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I always suggest taking the least aggressive approach possible on anything like this. Its always easier to bump up the aggressiveness of a product, but once you hit it too hard, then its too late..
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Polishing the black area between the side windows
Dave,
Any tips or tricks to polishing the black glossy area between the driver and rear passenger windows. What is the material used for this portion....it almost has a ceramic type finish?
See attachment picture for specific location.
Thanks!
Any tips or tricks to polishing the black glossy area between the driver and rear passenger windows. What is the material used for this portion....it almost has a ceramic type finish?
See attachment picture for specific location.
Thanks!
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The least aggressive approach would be to use a d/a polisher and a polishing pad with say a Meguiar's M205. Mask off the surrounding areas and do a test spot for the desired results your looking for. If this fails to cut out the defects, try bumping up to the Meguiar's 3" MF correction disc and D300 compound. After then polish up with the foam pad and M205, then wax or seal.
If this still fails to correct the area, I would then step up to a "Rotary" polisher if you know how to work one.
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Hi there Dave... DJ here.
The windshield on my 02 XK8 appears to have hundreds of little "pinpoints" from what I imagine to be 10 years of driving... I've heard that clay works well on glass using the same lube - detailing spray - as on the car's surface....
Would you recommend clay FIRST, or it there some other process? I recently replaced glass on two of my cars so I may be a bit more sensitive to the "points" on my Jag's windshield... I'd rather not replace the windshield if I could clear out these marks myself...
Thanks in advance for your advice
DJ
The windshield on my 02 XK8 appears to have hundreds of little "pinpoints" from what I imagine to be 10 years of driving... I've heard that clay works well on glass using the same lube - detailing spray - as on the car's surface....
Would you recommend clay FIRST, or it there some other process? I recently replaced glass on two of my cars so I may be a bit more sensitive to the "points" on my Jag's windshield... I'd rather not replace the windshield if I could clear out these marks myself...
Thanks in advance for your advice
DJ
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Happy Holiday's to all of you on Jaguar Forums,
Its been a while since I have posted, but a lot has changed for us over this last year. As I may have mentioned I have opened a detailing studio in the Orange County California area which has been a huge step for me....but of course in a great way.
I am also providing Pro-level clinics in my studio and working as a manufacturers rep for Nanoskin Car Care Products handling the Pro market and Mexico, Central and South America territory.
I have a lot of real cool projects and detailing tech talk that I plan to share with many of you in the up coming weeks.....
To all the Jaguar Enthusiasts out there......
From all of us at the Innovative Detailing family, Thank you for your business and support thru out the year.
On this day we would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving Day 2013.
Let the festivities with friends and family begin! — feeling grateful.
Its been a while since I have posted, but a lot has changed for us over this last year. As I may have mentioned I have opened a detailing studio in the Orange County California area which has been a huge step for me....but of course in a great way.
I am also providing Pro-level clinics in my studio and working as a manufacturers rep for Nanoskin Car Care Products handling the Pro market and Mexico, Central and South America territory.
I have a lot of real cool projects and detailing tech talk that I plan to share with many of you in the up coming weeks.....
To all the Jaguar Enthusiasts out there......
From all of us at the Innovative Detailing family, Thank you for your business and support thru out the year.
On this day we would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving Day 2013.
Let the festivities with friends and family begin! — feeling grateful.
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Hi There. I have a 2010 Jaguar XK with the 19" rims with the many narrow fins. Not sure the style name. What would be the best tool to use to clean in between the narrow fins on these rims. I can't get my hand in between and don't want to use a tooth brush as it is plastic and may scratch. Is there something available? Also, would just plain soap and water be fine as not to harm the rims finish? It is a silver painted wheel. Thanks very much.
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Hi There. I have a 2010 Jaguar XK with the 19" rims with the many narrow fins. Not sure the style name. What would be the best tool to use to clean in between the narrow fins on these rims. I can't get my hand in between and don't want to use a tooth brush as it is plastic and may scratch. Is there something available? Also, would just plain soap and water be fine as not to harm the rims finish? It is a silver painted wheel. Thanks very much.
Painted and clear coated wheels are as delicate as the paint on your vehicle, therefore it's best to always take the least aggressive approach when cleaning. Be sure the wheels are cool, and if in great condition I recommend either car wash soap and water, Adams Green Wheel Cleaner or Gloss It Signature Wheel Gel.
Spray desired wheel cleaner on the face and barrels, allow 30 seconds of dwell time and using a pastry style boars hair brush with a plastic trim rim liberally brush wheels. For the barrels I recommend a Daytona Speed brush or Wheel Woolies for thorough cleaning. As you clean you will notice a light foaming action of the cleaner, once cleaned free rinse with clean water. I always prefer to soap off after to remove any lingering wheel cleaner and neutralize it.
I usually will have 4 brushes...
1) Pastry style boars hair brush with a plastic trim ring
2) Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush for barrels
3) Wheel Woolies
4) Soft toothbrush