When are you taking your car out? - Page 7

everlast · 03-28-2012, 05:14 PM

I vote that we meet in your garage and you show us all how this is done.. I don't mean doing an actual car, but just show us the tools, the techniques, etc. I'll pay for pizza!

Seriously though.

beem3r · 03-28-2012, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by everlast

I vote that we meet in your garage and you show us all how this is done.. I don't mean doing an actual car, but just show us the tools, the techniques, etc. I'll pay for pizza!

Seriously though.

Porter cable and proper pads for what you want to do (deep cutting/light cutting/finishing) will greatly improve your results.

That being said, I used to love putting 8+ hours in to detailing...now I can't say the same. I'm not even sure where my porter cable is lol.

I'd be in for a meet for photo ops lol.

Z4MC · 03-28-2012, 05:55 PM

if anyone is interested we can meet saturday. they are calling for sun and 10 degrees. could grab a coffee and go over some cleaning techniques, or just shoot the shit.

HavocSteve · 03-28-2012, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4MC

if anyone is interested we can meet saturday. they are calling for sun and 10 degrees. could grab a coffee and go over some cleaning techniques, or just shoot the shit.

I'm down! Would love to find out how to wax and polish myself. My car looks really nice all dolled up

Alothugh it isn't a BMW

I still love how it handles and drives considering its a Mazda

everlast · 03-28-2012, 06:30 PM

Yeah, that might be doable!

Z4MC · 03-28-2012, 07:32 PM

Alright. Let me know what time works. I'm good from lunch

Bach_850i · 03-28-2012, 08:47 PM

Damn the only saturday of the year that i have to work

!

beem3r · 03-28-2012, 09:25 PM

I work until noon Saturday, but it's also looking pretty cold...I could still be up for it depending when and where

MaxBell · 03-28-2012, 10:27 PM

Yeh, the high is 8, the low is -3 and it's cloudy.

everlast · 03-29-2012, 12:15 AM

I just checked my calendar and I've commited to volunteer that day unfortunately, from 9am until around 3pm so it will likely have to be a different day.

Z4MC · 03-29-2012, 06:30 AM

Alright. Next Saturday perhaps. It should be Warner by then as well.

HavocSteve · 03-29-2012, 07:23 AM

I'll be in T.O. then

oh wells.....

chromius · 03-29-2012, 10:32 AM

When this does happen I'd be down for sure. I've got 2 cars that badly need a good detail, the M3 especially the swirls are quite bad, stupid black cars. But I'd love to know some good techniques for a shine like yours Z4MC. Looks incredible. And while we're at it maybe some pointers to get a garage as clean as yours too!

beem3r · 03-29-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by chromius

When this does happen I'd be down for sure. I've got 2 cars that badly need a good detail, the M3 especially the swirls are quite bad, stupid black cars. But I'd love to know some good techniques for a shine like yours Z4MC. Looks incredible. And while we're at it maybe some pointers to get a garage as clean as yours too!

Wait till you get the carbon black corrected, it's incredible...It's by far my favorite paint color...I wish I would've gotten it again!

chromius · 03-29-2012, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by beem3r

Wait till you get the carbon black corrected, it's incredible...It's by far my favorite paint color...I wish I would've gotten it again!

Ya I'd love to see it perfect. The previous owner didn't do a good job on maintaining the paint. It was way worse when I bought it, and I made it somewhat better, but it still needs lots of work.

I was really amazed at the complexity of the carbon black paint. Certainly not as simple as the name suggests. It's got so many different hues to it depending on the light and how you look at it. Almost every car I've ever owned has been silver, so it's quite a change.