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Discussion in 'Compounds, Polishes, Paint Cleaners, and Glazes' started by invaderzim, Sep 14, 2011.

  1. invaderzim

    invaderzim Jedi Nuba

    http://www.caranddriver.com/features/11q3/how_to_polish_your_car_like_a_pro-gearbox

    Even I know that most of that is wrong. I'm still learning but at least I know enough not to tell other people what to do (except that they should check out this forum)

    For starters telling a beginner to use a polisher not a DA?

    "Technique Tip: Wheeling is a messy process, so cover items "

    " Rinse the vehicle thoroughly but do not dry it."

    " Use softer pads and polishing compounds on dark-colored cars, as they are especially sensitive to swirl marks. More-aggressive compounds and pads can be used on lighter hues."

    " apply an approximate 60:40 mix of paste wax and a fine finishing polish onto the pad. "
     
  2. Kilo6_one

    Kilo6_one DB Forum Supporter

    Dammit........... ive been doing it wrong all these years.
     
  3. hamza7

    hamza7 Welcome to Detailing

    Yes now I can polish like the pro's
     
  4. 911Fanatic

    911Fanatic DB Pro Supporter

    I'm speechless.
     
  5. invaderzim

    invaderzim Jedi Nuba

    it would be funny, except I'm guessing at some point in time the pros out there are going to encounter people that read it and will go "I know exactly what you are going to do" or worse "you are doing it wrong"
     
  6. durabio

    durabio Birth of a Detailer

    I wonder if they will put an apology in their next issue
     
  7. clearedfortakeoff

    clearedfortakeoff Virgin Detailer

    Do you really heat up the clear coat and move it around?
     
  8. Auto Concierge

    Auto Concierge DB Pro Supporter

    With a rotary you can get the paint pretty hot at times, there is our friend in Australia who "Re-flows the paint" maybe he was the "Tech advisor" for these gems of wisdom for the article.
     
  9. nth degree

    nth degree Virgin Detailer

    If you do it the way this article recommends and heat the paint, it will move.... right off the car.

    I do agree with two pieces of advice from this article: "Move the car into sunlight for a final inspection. Crack a cold one and enjoy."
     
  10. Chaseme

    Chaseme DB Forum Supporter

    I was going to post this article up last month but I had trouble getting in-focus pictures of the article.

    Who wants to write in to their "Backfires" section? - otherwise I will.
     
  11. nth degree

    nth degree Virgin Detailer

    Post a draft here. Maybe we can get a collaboration and send it in with the backing of the entire forum.
     
  12. richguy66

    richguy66 DB Forum Supporter

    I remember reading this a little while ago and thought to myself "isn't it a bit too early for April Fool's? oh crap...they're serious"
     
  13. dday

    dday Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    I'm the first comment on the actually article "Devon" that article is just irresponsible of them.
     

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