Cougar Posted July 23, 2011 #1 Posted July 23, 2011 Last year I was stumped :scratchchin:on what this was all this was about, So I did my research and it only took a year to get it just right. but it makes since now. There is a method to this madness !!! At first I could not figure out what the difference was with Polishing and Waxing. then found out about cleaning clays. (what's that?) *lol* So basically vintage cars and Trike in my case. WASH Trike/Car Use cleaning clay to remove all the rest of any surface dirt. Use Polish (1) (2) or (3) after that to remove any surface scratch marks and finely WAX . There are different polish and wax applicators as well. All used with Griots Orbitals I use mostly the 3" on the Trike and I also have the 6 " for the Vintage cars. Today it is real humid out so I am doing this in the Garage with the Air Conditioner running. Man oh Man what a difference in the paint job after doing this the correct way. Rather than the basic way-- wash and slapping wax on. AMAZING !! So Shinny !! Jeff
Grisolm1 Posted July 23, 2011 #2 Posted July 23, 2011 Try a clay bar and lots of lubrication water before polishing next time. It cleans microscopic dirt from the paint so it doesn't grind in during polishing. Mind you I don't do this often but when I do what a nice result.
Grisolm1 Posted July 23, 2011 #3 Posted July 23, 2011 Just re read your post and you did the clay. Works nice huh?
Cougar Posted July 23, 2011 Author #4 Posted July 23, 2011 Its amazing !! I notice the difference when I think I want to skip that step (clay bar) and the results are not as good. Its a must go do all this in the right order for the perfect job. Lotta Work ! But with the orbitals and other stuff it is not to bad. I just keep ordering more and more stuff from Griots. the next few months is FREE SHIPPING ! Just started to use the Window Clay and Window Polish on the Windows and wowzer.
eusa1 Posted July 23, 2011 #5 Posted July 23, 2011 what time ya wanna start on my black crew cab gmc sierra xlt 4x4???
Cougar Posted July 23, 2011 Author #6 Posted July 23, 2011 Man, BLACK sucks to keep just right. The hardest to keep clean and waxed right. Just traded my black car in for a same model red. *LOL*
Grisolm1 Posted July 23, 2011 #7 Posted July 23, 2011 I've owned one nice black vehicle. Look great when clean, waxed and dent free but never again. So much time required to keep em looking that way. Rather drive/ride.
Sylvester Posted July 23, 2011 #8 Posted July 23, 2011 I may wash my 02 RSMV twice a year...if it doesn't rain on me while riding.
eusa1 Posted July 23, 2011 #9 Posted July 23, 2011 hmmm?? yup.. we got some black paint around here. yes it's a pain, but nothing looks better when it's clean:cool10:
oldgoat Posted July 23, 2011 #10 Posted July 23, 2011 hey mike i seen that monte once up in your area i did not know it was yours? that is one sweet looking car
Mel Posted July 23, 2011 #11 Posted July 23, 2011 Quote: Today it is real humid out so I am doing this in the Garage with the Air Conditioner running. The man works at "Electronics for Militay Defense"--- Our tax dollars at work??? I just came in from the garage after working on an ironing board (remember those?), sweating like crazy. I guess I could have been polishing my ride, but the ironing board had priority. Besides, it's 'way too hot in my garage to polish anything!
Cougar Posted July 23, 2011 Author #12 Posted July 23, 2011 Yeah Buddy !! Gatta make it pretty for work ! You know I found this Ptach unit and cut a hole in the back of the garage and that darn thing works great! It gets the humidity out of the garage! TV, Stereo and Computer with Internet out there as well.
Yammer Dan Posted July 23, 2011 #13 Posted July 23, 2011 I had a Black 1963 Dodge 440 with the Golden Commando engine and red interior. Beautiful!!! My last Black one.
Hummingbird Posted July 24, 2011 #14 Posted July 24, 2011 TV, Stereo and Computer with Internet out there as well. yeah,but do you have a whole house electric furnace out there for the cold months ?
Cougar Posted July 24, 2011 Author #15 Posted July 24, 2011 No , Just the gas wall heater and the Ptak if I need it, does both. not sure what tax dollors has to do with me heating or cooling my garage tho.......
Sleeperhawk Posted July 24, 2011 #16 Posted July 24, 2011 Crap, why did you even start this thread, now I have to run to the zone and get some clay and this out.
Cougar Posted July 24, 2011 Author #17 Posted July 24, 2011 *LOL* gets kind of adicting... make sure you get the spray for the clay bar as well otherwise it will not work. you could probably use detailer while using the clay also. I am done with my project na na boo boo:rasberry:
Hummingbird Posted July 24, 2011 #18 Posted July 24, 2011 No , Just the gas wall heater and the Ptak if I need it, does both. not sure what tax dollors has to do with me heating or cooling my garage tho....... don't know nuttin' bout tax dollars - got central air in the house and wish I'da put air in the furnace in the garage - heat is nice in the winter but air is a lot nicer right now
Cougar Posted July 24, 2011 Author #19 Posted July 24, 2011 The air conditioner really helps when I am painting as well have to keep the humidity out. heck even a couple window air units will work just fine , I had those before I added the Ptac unit to replace them.
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