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[Cjymiller]

Originally Posted by DetailersDomain

ok sure thing let me know how it goes.

Hi DD,

What is the best way to store an applicator pad after I've waxed my car?

[DetailersDomain]

Originally Posted by ReThink

Hey Phil,

I finished debadging the "FRS" from the trunk and from certain angles you can still make out the "FRS" from, I assume, the adhesive residue. I have tried a bug and tar remover and the trunk surface feels smooth to the touch. What can you recommend for this? Thanks brotha!!

Rico

Rico,

sorry for the delay do you have any polishes on hand or an orbital polisher?

[beaver_scott]

I just got an frs with a clear bra. When I wax and/or polish should I go over the clear bra also or just the paint?

[DetailersDomain]

what brand clear film

[beaver_scott]

Listed in the papers from the dealer as digi-tech clear protector

[DetailersDomain]

Originally Posted by beaver_scott

Listed in the papers from the dealer as digi-tech clear protector

hmm never heard of it, you can definitely use a spray sealant like Sonax Polymer Net Shield on the clear film as well as the car's paint.

[uEih]

Last minute question, I'm going to wax for the first time tomorrow. Should I use dish detergent to strip the wax off if there is one before waxing my first time? I don't know what's on there currently and at first I was planning to use dish soap to strip it but I really don't want to dry out the rubber or anything on the car so I was just planning to wash with ONR -> Clay Bar -> ONR again -> then wax and seal it.

But since it's unknown if there's wax or anything at all should I wash with dish soap first? There are a lot of mixed answers about using dish washing liquid or not.

Using blackfire's wet ice over fire kit btw.

[DetailersDomain]

Originally Posted by uEih

Last minute question, I'm going to wax for the first time tomorrow. Should I use dish detergent to strip the wax off if there is one before waxing my first time? I don't know what's on there currently and at first I was planning to use dish soap to strip it but I really don't want to dry out the rubber or anything on the car so I was just planning to wash with ONR -> Clay Bar -> ONR again -> then wax and seal it.

But since it's unknown if there's wax or anything at all should I wash with dish soap first? There are a lot of mixed answers about using dish washing liquid or not.

Using blackfire's wet ice over fire kit btw.

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no need to use dawn. just use the process above.

[uEih]

Originally Posted by DetailersDomain

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no need to use dawn. just use the process above.

Thanks! Is it normal for the wax and pad to generate quite a bit of static on the plastic parts? Headlights/Taillights.

When I did those parts I could hear the static building up.

Also another thing, there seem to be some things stuck on it, should I wait a few days before wiping it off with some water? Are swirl marks inevitable even with a wax? I thought a waxjob would cover up most of it but it seems like there are still quite a bit there.

[DetailersDomain]

Originally Posted by uEih

Thanks! Is it normal for the wax and pad to generate quite a bit of static on the plastic parts? Headlights/Taillights.

When I did those parts I could hear the static building up.

yes that can happen.

[aghuman]

I had a big sploch or bird crap fall onto my hood. I removied it and cleaned and clayed but I can still see the outline of the sploch from certain light angles? Im under the assumption that chemicals in the dropping ate away a tiny bit of the clear coat and polishing is the only way to get it out. Any other ideas/suggestions?

[aghuman]

Also someone dinged my door :@. It didnt damage the paint surface but did dent it so I am thiking of getting it "popped" out. When researching this it seems there is a variety of techniques that can be used so I'd like to do it with a professional. Even still are there particular questions I should ask to see if they have expericne in what they are doing? An example is people just using a suction cup that could still leave the paint surface distorted as compared to someone who uses an "in and out" method progressivly alternating pushing down the edges and pushing up the middle.

[DetailersDomain]

Originally Posted by aghuman

I had a big sploch or bird crap fall onto my hood. I removied it and cleaned and clayed but I can still see the outline of the sploch from certain light angles? Im under the assumption that chemicals in the dropping ate away a tiny bit of the clear coat and polishing is the only way to get it out. Any other ideas/suggestions?

compound/polish will probably be your best bet.

[DetailersDomain]

Originally Posted by aghuman

Also someone dinged my door :@. It didnt damage the paint surface but did dent it so I am thiking of getting it "popped" out. When researching this it seems there is a variety of techniques that can be used so I'd like to do it with a professional. Even still are there particular questions I should ask to see if they have expericne in what they are doing? An example is people just using a suction cup that could still leave the paint surface distorted as compared to someone who uses an "in and out" method progressivly alternating pushing down the edges and pushing up the middle.

ask around for the best dent guy in the regional forums. I'm sure someone can give you some good suggestions.