Paint Swirl Marks.
04-14-2007, 03:55 AM
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Well maybe through this list, I'll have a chance to discuss P-car with you over a plowmans' lunch at some theme pub in SoCal, I'm heading over there soon. (I was transfered two years ago but delayed it a little bit). Moving to Temecula, Working in LA...
It's as close to drawing blood as possible in Tucson to get guys to enjoy their cars out here.... "Oh Mount Lemmon is hard on my suspenion" Kitt Peak is too far. Etc. Etc.
I would hope there's a good pub out there. I'm Canadian but was schooled in the arts of Pubs near Guilford, Woking and Windsor.
It's as close to drawing blood as possible in Tucson to get guys to enjoy their cars out here.... "Oh Mount Lemmon is hard on my suspenion" Kitt Peak is too far. Etc. Etc.
I would hope there's a good pub out there. I'm Canadian but was schooled in the arts of Pubs near Guilford, Woking and Windsor.
04-14-2007, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Eharrison
Well maybe through this list, I'll have a chance to discuss P-car with you over a plowmans' lunch at some theme pub in SoCal, I'm heading over there soon. (I was transfered two years ago but delayed it a little bit). Moving to Temecula, Working in LA...
It's as close to drawing blood as possible in Tucson to get guys to enjoy their cars out here.... "Oh Mount Lemmon is hard on my suspenion" Kitt Peak is too far. Etc. Etc.
I would hope there's a good pub out there. I'm Canadian but was schooled in the arts of Pubs near Guilford, Woking and Windsor.
It's as close to drawing blood as possible in Tucson to get guys to enjoy their cars out here.... "Oh Mount Lemmon is hard on my suspenion" Kitt Peak is too far. Etc. Etc.
I would hope there's a good pub out there. I'm Canadian but was schooled in the arts of Pubs near Guilford, Woking and Windsor.
There are a couple of English pubs in San Marcos, South of Temecula on the 15, and a really good selection in San Diego itself, including the Shakespear's just across from the airport.
Nice plowmans and some decent English beers
Your commute from Temecula to LA could be awesome - Ortega Hwy (74)
One of the best twisty routes in SoCal
Give me a shout when you're here, and we can arrange a local Porsche welcome
06-20-2010, 05:58 PM
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hazy look
Manny, just saw that your car is Guards red like the wife's Boxster.
Same process used here - then Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze used to provide the final seal once the polishing was done.
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/kus-kls-gla.html
Gives a nice wet look gloss which is very hard wearing and easy to keep clean.
Chris.
Same process used here - then Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze used to provide the final seal once the polishing was done.
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/kus-kls-gla.html
Gives a nice wet look gloss which is very hard wearing and easy to keep clean.
Chris.
06-20-2010, 06:53 PM
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I've had good luck with Griot's Garage products. Machine polish with a random orbital polisher, followed by a good waxing works very well.
06-21-2010, 11:58 AM
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Burning Brakes
Correctly using a clay bar only lifts off surface contaminants. Using one incorrectly can add lots of scratches. In either case, you will need to use some sort of scratch/swirl remover and/or polish to remove the fine imperfections.
06-22-2010, 05:09 PM
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++++ on Griot"s. Just spent Fathers day doing what I wanted to do. Wash, Clay, Polish, Wax. What a difference. It was my first crack at detailing. The orbital was great. Sorry no before or after pics but the swirls on my DD are gone. My wife even was amazed at the mirror reflection.
07-30-2010, 12:38 PM
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http://www.autopia-carcare.com/ultima.html
Even easier to use, and the results have been excellent and longer lasting.
Same 986 and 996 as before:
Their Paint Guard Plus is easier than the Klasse sealant to apply - just takes 10 mins once the polishing is done - and no buffing.
Lasts a good 6 months+ as well - even with daily use and weekly washing.
07-30-2010, 08:48 PM
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Just to update - since this thread started, technology has moved along - and I now use a paint prep polish and sealant from Autopia from their Ultima range.
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/ultima.html
Even easier to use, and the results have been excellent and longer lasting.
Same 986 and 996 as before:
Their Paint Guard Plus is easier than the Klasse sealant to apply - just takes 10 mins once the polishing is done - and no buffing.
Lasts a good 6 months+ as well - even with daily use and weekly washing.
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/ultima.html
Even easier to use, and the results have been excellent and longer lasting.
Same 986 and 996 as before:
Their Paint Guard Plus is easier than the Klasse sealant to apply - just takes 10 mins once the polishing is done - and no buffing.
Lasts a good 6 months+ as well - even with daily use and weekly washing.
