uzj100 Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Here's a recent photo of my Carrera S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Orosco Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Hey looks very nice! Black is such an awesome color when done correctly but it sure doesn't look that way 3 miles down the road, eh? What products are you using? Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uzj100 Posted January 27, 2007 Author Share Posted January 27, 2007 Hey looks very nice! Black is such an awesome color when done correctly but it sure doesn't look that way 3 miles down the road, eh? What products are you using? Anthony Thanks, Anthony. For me the hood and plastic valances are the hardest to work with. Probably because of the different paint formula for the bumpers--flex agents in the paint? And the hood is aluminum. Products (and thanks to you giving me these tips a few months ago). ONR, Sonus Green Clay, Menzerna IP White LC pad (if needed) (speed 5), or Menzerna 106FF with LC White (speed 5), followed by 106FF on Gray LC pad (speed 4), then Optimum Spray Wax via LC Red pad (speed 3). This was the process for the hood area and the "hips". Used the 106FF on the fenders and doors. Used some Poli Seal with white pad, then gray pad on the plastic bumper valances. Poli Seal on the wheels and Optimum Tire Shine for the tires. Distilled water and MF wipe down on interior areas. Woolite 1:10 wipe down for leather, then Zymol Treat. Your technique of using the same polish with different pads is working great for me. I wash with a sheepskin mitt (2 buckets and grit guard in rinse bucket), though I've just started using monster fluffies for washing. I use one towel folded in fourths per panel. Make one pass with each clean surface, then use another clean monster fluffy. I like Finish Kare 425 for a detail spray, as it really does seem to reduce dust attraction. Even so, as you've noted, that perfect shine lasts only about 3 miles or less I try to balance driving and enjoying the car with over concern about having it 100% all of the time and I apply a lot of the "5 feet" philosophy too. If it looks good from 5 feet away, then it's all right. I also use IZ rubber seal product and poli seal is very nice for the clear bra I have on the front bumper area, though I wish I'd have done the clear bra on the whole hood as I do have some road rash on the lower portion of the hood--but that's an inherent risk I suppose if you're going to drive the car and not just look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icemang17 Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Uzi Looking good.......black is the best right after a nice wax..its just so hard to maintain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uzj100 Posted January 29, 2007 Author Share Posted January 29, 2007 UziLooking good.......black is the best right after a nice wax..its just so hard to maintain! Thanks, Ice. You're so right--black is really a PITA to maintain and that's why I've tried (can't say I've been fully succesful though) to adopt the 5 foot rule! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullet Sponge Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 very nice! and i am not even a Porsche fan.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uzj100 Posted January 30, 2007 Author Share Posted January 30, 2007 very nice! and i am not even a Porsche fan.... They're great cars and fun to drive. However, I'm probably a much bigger fan of Landcruisers. I've owned several over the years and no matter what elese I have, I will always have a Landcruiser (or two) What's your car of choice, Bullet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Orosco Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 very nice! and i am not even a Porsche fan.... You'll smoke a terd in hell for that comment Sponge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullet Sponge Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 I am actually a Lamborghini fanatic....I have always been a fan of the Italian car. the Murcielago is my favorite automobile, followed closely by a Ford Mustang Shelby Cobra Saleen!! thanks for the comment there Anthony....lol and "terd" is spelled T-U-R-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Orosco Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 I am actually a Lamborghini fanatic....I have always been a fan of the Italian car. the Murcielago is my favorite automobile, followed closely by a Ford Mustang Shelby Cobra Saleen!! thanks for the comment there Anthony....lol and "terd" is spelled T-U-R-D Dude.....don't EVER correct me on my own forum!! Afterall I was following the Canadian spelling of the werd Lambo's are very nice cars but if you ever get the chance to drive both cars you'll understand why a Porsche is the car to own and drive. Lambo's do have that "Wow" factor though, just not a fun everyday driver for most folks. Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uzj100 Posted January 30, 2007 Author Share Posted January 30, 2007 Dude.....don't EVER correct me on my own forum!! Anthony LOL. Duely noted by me Anthony and filed for future reference. I too like the exotics, but......owning AND maintaining one are cost prohibitive for me. They are, however, very beautiful cars for the most part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bence Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Joe, nice to see you here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uzj100 Posted February 9, 2007 Author Share Posted February 9, 2007 Joe, nice to see you here! Back at ya, Bence! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehall Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 very nice! and i am not even a Porsche fan.... philistine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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