A Day of Detailing...
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You can't burn the paint with Griot's Random Orbital, hence the reason they call it "random". It doesn't stay put in one section. It creates torque as it spins, thus forcing the orbital to move around. It's really easy and safe. Check out their site. I believe they guarantee it won't burn your paint, no matter how much force you apply.
As for claying, it's easy. You just spray down the area with a spray detail wax or soapy water and wipe back and forth. Fold over the clay every so often and continue until the car is complete. But you're right, since you've only had your car for 5 weeks, you don't need to. After 6 months (or when the summer is over), I would.
PS - Any chance you're going to the meet this weekend at Captree?
As for claying, it's easy. You just spray down the area with a spray detail wax or soapy water and wipe back and forth. Fold over the clay every so often and continue until the car is complete. But you're right, since you've only had your car for 5 weeks, you don't need to. After 6 months (or when the summer is over), I would.
PS - Any chance you're going to the meet this weekend at Captree?
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Originally Posted by whay' post='417396' date='Apr 24 2007, 08:27 PM
Thanks! I'm going to try that technique when the 550 comes in. Do the Zaino products cost an arm and a leg?
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Looks very good. I've noticed a pretty big difference claying a brand new car. You'd be surprised to see the contaminents that can "eat away" at a car's finish. Put your hand in a thin sandwich bag and run your fingernail across the car. You'll EASILY be able to tell whether your car needs to be clayed. I tend to have OCD when it comes to my cars.
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portal cable orbital or Griot's Random Orbital?
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Originally Posted by coolguy' post='417454' date='Apr 24 2007, 10:18 PM
can we meet up some time at some place to do comeplete detail of our cars together? I would love to do that 
What do you guys say..
What do you guys say..
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Excellent results.. 
I'll probably get my car detail on may 20th for $135 (Full Detail=Interior, Exterior, and Engine Steam Clean.
(Sounds like a good deal right?).
It's still raining everyday in Washington. :thumbsdown:
I'll probably get my car detail on may 20th for $135 (Full Detail=Interior, Exterior, and Engine Steam Clean.
(Sounds like a good deal right?).
It's still raining everyday in Washington. :thumbsdown:
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Originally Posted by wasupdu' post='417412' date='Apr 24 2007, 08:52 PM
Looks very good. I've noticed a pretty big difference claying a brand new car. You'd be surprised to see the contaminents that can "eat away" at a car's finish. Put your hand in a thin sandwich bag and run your fingernail across the car. You'll EASILY be able to tell whether your car needs to be clayed. I tend to have OCD when it comes to my cars.
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Originally Posted by wasupdu' post='417412' date='Apr 24 2007, 08:52 PM
Looks very good. I've noticed a pretty big difference claying a brand new car. You'd be surprised to see the contaminents that can "eat away" at a car's finish. Put your hand in a thin sandwich bag and run your fingernail across the car. You'll EASILY be able to tell whether your car needs to be clayed. I tend to have OCD when it comes to my cars.
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Originally Posted by cmansbimmer' post='417397' date='Apr 24 2007, 08:28 PM
You can't burn the paint with Griot's Random Orbital, hence the reason they call it "random". It doesn't stay put in one section. It creates torque as it spins, thus forcing the orbital to move around. It's really easy and safe. Check out their site. I believe they guarantee it won't burn your paint, no matter how much force you apply.
As for claying, it's easy. You just spray down the area with a spray detail wax or soapy water and wipe back and forth. Fold over the clay every so often and continue until the car is complete. But you're right, since you've only had your car for 5 weeks, you don't need to. After 6 months (or when the summer is over), I would.
PS - Any chance you're going to the meet this weekend at Captree?
As for claying, it's easy. You just spray down the area with a spray detail wax or soapy water and wipe back and forth. Fold over the clay every so often and continue until the car is complete. But you're right, since you've only had your car for 5 weeks, you don't need to. After 6 months (or when the summer is over), I would.
PS - Any chance you're going to the meet this weekend at Captree?