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Topic: What detailing products do you use?
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 3529
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 11-02-2002 05:14 PM
   
I myself like Meguiar's and 3M products  Rain-X and Fog-X are great products for glass. My car dosen't see even one drop of rain anymore, but I still use the stuff. Your glass stays much cleaner, much longer
For chrome, I use Blue Magic, nothing else. It smells awful  but does the trick. Works great on faded plastic lenses too  ------------------
1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" All Blue Oval, no blue bottle
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19751
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-02-2002 05:21 PM
We use a lot of Meguires products in addition to some Eagle One stuff.
Basically anything that we can get for FREE from the manufacturers at the races. Seriously though, I really like 3M Mirror Glaze for MM with a low speed polisher. It works wonders on black. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 3529
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 11-02-2002 05:26 PM
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Originally posted by Moneymaker:
Seriously though, I really like 3M Mirror Glaze for MM with a low speed polisher. It works wonders on black.
Now that is good stuff  I use a Dewalt variable speed buffer... 0-2800 rpm settings with a variable speed trigger too. Really accurate/precise control with that tool What pads do you use? ------------------
1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" All Blue Oval, no blue bottle
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 12015
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 11-02-2002 05:35 PM
Todd I like to use the wool pads and the terry pads for better cutting.
I too use the Meguiar's stuff.
Right now on my car a RATTLE CAN of semi flat black paint works the best.
On the chrome I only use windex.And once in while I put some chrome polish over it too.SCOOP ------------------
I'm oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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rockafellz
Gearhead Posts: 1312
From: San Lorenzo, CA, USA
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 11-02-2002 07:57 PM
Hey Todd,I use Zaino. None better IMO!! It lasts 3-6 months and the water beads off. Here is a pic after a coat. Erik 
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1966 Ford Mustang 2+2
Mine - Restomod in Progress 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
Dad's - Original Unrestored
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66bluefb
Gearhead Posts: 456
From: Okla.City,Okla.
Registered: May 2002
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posted 11-02-2002 09:58 PM
I wash my car about 2 times a month.I drive it everyday and like to keep it looking good.I use Turtle Wax called zip wash that washes and waxes at the same time.I use Westleys bleach white on my tires.It seems that I work on something on the car all the time to keep it running so I`m lucky that it gets washed 2 times a month. Tony------------------
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86-302 HO bored .030 over crank .010 under
B-303 cam ,harland sharp roller rockers
performer rpm intake, 625 carter
66-289 heads, ported with 160-194 valves, 3 angle valve job
4 speed toploader
pony seats
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dark7068
Gearhead Posts: 835
From: BC, Canada
Registered: May 2002
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posted 11-02-2002 10:06 PM
I get the wife to do it Rick
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 5739
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 11-02-2002 10:50 PM
Mother's Mag wheel polish on stainesss
WIndex on chrome with paper toweling
Mineral Spirits on real dirty vinyl followed by a spray of Jubilee kitchen cleaner wax. Like Mequires polishes and cleaners. Recently bought some Mother's wet look polish. Great stuff. Wesley wire wheel cleaner is good.
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 3785
From: WELLS, NEVADA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 11-03-2002 01:43 AM
A guy in SLC, Utah has a '57 Pickup.. Every spring I see his truck and it looks like it is freshly painted..His fomula is to use Mequires #7 Polish,, He has NEVER waxed his truck.. Then touches it up with Mequires Quick Detailer at the shows.. I am going to give that a try.. ------------------
Don
'66 Fastback
302 with 5 speed
Royal Blue Metallic w/Ghost Flameshttps://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/BigD.html
We Will Never Forget
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7DMACH1
Gearhead Posts: 1517
From: PHILA. PA.
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 11-03-2002 02:06 AM
I use all 3M products. Love their stuff!!!------------------
RAY, THE WISE A@@ PHILLY GUY!!
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cobravenom71
Gearhead Posts: 779
From: Kissimee, Fl USA
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 11-03-2002 07:33 PM
I have been using "Meguiar's" products for many years and they seem to be consistently the best.
But I gotta' say...I just used some new stuff from "Eagle 1" and it works AWESOME! I don't know how long it will last, but it has the best-looking shine I've ever seen when it is freshly 'put-on'. I think it's called 'Eagle 1 Wet'.
Good luck! Kit. ------------------
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19751
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-03-2002 07:36 PM
Foam and only foam pads always as recomended by our paint and body man. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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