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Posted by Rod W.
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What are... November 05, 2003 05:31AM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 382 |
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Re: What are... November 05, 2003 05:37AM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 751 |
<HTML>Rod ..
F150'S or Ford Taurus ..so easy to clean .
Hummer H2 is least favorite ..got one on the lot here ..real pain in the ass I thought. F250'S/350's that have 100000 plus, white in color, that have been driven through every construction site in the country .
And anything Red ! Just alwasys seems to buff up and polish nice .
Jim.</HTML>
F150'S or Ford Taurus ..so easy to clean .
Hummer H2 is least favorite ..got one on the lot here ..real pain in the ass I thought. F250'S/350's that have 100000 plus, white in color, that have been driven through every construction site in the country .
And anything Red ! Just alwasys seems to buff up and polish nice .
Jim.</HTML>
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Re: What are... November 05, 2003 05:53AM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 1,838 |
<HTML>Fun topic.
My favorite car's to detail are black or darker colors (red too) high end cars, like Mercedes E Series or Audi TTs.
Worst vehicle to detail would be pick up trucks (since they're all ugly and just supposed to be utilitarian - I have a P/U so don't take offense hehe) and VW's (just because of the interiors.) A VW's interior is one I've always had a problem with. Can we say WICK, WICK, WICK! Maybe Bud knows why the carpeting is so bad in these cars. Takes me 30 minutes just to vacuum interior.
ANyone else hate VW interiors?</HTML>
Take care,
Brian
Precision Auto & Marine
Learn to detail boats! Visit www.detailtheboat.com
My favorite car's to detail are black or darker colors (red too) high end cars, like Mercedes E Series or Audi TTs.
Worst vehicle to detail would be pick up trucks (since they're all ugly and just supposed to be utilitarian - I have a P/U so don't take offense hehe) and VW's (just because of the interiors.) A VW's interior is one I've always had a problem with. Can we say WICK, WICK, WICK! Maybe Bud knows why the carpeting is so bad in these cars. Takes me 30 minutes just to vacuum interior.
ANyone else hate VW interiors?</HTML>
Take care,
Brian
Precision Auto & Marine
Learn to detail boats! Visit www.detailtheboat.com
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Re: What are... November 06, 2003 02:07AM |
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Re: What are... November 07, 2003 04:53AM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 382 |
<HTML>Ha-ha-ha!!! I agree with you Brian...me least favorite are those Dodge Ram 1500 and up pickups. So many damn, bends & curves and ridges and so very, very big...yuck!!! They can tear up pads faster than you can say" Huh? What the...?"
Favorites are Vettes, Benz, Lincolns & Lexus. I love black for both detailing and painting!!! I've done so much of it that I really enjoy it. Some guys just hate it because it shows everything. Burgundy and maroon metallic turn out great, also!!!</HTML>
Favorites are Vettes, Benz, Lincolns & Lexus. I love black for both detailing and painting!!! I've done so much of it that I really enjoy it. Some guys just hate it because it shows everything. Burgundy and maroon metallic turn out great, also!!!</HTML>
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Re: What are... November 07, 2003 05:03AM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 1,838 |
<HTML>I don't think trucks are supposed to be clean, hehe. I think that's why they sell that "Spray On Synthetic Dirt" to make people look like they go off-roading. Rugged, utilitarian, manly (arr-arr-arr Tim Allen)
A freshly polished black luxury (or any for that matter) is a sign of true beauty. It shows some imperfections but shows more beauty than anything. Yes, burgundy is also a beautiful color to work with.
This car was done with Auto Magic's New Car Glaze.
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Take care,
Brian
Precision Auto & Marine
Learn to detail boats! Visit www.detailtheboat.com
A freshly polished black luxury (or any for that matter) is a sign of true beauty. It shows some imperfections but shows more beauty than anything. Yes, burgundy is also a beautiful color to work with.
This car was done with Auto Magic's New Car Glaze.
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<img src="[www.precision-online.com];
![www.precision-online.com](http://www.precision-online.com/m.ruben_a.front-side.jpg">){kind=link}
</center></HTML>
Take care,
Brian
Precision Auto & Marine
Learn to detail boats! Visit www.detailtheboat.com
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Re: What are... November 07, 2003 05:29AM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 751 |
<HTML>I just love doing black colors ...fave color of all as you can really see the improvements in the paint.
