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Buster · 09-21-2006, 11:45 AM

Try soapy water and a fine grade steel wool. or bring it to a meet and let me know I have a product that WILL fix it but it isnt on the market yet. My cell number is in my profile. gimme a call if it doesnt work.
BTW dont apply pressure to the wool either it will scratch if you arent careul.

RayArroyo · 09-21-2006, 11:49 AM

i have a better easier one step detailing process, call keith ( buster) and pay him to do

Snoozie · 09-21-2006, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ray@turbotek

i have a better easier one step detailing process, call keith ( buster) and pay him to do

Yes that is a good idea too! We hungry

markley02 · 09-21-2006, 12:54 PM

Ardex is no joke when it comes to wheels! I would never use it! If you want to see what happens to a set of BBS wheels that have been cleaned with Ardex I will be at FW tonight. It is not pretty.

RyanG · 09-23-2006, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chaos311clarity

here is a question, my windows appear to have permanent water spots.... ive hit them with stoners, hit em with windex basically any glass cleaner i can find and nothing works... the previous owner lived near a nuclear power plant in Limerick so that leads me to believe they are acid etched... anything to fix this short of getting new glass?

I have the perfect thing for that. its called Bon-Ami.
you can pick it up at any grocery store in the "cleaners" section. mist the window wet, sprinkle this stuff on it, take a wash towel and GENTLY go over the window while keeping it wet.
then hose off the car and wash (that stuff gets everywhere)

JSeoul · 10-17-2006, 08:39 AM

***Warning***
Just to let you all know so you don't make the same mistake I did. Watch the outside tempatures when using ArmorAll Cleaning & Protectent wipes(Yellow&Purple Bottles). I happen to use it on my cluster on my last car and the heat scraped the shinny gloss right off. It left a horrible residue & fade on it. After hours of looking at online forums, the best thing I found was to "Bake It" or get a lens curer. I didn't do the first one but yeah, needlesstosay, the lens curer only worked until the chemical dried. hahaha. It was probably 80 degrees in the shade where I had my car. Not sure about the other brands, but just be careful. Hope I save someone from ruining their Cluster shield. The shields are a B**ch to replace by themselves.

Spocknasty · 10-17-2006, 07:00 PM

.6, 49...spray wax it and send it down!! a-heh!

2slowMX5 · 10-17-2006, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markley02

Ardex is no joke when it comes to wheels! I would never use it! If you want to see what happens to a set of BBS wheels that have been cleaned with Ardex I will be at FW tonight. It is not pretty.

Do your BBS wheels have a clearcoat finish to them? I ruined a set of wheels with the stuff. It ate the clear right off.

drew · 10-31-2006, 08:33 PM

my passanger side view mirror is foggy, i cant get it clear with anything i try, any ideas?

Buster · 11-12-2006, 03:31 PM

Foggy as in theres a film or foggy as in it gets foggy. If its a film, try cleaning with rubbing alcohol and fine steel wool. and then using a window cleaner.

drew · 11-12-2006, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buster

Foggy as in theres a film or foggy as in it gets foggy. If its a film, try cleaning with rubbing alcohol and fine steel wool. and then using a window cleaner.

film, it's foggy 24/7

IntegrasAreBest · 12-11-2006, 11:25 PM

i just followed all your steps and my car looks badass! taking pics tomorrow! thanks buster!

CleanNeon98 · 03-28-2007, 09:02 AM

Any tips for working with a random orbital buffer? I use Mother's PowerPolish and PowerWax. Also, what bonnets are best, and what bonnet is used to apply and which is to remove? Any tips for removing gum? I have some on the passanger fender on the bottom.

Buster · 03-28-2007, 12:10 PM

Orbitals dont do anything your hand cant. And bonnets eventually will ruin your paint. Foam pads work best for polishing apps.

CleanNeon98 · 03-28-2007, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buster

Orbitals dont do anything your hand cant. And bonnets eventually will ruin your paint. Foam pads work best for polishing apps.

Guess I gotta get some foam pads. Are they available for the 10 inch buffers?

tjf · 03-28-2007, 01:20 PM

how about i give you some $$$ and you clean my engine please, it really needs it lol

Snoozie · 03-28-2007, 01:38 PM

^Seriously, he will. He does a good job too. You shouldve seen mine before he cleaned it. It was full of pine needles and crap.

/shameless plug

sleepersatty99 · 03-29-2007, 08:22 AM

you have a shop around? that i can stop by and get a price for a full detail of the outside and inside and possably the engine

Snatchback · 03-29-2007, 08:54 AM

if any of you need a good detail job, let me know. i like doing it for fun.

1988 Olds · 03-29-2007, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snatchback

if any of you need a good detail job, let me know. i like doing it for fun.

