View Full Version : Just Spit Shined The Whip
I had a little time on my hands...oh say, 6-7 hours... so I thought I'd detail my car.
a few products I used:
- Noxon Metal Cleaner
- Meguiars M105
- Meguiars M205
- Porter Cable
- microfiber towels
- Meguiars ScratchX
- Meguiars Claybar and quick detailer spray
- Tropicare Concentrated Carwash soap
- Amway Gel Bug and Tar Remover
- etc.
btw I don't use any products on the tires because all that does is wear the side walls out.
PS: the 4.0 megapixel camera does no justice.
http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu33/TransAmJam/DSC01117.jpg
http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu33/TransAmJam/DSC01058.jpg
http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu33/TransAmJam/DSC01075.jpg
http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu33/TransAmJam/DSC01069.jpg
http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu33/TransAmJam/th_MOV01137.jpg (http://s631.photobucket.com/albums/uu33/TransAmJam/?action=view¤t=MOV01137.flv)
HeadlessNorseman
06-09-2009, 10:19 PM
looks shiny
Formulalt1
06-09-2009, 10:50 PM
where you wearing sandles?. That walking around the car sound was weird but the car looks hot.
looks shiny
oh it is. it's like a mirror
where you wearing sandles?. That walking around the car sound was weird but the car looks hot.
haha I was wearing my running shoes but the soles are really worn out. i once wore them to school and i could hear people passing by me asking if its raining outside hahaha.
maroman88
06-09-2009, 11:32 PM
looks nice.... wtf how does tire shine wear out the sidewalls?
looks nice.... wtf how does tire shine wear out the sidewalls?
eh i use it from time to time, but too much of it is bad. once you stop using the product you will notice the side of the tires looks like its cracking apart,which is because the tire is too dry. tire shine is a two sided sword. it looks great but if not properly maintained it will destroy the tire over time. iuno my dad just embedded that into my brain when i was little and still now i m skeptical about it.
NJ Torque
06-10-2009, 12:13 AM
eh i use it from time to time, but too much of it is bad. once you stop using the product you will notice the side of the tires looks like its cracking apart,which is because the tire is too dry. tire shine is a two sided sword. it looks great but if not properly maintained it will destroy the tire over time. iuno my dad just embedded that into my brain when i was little and still now i m skeptical about it.
it will effect the properties of the tire...
JL8Jeff
06-10-2009, 07:22 AM
Car looks good. Tires aren't supposed to be shiny, I never use that stuff.
HeadlessNorseman
06-10-2009, 08:11 AM
oh it is. it's like a mirror
http://www.njfboa.org/forums/showthread.php?t=42798
I did it without a buffer :mrgreen:
Looks good though. I use tireshine because it makes the tires look nice. I dont feel that it will cause them to dry rot...needs researching!
MonmouthCtyAntz
06-10-2009, 08:23 AM
looks like a trans am
Sure does.
BonzoHansen
06-10-2009, 08:32 AM
looks nice.... wtf how does tire shine wear out the sidewalls?
Most products are oil based and the oil breaks down the sidewall compounding, including the chemicals that protect the tire from UV rays.
I saw many times where tire companies denied warranty claims on sidewall cracking is the owner used armor all, etc., on the tire.
<--former Michelin trained rep
Anti_Rice_Guy
06-10-2009, 09:37 AM
Looks good. And that is interesting, never knew that about tire shine. All of them contain oil? I never looked.
BonzoHansen
06-10-2009, 10:07 AM
Looks good. And that is interesting, never knew that about tire shine. All of them contain oil? I never looked.
Silicone = made from oil
Anti_Rice_Guy
06-10-2009, 10:09 AM
Interesting. I shall halt the use of said products then.
http://www.njfboa.org/forums/showthread.php?t=42798
I did it without a buffer :mrgreen:
Looks good though. I use tireshine because it makes the tires look nice. I dont feel that it will cause them to dry rot...needs researching!
lol my car is way shinier than pics from your link. it's literally like looking at a mirror.
Most products are oil based and the oil breaks down the sidewall compounding, including the chemicals that protect the tire from UV rays.
I saw many times where tire companies denied warranty claims on sidewall cracking is the owner used armor all, etc., on the tire.
<--former Michelin trained rep
thanks for clearing that up Bonzo.
Blackbirdws6
06-10-2009, 02:28 PM
Silicone-Free tire shine here. No issues and no cracking.
since I'm somewhat new to detailing I didn't even know that they make silicone free tire dressings. I just ordered the Four Star Ultimate Tire Protectant Spray. (http://www.superiorcarcare.net/four-star-ultimate-tire-protectant-spray.html)
Anti_Rice_Guy
06-10-2009, 05:04 PM
Silicone-Free tire shine here. No issues and no cracking.
What do you use/recommend Brian?
