Need some suggestions

[Mike]

What about a paint sealant/cleaner/wax/polish that would work wonders on oxidization?

Are the issues on your red paint?

Mike, have you had a bad experience with the powerball?

Would you replace any other $120 tool with a half assed $20 substitute.

[exelr8]

This is true, you do get what you pay for, What tool was it you recommended to buff and polish wheels for an even deeper shine? Thanks for the Links, I will probably order them next week when I get paid. and there is one good sized spot of oxidization on the c pillar. I just told my mom that the only way I am not going to the police academy is if I get big into detailing again and get my business degree. and she Knows a guy that works for the local Cadi dealer and his business is contracted with them.

Also Mike, What would you recommend as an engine degreaser? And a method of use that will not kill my coil-packs(I tried one product that worked well, but it required the use of water and when a coil pack meets a drop of water it dies

[Mike]

I do wheels mostly by hand. With quality products you will achieve great results. What type of surface is the pillar? Is it painted or vinyl? Is it red or black, can you provide a picture of it?

[exelr8]

Red painted metal, I can take a picture of it tomorrow if we get any sunlight

[timot_one]

Goddamnit Mike!!   Now I want to buy more detailing shit.  I hate you.  I don't have wheel sealant, but the brake dust on my wheels is ridiculously bad right now.  I've gotta clean my fucking car for the show this weekend.

[exelr8]

haha its a daily battle for me, I lost today, I spent like 15 bucks that I was gonna use to buy get him to the greek tomorrow on the surf city Dash away which worked a miracle on my dads trucks dash

[timot_one]

I like that stuff too.  I use it every time I clean my interior.

[exelr8]

Wow man that pro-grade stuff adds up. I might actualyl want to look into going to work for a detail shop just to use their stuff

[timot_one]

I should start up my own detailing business.  Too bad I don't have access to a hose so I can't really rock a foam gun or power washer.

[exelr8]

I need to figure out how to degrease my engine bay without killing another coil pack

[timot_one]

Don't go crazy with the water.

[exelr8]

I will try it again and see what I can do

[Mike]

Goddamnit Mike!!   Now I want to buy more detailing shit.  I hate you.  I don't have wheel sealant, but the brake dust on my wheels is ridiculously bad right now.  I've gotta clean my fucking car for the show this weekend.

I just use regular wax, and optiseal on painted wheels.

Red painted metal, I can take a picture of it tomorrow if we get any sunlight

I would try to polish it out, the initial investment for products will be expensive but, they can be used on the whole car. For red I would go with…

Clay

2 Step polishing


1.   Meguiars M105

http://www.detailedimage.com/Meguiars-M43/Ultra-Cut-Compound-M105-P388/32-oz-S1/

2.   Meguiars M205

http://www.detailedimage.com/Meguiars-M43/Ultra-Finishing-Polish-205-P389/32-oz-S1/

Then wax

P21S concours look carnuba wax

http://www.detailedimage.com/P21S-M14/Concours-Carnauba-Wax-P83/62-oz-S1/

Then sealant

http://www.detailedimage.com/Blackfire-M32/Wet-Diamond-P205/16-oz-S1/

The best way to apply and use these products is with a polisher but, I suppose you could do it by hand. Of course you would want to start with a  test panel.

[exelr8]

I've got an orbital buffer

[Mike]

That would be perfect. You can look for the Meg's polishes at a local auto body supply store.