markhudd Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Steve, When using the Porter Cable 7424, is there anything you spray onto the pad prior to applying a glaze or carnauba? I saw it on a Meguiars training film. Also, are there any good training videos on how to properly use the Porter Cable for us first time users? Thanks. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowCar Posted November 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Mark, you can use any detail spray. Lightly mist some on the pad. Apply the product in a large X to spread the product evenly and turn the machine on. Theres alot of videos outhere, the problem is they dont really give you a feel for how the machine works. Alot of my clients tell me my hands on class is great because a video doesnt really show you how a machine works. I tell alot of people who buy my products and a polisher to try the machine on a beater car or a old hood from a junkyard and practice. Never ever practice on the Shelby. Happy Detailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby-Don Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 Does anyone have a good reliable source for obtaining a Porter Cable 7424, where's the best deal ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowCar Posted November 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 ShelbyDon, Lowes usually carries this polisher. Prices will vary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowCar Posted November 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Here's some pics of a members SS I detailed last Thursday. This vehicle was a pleasure to work on. It was snowing outside so we took the pics inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markhudd Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Does anyone have a good reliable source for obtaining a Porter Cable 7424, where's the best deal ? Shelby-Don, I got mine through amazon. Free shipping whoo-hoo :happy feet: Porter Cable 7424 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markhudd Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Here's some pics of a members SS I detailed last Thursday. This vehicle was a pleasure to work on. It was snowing outside so we took the pics inside. Absolutely beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopsgt500 Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 Hey ShowCar, what are your feelings on using a California duster on a car between washings? I was thinking of getting one. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowCar Posted November 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 Hopsgt500, The california duster is great for light dust. I have a few of them around the shop and one in my trunk. Usually I dust the car off then use a detail spray to wipe the vehicle down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowCar Posted November 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 Heres something new for the members in cold climates around the country. Its called Quick & Easy Wash. All you need is, two buckets two mitts A garden sprayer or pestiside sprayer( if the car is really dirty) QEW Drying towel. Put a few capfuls of product in each bucket. Add hot water to each. Use the sprayer to rinse the grime, salt, and other loose dirt off the car. Next wash the bottom half of the vehicle with one bucket, and the top half of the vehicle with the other bucket. Start from the roof and go down. Keep soaking the mitt in the bucket each time you clean the panel. Lastly dry off the vehicle either all at once or a panel at a time. Ive researched this stuff for a while and used it on numerous cars with ZERO scrathes or marring. Now if you cant see what color the car is because its so filthy this stuff isnt for you. A good hose and two bucket wash may be needed. Many people love this stuff because its easy to use with great results. It was designed for RV's but the new formula is safe on Clearcoats because of the added lubricants that help lift the dirt off the paint. Any questions feel free to ask. http://www.showcardetail.com/QuickEasyWash.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopsgt500 Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Hopsgt500, The california duster is great for light dust. I have a few of them around the shop and one in my trunk. Usually I dust the car off then use a detail spray to wipe the vehicle down. Thanks ShowCar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildAzCat Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 I just read the entire thread. WOW, have you provided some good info. I got so excited about the wet glaze that I just ordered a bottle. Thanks for all the info provided. I'm looking forward seeing my baby all wet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowCar Posted November 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 WildAZcat, thank you for the order. It will ship Monday. You will see a difference. Make sure the surface is clayed first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildAzCat Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 WildAZcat, thank you for the order. It will ship Monday. You will see a difference. Make sure the surface is clayed first. I ordered last night after 9pm and I just got the email from UPS that my item will be shipped. Impressive customer service. I do plan on claying first. I also routinely use Waterless Dri Wash and Guard? Are you familiar with this product? Should I use it with the wet glaze? If so in what order should it be used? Thanks again for all your help. Funny how your product descriptions got me excited about detailing my car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowCar Posted December 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 I have no experience with Dry wash guard. I was very skeptical on any waterless wash. I tried out QEW and was impressed so I washed more vehicles. Then I went to clients homes to wash their vehicles and there were local water use restrictions. So I use this product more than a garden hose in a pinch. I like it and use ity on my BLACK Shelby and it works. So keep using what youre using. You can glaze after the wash and clay. We try to get the orders out as soon as possible because we are impatient and dont like to wait for products out ourselves.LOL Give it a try and let us know what you think. