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aghuman · 08-09-2013, 04:53 PM

Thanks for the help

uEih · 08-09-2013, 06:51 PM

I think I introduced new swirl marks while waxing, I see circular swirls now as before I always wash my car going in straight lines. Is this inevitable with just a wax and no polishing/compound? Should I add a layer of wax to cover up the swirls the following week after a wash and this time be more gentle?

Danny · 09-29-2013, 04:51 PM

I have serious bug residue on my front bumper from highway driving, I washed my car pretty frequently but I seem to have seem that just leave a splatter mark behind. Any recomendations please?

DetailersDomain · 09-30-2013, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny

I have serious bug residue on my front bumper from highway driving, I washed my car pretty frequently but I seem to have seem that just leave a splatter mark behind. Any recomendations please?

do you have any photos?

after you remove the bug and tar do you protect the areas with a wax or sealant?

mush · 10-11-2013, 03:19 PM

i have a small scuff on my front bumper from road debris, it looks like it'll buff out
whats a good product to buff?

j2digit · 10-14-2013, 05:21 AM

what is the best way to clean a car that is just plain dusty since its parked outside? i just washed the car yesterday and got it all waxed and ready but because i have it parked outside the elements, its gotten dusty. should i simply wipe it down with a wet micro fiber towel or rinse it down with water? or do nothing and just wait for the next wash?

thanks for the help

Prog · 10-14-2013, 03:58 PM

This has probably been asked before, but I've searched and can't find anything.

I've noticed with this car that bird crap leaves visible marks after I remove it, even when I get to it as soon as possible with soap. This did not happen on my previous car. My car is new and freshly waxed though, so I'm not sure if the crap is leaving marks in the wax or on the clearcoat. How do I get this out? Do I need to polish it or does it just not come out?

JR007 · 10-17-2013, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DetailersDomain

sure thing you can look at these.

Uber Microfiber Towels.

This is an awesome thread and reading through all the posts. Btw, DetailersDomain, I'm likely placing an order soon. Can't wait.

Muskokan · 10-17-2013, 11:43 AM

What would you reccomend for protecting paint over winter?
Is opticoat easy to apply, could I do it myself? What would I need?

Sorry if this has already been asked.

AirborneDeth · 10-18-2013, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prog

This has probably been asked before, but I've searched and can't find anything.

I've noticed with this car that bird crap leaves visible marks after I remove it, even when I get to it as soon as possible with soap. This did not happen on my previous car. My car is new and freshly waxed though, so I'm not sure if the crap is leaving marks in the wax or on the clearcoat. How do I get this out? Do I need to polish it or does it just not come out?

I have the same problem. Mine is from bugs on the front bumper though. I've tried cleaner wax and clay barring it. The clay bar seemed to work before, but is not even touching it now.

Sent from a galaxy far, far away

Found the following thread. This is exact what I have.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Myv

Check, http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...6&postcount=31

olaHalo · 12-03-2013, 06:51 PM

Just got a new Raven FR-S.
Any general tips on maintaining it and not get swirl marks?
Maybe there's a link or something with some car detailing/maintenance basics.
Thanks

Anthonytpt · 12-03-2013, 07:15 PM

Force fields.

Quote:

Originally Posted by olaHalo

Just got a new Raven FR-S.
Any general tips on maintaining it and not get swirl marks?
Maybe there's a link or something with some car detailing/maintenance basics.
Thanks

DetailersDomain · 12-04-2013, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olaHalo

Just got a new Raven FR-S.
Any general tips on maintaining it and not get swirl marks?
Maybe there's a link or something with some car detailing/maintenance basics.
Thanks

there are a bunch, unfortunately the paint on these cars are not the best.
you can do what most have done here and get the car prepped and opti coated for a perfect pallet to work on.

you can use

these blowers to prevent swirls and light scratches on the paint.
Metro AirForce Blaster 4 hp

Good drying towels - Uber Super Drying Microfiber Towel

2 Bucket Method to wash the car

A foam gun to foam the car to loosen up the dirt and debris prior to doing a traditional wash.

Those are a few items to help with the washing to prevent swirls and scratches.

Mordecai · 12-05-2013, 11:06 PM

At first I didn't want to bother you since I didn't think I'd be able to give you any business (on account of being in Canada), but apparently you ship out here as well

. So here we go:

I just bought a new 2014 Lightning Red BRZ Sport-Tech two weeks ago today, and I stumbled onto this forum by sheer luck while looking up, believe it or not, gas mileage.

I've never given cosmetic maintenance much thought. The first car I had was a 2005 Toyota Corolla CE that I drove like I'd stolen it

. So when it came time to clean (once every 4 months or so) I'd throw some Sunlight laundry detergent and Pert Plus shampoo (for shine apparently...) into lukewarm water and go to town using a year old dollar store sponge.

After reading through the various threads about exterior and interior maintenance, I think that technique might be a bit...off...to put it lightly.

So I come back, read some more, and I think I got the gist of it, but there were some things that I'm still not too clear about that I was hoping you guys could help me with.

