If someone came up to me today and said the following words, the first things to come into my head would be: Cutting - To cut back paint, removing fine scratches and oxodised paint with either a machine polisher or by hand with a cutting compound. Buffing - Could be seen as similar to cutting, as in the use of a machine polisher. Also it could be used on other things... e.g. If I said to soby GSD - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
The only thing I've come across in factory paint that comes close is in new Fords, Focus in particular (By the way I'm in Australia) where the factory tries to repair blemishes and imperfections and leaves sandpaper like scratches and what you describe as the small bubbles. If you're worried about further damage take the car back and have it repaired under warranty. If you'by GSD - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
I'd take it to small claims. The cost of filing a claim will be smaller than getting your car totally re-sprayed by a good body shop.by GSD - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
I have seen TAFE in Australia offer a course in Automotive Detailing which was a very basic 12 week course. I'm not sure if the course is running anymore though. You're right, there needs to be a certification or awards system where you can obtain further training, or a qualified trade. I've been working for car dealers in detailing departments for the past 8 years and its amazingby GSD - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Hi Redbone... My first thought was the box truck has been compounded outside in the sun and the compound has dried onto the paint, causing the "brown spots". If this is true you could try some wet towelling and some water to see if it comes off, and possibly use some wax to remove the compound, but make sure this is done in a cool shaded area! Without seeing the condition the paint iby GSD - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
After trying warm soapy water, vinyl and plastic rejuvenators along with a swag of other products I've found mech oil (WD40, RP7) can be used to penetrate the plastic and remove the wax from trim. It keeps the trim looking fresh as well. I've used it before on plastic trims with no bad effects. The safest thing to do though is not get wax on the plastic trim at allby GSD - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Thanks for the welcome I've been a long time watcher of the board and thought I'd better start participating. Being a young(er) female I've been a little hesitant in posting, especially after I've seen some of the arguments you guys have, its a bit intimidating. I've been detailing in a high turnover dealership for the past 5 years and I must say I've learnt a fewby GSD - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
And for contaminants like paint overspray on the exterior I've always found a fine grade steel wool works great along with some car wash to work as a lubricant. I've found overspray can look like smearing on windows. Then after the steel wool I always use terry towel, one to wipe off the majority of the window cleaner and the other to dry the window completely to remove any streaks.by GSD - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts