2014 Ask-A-Pro Blog Recap
by Reece @ DI
2014 was another great year for the Detailed Image Ask-A-Pro Blog! We were lucky enough to add a few new great writers last year who helped take the AAP Blog to yet another great level here in 2014! All of the writers, new and old, worked extremely hard to provide high quality and informative detailing articles to the detailing community. We want to thank our great authors for all of the hard work and we certainly can not forget all of our readers.
Below you can find some of the most popular posts from this past year from each of our authors:
- Product Review: 22ple VS1 Final Coat (Part 1 & Part 2) by Ivan Rajic
- Paint Measurements & What They Mean by Ivan Rajic
- Quick and Easy Headlight Restoration by Ivan Rajic
- Lexus IS250 Paint Correction by Brian Guy
- Audi RS5 in Sepang Blue Detail with Modesta BC-04 Glass Coating by Brian Guy
- Clear Film Removal by Brian Guy
- Black Ferrari 458 Spider Paint Correction Detail by Eric Schuster
- When to use Cheap Microfiber Towels vs. Quality Micorfiber Towels by Eric Schuster
- Ferrari F430 Scuderia: A Tale of Correction, Damage, and a Dealership by Greg Gellas
- Ferrari F430 Spider Mini Restoration by Greg Gellas
- Pre Purchase Inspection (PPI) by Greg Gellas
- Why is There Such a Difference in Detailing Service Pricing? by Jean-Claude Corcoran
- 2014 Corvette Stingray Complete Detail with Clear Bra and Vinyl Wrap Install (Part 1 & Part 2) by Jean-Claude Corcoran
- The Benefits of a Paint Coating by Zach McGovern
- Maintaining Your Paint Coating by Zach McGovern
- Explaining the Decontamination Process (Part 1 & Part 2) by Zach McGovern
- Product Review: CR Spotless Water De-ionizer System (Long Term Review) by Greg Nichols
- The Case Against (Part 1 & Part 2 & Part 3 & Part 4) by Marc Harris & Jacob Bunyan
- SEMA Show 2014 Wrap Up by Greg @ DI
- SEMA Show 2014 Photo Wrap Up by Reece @ DI
Thank you for reading the Detailed Image Ask-A-Pro Blog and here is to a great 2015!
It was a great year and I look forward to 2015 with DI AAP!
I have a black Hyundai Tiburon 6 speed.. I love it. But there are parts of the finish color has started to go gray. I’ve used Maguire wax on it and it comes somewhat back to black. I have used the 303 product in the interior and leather seats. Shes an 03 and runs well, so if I can strengthen her shell I would be happy.any squestion on getting back the color would be greatly appreciated,
Thank you
Mary
Mary – sounds like the vehicle is in need of a proper paint correction process. Are there visible swirls and scratches on the paint when viewed under direct lighting? If so, these defects will lead to a lack luster finish that may appear more grey than black. The paint correction process involves machine polishing the vehicle in order to remove a fine layer of paint to produce a flat, defect free surface. Detailed Image has everything you will need to do this on your own, otherwise I’m sure there is an experienced professional in your area. If you’d like a referral for someone in your area, please share your location and we can try to help point you in the right direction.
I’m wondering if I can apply this to a boat. Fiberglass. I’m looking for something to bring back the gloss to the boat. Thanks
On a brand new red Indian motorcycle, what are some suggestions to getting awesome results for its very first polishing job?
Steve, it’s hard to tell without seeing the bike in person. First, begin with a very thorough cleaning and decontamination. Then, depending on the condition of the paint you will either perform a multiple step correction process beginning with one or more compounding phases to remove heavier defects followed by a polishing step to further enhance gloss and clarity in the paint.. or you may simply need to do a one-step correction process which involves the use of a medium to fine polish to remove light defects and restore gloss and clarity. Afterwards, protect the paint with a wax, sealant, or coating.
Some popular cutting compounds are Meguiar’s M101 & Menzerna FG400. These often work well when paired with a microfiber cutting pad or a foam cutting pad depending on the amount of cut needed.
Some popular polishes are Meguiar’s M205 & Menzerna SF4000. These often work well when paired with a light cutting pad, polishing pad, or finishing pad depending on the amount of cut required.
If you’re new to paint correction, check out my article on How to Analyze Your Test Spot – https://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-Pro/analyzing-your-test-spot/
Hope that helps.