The Official Car Care Thread

[Karim Khan]

Just a little teaser of my recent training at Modesta Pluscon Global Training and Conference 2015

I was specially invited by the Modesta distributor for the Americas. I was told that i am the only person representing Trinidad and Tobago and the entire english speaking caribbean.

Here i am using the Rupes BIg Foot Polisher, blue foam pad and Modesta P-01A Glass Coating Primer on this Bentley Continental GT Speed.



If your going to do high end training you should be trained on high end vehicles!!!

[DVSTT]

Where do I get pads for the griots garage polisher locally? Looking for good pads but nothing too ridiculous price wise.

[Karim Khan]

Look for any of the Meguiars soft buff polishing pads. They get the job done!

[DVSTT]

Look for any of the Meguiars soft buff polishing pads. They get the job done!

That'll work with the uc compound to get out swirls and minor oxidation?

[kbetz]

Representing well there Karim, heard a lot about your work, see you give good advice as well.
when I grow up I wanna be just like you...

[kbetz]

Did u check price club?

Checked price club, lubetech, Carplus, Bel Air, Unipet in marabella and others no luck. Just ended up ordering it.

Now I'm content

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I also got the Meguiars DA polisher and some pads

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Can't wait to put this to use

[DVSTT]

Did u check price club?

Checked price club, lubetech, Carplus, Bel Air, Unipet in marabella and others no luck. Just ended up ordering it.

Now I'm content

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I also got the Meguiars DA polisher and some pads

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Can't wait to put this to use

The backing on those pads are velcro? You bought them locally?!

[kbetz]

The backing on those pads are velcro? You bought them locally?!

Yes the backing is velcro or as it is normally called hook and loop fasteners. I ordered them with the DA but they are available locally at Price Club and you should get them also at lubetech

[DVSTT]

The backing on those pads are velcro? You bought them locally?!

Yes the backing is velcro or as it is normally called hook and loop fasteners. I ordered them with the DA but they are available locally at Price Club and you should get them also at lubetech

Thanks man!

[cinco]

The backing on those pads are velcro? You bought them locally?!

Yes the backing is velcro or as it is normally called hook and loop fasteners. I ordered them with the DA but they are available locally at Price Club and you should get them also at lubetech

I use chemical guys buffing pads. The hexagon shape holds the polish from slinging

[DVSTT]

The backing on those pads are velcro? You bought them locally?!

Yes the backing is velcro or as it is normally called hook and loop fasteners. I ordered them with the DA but they are available locally at Price Club and you should get them also at lubetech

I use chemical guys buffing pads. The hexagon shape holds the polish from slinging

Never tried those. I used Griots pads but they started unsticking from the velcro part and disintegrating. Plus I found the pad didn't cut enough with the UC.

[cinco]

The backing on those pads are velcro? You bought them locally?!

Yes the backing is velcro or as it is normally called hook and loop fasteners. I ordered them with the DA but they are available locally at Price Club and you should get them also at lubetech

I use chemical guys buffing pads. The hexagon shape holds the polish from slinging

Never tried those. I used Griots pads but they started unsticking from the velcro part and disintegrating. Plus I found the pad didn't cut enough with the UC.

Which ones did you use?

[cinco]

Did some shining up today

[aidan]

looking good cinco.

DVSTT, them griots pads is sheit. They fall apart too quickly after, even after the first wash. I start using the chemical guys pads, much more durable, and I find easier to work with.

[kevinsonny]

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[Karim Khan]

i prefer the Meguair's Pads over most of the top brands. Very good build quality and they take a lot of licks and delivering the results i desire.

Remember guys, using the best tools, chemicals and equipment will only represent 30% of the job but the next 60% is a combination of experience and knowing of how to properly use the above and the last 10% is pure passion.

[Karim Khan]

Apparently the snow foam is becoming a huge thing in Trinidad, nearly every car wash is using this technology. I remember when it was probably only me that was using this technology commercially.

Anyway this is how its properly done!

Enjoy

[Aaron 2NR]

Yup, funny enough a lot of the car washes are using cheap car wash liquids thinking it would foam

[MG Man]

foam means nothing if you using crap chemicals.....but a lot of people are falling for what is now becoming a marketing gimmick

[Aaron 2NR]

foam means nothing if you using crap chemicals.....but a lot of people are falling for what is now becoming a marketing gimmick

exactly....i remember washing my car by a car wash in gulf view...i stopped the guy when he washed off the "foam", payed him and left. i washed my car myself when i got home....

[M_2NR]

recently got:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ITNLD4W/
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0055PD1H4/
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002G29LLE/ (Because finding a piece of foam is hard)

gonna try this soon:


I hadda order those CG products though... sadly. Does anyone carry CG's products locally?
that silk shine looking great! I'm assuming that I'll need to cover d ECU as well (Thanks toyota), my battery and alarm horn?

I noticed Meg's has this:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P9OF04I/
for the lights... however it's an aerosol... and we all know air freight and these dont go along... anyone saw this locally?

Also, the rubbers and the plastics in my wheel well looks horrid (well to me... not the average joe... people find it looking normal but... yunno...) I think it is old/affected by the wheel cleaner/degreaser... Would that Meg's ultimate black work to restore it? I was hoping it will...

[aidan]

M_2NR, techmotive imports in aranguez has CG products, but their prices hot, it comes up better if you order online. But if you want something fast, they are an option.

that megs headlight restorer decent, but buy the 3M kit instead. Works just as good and you end up with a 3" velcro backing plate that you could stick pads on to for future use. And it's half the price. I use Meguiar's G17110 Headlight Protectant to protect the headlamps after cleaning and re apply whenever I wash the car. Never had any yellowing after restoration.

The plastics you talking about is like the wheel arch liner? What I do is clean it properly with simple green and some carwash mix (for underbody I does use cheapo Gablex car wash). Then let it dry properly and use 303 Aerospace protectant on it. It looks like new, and lasts.

[Advent]

Any rim cleaning products in TNT and where , like black magic ?

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[R.P.J]

Best cleaning solution is to remove rims and use purple tuff raw it works like a boss

[MG Man]

Eagle One A-Z wheel cleaner...safe on all types of rim finishes

[cinco]

Best cleaning solution is to remove rims and use purple tuff raw it works like a boss

Great way to destroy yuh rim clear coat/finish

[cinco]

Can't stop staring at her when she is this shiny. Combination of 845 and white diamond glaze done 3 weeks ago car was washed Saturday pic was taken today

[Advent]

Eagle One A-Z wheel cleaner...safe on all types of rim finishes

any stores ?

[aidan]

cinco, looking rel bess man

[cinco]

Thanks man