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#1561
#1562
Anytime.
This is more of the old school AA that was silicone based. Since then, they've switched to a water based product so it's not as back, but I'd recommend going for something other than AA, specifically something with some UV protection. For a cleaner and UV protectant in one, Optimum Protectant Plus is a great option to go with. If the dash is clean or you use a separate cleaner and just want a UV protection, 303 Aerospace Protectant is a great option as well.
#1563
Im sorry if this question has been asked before but i've tried searching for reviews online and what not, but how well do the meguiars leather wipes work on g35's leather interior? I have tan interior and i want to keep it looking nice, i bought the meguiars wipes but i have yet to use them, is there any negative reviews on them in regards to using them on g35 tan leather?
#1564
Im sorry if this question has been asked before but i've tried searching for reviews online and what not, but how well do the meguiars leather wipes work on g35's leather interior? I have tan interior and i want to keep it looking nice, i bought the meguiars wipes but i have yet to use them, is there any negative reviews on them in regards to using them on g35 tan leather?
#1565
im taking my car to get detailed this weekend and get the leather interior cleaned and conditioned, after that i figure i'll just use the wipes and a micro fiber towel to clean up the interior between details. Gonna get the car washed, waxed, clay bar, and polish, excited to see the results
#1566
I recieve my new PC, polishes and pads this week from DI. I have started polishing and I am really happy with the results so far. I am realizing how soft the infiniti paint is and how visible scratches are on black paint once you put it under proper lighting.
One issue I am having is when I remove/buff the polish after cutting/finishing down, the microfiber towels I am using to remove the polish are actually putting fine scratches back onto the work surface that I just spend several minutes trying to correct. Is there any tips or tricks on trying to avoid this? I am amazed at how easily the black paint on my G35 scratches.
I am using microfiber towels I bought from DI that a couple of years old. Is there a way to tell when the towels have met their service life?
One issue I am having is when I remove/buff the polish after cutting/finishing down, the microfiber towels I am using to remove the polish are actually putting fine scratches back onto the work surface that I just spend several minutes trying to correct. Is there any tips or tricks on trying to avoid this? I am amazed at how easily the black paint on my G35 scratches.
I am using microfiber towels I bought from DI that a couple of years old. Is there a way to tell when the towels have met their service life?
#1567
im taking my car to get detailed this weekend and get the leather interior cleaned and conditioned, after that i figure i'll just use the wipes and a micro fiber towel to clean up the interior between details. Gonna get the car washed, waxed, clay bar, and polish, excited to see the results
I recieve my new PC, polishes and pads this week from DI. I have started polishing and I am really happy with the results so far. I am realizing how soft the infiniti paint is and how visible scratches are on black paint once you put it under proper lighting.
One issue I am having is when I remove/buff the polish after cutting/finishing down, the microfiber towels I am using to remove the polish are actually putting fine scratches back onto the work surface that I just spend several minutes trying to correct. Is there any tips or tricks on trying to avoid this? I am amazed at how easily the black paint on my G35 scratches.
I am using microfiber towels I bought from DI that a couple of years old. Is there a way to tell when the towels have met their service life?
One issue I am having is when I remove/buff the polish after cutting/finishing down, the microfiber towels I am using to remove the polish are actually putting fine scratches back onto the work surface that I just spend several minutes trying to correct. Is there any tips or tricks on trying to avoid this? I am amazed at how easily the black paint on my G35 scratches.
I am using microfiber towels I bought from DI that a couple of years old. Is there a way to tell when the towels have met their service life?
Another thing that may be happening is right when you are done polishing your paint, it typically is still hot from the buffer working the paint. If you wipe a surface that is hot, it is more likely to add swirls compared to a cool to the touch surface. Perhaps you could do a few more panels, then go back and wipe down the first panel and continue on in that fashion. My guess is since the towels are that old though that you just need to invest in some new paint safe towels.
Hope that helps, keep us posted if that resolves your issue.
#1568
I recieve my new PC, polishes and pads this week from DI. I have started polishing and I am really happy with the results so far. I am realizing how soft the infiniti paint is and how visible scratches are on black paint once you put it under proper lighting.
One issue I am having is when I remove/buff the polish after cutting/finishing down, the microfiber towels I am using to remove the polish are actually putting fine scratches back onto the work surface that I just spend several minutes trying to correct. Is there any tips or tricks on trying to avoid this? I am amazed at how easily the black paint on my G35 scratches.
I am using microfiber towels I bought from DI that a couple of years old. Is there a way to tell when the towels have met their service life?
One issue I am having is when I remove/buff the polish after cutting/finishing down, the microfiber towels I am using to remove the polish are actually putting fine scratches back onto the work surface that I just spend several minutes trying to correct. Is there any tips or tricks on trying to avoid this? I am amazed at how easily the black paint on my G35 scratches.
I am using microfiber towels I bought from DI that a couple of years old. Is there a way to tell when the towels have met their service life?
#1569
I am even thinking when I dry my car after washing - My waffle weave towels seem less soft than the smaller 16"x16" plush towels. I hate to go through all this work to correct the paint only to look like crap again in 6 months.
#1570
Last night I tried a bunch of different towels I have and it was hit or miss on whether it would mark the paint or not. Even depended on which portion of the towel I used as I had them folded in quarters.
I am even thinking when I dry my car after washing - My waffle weave towels seem less soft than the smaller 16"x16" plush towels. I hate to go through all this work to correct the paint only to look like crap again in 6 months.
I am even thinking when I dry my car after washing - My waffle weave towels seem less soft than the smaller 16"x16" plush towels. I hate to go through all this work to correct the paint only to look like crap again in 6 months.
#1572
#1573
#1575
Were the brakes still hot when you used the product? Perhaps there a pre-existing problem with your calipers paint prior to using the P21S? It could have simply been a mfg defect with the paint. Did you use anything on your tires or wheel wells to degrease them and perhaps they got on to your calipers?
I'm not saying your wrong or the P21S didn't cause the damage, I just find it hard to believe that was the underlying cause. P21S has been around since the 80s and any time I've seen an issue with the product, it was either used incorrectly or there was a pre-existing condition on the wheels or whatever. I'd contact P21S about it and see what they say.
Dr. Colorchip is a good option for achieving a decent touch up. Depending on your experience and skills it may not come out 100% matching (even with the best experience it doesn't always come out 100%), but following the steps they give you certainly gives you better odds than if you were going to wing the touch up yourself. Worth picking up for some minor touchup work.