Looking down the side
<img src="[www.angelfire.com];
Whole car
<img src="[www.angelfire.com];
Jim.</HTML>
Looking down the side
<img src="[www.angelfire.com];
![www.angelfire.com](http://www.angelfire.com/ia2/jimham/TAURUS1.jpg">){kind=link}
Whole car
<img src="[www.angelfire.com];
![www.angelfire.com](http://www.angelfire.com/ia2/jimham/TAURUS2.jpg">){kind=link}
Jim.</HTML>
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Re: What are... November 07, 2003 05:34AM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 1,838 |
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Re: What are... November 07, 2003 05:38AM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 751 |
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Re: What are... November 07, 2003 04:58PM |
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Re: What are... November 07, 2003 09:58PM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 137 |
<HTML>Hey Jim,
Is this your garage? If so, we have something in common. That crap you painted your floor with!! hehehe, looks just like mine. I'm up for any suggestions on a good looking floor covering that will withstand the weather and last. I've had it with these so called floor paints that peel off as soon as your car sets overnight on them.
jer</HTML>
Is this your garage? If so, we have something in common. That crap you painted your floor with!! hehehe, looks just like mine. I'm up for any suggestions on a good looking floor covering that will withstand the weather and last. I've had it with these so called floor paints that peel off as soon as your car sets overnight on them.
jer</HTML>
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Re: What are... November 07, 2003 10:24PM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 1,838 |
<HTML>John:
I used the New Car Glaze with a 3M waffle final finish pad then gave it a coat of wax with Auto Magic's EZ Paste Wax. Goes on like butter. I used the waffle on the rotary since the paint was in good shape. Just needed a deep polish.</HTML>
Take care,
Brian
Precision Auto & Marine
Learn to detail boats! Visit www.detailtheboat.com
I used the New Car Glaze with a 3M waffle final finish pad then gave it a coat of wax with Auto Magic's EZ Paste Wax. Goes on like butter. I used the waffle on the rotary since the paint was in good shape. Just needed a deep polish.</HTML>
Take care,
Brian
Precision Auto & Marine
Learn to detail boats! Visit www.detailtheboat.com
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Re: What are... November 07, 2003 10:44PM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 20 |
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Re: What are...(Auto Magic) November 07, 2003 11:02PM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 1,838 |
<HTML>Hi John:
I also use Auto Magic's GS-1 Color Restorer, basically same as New Car Glaze but a tad more aggressive. I have their XP Compound but only use that for paint scuffs. Still have yet to try the XP polish. Might pick up a gallon next week. And I do have the sealant, works very well, easy to use and comes off easy.
Do you like their Seal-It sealant? I used to use this all the time but use the Paint Sealant now. For boats that are brand new and just need a quick seal and shine I'll use the Seal-It, since it also has a cleaning ingrediant that will remove and black streaks.
The BC-1 and BC-2 is like the VHS to the DVD now hehe. Those are the older compounds and polishes from their beginning line.</HTML>
Take care,
Brian
Precision Auto & Marine
Learn to detail boats! Visit www.detailtheboat.com
I also use Auto Magic's GS-1 Color Restorer, basically same as New Car Glaze but a tad more aggressive. I have their XP Compound but only use that for paint scuffs. Still have yet to try the XP polish. Might pick up a gallon next week. And I do have the sealant, works very well, easy to use and comes off easy.
Do you like their Seal-It sealant? I used to use this all the time but use the Paint Sealant now. For boats that are brand new and just need a quick seal and shine I'll use the Seal-It, since it also has a cleaning ingrediant that will remove and black streaks.
The BC-1 and BC-2 is like the VHS to the DVD now hehe. Those are the older compounds and polishes from their beginning line.</HTML>
Take care,
Brian
Precision Auto & Marine
Learn to detail boats! Visit www.detailtheboat.com
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Re: What are...(Auto Magic) November 08, 2003 01:49AM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 894 |
<HTML>I absolutely hate detailing black Escelades, too many intricate body lines and too many places to miss while wiping. I also hate suburbans, give me an H2 anyday before any suburban!!
