DaveXR8

If you love the results of what you achieved with the Prima gear then I would definetly recommend using Prima Amigo glaze before you apply Epic. This adds to the depth of the colour and the slickness is amazing. I have used this combo on many cars and the owners love it :D

Yeah mate. I use it on interior vinyls, rubbers, plastics. I also use it on tyres and exterior trims :D

Prima Nero is a favourite of mine. Non silicon based so it doesnt leave that shiny oily look. Instead it brings the trim back to a new matte look and protects it from harmful UV's. http://www.reflecteffect.com.au/products.p...r&prodId=i1

make sure you use a "new stainless steel" razor blade. Other blades will scratch the glass.

Being an all in one (AIO) product it contains cleaners in it to remove any dead and dry paint to restore gloss and colour while protecting at the same time. It will not do anything as far as correcting paint goes. The most it would do is fill in light imperfections.

A quick detailer is good for removing fresh paint contaminants such as tree sap and bird droppings but if the car is covered in dust then a wash is the safest option.

Dealership paint protection is more of a maintenance plan. You get the sealant applied then you have to bring it back every 12 months for an inspection. If you dont do this then the warranty is void. If the protection seems to be waring out then they reapply it.

Is that the G220 your talking about? If so, yes it is very easy to use and it wont have to worry about burning the paint as it is a random orbital and doesnt generate heat like what a rotary does. Make sure you get the version 2 as the orignal one had issues with the power tripping out.

All good mate.

Give bayside detailing a call. Im not sure if he does paint corrections or not but im sure he'd be able to recommend someone that does. Bayside Detailing Mobile Car Cleaning and Detailing Brisbane QLD 4161 Australia 0405402845 BaysideDetailing@bigpond.com Cheers Dave

Grab some packing tape and wrap it around your hand with the sticky side out and dab it on the seats to remove the pet hair. Cheers Dave

Good stuff mate!

The dew shouldnt be a problem while the wax is curing. Just as long as no chemicals with cleaners come in contact with it. If your car is kept outside inbetween layers of waxing, you might need to give the car a light wash if any dust has fallen onto the car. Cheers Dave

Prevention is the best way to keep water marks away. Make sure the car is dried properly. I usually go over the car once with a large waffle weave towel and then again with a smaller one. If there is light water marks on the car then a good Quick Detailer should do the trick. Just make sure you buff it with a MF towel. If that doesnt do the job then that means the minerals from the water has etched into the paint so polishing it out would be the only option. Cheers Dave

A wash is the safest way to clean a car if you are really concious about paint defects. You can wash your car with QD's but only if its not heavily soiled. You will need to have alot of MF towels handy though. Quick detailers contain cleaning agents in it where as a spray wax doesnt. QD's are designed to clean off FRESH contaminants and provide temporary protection aswell. Cheers Dave

That should be safe to use without stripping off any wax. Make sure you use the 2 bucket method. This will minimise the chances of inducing any swirls or scratches on the paint. Also, get yourself some spray wax. If you are washing your car every 3 weeks, apply the spray wax after your wash. This will give you added protection and extra depth and slickness. Cheers Dave

Clay is not like a polish or wax which you apply to the vehicle. you can say its more like a tool which you gide over the paint to remove contaminants imbedded into it. Did you grab yourself some clay lube aswell?

Make sure you spray an interior cleaner or quick detailer on the towel before wiping any dust off.

How much would it cost for someone to come out and do it at my house or work during the day. I was thinking of getting the whole car done (2-3 layer thing-a-ma-jigi lol.) Either in greystanes or penrith PM sent mate

De-waxing Driven Multi-surface Cleaner (MSC) Recommended every 6-12 months. Ensure that vehicle is clean and not in direct sunlight. While car is wet, spray diluted MSC onto vehicle and allow to sit for a few minutes. Wash with mitt and car wash solution then dry. Oxidation & Contaminant Removal Bilt-Hamber Auto Clay -Clay magic Blue Recommended every 2-3 months depending on exposure to contaminants. Make sure vehicle is clean. Work a 2x2ft area at a time. Use car wash solution or quick detailer as a lubricant and mist it onto surface. Place clay on lubricated area and without any pressure sweep it in a side to side motion until surface feels smooth. Check and knead clay after each panel(more often if surface is highly contaminated). Remember to keep surface lubricated so clay doesn’t marr the paint. Severe paint defects, oxidation & fading(Compounding) -Prima Cut Recommended for machine application only and requires a second step with a lighter abrasive polish. Use with wool or LC foam cutting pad. Call for further instructions Swirls & scratches (medium abrasive) -Prima Swirl -Driven Finish Restorer Recommended for hand and machine application. By hand Recommended for use with LC Orange or White/gold hand pad. Work product in a 2x2ft area until desired results are reached or until product is broken down. Wipe off residue with m/f towel. By machine Recommended for use with LC orange, green or white pad. Call for further instructions. Finishing polish/ Paint cleaner -Prima Finish (light abrasive) - Prima Amigo (glaze) Prima finish- removes fine paint imperfections and hazing. Suited for softer paints. By hand Recommended for use with LC white/gold hand pad. Work product in a 2x2ft area until desired results are reach or until product is broken down. Wipe off residue with m/f towel. By machine Recommended for use with LC white or grey pad. Call for further instructions Prima Amigo- Fills in light surface imperfections and cleans the remains of other prep steps. By hand Apply to vehicle using LC white/gold hand pad working a 2x2ft area at a time. Buff off residue with m/f towel. By machine recommended for use with LC Grey pad. Call for further instructions. Sealants & waxes -Prima Epic-Prima -Banana Gloss -P21s Carnauba -Driven Auto polish By hand Recommended to apply with LC white/gold hand pad. Allow to haze for specified amount of time(stated on bottle) and buff off residue with m/f towel. By machine Recommended to apply with LC Red pad and random orbital (RO). Buff off residue with m/f towel. Call for further instructions. Spray waxes & Quick Detailers -Prima Hydro -Prima Slick -Driven Quick spray Ensure that vehicle is clean and free of contaminants. Spray/mist product on to surface and buff with a plush m/f towel. Repeat for extra gloss and slickness. Interior leather & vinyl -Prima Nero -Driven VRL protectant Apply product using a foam applicator pad. Work product until it’s broken down or disappears. Wipe off any residue with a m/f towel.

