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Old 11-17-2007, 09:39 PM
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I think you should mention that you use mainly Megs products. The terminology used will vary between companies, this gets really confusing sometimes.

Also, paint doesnt have any "oils" that need to be replenished.

You mentioned synthetic waxes and Carnauba, but you didnt mention anything about pure sealants. Synthetic waxes are a mix between Carnaubas and pure sealants.

Examples...
Pinnacle Signature Series II- Carnauba
1Z Einszett Glanz Wax- Synthetic Wax
Zaino- Pure sealant

For the QD's, you might want to talk about some with anti- static properties. Same goes for interior dressings.

Dressings- I dont see any mention of silicons

Glass cleaners- might want to talk about ones with ammonia in it.

Be extremely careful with APC's. Some can have certain acids in it which can be bad for chrome, aluminum, etc.

Leather Cleaners- might want to talk about what pH is safe for leather, stuff should be water based, solvent free, and not alkaline.

Metal polish- might want to discuss how to tell if your metal is clear coated or not. And what to do in either situation.

Wet sanding- I probably wouldnt even cover this at all, nor attempt doing it without a paint gauge. If you havent developed an eye for paint, then you might not know if it has been wet sanded, heavily compounded, or repainted before. All of these factors come into play when wet sanding. Not to even mention proper technique, grits, etc., etc.

Washing- You should start with the wheel wells, tires, rims first. Dont even wet the paint at this time. Once you finish the wheels, etc., then move onto the paint.

Wheels- using acid on rims isnt very smart. It should be the absolute last method used to clean a rim, if even used at all. Imagine replacing a customers benz, porsche, BMW, wheels because you used acid on them. Not ever smart. Start with least aggressive method possible and know your chemicals.

Claying- might want to discuss the different grades of clay and when to use them.

Im not going to even begin to talk about compounding and polishing. But I will say that polishing by hand is pointless. The amount of correction you can do by hand is so minimal, its not worth the work.

Not all LSP's can by layed. Some have cleaners in them and will remove the previous layer. Again, this comes down to knowing your chemicals and how to properly use them.

Not all tire dressings sling.

Too much moisture can ruin leather.
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