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chill Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 Steve, Finally, after a few months, had the time (and the car - it's been in the shop a couple times) to do the car. I clay barred, glazed and two coats of wax. Wow!!! Thank you so much!! Of course, I did it all by hand and I can barely move my arms. This will certainly only be a twice a year thing unless I learn how to use a machine. (: Thanks again!! Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildAzCat Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 Steve,Finally, after a few months, had the time (and the car - it's been in the shop a couple times) to do the car. I clay barred, glazed and two coats of wax. Wow!!! Thank you so much!! Of course, I did it all by hand and I can barely move my arms. This will certainly only be a twice a year thing unless I learn how to use a machine. (: Thanks again!! Chuck I was sore for a few days too... but it was well worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowCar Posted December 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 Im glad you guys like the products. A polishing machine can definately help speed things up. I will have polishers in stock with pads soon. Stay tuned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1968mustang Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Well, I bit the bullet and ordered from ShowCar. I ordered some stuff, and then called, duh, should have called first. I needed more stuff, clay bar, polish, wet gloss and finally sealer. I even aked if I could do it in stages, and of course the answer was no. Took me about 5 hours, but boy can you tell the difference. Thank you ShowCar for the knowledge and help. In fact, because I had to pay two shipping charges, he threw in a few extras. Now that is customer service!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowCar Posted January 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 1968mustang, Thank you for the comments. We do our best to fix shipping issues. Glad you liked the products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bestsource Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 ShowCar...great advice on the paint and glass, thanks! What would you use to remove scratches on plastic? (i.e. headlight & tail light covers) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowCar Posted January 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 I am currently researching different polishes for plastic. Ive used many brands. Meguiars has the best one Ive seen so far. Its the Professional line polish just for plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowCar Posted March 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 I have been getting alot of emails regarding proper drying of our Shelby's. Just thought I would add what we now carry in our detail line up. Its a jet dryer designed to replace the leaf blower when drying the car. Its 16 inches long and weighs about 3lbs. The tip is rubber so you cant scratch the car. And yes it does a great job blowing the water out of the crevices(like quarter windows). It blows at over 100mph. On another note Its our Business Anniversary so we are celebrating. Heres the pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowCar Posted March 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Heres some pics I took of the SGT with a new product Im researching. It really makes black wetter than anything Ive ever used. The reflection, depth, clarity, and color are taken up a few notches. Heres the pics. The camera is a Sony Cybershot 7.2 mega pixel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 I have been getting alot of emails regarding proper drying of our Shelby's. Just thought I would add what we now carry in our detail line up. Its a jet dryer designed to replace the leaf blower when drying the car. Its 16 inches long and weighs about 3lbs. The tip is rubber so you cant scratch the car. And yes it does a great job blowing the water out of the crevices(like quarter windows). It blows at over 100mph. On another note Its our Business Anniversary so we are celebrating. Heres the pic. Nice unit. What would one of those cost ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 I just tried some of Showcar’s products on my wife’s 2007 Ford Escape. She cleaned up real nice and now has a great shine. I spent 2 days on and off fussing with the car. I did the following to it. 1. Oil & Filter change. 2. Wash outside with Showcar wash. 3. Vacuumed inside carpets 4. Clean Leather with Showcar leather Conditioner. 5. Clay bar outside of car. 6. Wax all surfaces with Showcar wax. 7. Apply tire dressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowCar Posted March 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Grabber, Glad you like the products. The Escape looks great. The Jet Speed Dryer is $38.95 plus shipping. Happy Detailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stngfever Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Showcar, Any input on the Turtle Wax Black box stuff posted on another thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowCar Posted March 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 The Black Box looks to have dyes and fillers in it to make black even more black. From what I read the user had to wear gloves to apply the products. That's just not right in my opinoin. I would worry about the stripes accidently getting product on it too. The last thing that doesnt make sense is you get three products for about $20.00. It seems awfully cheap even for a TW product. If I had a choice between TW or Zaino products I would pick Zaino hands down. Heres the thing Im always researching products and coming out with my own products because I expect better than whats out there. Right now I just came out with a product called Show Car-nauba. Its the best product I carry for the DIY that wants the wettest, deepest, and most reflective paint around. I always try to out do my products and come out with better. The wax is not cheap, but anything worth doing never is. Check it out. This is the reflection of me in the door. Heres some information regarding the wax http://www.showcardetail.com/showcarnaubawax.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtv Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Show Car, In Tampa we cannot wash our cars for three months, June 30th to be exact. Hopefully What suggestions do you have? It has not rained in three months and there is no more water, no lawn watering, no pressure washing, we can bathe although. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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