928 Maniac

Here's a close-up pic of a FAT BULLY's wheels.

Moss928

Nice looking wheels! Looks like you have a very nice finish on your paint as well. Is it original? If not what do you use to make it look so nice?

928 Maniac

I'm in the auto detailing business. Have been for a long time, paint protection to be more specific...

However, I don't mind sharing secrets with fellow 928 enthusiasts, so ask away, but be specific...

Moss928

I have an 84S with a very nice dark green finish. However, on close inspection it looks as if it could use a buffing. It looks a little "spotty" in places (roof, hood). Almost like transparent waterspots. It looks great cleaned up and most people would never even notice.

However, 928 owners are not like most people. Is there an off the shelf product that I can buy that will "strip" this buildup (or whatever it is) off. I will be using good old elbow grease for this. I'm sure that a compound would work, but I think it's overkill.

John Krawczyk

Moss,

I'm currently using 3m Handglaze after washing and before waxing. Great stuff. Just for kicks after i did the 928 i went after the hazy, swirlmarked finish on my Ford Ranger's strawberry metallic finish and the results were fantastic. Like a new car. Lots of elbow grease though.

928 Maniac

You're right John, 3M's Handglaze is good. To save those elbows you may want to invest in either a small Bosch PEX orbital polisher, a Cyclo dual orbital (the king), or the plastic copy of the Cyclo, called the Versatool. Use sponge pads instead of woolpile pads to eliminate swirlmarks.

If you're interested I'll forward you the web addresses where you can find these tools in the USA.

928 Maniac

Oh, and if you're interested, I have a very informative training manual on paint and paint protectors that I use to train my franchises. It's on Powerpoint (150KB) I'd be happy to email you a copy for free if you wish. This is an open invite to 928'rs.

[ 07-06-2001: Message edited by: 928 Maniac ]

John Krawczyk

Maniac,

I have an orbital buffer, one of the plastic bodied consumer models. What a hunk of crap!
I do better hand buffing.

The only hard part of the whole thing is the back to back hand buffing and application jobs.

I start with a wash using Mequires Soft Gel car wash (neon pink stuff)

Then if it needs it, 3M handglaze. Half a bottle is all it takes.

Then waxing with Mequires #26 yellow carnuba paste wax applied with my bare hand. I have since found #26 in liquid form, but have not tried it yet (Maybe this weekend if our crazy weather stays in check)
My car is a repaint with american paint (sherwin williams automotive) blended to match Porsche color Midnight Blue Metallic
so the Mequires wax wont fade or haze like on Glasrit paint.

I've been using a 12" waterblade to wisk water off after the wash and drying with Gerber brand diaper service quality diapers. Very thick and soft. 6 to a pack - about 6 dollars (US)

I also use the diapers to apply & remove the 3M handglaze (not the same diaper though) and
also to remove and buff out the paste wax.

This whole process takes me about 4-5 hours.
Thank goodness the 928 is a small car with smooth rounded surfaces and no brightwork.

Please go ahead and send it to me. My
email address is

jkraw@erols.com

Here is my website URL too
http://members.rennlist.com/blueshark/

Reguards,

John Krawczyk

Ooooh, i almost forgot

I keep a bottle of Mequires #34 Final Inspection in the car at all times with a couple of clean diapers. This stuff is good for lifting out bird droppings off the paint. and touchups between wax jobs.

My uncle suggested i try using wd40 to remove bugs from the front of the car, but i am afraid to use this solvent on my paint

So far the mequires car wash gel gets them off.

I've got also Porsche glass cleaner. Really good stuff, But I cant find this stuff anywhere. Even the dealers dont carry it. I got the bottle i do have at a swap meet. Someone has posted a while back what this stuff was made of but i dont seem to recall. Sure would like to get that recipe.

928 Maniac

John, I can tell from your posts that you are fairly knowledgeable on the subject and that you have experimented quite a bit.

I've emailed you my training manual as you've requested. Let's continue this discussion (by email or on this board) once you've read it.

John N

928 Maniac,
I would like to get a copy of the manual that you mentioned. My email address is bronco928@hotmail.com

Thanks in advance!

Moss928

Thanks everybody! This is very helpful!

Donald

928 Maniac;
A copy for me please, and many thanks in advance.

Donald
'90 GT, black
dwprescott@***-internet.com

jim morehouse

928 MANIAC,
A copy PLEASE. I'm very interested in seeing what you've put together. I've got an '82 Black Metallic that I'd love to deepen the shine on.

Jim
jim928@ptd.net

Moss928

I'm going to jump on that bandwagon too! Here's my e-mail. Thanks in advance!

moss928@hotmail.com