1. Here's what I've gathered:

a. Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine to wash the car
b. Sonax Full Effect for the wheels
c. Duragloss #751 (Rain Repel) for exterior of windsheild
d. Duragloss #761 (Glass Cleaner) for all other glass surfaces

2. The instructions I'll be following are the one's listed in this tutorial:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25599

As for my questions:

a. What exactly is the detailing process after I've finished washing the car? Do I Just wax the car using Collinite Carnauba Paste Wax? Do I just use BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond All Finish Paint Protection and polish the car? Do I wax first and then polish with the above two, or are they both the same thing just from different manufacturers...

b) I live around Vancouver, Canada and the only place that I've found that ships to out here is eShine.ca. Is that my only option? Where would you recommend I get all of this from?

c) Are there any better variants of the products I've listed above? I don't mind them being pricier, just as long as I get what I pay for.

d) What are the various towels/sponges that I need. I'm guessing 4 types at least. Sponges for the actual wash, a type of cloth for drying, a type for interior cleaning, and a type for the application of detailing products. Which ones do I need?

Tl;dr, here are the results I'm looking for:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20527

I know I'm just a beginner, but aim for the stars and whatnot

.

Thanks!

10-14-2013, 05:21 AM	#244
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aghuman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 Asphalt FR-S Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 222 Thanks: 116 Thanked 53 Times in 30 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks for the help

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uEih Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: CBS Subaru BRZ Limited Location: California Posts: 458 Thanks: 162 Thanked 91 Times in 77 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think I introduced new swirl marks while waxing, I see circular swirls now as before I always wash my car going in straight lines. Is this inevitable with just a wax and no polishing/compound? Should I add a layer of wax to cover up the swirls the following week after a wash and this time be more gentle?

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Danny Petrol head life. Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Miramar, Florida Posts: 84 Thanks: 6 Thanked 19 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have serious bug residue on my front bumper from highway driving, I washed my car pretty frequently but I seem to have seem that just leave a splatter mark behind. Any recomendations please?

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Prog Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 2016 Cadillac CTS Location: North Carolina Posts: 497 Thanks: 177 Thanked 135 Times in 95 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This has probably been asked before, but I've searched and can't find anything. I've noticed with this car that bird crap leaves visible marks after I remove it, even when I get to it as soon as possible with soap. This did not happen on my previous car. My car is new and freshly waxed though, so I'm not sure if the crap is leaving marks in the wax or on the clearcoat. How do I get this out? Do I need to polish it or does it just not come out?

10-17-2013, 11:43 AM	#247
Muskokan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: white Sport-tech Location: Ontario Posts: 676 Thanks: 204 Thanked 320 Times in 149 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	What would you reccomend for protecting paint over winter? Is opticoat easy to apply, could I do it myself? What would I need? Sorry if this has already been asked.

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olaHalo Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: FR-S, Turbo tC Location: North Vegas Posts: 19 Thanks: 11 Thanked 24 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just got a new Raven FR-S. Any general tips on maintaining it and not get swirl marks? Maybe there's a link or something with some car detailing/maintenance basics. Thanks

12-05-2013, 11:06 PM	#252
Mordecai Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ Sport-Tech Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 12 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	At first I didn't want to bother you since I didn't think I'd be able to give you any business (on account of being in Canada), but apparently you ship out here as well . So here we go: I just bought a new 2014 Lightning Red BRZ Sport-Tech two weeks ago today, and I stumbled onto this forum by sheer luck while looking up, believe it or not, gas mileage. I've never given cosmetic maintenance much thought. The first car I had was a 2005 Toyota Corolla CE that I drove like I'd stolen it . So when it came time to clean (once every 4 months or so) I'd throw some Sunlight laundry detergent and Pert Plus shampoo (for shine apparently...) into lukewarm water and go to town using a year old dollar store sponge. After reading through the various threads about exterior and interior maintenance, I think that technique might be a bit...off...to put it lightly. So I come back, read some more, and I think I got the gist of it, but there were some things that I'm still not too clear about that I was hoping you guys could help me with. 1. Here's what I've gathered: a. Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine to wash the car b. Sonax Full Effect for the wheels c. Duragloss #751 (Rain Repel) for exterior of windsheild d. Duragloss #761 (Glass Cleaner) for all other glass surfaces 2. The instructions I'll be following are the one's listed in this tutorial: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25599 As for my questions: a. What exactly is the detailing process after I've finished washing the car? Do I Just wax the car using Collinite Carnauba Paste Wax? Do I just use BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond All Finish Paint Protection and polish the car? Do I wax first and then polish with the above two, or are they both the same thing just from different manufacturers... b) I live around Vancouver, Canada and the only place that I've found that ships to out here is eShine.ca. Is that my only option? Where would you recommend I get all of this from? c) Are there any better variants of the products I've listed above? I don't mind them being pricier, just as long as I get what I pay for. d) What are the various towels/sponges that I need. I'm guessing 4 types at least. Sponges for the actual wash, a type of cloth for drying, a type for interior cleaning, and a type for the application of detailing products. Which ones do I need? Tl;dr, here are the results I'm looking for: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20527 I know I'm just a beginner, but aim for the stars and whatnot . Thanks!

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