What happens "after" you've cleaned your car with dry ice
08-09-2022, 10:41 PM
#16
JT,
The right answer is what is best for the client. Yes salt is the major thing I look for, but you know your situation best, if you have moisture or other concerns where your car is stored or driven, then the wax is good for peace of mind. I’m sure Jakub put the wax on that GTS because they didn’t know where the car would end up and wanted to protect it.
All of my personal cars are uncoated, but I’m in dry SoCal and don’t live near the beach. This ensures that nothing is there when I want to wipe them down or do any work mechanically.
My recommendation is the same for all the parts that are exposed on the bottom of the car. Typically the top of the engine is fairly protected, but I would probably not use wax there, maybe a dressing and / or fogging oil or something else that is lighter than sticky wax and that you reapply more regular.
The right answer is what is best for the client. Yes salt is the major thing I look for, but you know your situation best, if you have moisture or other concerns where your car is stored or driven, then the wax is good for peace of mind. I’m sure Jakub put the wax on that GTS because they didn’t know where the car would end up and wanted to protect it.
All of my personal cars are uncoated, but I’m in dry SoCal and don’t live near the beach. This ensures that nothing is there when I want to wipe them down or do any work mechanically.
My recommendation is the same for all the parts that are exposed on the bottom of the car. Typically the top of the engine is fairly protected, but I would probably not use wax there, maybe a dressing and / or fogging oil or something else that is lighter than sticky wax and that you reapply more regular.
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JBT3 (08-10-2022)
08-10-2022, 12:25 PM
#17
2nd Gear
You should contact Shaun at Enticed Garage in MA. (www.enticedgarage.com) He's Dryce Certified and is a member of Dryce Nation which is a global community of dry ice cleaners. We share techniques, information and ensure all members have the right equipment to do the jobs correctly. Unfortunately this is a very new process, so most shops are fairly new, but Dryce shops are miles ahead of the industrial cleaners and others who don't have our resources.
For those outside MA, go to www.drycenation.com to find a cleaner in your area.
For those outside MA, go to www.drycenation.com to find a cleaner in your area.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions for me!
08-11-2022, 10:25 AM
#18
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Iceman, I have never had a concours car but have seen concours cars get points deducted for nit picky reasons. Wouldn’t removing the cosmoline result in point deduction since it came on the car originally?
08-11-2022, 10:28 AM
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My recommendation is the same for all the parts that are exposed on the bottom of the car. Typically the top of the engine is fairly protected, but I would probably not use wax there, maybe a dressing and / or fogging oil or something else that is lighter than sticky wax and that you reapply more regular.
08-11-2022, 10:52 AM
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"preservation judging" is more interesting to me as the cars cannot be "manufactured into perfection" by restoration. In that case the cosmoline should probably stay. Ask almost anyone what "looks" better under there and the majority will say without cosmoline. I would not say that one approach is more "legit" than the other, both have their place in the community.
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Matt-R20 (08-11-2022)
08-11-2022, 12:00 PM
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Actually Mike "Concours Judging" means a lot of different things to a lot of different people and organizations. It has become fashionable to very much over restore many vehicles especially older cars. Many concour "wins" are awarded to very "over-restored" cars sporting fit and finishes that far exceed the original.
"preservation judging" is more interesting to me as the cars cannot be "manufactured into perfection" by restoration. In that case the cosmoline should probably stay. Ask almost anyone what "looks" better under there and the majority will say without cosmoline. I would not say that one approach is more "legit" than the other, both have their place in the community.
"preservation judging" is more interesting to me as the cars cannot be "manufactured into perfection" by restoration. In that case the cosmoline should probably stay. Ask almost anyone what "looks" better under there and the majority will say without cosmoline. I would not say that one approach is more "legit" than the other, both have their place in the community.
08-11-2022, 12:47 PM
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08-11-2022, 02:03 PM
#24
Boeshield T9 has worked well for me.
Goes on as a light, almost colorless, coating. Can be built up with multiple layers, letting each layer dry completely before putting on another.
Really don't like oily residue products that can attract dirt to it and also transfers easily while working under the car.
Goes on as a light, almost colorless, coating. Can be built up with multiple layers, letting each layer dry completely before putting on another.
Really don't like oily residue products that can attract dirt to it and also transfers easily while working under the car.
08-11-2022, 04:23 PM
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Boeshield T9 has worked well for me.
Goes on as a light, almost colorless, coating. Can be built up with multiple layers, letting each layer dry completely before putting on another.
Really don't like oily residue products that can attract dirt to it and also transfers easily while working under the car.
Goes on as a light, almost colorless, coating. Can be built up with multiple layers, letting each layer dry completely before putting on another.
Really don't like oily residue products that can attract dirt to it and also transfers easily while working under the car.
08-11-2022, 07:38 PM
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Boeshield T9 has worked well for me.
Goes on as a light, almost colorless, coating. Can be built up with multiple layers, letting each layer dry completely before putting on another.
Really don't like oily residue products that can attract dirt to it and also transfers easily while working under the car.
Goes on as a light, almost colorless, coating. Can be built up with multiple layers, letting each layer dry completely before putting on another.
Really don't like oily residue products that can attract dirt to it and also transfers easily while working under the car.
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