follow ft86club on our blog, twitter or facebook.
FT86CLUB
Ft86Club
Delicious Tuning
Register Garage Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Go Back   Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community - FT86CLUB > FT86CLUB Shared Forum > Regional Forums > Northern California

Northern California NorCal


User Tag List

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old 06-29-2020, 09:17 PM   #15
MyRx
Senior Member
 
MyRx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Drives: Flight 86 is now boarding.
Location: CA
Posts: 1,759
Thanks: 1,842
Thanked 1,502 Times in 700 Posts
Mentioned: 230 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wally86 View Post
Recommended steamer?
Depends on your budget and how often you will use it. There’s industrial Mytee/Dupray in the upper hundreds and more or 100-200 ones for personal use. I’m currently using a McCulloch mc1275 from HF. Inexpensive, small, versatile, and very mobile friendly. Bissell has some recommended multi use machines as well. More importantly than what brand, follow factory instructions like only use distilled water and depressurize it when not in use.

I’m on my 2nd mc1275 because I loaned the first one to my sister. She didn’t follow the instructions haha. Gotta love HF warranty 👍
__________________
<img src=http://www.ft86club.com/forums/image.php?u=23328&type=sigpic&dateline=1368084338 border=0 alt= />
<a href=http://www.86drive.com target=_blank>http://www.86drive.com</a>
MyRx is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to MyRx For This Useful Post:
Wally86 (06-30-2020)
Old 07-20-2020, 12:02 AM   #16
daviddgaf21
Member
 
daviddgaf21's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Drives: 2014 Scion FR-S
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 61
Thanks: 28
Thanked 19 Times in 13 Posts
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Garage
Quote:
Originally Posted by MyRx View Post
This is always fun! I tend to add an engine clean on cars I detail. I use an engine cleaner or apc and a medium detail brush. For deep engine bays like the MR2 pictured, I used a heavy duty degreaser and steam in areas the brush and I can’t get to. It’s a rewarding outcome.

Always the comment of “...I’m afraid of the electrical...”. My response is “well that’s good, you should be. Because you are, you’ll avoid flooding those electrical areas with cleaner/water.” I don’t cover anything but I always inspect what is and what shouldn’t be. For example, a stereo ghetto wiring and any other drive-thru wiring job will be addressed before cleaning. Final dress-up of any engine bay is with a silicone-free dressing.





Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Just take my money already!! My car sat out for like a year or two, during some family situations and It’s so damn horrible man.
daviddgaf21 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-20-2020, 01:12 AM   #17
dpfarr
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2020
Drives: BRZ ts
Location: SACRAMENTO
Posts: 750
Thanks: 410
Thanked 784 Times in 299 Posts
Mentioned: 8 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
Is there any product to use on alcantara/micro fiber crap?
dpfarr is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-20-2020, 10:32 AM   #18
Yoshoobaroo
TRACKBREAD
 
Yoshoobaroo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Drives: 2013 BRZ
Location: Florida
Posts: 3,929
Thanks: 2,660
Thanked 4,024 Times in 1,895 Posts
Mentioned: 30 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Garage
Quote:
Originally Posted by dpfarr View Post
Is there any product to use on alcantara/micro fiber crap?

A damp microfiber towel works best in my experience. You do not want any residue in the fibers, that will make them stick together and make the alcantara look worn down.

There are products for it, but water and elbow grease should do it.
Yoshoobaroo is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to Yoshoobaroo For This Useful Post:
dpfarr (07-20-2020), MyRx (07-30-2020)
Old 07-20-2020, 04:30 PM   #19
dpfarr
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2020
Drives: BRZ ts
Location: SACRAMENTO
Posts: 750
Thanks: 410
Thanked 784 Times in 299 Posts
Mentioned: 8 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
My old is had alcantara and when totaled they noted ‘sweat stains’. Very bothered by getting into my car after perspiring in the summer heat because of the shame that insurance agent bestowed.
dpfarr is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to dpfarr For This Useful Post:
Yoshoobaroo (07-20-2020)
Old 07-30-2020, 01:41 AM   #20
MyRx
Senior Member
 
MyRx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Drives: Flight 86 is now boarding.
Location: CA
Posts: 1,759
Thanks: 1,842
Thanked 1,502 Times in 700 Posts
Mentioned: 230 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
Quote:
Originally Posted by dpfarr View Post
Is there any product to use on alcantara/micro fiber crap?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Yoshoobaroo View Post
A damp microfiber towel works best in my experience. You do not want any residue in the fibers, that will make them stick together and make the alcantara look worn down.

There are products for it, but water and elbow grease should do it.
And to add, if you have upholstery cleaner, use it lightly. Trick is to use a small amount of the cleaner and a mf towel. Gently wipe dry, softly vacuum to remove more moisture, use a clean dry mf towel to stand the fibers again.
__________________
<img src=http://www.ft86club.com/forums/image.php?u=23328&type=sigpic&dateline=1368084338 border=0 alt= />
<a href=http://www.86drive.com target=_blank>http://www.86drive.com</a>
MyRx is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-30-2020, 01:43 AM   #21
MyRx
Senior Member
 
MyRx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Drives: Flight 86 is now boarding.
Location: CA
Posts: 1,759
Thanks: 1,842
Thanked 1,502 Times in 700 Posts
Mentioned: 230 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
Quote:
Originally Posted by daviddgaf21 View Post
Just take my money already!! My car sat out for like a year or two, during some family situations and It’s so damn horrible man.
I have to see it to believe it lol. But I’m glad the car’s back to driving mode. Family first, that’s for sure
__________________
<img src=http://www.ft86club.com/forums/image.php?u=23328&type=sigpic&dateline=1368084338 border=0 alt= />
<a href=http://www.86drive.com target=_blank>http://www.86drive.com</a>
MyRx is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-30-2020, 02:07 AM   #22
MyRx
Senior Member
 
MyRx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Drives: Flight 86 is now boarding.
Location: CA
Posts: 1,759
Thanks: 1,842
Thanked 1,502 Times in 700 Posts
Mentioned: 230 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)



PFA and detail oriented, a BMW experience polishing this! Ceramic coated including calipers, wheelwells, glass, and engine compartment.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
<img src=http://www.ft86club.com/forums/image.php?u=23328&type=sigpic&dateline=1368084338 border=0 alt= />
<a href=http://www.86drive.com target=_blank>http://www.86drive.com</a>
MyRx is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to MyRx For This Useful Post:
Clipdat (07-30-2020), PMok (08-13-2020)
Old 07-30-2020, 02:19 AM   #23
MyRx
Senior Member
 
MyRx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Drives: Flight 86 is now boarding.
Location: CA
Posts: 1,759
Thanks: 1,842
Thanked 1,502 Times in 700 Posts
Mentioned: 230 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
Last post I promise haha.

Been successful helping a few people out offline. Basically, if you’ve never clay’ed your car, you should. A hint when you should clay, after a wash and the car still feels like sandpaper, it’s time for clay. +30 min max after a wash. Google/YouTube how to claybar a car. I prefer a clay bar vs a clay mit/glove/block/towel/etc.
__________________
<img src=http://www.ft86club.com/forums/image.php?u=23328&type=sigpic&dateline=1368084338 border=0 alt= />
<a href=http://www.86drive.com target=_blank>http://www.86drive.com</a>
MyRx is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to MyRx For This Useful Post:
soundman98 (07-30-2020), Wally86 (07-30-2020)
Old 07-30-2020, 02:51 AM   #24
Clipdat
Proud of BOXER
 
Clipdat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Drives: Subaru Boxer
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 8,148
Thanks: 7,073
Thanked 6,845 Times in 3,675 Posts
Mentioned: 199 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Supra looks so good in red! Nice job detailing it.

