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[ikethegreat]

You guys think this can be repaired without getting the bumper completely repainted?  

[sherker55]

Greg, do you guys have a headlight lense cleaning kit?

[AV6NHBP6SPD]

You guys think this can be repaired without getting the bumper completely repainted?  

wetsanding would be required. most likely will not remove all but at least make it less visible
main part is to get white marks off. if its not through paint then possibly spraying it with clear paint and wetsanding to level with original clear

[ikethegreat]

Whats the difference between cleaner wax and carnauba wax?

[AV6NHBP6SPD]

Whats the difference between cleaner wax and carnauba wax?

well kinda hard to say couse cleaner wax might contain carnauba as well
cleaner wax most of the time contains pure carnauba wax with a light polishing agent to remove old wax this is pretty much used as one step product, it will remove old wax and most contamination and apply fresh layer of wax, it is not as good as separate products, when you combine several steps in one you gona sacrifice something

[ikethegreat]

Makes sense, thanks!

[DetailedImage.com]

There are some shots on page 104 of this thread http://elitecm.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=270&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=2575

Looking really good thanks for sharing those pics!

[DetailedImage.com]

You guys think this can be repaired without getting the bumper completely repainted?

Tough to say for sure until you try some options.  I would probably first wash and clay the area.  If there is any paint transfer from the other vehicle/object you hit it should come off.  You can then try polishing it to see if any really light imperfections may come out.  After that you may have to try some light wet sanding.  Start off with a higher level grit and use more aggressive ones as need be.  We have virtually every grit you could need if interested:
Meguiar's 1000 Grade - Unigrit Finishing Sand Paper
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Meguiar's 3000 Grade - Unigrit Finishing Sand Paper

You may need a little touch up paint for some of the worst areas, which should be followed up by a light wet sanding and polishing.  If that doesn't work a full re-paint would be needed.

Greg @ DI

[DetailedImage.com]

Greg, do you guys have a headlight lense cleaning kit?

We have a detailed write up on how to do and the products needed - http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-Pro/ ... n-process/.  If you have any questions please let me know.

[DetailedImage.com]

Whats the difference between cleaner wax and carnauba wax?

A cleaner wax will contain chemical cleaning agents and natural carnauba wax.  These products help clean the surface by removing old coats of protection (sealant or wax), oxidation and sometimes ultra fine imperfections.  It will also leave some protection behind but generally it's extremely limited.  A polish with sealant (i.e.  Klasse All In One (AIO) and Optimum (OPT) Poli-Seal) will do the same thing but will give you far longer lasting protection.  

A natural carnauba wax is designed to protect your paint and enhance the way your paint already looks.  It will protect for a couple weeks on average (roughly 2 - 4 weeks).

Greg @ DI

[ikethegreat]

Soooooo after a detailing session I threw three white pads in a bucket of pad cleaner, let them soak over night, wrung them out, and put them on a shelf in the shed to dry.  They were perfectly clean when I put them on the shelf.  Now several weeks later, here is how they look.  Notice the red and black mold (I assume its mold).  How do I get them to dry without getting moldy?  

[DetailedImage.com]

I'm guessing this just came from the pads being damp.  To clean the pads I usually soak them in a bucket in a cleaner (i.e. Snappy, P21S total Auto Wash) massaging it firmly with my hands and then thoroughly rinse them out.  When you are done I spin them on a rotary buffer or thoroughly wring them out by hand.  I usually leave them out in the sun and go back and wring them out one more time.  Some people put them in the dryer on low heat but I don't personally.  After you are done test them on the back of a CD you don't care about.  Assuming it doesn't scratch it you should be able to use them no problems.

Greg @ DI

[AV6NHBP6SPD]

looks like mold. had that happen to me once, had to trash them. try to wash them in some kinda all purpose cleaner. i air dry mine or put them on my PC and get all water out. then air dry them didnt had problem. could be that something in shed got on them too and start growing

[Mike]

I usually air dry mine, and then put them into a freezer bad to store them.

[unclejud49348]

2 Questions:

1. What is the best way to clean inbetween your seats and the center console? My girlfriends CM is trashed and I'm afraid the only way to clean under/inbetween her seats is to actually take them out, and I really don't want to do that.

2. What compound would you recommend to take out some scratches caused by a large dog? Neighbor dog jumped up on the Accord and dug his nails in all the way down. The scratches don't catch with my fingernail so I'm hoping they can be polished out instead of sanded. (I can upload pics if necessary)

BTW: Awesome thread. Lots of very useful information, thanks DI.