<HTML>Keith, The indications, following the finishing of the work, are this. 1. The oxidized gel was never completely removed in the compounding process. Or 2. The gel coat is so serverly compromised by UV degradation that there is very little of the actual "film former/binder" portion of the resin system left. Once this most important part of the gel is attacked or removed,by Ron Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Set up an "escrow" account. Don't touch it unless you have to. Explain to your workers, that the monies will only be drawn out if absolutely necessary and then, only as a partial replacement for wages lost due to the weather. They can't expect full wages, it would work sorta of like unemployment. When it runs out, it gone until you can rebuild the escrow backby Ron Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I agree, it puts those of us who are manufacturers of products, etc in front of our customers. Gives both the supplier and the customer, an opportunity to ask important questions, clear up any misconceptions, etc, face to face. That is one, and possibly, the only thing I really like about doing these shows. Other than that, they are a real pain in the a++ , as it's a lot of woby Ron Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Texas and your skin tone? Hey, no kidding they pulled you over. I have been stopped on I-10, in the middle of nowhere, at 11 in the morning, just because the lady with me had a Latino skin tone and dark black hair. She is Italian hertiage. They weren't really messing with me, but her, wanted to see all her identifcation, etc, looking of illegals, is what the officer finally tby Ron Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I know that a lot of smaller companies, using old "cook book" formula's have ran into trouble. We just picked up a large account that had to drop one of their suppliers, due to the new regs, and expect see more of this in the near future. Tough world out there for companies that haven't prepared for the changes. Ketch</HTML>by Ron Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Anthony, I'll throw one on the skid, so you can see and feel one. Ketch</HTML>by Ron Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I am surprised that Leon's Production is selling much of anything anymore, what with the new VOC reg's in California. Ketch</HTML>by Ron Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Suggest you check with the local, county and state regulatory agencies as to what they are requiring. While, as pointed out several times, the Clean Water Act is a Federal law, each state, county, city, have to enforce the law, and each have their own way of doing so. Ketch</HTML>by Ron Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>First, what part of the country, and what city, state, are you located, as that plays a big part in how long you may be able to operate without being fined. Ketch</HTML>by Ron Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>513-675-4579 gets me or the voice mail, friggen Cingular, one never knows with them. Ketch</HTML>by Ron Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Durty Nelly's , below the Hilton on Riverwalk! That's the place! Ketch</HTML>by Ron Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>The bulletins cover the safe, non damaging way to remove not ony the ferrous deposits, but removes the stains as well. Ketch</HTML>by Ron Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>It could be, but then we have it in an aerosol packaging for small jobs, like body shop replacement, boat motors and electronics, etc.. The key in doing vehicles is getting it properly atomized and into the many cavataties, the "A", "B", "C" pillars, etc. And inside the doors, hood, trunk lid, rocker panels. That usually requires the use of th "wby Ron Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Bud, you basically do the same sanding processes that you do on a painted finish, or for wood. Have to "level" down the surface, but each surface may be different. If heavy billet, or cast, you got a lot to work with, if a "grill shell" like on a class 8, then a bit different process. Aluminum oxidizes from not only the outside, but also from internally. To knoby Ron Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Joe, This is the time to offer to "settle out of court", like "meet me in the back alley, and we''ll have a discussion." LOL, Right?? We Jarheads know how to settle "out of court"! Ketch</HTML>by Ron Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>It is in the Tech Bulletins, used by Ford, Mazda, Hyundia and Nissan for enviormental contamination and ferrous oxide removal. Ketch</HTML>by Ron Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I know that, but there are several reading this thread that may attempt to use it and they don't have your experiience with it. Good luck and I'll give you a call while out there, maybe we can hook up. Ketch</HTML>by Ron Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Scottie, That is on the money, just use a truck brush to agitate the "A" product, allowing for proper dwell time, and shouldn't have to use the "B, since in a case like this, not going after ferrous metal deposits. There are several detailers who do motor coaches, etc, that use this system to remove what is usually, the "oxidized" rubber coming off theby Ron Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>If you removed excessive film build, be it a clearcoated or single stage finsh, you are not going to have much luck, as you may be in the "sponge" or soft part of the film and things will just get duller and duller as you go. Ketch</HTML>by Ron Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Well then, why are you confusing the readers even more by using old, outdated and incorrect references to what the "flakes" are. "metal" has not been used at OEM level for years, to attain that basecoat finish. All use mica today to obtain that look. Ketch</HTML>by Ron Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Here is the latest list of States that are adapting the California VOC regulations. While there will be some modifications of the California regulations, it appears the New Jersey has gone even further than California on some of the rules. States adapting tough VOC regulations are New Jersey New York Maryland Virginia Massachusetts Conneticut Delaware Pennsylvania States in processby Ron Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Sort of correct, Phantom Chemist. Sort of correct, but you blew it with the reference substituting metal flake, etc. The "ceramic" part of the clear, which was originally developed by BASF, but not carried forward, and PPG is now the only OEM supplier of this technology, is, as you stated, part of the clear's resin system. From what has been shared with AI by Juzyk,by Ron Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Send the JPG to my office so I can see it. ketch</HTML>by Ron Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>George, if you are discussing the "applique" or "decal" on the "b" pillar, the OEM works great. It removes the "oxidation" and leaves a polymer film. Depending on the condition, this is good for 4 to 8 months, but easy to redo when required. DO NOT use this product on "pebble grain" or that type of trim, mirrors, door handles thoughby Ron Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Bud, we have been invited, and as stated, the time of the Expo is a conflict for us. As far as the mentioned of our products in our school, of course, and you DON"T in your paid school. Bud, how is one to show a proven process without the use of products, etc. However, we will answer any questions regarding how to use another's product, and since there are good products oby Ron Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Paul, we were invited for the past 4 years, but as stated, due to the time of year, it does not work. I will not share with you here those who talked with me, that would be violation of privacy, as the comments were made in private, and am not about to make them targets for you or Bud. Ketch</HTML>by Ron Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Dan, with the newer high solid/low solvent materials, it is more about "air circulating over the surface to create full crosslinking than the old "solvent" issue of past materials. Air is the final catalist of modern clears. Ketch</HTML>by Ron Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I can recall, about 8 years ago, we were testing some marketing and had a "consumer" booth at the Auto Expo here. Prepared a "demo" of our WonderWash (same type of product being touted here), and the "consumers" went nuts for it, loved it, sold the hell out of it. But, since to sell it in consumer sizes, have sufficent volume to warrant the marketing coby Ron Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Semper Fi ! Joe! Ketch</HTML>by Ron Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>The most important parts of any refinish work is the use of either an acid primer or something like ZeroRust applied to the bare metal before surface primers are applied. The second is "correct" clear coat film build, IE, no less than 1.5 and no more than 3 mil of clear. Too little and not enough UV blockers, too much and it will evenutally crack due to thermal stressing tby Ron Ketcham - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts