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06-09-2009, 10:05 PM
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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
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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.
Last edited by Jam; 06-09-2009 at 11:43 PM.
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06-09-2009, 10:19 PM
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looks shiny
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06-09-2009, 10:32 PM
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looks like a trans am
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06-09-2009, 10:50 PM
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where you wearing sandles?. That walking around the car sound was weird but the car looks hot.
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06-09-2009, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by J.Reed
looks shiny
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oh it is. it's like a mirror
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Originally Posted by Formulalt1
where you wearing sandles?. That walking around the car sound was weird but the car looks hot.
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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.
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06-09-2009, 11:32 PM
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looks nice.... wtf how does tire shine wear out the sidewalls?
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06-09-2009, 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by maroman88
looks nice.... wtf how does tire shine wear out the sidewalls?
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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.
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06-10-2009, 12:13 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jam
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.
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it will effect the properties of the tire...
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06-10-2009, 07:22 AM
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Car looks good. Tires aren't supposed to be shiny, I never use that stuff.
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06-10-2009, 08:11 AM
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oh it is. it's like a mirror
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http://www.njfboa.org/forums/showthread.php?t=42798
I did it without a buffer 
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!
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06-10-2009, 08:23 AM
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looks like a trans am
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Sure does.
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06-10-2009, 08:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by maroman88
looks nice.... wtf how does tire shine wear out the sidewalls?
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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
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Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
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06-10-2009, 09:37 AM
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Looks good. And that is interesting, never knew that about tire shine. All of them contain oil? I never looked.
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06-10-2009, 10:07 AM
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Looks good. And that is interesting, never knew that about tire shine. All of them contain oil? I never looked.
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Silicone = made from oil
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The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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06-10-2009, 10:09 AM
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Interesting. I shall halt the use of said products then.
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Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
Is English your 2nd language? Did you graduate high school? Your posts make my head hurt.
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06-10-2009, 11:03 AM
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lol my car is way shinier than pics from your link. it's literally like looking at a mirror.
Quote:
Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
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.
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thanks for clearing that up Bonzo.
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06-10-2009, 02:28 PM
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Silicone-Free tire shine here. No issues and no cracking.
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06-10-2009, 03:33 PM
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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.
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06-10-2009, 05:04 PM
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Quote:
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Silicone-Free tire shine here. No issues and no cracking.
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What do you use/recommend Brian?
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06-11-2009, 09:39 AM
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Quote:
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lol my car is way shinier than pics from your link. it's literally like looking at a mirror.
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Yeah i know i was just busting on you. My car is 7 years older too, dont forget that
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06-11-2009, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Anti_Rice_Guy
What do you use/recommend Brian?
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I know I'm not brian but check out pinnacles stuff. everyone seems to be referring me to them.
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06-11-2009, 10:30 AM
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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/releas...elected_ID=106
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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.
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06-11-2009, 10:37 AM
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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.
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06-11-2009, 10:40 AM
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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?
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06-11-2009, 02:13 PM
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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:
During wet sanding and compounding:
After:
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
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