HeadlessNorseman
06-11-2009, 09:39 AM
lol my car is way shinier than pics from your link. it's literally like looking at a mirror.
Yeah i know i was just busting on you. My car is 7 years older too, dont forget that
What do you use/recommend Brian?
I know I'm not brian but check out pinnacles stuff. everyone seems to be referring me to them.
Anti_Rice_Guy
06-11-2009, 10:30 AM
Would it specifically say it wasn't?
How about this? This or Meguiar's insane shine is what I generally use.
http://www.meguiars.com/press/release_viewer.cfm?selected_ID=106
Engineered with water-resistant polymers and combined with Meguiar’s patented anti-ozonant technology to protect tires, Hot Shine Tire Spray is an easy-to-use spray and walk away formulation. It protects sidewalls and prevents cracking, browning and premature aging, while delivering that desirable wet-look shine.
eh look for stuff that say "petroleum distillate-free" "silicone free" "natural oils" blah...check out autogeek.net > exterior car care > wheel and tire cleaners.
now a new question: Whenever I try to condition my leather seats it doesn't seem to really get into the pores of the leather. what usually helps is by running the heater for a little while and then apply the products, but I've heard somewhere that because our seats have a protective coating on the thick GM leather it's really hard to condition them. any advice?
Rich189
06-11-2009, 02:13 PM
You took pictures of your freshly detailed black car in the shade/rain? you need pictures in the direct sunlight or halogens to really show results.
For example:
Before:
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll108/Rich1899/1970%20Camaro%20SS396/Before%20and%20During/DSC00157.jpg?t=1244747321
During wet sanding and compounding:
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll108/Rich1899/1970%20Camaro%20SS396/Before%20and%20During/DSC00168.jpg?t=1244747400
After:
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll108/Rich1899/1970%20Camaro%20SS396/Afters/Picture043.jpg?t=1244747485
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll108/Rich1899/1970%20Camaro%20SS396/Afters/Picture007.jpg?t=1244747528
As far as tire shine check out pinnacle, system one, 4 star, and griots
And for leather: Dp for budget is good and lexol and leatherique are all i use
NastyEllEssWon
06-11-2009, 03:35 PM
damn. once i get my front bumper and paint sorted out i think im gonna have to hit rich up for some extreme detailing :nod: i havent washed the t/a properly in like 2 months :rofl:
Rich, something tells me that was an excuse to advertise on my page lol. either way i like your pictures. if i had halogen lights I would have took better pictures myself.
Knipps
06-11-2009, 05:20 PM
Jam, what's wrong with sunlight? that's what was used in 2/3 pics.
GP99GT
06-11-2009, 05:32 PM
tire shine is ugly IMO...just scrub your tires with some diluted simple green and rinse clean...tires look like new
Jam, what's wrong with sunlight? that's what was used in 2/3 pics.
eh not enough . i could've took out my halogens from my basement but I was too lazy.
sweetbmxrider
06-11-2009, 06:46 PM
yeah its been pretty ****** out this week knipps....
Knipps
06-11-2009, 06:47 PM
yeah its been pretty ****** out this week knipps....
:nod: but it was nice enough the day he washed/waxed it
sweetbmxrider
06-11-2009, 06:57 PM
yeah i thought about that....
meh those pics were in mid process. I got done a couple hours later and by then it was getting dark. lol who cares they are just simple point and shoots lol.
sweetbmxrider
06-11-2009, 07:01 PM
yeah i mean it looks real good in the sig
ya that was with my friends Nikon D300. great camera. your sig is pretty sick too, if only it was a wide shot it would have been perfect.
sweetbmxrider
06-12-2009, 07:25 AM
cop was rushing me, its a no parking zone :roll:
theres a spot at the end of long branch's boardwalk near seven presidents, it's like a restaurant parking lot or something i forgot, but a great place for lt1 pics nonetheless.
http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu33/TransAmJam/DSC00725.jpg
http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu33/TransAmJam/DSC00749.jpg
NastyEllEssWon
06-12-2009, 02:16 PM
looks like a bunch of fancy port a potties to me. :nod:
Knipps
06-12-2009, 02:25 PM
looks like a bunch of fancy port a potties to me. :nod:
nobody asked you :moon:
looks like a bunch of fancy port a potties to me. :nod:
speaking of port a potties your car looks like ****. =]
NastyEllEssWon
06-12-2009, 05:31 PM
speaking of port a potties your car looks like ****. =]
nah your just looking at my car through the reflection of yours...thats where the poo is coming from
noboundreez2345
06-12-2009, 06:06 PM
Looks good Jam you ever take car of that chip on the wing?
not yet I will when I order my ws9 hood so I can do it at the same time. i will be painting my headlight lids and front bird plate in a week. I'm gonna shave off the pontiac on the headlight lid and gotta make sure the front plate is perfect when i put the overlay on .
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