A little piece of my heart dies though every time I realize it only comes in automatic in the US.
__________________

Quote:
Originally Posted by humfrz
I'm old and lazy
Clipdat is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to Clipdat For This Useful Post:
Wally86 (07-30-2020)
Old 08-01-2020, 10:03 PM   #25
finch1750
Undisputed El Presidente
 
finch1750's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Drives: Zenki 37J ZN6
Location: Stockton, CA
Posts: 11,570
Thanks: 9,382
Thanked 9,397 Times in 5,261 Posts
Mentioned: 374 Post(s)
Tagged: 33 Thread(s)
Is there any way to get good results buffing headlights from a drill attachment?
__________________

"Just like how a strut bar somehow enables you to corner 20MPH faster around a cloverleaf on-ramp, when the reality is, you can do it already but you just don't have to balls to do it." - CSG David
finch1750 is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to finch1750 For This Useful Post:
humfrz (08-01-2020)
Old 08-01-2020, 10:46 PM   #26
soundman98
ProCrastinationConsultant
 
soundman98's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Drives: '14 Ranger, '18 Tacoma 4Dr LB
Location: chicago-ish
Posts: 11,326
Thanks: 35,214
Thanked 13,661 Times in 6,778 Posts
Mentioned: 98 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quote:
Originally Posted by finch1750 View Post
Is there any way to get good results buffing headlights from a drill attachment?
yes. i would look specifically for a 3-step process method though.

1st step should involve a compound that strips/sands the headlamp to remove the oxidized layer.
2nd step should involve polishing it smooth/clear.
3rd step should be some sort of protective coating to keep it looking spiffy for years to come.


personally, i do them by hand(rubbing compound, polish, and a wax sealant do all of the things mentioned). but if they're so oxidized that hand rubbing would take a significant amount of time, i get new housings..

on the cars in my past, it's been a $70-200 cost, which is cheaper in the long run... on this car, the oem housings can run upwards of $400-800/ea for the brz, so it's a little more worthwhile to put some elbow grease into them!
__________________
"The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time"
soundman98 is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to soundman98 For This Useful Post:
finch1750 (08-02-2020)
Old 08-01-2020, 10:55 PM   #27
RToyo86
Senior Member
 
RToyo86's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2018
Drives: 17 Asphalt 86
Location: Ottawa
Posts: 2,148
Thanks: 1,694
Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,113 Posts
Mentioned: 13 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
I've done the method soundman98 has used.

I also found sanding the lights down, then working to about 600 grit and applying a clear coat with UV inhibitors. Wet sand and polish for perfect finish.
You'll typically get longer lasting results vs polish + wax/sealant, but its more labor intensive.
RToyo86 is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to RToyo86 For This Useful Post:
finch1750 (08-02-2020)
Old 08-01-2020, 11:11 PM   #28
humfrz
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2013
Drives: 2013 FR-S, white, MT
Location: Puyallup, WA
Posts: 29,861
Thanks: 28,777
Thanked 31,795 Times in 16,418 Posts
Mentioned: 707 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
Quote:
Originally Posted by finch1750 View Post
Is there any way to get good results buffing headlights from a drill attachment?
Yep, but ya gotta be quick -

Where ya been, there, finch1750 - haven't seen much out of you lately?
Attached Images
 
humfrz is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to humfrz For This Useful Post:
finch1750 (08-02-2020)
 
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
MTEC Shifter Spring Questions & Comments JohnAyySays Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 19 06-11-2018 08:09 AM
My S2000 vs GT86 Steering feel comments/questions. Anybody else own both? GreenLightGo FR-S / BRZ vs.... 57 01-27-2018 01:37 AM
I joined the club! A few questions & comments... Protege13 Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 27 03-27-2017 03:12 AM
Crickets be gone! lucas oil deep clean fuel system cleaner SliverBrz Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 15 09-23-2013 08:22 PM
Getting questions and good comments sweetfrs Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 26 04-15-2013 07:03 PM


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:21 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging v3.3.0 (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.

Garage vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.