NorCal (Bay Area) OFF-TOPIC Chat Thread

[Clipdat]

Interesting, never heard of this, but I suppose it makes sense in terms of the hydrophobic properties of the QD spray.

Honestly, if your car lives outside, unless you are claying (and thus re-waxing/sealing) after every wash, you are probably rubbing the remaining contaminates that are sitting on the surface directly into the surface of the paint when you are drying.

It's crazy how much stuff a wash doesn't pick up off the paint.

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

No, no, I was saying after you wash the car, spray a panel down with QD while it's wet before you wipe the panel down dry. It's an extra step to help prevent marring from the drying towel.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

Interesting, never heard of this, but I suppose it makes sense in terms of the hydrophobic properties of the QD spray.

Honestly, if your car lives outside, unless you are claying (and thus re-waxing/sealing) after every wash, you are probably rubbing the remaining contaminates that are sitting on the surface directly into the surface of the paint when you are drying.

It's crazy how much stuff a wash doesn't pick up off the paint.

That's why I QD while drying. To help glide the towel over the paint as it dries. It's not needed, but I find solace in doing it.

[SmartedPanda]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

That's why I QD while drying. To help glide the towel over the paint as it dries. It's not needed, but I find solace in doing it.

Yup, it helps dry quicker too, and reduces potential drying scratches.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

A place in Fremont. Blanking on the name atm. He does the dealerships out there, so I figured he was worth it. Haha. I went 70% Crystalline on the door windows, and 5% Color Stable on the back three.

Thanks, if you could come up with the name, I would appreciate it. Good help is hard to find.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Thanks, if you could come up with the name, I would appreciate it. Good help is hard to find.

I want to say Auto Mall Tint Specialist in Fremont. Chill guy.

[Clipdat]

Thanks for the tip!

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

That's why I QD while drying. To help glide the towel over the paint as it dries. It's not needed, but I find solace in doing it.

Originally Posted by SmartedPanda

Yup, it helps dry quicker too, and reduces potential drying scratches.

[spike021]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

Bird crap, I'd get off asap. On my first Yaris, I let it sit for 2 days since I had a final exam, and when I finally got it off, the clear coat was etched already.

Alright, I just QD'd the spots on the paint and the coat looks ok. Still a bunch on the windshield and passenger window, so I'll wipe those off in the morning when I wash the car.

[spike021]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

That's why I QD while drying. To help glide the towel over the paint as it dries. It's not needed, but I find solace in doing it.

Great tip. I'm gonna do this tomorrow then.

Had to buy a second QD bottle lol, might as well get some use out of it.

[finch1750]

Where's @BlaineWasHere to tell you guys it's just a damn car lol

[SmartedPanda]

Originally Posted by spike021

Alright, I just QD'd the spots on the paint and the coat looks ok. Still a bunch on the windshield and passenger window, so I'll wipe those off in the morning when I wash the car.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytmz8sXiFxk"]BEST TIP: Removing Bird Poop from your Paint! - YouTube[/ame]

[Clipdat]

Hopefully out on the open road somewhere enjoying his 2017.

@BlaineWasHere post up some pics of that bad boy!

Originally Posted by finch1750

Where's @BlaineWasHere to tell you guys it's just a damn car lol

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

Hopefully out on the open road somewhere enjoying his 2017.

@BlaineWasHere post up some pics of that bad boy!

Scca pro tour is this weekend so probably prep/asleep for Crows Landing tomorrow

[Clipdat]

Oh he's autocrossing his 2017 already? I thought he was going to keep it stock for a while.

Originally Posted by finch1750

Scca pro tour is this weekend so probably prep/asleep for Crows Landing tomorrow

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by spike021

Alright, I just QD'd the spots on the paint and the coat looks ok. Still a bunch on the windshield and passenger window, so I'll wipe those off in the morning when I wash the car.

Wow, sounds like a bunch of birds had some Taco Bell and then flew over your car