Come over when ever you want.

09-21-2006, 11:45 AM	#41
Buster TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Holland Pa Member #449 My Ride: 2008 Mustang GT/CS iTrader: (3)	Try soapy water and a fine grade steel wool. or bring it to a meet and let me know I have a product that WILL fix it but it isnt on the market yet. My cell number is in my profile. gimme a call if it doesnt work. BTW dont apply pressure to the wool either it will scratch if you arent careul. __________________ III To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-21-2006, 11:49 AM	#42
RayArroyo Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ALBANY/PHILLY Member #205 My Ride: GTR/RSTI/MDX Sport iTrader: (3)	i have a better easier one step detailing process, call keith ( buster) and pay him to do __________________ formerly ray@turbotek

09-21-2006, 12:54 PM	#44
markley02 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mommy and Daddy’s House Member #390 My Ride: 05 Honda Odessey iTrader: (0)	Ardex is no joke when it comes to wheels! I would never use it! If you want to see what happens to a set of BBS wheels that have been cleaned with Ardex I will be at FW tonight. It is not pretty. __________________ Pwned Dumb ass for not changing my password. I lied about everything. All of it. I owned some great cars because my ex wife dedicated her life to me. I treated her like crap and she divorced me. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

10-17-2006, 08:39 AM	#46
JSeoul Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Member #2712 My Ride: 2006 Acura RSX Type-S iTrader: (0)	*Warning* Just to let you all know so you don't make the same mistake I did. Watch the outside tempatures when using ArmorAll Cleaning & Protectent wipes(Yellow&Purple Bottles). I happen to use it on my cluster on my last car and the heat scraped the shinny gloss right off. It left a horrible residue & fade on it. After hours of looking at online forums, the best thing I found was to "Bake It" or get a lens curer. I didn't do the first one but yeah, needlesstosay, the lens curer only worked until the chemical dried. hahaha. It was probably 80 degrees in the shade where I had my car. Not sure about the other brands, but just be careful. Hope I save someone from ruining their Cluster shield. The shields are a Bch to replace by themselves. __________________ SURJE.Motorsports InnovativeMotorWorks** \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BBMessenger PIN: 24A39C04 Last edited by JSeoul; 10-17-2006 at 08:42 AM.

10-17-2006, 07:00 PM	#47
Spocknasty Meh Join Date: Oct 2005 Member #986 iTrader: (5)	.6, 49...spray wax it and send it down!! a-heh! __________________ formerly CRXed To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. I <3 JSC Speed and Liquid Powder Coats!

10-31-2006, 08:33 PM	#49
drew Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Broomall, PA Member #2617 My Ride: fuzion & exploder iTrader: (8)	my passanger side view mirror is foggy, i cant get it clear with anything i try, any ideas? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-12-2006, 03:31 PM	#50
Buster TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Holland Pa Member #449 My Ride: 2008 Mustang GT/CS iTrader: (3)	Foggy as in theres a film or foggy as in it gets foggy. If its a film, try cleaning with rubbing alcohol and fine steel wool. and then using a window cleaner. __________________ III To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-11-2006, 11:25 PM	#52
IntegrasAreBest Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Member #2474 iTrader: (1)	i just followed all your steps and my car looks badass! taking pics tomorrow! thanks buster!

03-28-2007, 09:02 AM	#53
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	Any tips for working with a random orbital buffer? I use Mother's PowerPolish and PowerWax. Also, what bonnets are best, and what bonnet is used to apply and which is to remove? Any tips for removing gum? I have some on the passanger fender on the bottom. __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2 : Daily Driver

03-28-2007, 12:10 PM	#54
Buster TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Holland Pa Member #449 My Ride: 2008 Mustang GT/CS iTrader: (3)	Orbitals dont do anything your hand cant. And bonnets eventually will ruin your paint. Foam pads work best for polishing apps. __________________ III To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-28-2007, 01:20 PM	#56
tjf Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Member #2754 iTrader: (1)	how about i give you some $$$ and you clean my engine please, it really needs it lol

03-28-2007, 01:38 PM	#57
Snoozie Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Member #1887 iTrader: (0)	^Seriously, he will. He does a good job too. You shouldve seen mine before he cleaned it. It was full of pine needles and crap. /shameless plug __________________ Ya take 'em off. "Everyone learns faster on fire." - Alkaline Trio

03-29-2007, 08:22 AM	#58
sleepersatty99 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mayfair Member #4142 My Ride: 99 saturn sl2 iTrader: (0)	you have a shop around? that i can stop by and get a price for a full detail of the outside and inside and possably the engine __________________ Im like a rubber band i always bounce back To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. your suffering will be legendary even in HELL!!!!! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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