H2s are easy! The bodys are so wide open, they are easy to buff, just have to remember to clean the fenderwells really good or else the whole job looks crummy.
My favorite cars to clean are porches, mercedes, bmw, anything german for the most part, and all of the above but no older than 3 years old. I also like to clean these types of cars because this is what I consider to be my target market, cars that are $50,000-$100,000, this is the customer that has some money and wont try to scrounge, you give them quality and they pay you what you ask, within reason of course.</HTML>
H2s are easy! The bodys are so wide open, they are easy to buff, just have to remember to clean the fenderwells really good or else the whole job looks crummy.
My favorite cars to clean are porches, mercedes, bmw, anything german for the most part, and all of the above but no older than 3 years old. I also like to clean these types of cars because this is what I consider to be my target market, cars that are $50,000-$100,000, this is the customer that has some money and wont try to scrounge, you give them quality and they pay you what you ask, within reason of course.</HTML>
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Re: What are...(Auto Magic) November 08, 2003 02:30AM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 1,838 |
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Re: What are...(Auto Magic) November 08, 2003 03:29AM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 751 |
<HTML>Jerry..weve painted it twice, and it just doesnt last more than a couple of weeks. We were going to have it done again, but the contractor told us that there was so much dressing etc in the concrete that nothing would stick to it.
It used to be the paint bay mnay years ago , you should have seen it before we painted the walls.
Jim.</HTML>
It used to be the paint bay mnay years ago , you should have seen it before we painted the walls.
Jim.</HTML>
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Re: What are...(Auto Magic) November 08, 2003 08:25AM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 31 |
<HTML>Well being new to the site I have to say, "I LIKE IT!". I would have to say that GS-1 is the best all around polish out there. I use it on just about every car I do.
I love to work on any dark color car as long as it's not a Ford, I hate their orange peal. I would have to aggree with "bumpers plus", I hate Mini Vans. Well I'm not sure if its the vehicle or the kids that ride in it.</HTML>
Shone A. Rowley
Mobil Brite
Previous Trainer: Auto Magic of Western NY
I love to work on any dark color car as long as it's not a Ford, I hate their orange peal. I would have to aggree with "bumpers plus", I hate Mini Vans. Well I'm not sure if its the vehicle or the kids that ride in it.</HTML>
Shone A. Rowley
Mobil Brite
Previous Trainer: Auto Magic of Western NY
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Re: What are...(Auto Magic) November 08, 2003 08:35AM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 1,838 |
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Re: What are...(Auto Magic) November 08, 2003 08:57AM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 31 |
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Re: What are...(Auto Magic) November 09, 2003 12:23PM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 102 |
<HTML>Shone...... What type of problem do you have with orange peel on Fords???? In my mobile business I do 7 Ford SUV's .....5 are black 
(( and 1 Taurus every other week and have never had any orange peel problems. They are all relatively new (less than 3 years). In your opinion, what do you think is creating this problem and why? Perhaps it is something I and others should watch for and if found suggest our customers complain to Ford. The only time I have seen problems with orange peel on any auto is when the dealer or a detailer have sealed , waxed or both over paint that was not fully cured. Looking forward to your reply. Take care and Happy Detailing. Ron</HTML>
(( and 1 Taurus every other week and have never had any orange peel problems. They are all relatively new (less than 3 years). In your opinion, what do you think is creating this problem and why? Perhaps it is something I and others should watch for and if found suggest our customers complain to Ford. The only time I have seen problems with orange peel on any auto is when the dealer or a detailer have sealed , waxed or both over paint that was not fully cured. Looking forward to your reply. Take care and Happy Detailing. Ron</HTML>
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Re: What are...(Auto Magic) November 10, 2003 06:10AM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 31 |
<HTML>Hey Ron, I don't have a problem with Fords orange peal until one of my customers ask me to make it look like glass..... I got so sick of wet sanding through Fords factory peal I decided to raise the glass look price for them. I do love the amount of clear they put on their cars, but they make them look like you can slice and peal them.</HTML>
Shone A. Rowley
Mobil Brite
Previous Trainer: Auto Magic of Western NY
Shone A. Rowley
Mobil Brite
Previous Trainer: Auto Magic of Western NY
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