Hi all, Ive done up a Car car maintenance and procedures document which I have been giving to the owners of cars which I have recently worked on. I though it'd be a good idea to post it up so the members can have a better idea of whats involved in car care. I have not gone too much in detail with compounding and polishing as it ca get a bit confusing in writing and secondly it doesnt fit on an A4 page when printed. Here it goes.... Enclosed are some helpful tips and correct procedures that you can follow to ensure that your cars protection and finish will give you long term results. Correct Washing Methods *Note- It is not recommended that the vehicle is washed using a brush system as this will cause major damage to the vehicles paint by inducing swirls and scratches. If you need to use a self serve car wash then it is highly recommended that you bring your own bucket/s, mitt and solution. 1. Wash your vehicle in a well shaded area away from dust and trees. If you do not have any shelter then wash your vehicle when the temperature is cooler such as early in the morning or late afternoon. 2. Using the 2 bucket method, mix up one bucket with your favourite car shampoo and fill the other with just plain water. 3. Hose off the vehicle to loosen up any dirt or contaminants. 4. Using a lambs wool or microfibre wash mitt, dunk the mitt into the car wash solution and begin to wash vehicle from the top down. Make sure that the mitt is rinsed off after each panel in the bucket of plain water. This will ensure that no dirt is trapped in the mitt which can cause swirling and scratches to the vehicle. 5. Use a different mitt or sponge to clean the wheels. 6. Once the whole vehicle has been washed with the solution and mitt, Rinse off from top to bottom. This ensures that all the foam and dirt runs off the vehicle. 7. Use a large Microfibre waffle weave towel to dry the vehicle from the top down. Move the towel in a side to side motion as this will minimise the chances of inducing any swirls and scratches. 8. Use a separate smaller waffle weave towel or chamois to dry wheels and door jambs. Cleaning with Quick Detailers Quick detailers are formulated with polymer cleaning agents which help remove fresh surface contaminants without the need for water or shampoo. Fresh contaminants such as tree sap, bird droppings, bug residue and light dust can be removed by doing the following. 1. Spray the surface/contaminant with the Quick Detailer and let it penetrate for a few seconds. 2. Using a microfibre towel, wipe off the contaminant until it is fully removed. 3. Spray the cleaned area again with the QD and buff to a shine with a different microfibre towel. Quick detailers also provide temporary protection. That is why it is recommended that it is applied to the surface once it has been cleaned. Interior Fabric and leather Cleaning/Maintenance *Note- It is not recommended that solvent based products are used to clean the interior fabric, vinyl or leather of your vehicle as solvents can break down and dry out the material it is applied to thus reducing any protection which has been applied to it. 1. Vacuum the interior fabric and carpets regularly making sure you get in-between the stitchings and folds. 2. Leather and vinyl should be wiped down regularly with a damp warm microfibre towel. 3. If any stains or spills occur on fabric or leather then it should be soaked then dried with a microfibre towel. Mild steam cleaning is recommended for stubborn stains.

Just PM or email me what you are after. Ill work out the price plus postage Deposit funds into my account then goods will be posted out to you. Cheers Dave

Still lost But good luck with it anyways. Give me a yell if you need any help Cheers :D Dave

Im in the Pennat Hills area but the business is mobile so I pretty much work Sydney wide. Im confused..... Were'nt you asking if someone could do this for you?

Hi mate, to get rid of swirls and scratches you will need to have the car machine polished. If the car is really as bad as you describe then a multiple stage polsih will be needed. (Maybe 2-3 stages) Claying is used to remove surface contaminants like industrial fall out, iron filings, tree sap etc to return the paint surface to a nice smooth finish. This is done before a machine polish so the surface contaminamts dont get imbedded into the polishing pads and cause more damage to the paint. let me know where abouts are you in sydney? Maybe I can drop by and take a look sometime and give you an idea of what will be involved. Cheers :) Dave