wax on wax off

[AustinK425]

So fresh and so clean.

[Keith M]

Come on Austin. The starman know, or, maybe if you would read what he actually saying you might, or maybe, understand, but all you non-starman don't know.
Wat??

[e30austin]

LOL @ oven cleaner as a detailing product for cars.

This. Not quite sure what kind of detailer uses oven cleaner, but none of the detail or body shops I have worked in have ever used anything other then automotive detailing products for detailing cars.

[1craze30]

wow this thread kind of got outta hand. i better not show my polishing job...

[Edev]

LOL @ oven cleaner as a detailing product for cars.

[achtung911]

To each his own. I just don't use janky stuff on my cars...

[Keith M]

Oven cleaner will strip off the anodized finish on aluminum parts and can pit unfinished wheels so beware.
Meguires 105 and 205 on a buffer is what I use. I was using NXT wax but the new formula leaves an oil, streaky mess behind so I'm currently looking for a new one.

[stamar]

totally.

Also I sell about 10 cars a year and have worked on a used car lot for 6 so I have a different budget and experience level than any of you, even the car detailer.

For your personal car detailing play it safer I guess. In general like I said rubbing compound is a lot more caustic than oven cleaner

( I have only to look at how much paint even polishing compound it taking off vs oven cleaner its not even close, oven cleaner is much more mild whereas another round of polishing compound left pink all around the car on the ground)

if you dont understand it, cant read about it stay away from it.
A car only product has better directions for you on the label also.

[achtung911]

Everyone's got there own products. But like I said I only trust what I knows been made for the finish I'm working on

[5Toes]

Chemical Guys all day for me

I got their clay, trim protectant, citrus wash n gloss, loads of other stuff too. THeir stripper interior scent is great.

Collinite 845 wax for me. Just washed my neighbors car that sits outside (never inside). Waxed it two months ago and it beads water great still

[e30austin]

i very much agree with you! only use products designed for your cars finishes

Precisely. Use the right tool for the right job.

I personally like Auto Magic, but some of the Megauires stuff works pretty good (diamond cut etc.)

[achtung911]

oven cleaner? ive read and have personally seen that sit take off clearcoat from anodized bumpers. if the clear is super oxidized, use a fine cut, and if that's not enough. go heavier on the cutting compound. never use products not designed for sutomotive use. there's a good reason its called grill/oven cleaner

i very much agree with you! only use products designed for your cars finishes

[stamar]

Ive gone over this one panel with turtle wax polishing compund about 4 times, and oven cleaner and 1000 wet sand.

All of these thing can take the clear off but because the paint underneath is 2 stage they take way more paint than clear.

polishing compound is way more caustic than oven cleaner to paint. It also has silca to actually grind stuff off.

If you wanted a milder buff without the silica grill cleaner is the stuff.

the oven cleaner is an attempt to take it off without taking off all the paint underneath it.

What people do Is let it soak and then pressure wash it.

Using a buffer which I have a lot is going to be so caustic its going to go through to the metal, which is has.

So its something a lot milder. Use them both together you have harsher rubbing compound.

[1craze30]

oven cleaner? ive read and have personally seen that sit take off clearcoat from anodized bumpers. if the clear is super oxidized, use a fine cut, and if that's not enough. go heavier on the cutting compound. never use products not designed for sutomotive use. there's a good reason its called grill/oven cleaner

[achtung911]

I'm sorry, but I'd never use anything like that on any car. I was a professional detailer for BMW, and iv done this for a long time. That may have deeper long term affect on your vehicals finish