Mike B

Any opinions on Rejex? I picked some up and used it on my old '94 GMC and it was exceptional. Easy to apply, easier to remove and lasted for almost a year.

I believe they are still a sponsor here and I'm impressed by their product. Any other feedback?

http://www.rejex.com/

Marine Blue

Liquid.



Mike I haven't tried Rejex but I've heard very good things about it. I think there are a couple of 928 guys that use it and all have been pleased with it.

I only recommend products I've used and these days there are so many products that it is really impossible to try them all.

dr bob

Imperial Hand Glaze is not a polish, FWIW. It's results resemble those of polish, except that the product will fill minor surface problems, where polish will remove paint until the surface is smooth. For regular use, a glaze is fine until it doesn't give you the look you want any more. At that point you'll want to polish to expose new paint and start again. Keep in mind that the paint has a limited number of polishings; you can burn through the paint with polish if you aren't careful. For an older car with unknown history, contact a detailer in your area for an assessment, including a measurement of paint thickness. I often recommend that folks use a pro detailer on a periodic basis, then do the between maintenance themselves. They do the polishing, you do the glazing, in other words.

After that, asking about the best xxxxx detailing or waxing product is like asking whether redheads are better than Mobil-1 or something similar. Way too many options and a similar number of opinions. generally there are pro level products which are faster, more aggressive, and generally give better results in less time. Compare with consumer-level products that are a lot safer for a newbie, but in turn take more work to get similar results. Many amateurs feel that they deserve to use pro products and end up trashing an otherwise recoverable finish.

I strongly recommend that you attend a local detailing seminar if you are serious about this stuff. In the great and socialist republik of Kaleefornia, there are lots of options. Meguairs' has a Saturday program at their facility in Irvine that's excellent, and available to individuals and groups on a reservation basis. They also have a slew of online how-to's that will help a lot. My local PCA region hosts concour and detailing clinics a few times a year. These are for newbies all the way to AR q-tip artists; there's always plenty to learn and lots of coaching available. Larry Reynolds at carcare specialties has a great online presence for instructions as well as products. Detailers Domain is a sponsor here and has lots of good products and info. Last but not least, visit the detailers' forums here on Rennlist. They do in fact respond to questions about the older paint and its problems. Don't be shy!

Marine Blue

Ah how I miss those clinics! I proudly admit that Mike Phillips and I planned Meguiars very first detailing clinic several years ago (when I was living in SoCal). It was for the local MercedesShop guys. It really is a great way to learn and it also gave me an opportunity to try many many Meguiars and competitors products.

Leslie 928 S2

I have the best car buffer in the world, and it's way too valuable to ever part with....


It's called "Hubby".

OBehave

Afshin,If you wouldn't mind,could you give me the breakdown as to the process of going about it.I know wash the car,but any special sponges or soaps all the way to final wax or polish or sealer.I have never really gone to great lengths to care for a car myself before and after paying numerous dealers and detail shops to swirl scratch my paint and discolor my interior pieces I would like to learn the proper procedures.Maybe these clinics you used to do should be something to bring back if enough people are interested.Ed

Marine Blue

Ed,

I will work on a step by step from beginning to end, give me a couple days on this. I do detailing on the side on ocasion but I am by no means cheap and I typically need 2 solid weeks (work full time too) to get the job done right. If you don't want to do it yourself let me know.

Regarding the clinics, if I can get off my duff and start working on it I would have a proper answer to this request. (Don't ask)

IndyMatt

Afshin thanks a lot! I know I will get some use out of this as well!

dr bob

Meguiars (and others I'm sure) has the capability to offer clinics for groups in the far-flung corners. Usually an area sales rep will co-op with a local detailer and a local retailer to bring a small road-show to a group event. That way you get expert advice, demonstrations, and product right where you want it. This is not a real substitute for going to Barry U, but is certainly a good option if you aren't close to Irvine headquarters.

In the last year or so, Meguiars was 'sold' to 3M. I had a chance to visit with the family last fall, soon after the sale was announced. According to them, the orders from the new owner were to keep doing what they were doing as far as manufacturing support and the like. From the looks of it, the Meguiar family is doing the parts that they want to do, including the promotional events and the car care clinics in Irvine.

As we look forward to 2009 social events, is there enough interest to justify a Meguiars clinic at Sharktoberfest, for instance? Either have their road show visit, or arrange a visit to their facility as an offsite activity? Part of the challenge is scheduling, since they have their clinics on Saturdays, right about the same time that we are rolling into this event. The local SoCal group has loosely discussed a locals-only clinic presence. Thoughts?

dr bob

Ed PM'd and I suggested that we include a link to the 'engine cleaning' thread to make this stuff easier to find in the future.

Follow this link https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...he-engine.html to find the info we've discussed on that subject.

OBehave

Thanks again Bob! Afshin I will have all sorts of pics for you over the weekend! I really think this is a good idea having car specific detailing info in one thread! I have learned alot so far and I'm sure much more to come.

Marine Blue

I also like the idea of a 928 dedicated detailing thread. I agree with others that the detailing forum revolves around newer cars and I also tend to find conflicting information which is frustrating. The idea is to share what you've learned and don't assume someone elses ways of doing something are wrong which doesn't always happen on that forum.

I should have more up this weekend and I'm sure others will also.

OBehave

Afshin,
Here are the pics I got over the weekend.As you can see the paint has multiple pin type chips and those very fine scratches from I guess the wrong kind of cloth or just waxing a dirty car.The engine compartment leaves much to be desired but other than intake refresh and paint,what else would you use to clean up and preserve the appearance of the engine compartment once it has been cleaned.
As far as the paint issues,what solutions are available if any to try and save it or is a complete re-paint the only solution?

hacker-pschorr

Here are my before / after pics. The Meguiars Detailing forum is great. You can even ask questions about non Meguiars products:

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/sho...59&postcount=8



Issues on my fender no amount of buffing will fix:

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23699

Marine Blue

Ed unfortunately the paint chips will really be difficult to touch since so many exist. To completely eliminate them the only solution is a respray. The rest of the paint looks good though, it just needs to be polished.

A trick I learned years ago is that you can minimize the appearance of paint chips with proper products and procedure. First step will be to properly polish the paint and remove as many defects as possible. Follow this up with paint cleaning clay on the paint chips to remove any white residue caused by the polish. This will leave the chip looking dark and it will blend into the paint better. Follow up with a high quality paint sealant or carnauba which doesn't whiten with time. Using this technique will keep the chips somewhat blended into the paint until your ready for the respray. For larger chips you can use touch up paint. You can also use a toothpick to remove wax from chips but you would need some serious patience to get all of them. I use this on my car if it is a chip or light scratch which I can't correct with touch up paint.

I'm still working on the detailing write up for our cars.