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vtec to vvel 05-09-2015 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 3193392)
One of these you can control (towel scratches), and one of these you cannot control (chips/scratches/dings). I have seen what improper towel use can do to paint. No thank you.

so get a proper towel, something you can control. i've never had an issue with towel scratches....:confused:

JARblue 05-09-2015 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 3193395)
so get a proper towel, something you can control. i've never had an issue with towel scratches....:confused:

And proper technique :)

But since watching Junkman's video and trying it out, I've been very happy with the leaf blower method. It is easier and more convenient for me, plus there are none of the worries you have with using towels. I've had to do minor paint correction myself even with proper technique - just trying to get too much use out of one towel. The only thing I can think might happen with the leaf blower is I drop it, but the one I got only weighs 7 lbs and barely cost more than one of my drying towels :tup:

vtec to vvel 05-09-2015 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 3193402)
And proper technique :)

But since watching Junkman's video and trying it out, I've been very happy with the leaf blower method. It is easier and more convenient for me, plus there are none of the worries you have with using towels. I've done minor paint correction myself even with proper technique just trying to get too much use out of one towel. The only thing I can think might happen with the leaf blower is I drop it, but the one I got only weighs 7 lbs and barely cost more than one of my drying towels :tup:

how much do drying towels cost?:confused:

JARblue 05-09-2015 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 3193404)
how much do drying towels cost?:confused:

For large ones they can easily run $20 or more. I'm not going to argue whether they are overpriced (lots are). But I have one that's practically the size of the Z roof that cost way more than $20. I would never have paid for it myself though; I won it in a giveaway.

vtec to vvel 05-09-2015 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 3193413)
For large ones they can easily run $20 or more. I'm not going to argue whether they are overpriced (lots are). But I have one that's practically the size of the Z roof that cost way more than $20. I would never have paid for it myself though; I won it in a giveaway.

damn, $20+ for a towel lol:eek:

Junkman2008 05-10-2015 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by need4speed255 (Post 3193204)
Thanks Junkman. I new I saw a video of yours about the process somewhere but you have too many videos to weed through now.

A question for you and others. What process are you using to clean your car if it is only road dust on the surface? Only dust and it has not gotten wet yet. Car duster and detail spray?

You know, you can use the search feature on my channel to search through my videos. ;)

As for dust, I do one of two things. I blow the dust off with my Master Blaster or I just wash the car again. I don't fool with a towel and detail spray. That's how swirls get created. But if you must go that route, these videos are the ones you need to watch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDevg-0x0jI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqdjRwsXoOM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gVU4C_6wOE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PeMi05kZyY



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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 3193392)
One of these you can control (towel scratches), and one of these you cannot control (chips/scratches/dings). I have seen what improper towel use can do to paint. No thank you.

:iagree:

kenchan 05-10-2015 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 3193385)
dang, props to those who actually use a leaf blower, but IMO that's just going overboard. just drive down the expressway.

and to the user that is worried about scratching up your car with a towel, dude, really? if you're worried about a towel scratching up your car, what about the rocks and pebbles that hit the front of your bumper? if the person in front of you decides to burn out at a green light, think of the debris that their rear tires are shooting towards the front of your car. if you drive over a newly-paved road, think of the loose gravel that will bounce around your car.

:shakes head: needz coaching :shakes head:

Ni55anPat 05-10-2015 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by roadrash666 (Post 3193030)
4hp or 8hp? I paid 310 for my 8 horse and that was the best price I could find anywhere.


4HP. Couldn't justify the 8HP in price :(

RonRizz 05-10-2015 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 3193529)
:shakes head: needz coaching :shakes head:

:shakes head: or doesn't care enough :shakes head:

kenchan 05-10-2015 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by RonRizz (Post 3193573)
:shakes head: or doesn't care enough :shakes head:

he must be related to HEK :shakes head:

vtec to vvel 05-10-2015 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 3193529)
:shakes head: needz coaching :shakes head:

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Originally Posted by RonRizz (Post 3193573)
:shakes head: or doesn't care enough :shakes head:

or a little bit of both. please enlighten me :tiphat:

Junkman2008 05-10-2015 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by RonRizz (Post 3193573)
:shakes head: or doesn't care enough :shakes head:

Yes, there are people out there like that, which makes me wonder why they didn't just buy a Geo Metro instead of a nice Z. :confused:

Junkman2008 05-10-2015 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 3193576)
or a little bit of both. please enlighten me :tiphat:

You cannot unplug a mind before it is ready. Until you are ready, you will never understand.

http://www.thumotic.com/wp-content/u...-blue-pill.jpg


If you ever decide that you are ready for the red pill, your journey starts here. Be careful, that rabbit hole is DEEP.

mliebs 05-10-2015 10:52 AM

Junkman, I just finished watching some of your videos and found them quite entertaining and informative. I have a quick question for you. I have a UDM (ultimate detailing machine) which is a Porter Cable, and a Flex 3401. I recently purchased a 2015 370z and plan on clay baring it and polishing it when I'm on vacation next month. I only plan on using Menzerna Super Finish after using the clay but wanted to know if a green pad was good enough or if I should go to a white pad. I have a couple of white pads but have several green pads that I've never used. I'm currently using Lake Country pads but have about 6 green pads from properautocare that they don't make any more. It looks like they were probably made by Lake Country (due to the pattern on the front) but they have rounded edges and the back half of the pad is blue instead of being solid green. Do you have any suggestions? I'm also using Blackfire Wet Diamond or Wolfgang 3.0 sealant when I'm finished (I have both on hand).

kenchan 05-10-2015 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Junkman2008 (Post 3193578)
Yes, there are people out there like that, which makes me wonder why they didn't just buy a Geo Metro instead of a nice Z. :confused:

I dont think he was even born when the metro was out humilating its driver. :icon17:


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