RFD Official Detailing Thread - Post all Detailing/Paint Related Questions here!

[jtcb]

I don't know if this is related to detailing. I'll ask anyway. I want to add some OEM chrome part to the body (chome foglight surround) of the car. It is located close to the ground that is subject to wetting when rain. Is the supplied 3M double-sized tape secure enough for the job? I know BMW uses some sort of adhesion promoter in addition to 3M tape for sticking trunk spoiler, lower lip spoiler. What can be used in addition to the tape? Will it damage paint?

[Asad_A203]

one question about ONR application.. Can I use a sprayer to apply the ONR on the car body or is soaking the towel on a bucket of ONR is a better idea?

Not sure exactly what you mean (clarify me please if this is incorrect) but for a full wash I just use the two bucket/grout sponge (lower body panels)/MF wash mitt method.

My routine is to soak your wash media in the ONR bucket (squeeze excess water), wipe a panel, dunk the wash media in the clean water bucket, dry the body panel and repeat. I just presoak each body panel with a concentrated ONR mixture (in a sprayer bottle) if the surface is excessively dirty (ie. visible dried mud) followed by my routine. I have personally not noticed any marring but I would still use some caution with the rinseless washing (checking your mitt too).

[Asad_A203]

Hey Asad, good synopsis. I did want to add that in some cases foam (like LC orange) can cut as well as PFW. PFW is actually a light cut foamed wool. I personally have all but ditched my orange pads for PFW, since the cut is normally similar and PFW finishes up cleaner than the orange foam in most cases. It also tends to produce less heat.

Ah thanks for the clarification. I was a little unsure myself since I have my pads coming in hopefully this week. Good to know I can ditch my orange pads now too .

[Asad_A203]

I don't know if this is related to detailing. I'll ask anyway. I want to add some OEM chrome part to the body (chome foglight surround) of the car. It is located close to the ground that is subject to wetting when rain. Is the supplied 3M double-sized tape secure enough for the job? I know BMW uses some sort of adhesion promoter in addition to 3M tape for sticking trunk spoiler, lower lip spoiler. What can be used in addition to the tape? Will it damage paint?

The 3M double side tape is more than sufficient. Alot of companies use this for attaching dealer options to a vehicle; side mouldings by almost all companies are attached (except those who drill holes ) by 3M double sided tape. I am pretty sure water will have no effect on the tape.

I would remove any wax/LSP on the surface you apply it to (rub down with ISA) to make sure it bonds properly to the surface.

The tape won't damage the paint excessively (although there might be shadowing); but improper removal might. For removal you heat the surface to remove the tape (not enough so the paint becomes scorching hot) and then use fishing wire to run it behind the added attachment. After this you will be left with alot of the tape residue. You just clean this up with Goo-B-Gone and it should remove most of it. If any removes; you clay it off. If shadowing exist; you do a light cut polish and it will look fine as the rest of the vehicle.

[jtcb]

Where can ISA be found? Thanks.

[Asad_A203]

Where can ISA be found? Thanks.

It is rubbing alcohol (with different dilution of Isopropyl Alcohol). It can be found almost anywhere. You would just dilute it to your needs or use at full strength.

[Asad_A203]

I am seeing an increasing number of posts regarding where to get detailing services done.

So how about we do this; I will edit the 2nd post in this thread for detailers on RedFlagDeals so that we can have a full collection of detailers on this forum.

For people who have had their vehicles detailed by the detailers and would like to recount their experience; I will link their post under the detailers name to provide reference for other RFDers seeking their services. Any disputes between accounts of experiences (if so occurs) will not be linked until the issue is resolved privately or an accurate recount of the experience can be determined but I doubt this will occur and I would still encourage RFDers to post both positive and negative experiences.

For detailers; please PM me your business name, business website/contact information, what services you provide, what your starting prices are (optional; but more valuable for RFDers), mobile/fixed/both, a SHORT (100 words or less) statement that best summarizes your company (optional), and areas of Canada you service. I might need to categorize this later on if we have enough detailers on this board. As we would like to avoid this from being a strictly advertisement venture; we might implement post count rules/post contributing to assisting on the Detailing thread (not presently) in the future.


This will hopefully help the RFD community in finding local detailers. Having the ability to seek detailers within their area by just checking a single post will reduce the redundancy of new threads often asking the same questions, a much organized and better collection of detailers throughout Canada who are part of the RFD Community, and the ability to view other members experiences with detailers will greatly improve most RFDers experience level.

I will double check with administrators to make sure this is not in violation of any forum policies and will not post any information until we have this confirmed so that we can to avoid possible conflicts and any slander of businesses (I know Autopia is a bit of a stickler on that).

Cheers,

Asad

[silverjelly]

Silly question.... can/should Scotchgard be applied to the carpet as well, or just the seats?

[picus]

Silly question.... can/should Scotchgard be applied to the carpet as well, or just the seats?

Scotchgard can be allied to your carpets and mats, it'll help with staining just like in the house.

[Asad_A203]

Ok I got the go ahead from Ryan. If any detailer wants their company listed in this post; please PM your information .

[McLaren]

I'm applying tire dressing and after a few weeks of not washing, the sidewall of the tires begins to turn brown. Any way to prevent this?

[bst]

Ok I have started my 4 layers of KSG and 3 layers of P21S journey I can definitely vouch that a very small amount of KSG is needed to do a body panel. Anything more will be extremely hard to remove. After the first layer of KSG, I can start to see the shine and wetness that the NXT could not provide. It also made the color deeper and richer. I can't wait until I apply P21S

However, as I am approaching to applying P21S, I was wondering how I can properly apply it? In all honestly, after all the elbow grease I had to go through in applying KAIO and KSG, I would like to use my Simoniz RO for waxing. I have never used a paste wax before and have some questions:

• Is it normal that after applying Klasse SG, it's not as smooth as NXT?
• How do I properly apply P21S with my RO?
• How do I get some the wax onto the applicator?
• Can I use a MF applicator for the RO to apply P21S?
• I do have this bonnet (lower right) to apply NXT, would that be safe to use for P21S (or in general)?

[duster]

I'm applying tire dressing and after a few weeks of not washing, the sidewall of the tires begins to turn brown. Any way to prevent this?

Wash them and apply this stuff again

Nothing will last forever you know.

[KorruptioN]

Wash them and apply this stuff again

Nothing will last forever you know.

Doesn't really answer his question on why the tire turns brown... cause I'd like to know as well.

[Asad_A203]

I'm applying tire dressing and after a few weeks of not washing, the sidewall of the tires begins to turn brown. Any way to prevent this?

The tire shine you are using is attracting dust. That causes tires to brown. I honestly am not sure how to prevent it but I do know that Meguiars Tire Shine Endurance has not browned on me (given I wipe off excess) and 303 Aerospace Protectant does not brown tires; but eventual protection wears off after a few weeks (4-5) and it will need to be scrubbed with an APC and applied again. I have not tried spraying 303 Aerospace Protectant over the tireshine to see if that will further protect the shine; but it might be useful.