...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 08-16-2013, 08:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,393
Posted By Mr. Sparkle
unfortunately 303 will run in the rain. I love...

unfortunately 303 will run in the rain. I love it for interior work but no longer for exterior trim

Its pricey, but ultima trim & tire guard is the best stuff I've found for exterior trim. ...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 08-16-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,044
Posted By Mr. Sparkle
another vote for tarminator. makes my life very...

another vote for tarminator. makes my life very easy on some days.
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 08-10-2013, 05:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,860
Posted By Mr. Sparkle
sounds like this guy knows what he's talking...

sounds like this guy knows what he's talking about :D


For simplicity sake... there are abrasive and non abrasive polishes. The non abrasive stuff is more a deep cleaning of the paint while the...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 08-10-2013, 05:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,479
Posted By Mr. Sparkle
2009 Nissan 370z - 1 Step Paint Correction by Mr. Sparkle Detailing - Long Island

Recently was contacted for a 1 step correction on a 2009 Nissan 370z (black of course). Due to some scheduling conflicts, I took on this one during the overnight hours. Took care of the interior and...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 08-07-2013, 09:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,913
Posted By Mr. Sparkle
pretty sure detailers domain carries it ...

pretty sure detailers domain carries it

similar product which is easy to find is meguiars quik interior detailer

If you're looking for a little more shine, get the 303 aerospace protectant as...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 08-06-2013, 10:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,149
Posted By Mr. Sparkle
For future mishaps, pick up a can of Stoners...

For future mishaps, pick up a can of Stoners Tarminator. Tough to find locally but very worth it to have on hand. Would take off the rubber scuffs easier than the clay bar (although that would work...
Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 08-06-2013, 09:57 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 19,037
Posted By Mr. Sparkle
Grrr!! I had to work! Sorry I missed this. But...

Grrr!! I had to work! Sorry I missed this. But way to launch the new place in style!
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 07-28-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,486
Posted By Mr. Sparkle
get a small brush in there up against the rear...

get a small brush in there up against the rear glass. Like a toothbrush you retired. hold the shop vac nozzle in there and agitate the fabric with the toothbrush. Will loosen it up and the vac is...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 07-26-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,882
Posted By Mr. Sparkle
clean your glass with a microfiber (I like...

clean your glass with a microfiber (I like sprayway glass cleaner). After doing them all, going back over the glass with a dry microfiber to buff it. Like you would a coat of wax that has hazed up. ...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 07-26-2013, 06:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,423
Posted By Mr. Sparkle
Thats a great tip to share. Definitely works...

Thats a great tip to share. Definitely works with a lot of stuff. "Like product removes like product"
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 07-26-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,423
Posted By Mr. Sparkle
Just this afternoon I took care of some water...

Just this afternoon I took care of some water spots on a brz that I had applied Opti-Guard 5 months earlier this year (perhaps that member will chime in here)

The goal was to preserve the opti...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 07-23-2013, 07:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,183
Posted By Mr. Sparkle
Front and rear bumpers are urethane. The rest...

Front and rear bumpers are urethane. The rest are metal panels. This is the case with most modern cars. Confirmed with my paint thickness gauge which only reads on metal substrates

I'm sure...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 07-21-2013, 08:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,486
Posted By Mr. Sparkle
wedge attachment with a soft brush for your shop...

wedge attachment with a soft brush for your shop vac

comes with this kit from home depot (couldnt find a decent pic)

http://www.svcvacuum.com/ridgid/vt2534.asp
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 07-19-2013, 11:16 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,392
Posted By Mr. Sparkle
Great point. I've had a couple of clients take...

Great point. I've had a couple of clients take delivery of new cars then get reimbursed for my correction work after the dealer preps / swirls it. I'm sure you've had the same.
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 07-19-2013, 11:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,534
Posted By Mr. Sparkle
I've found most trim products will run in the...

I've found most trim products will run in the rain. Meaning they make the trim shiny but first rainstorm you get product dripping down the paint.

303 Aero was recommended earlier. Maybe for...
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