Archives for March 2009

Meguiars Unigrit Sand Papers are made to last longer and work better than other sand papers. Meguiars specializes in detailing products for the car care professional. Meguiars Unigrit Sand Papers are economical and long-lasting. They do not load up as quickly as other sand papers, so you can work longer.

What can Meguiars Unigrit Sand Papers remove? Wet sanding is done to remove paint imperfections like orange peel. Orange peel is a very common condition where the paint did not lay out perfectly smooth when it was applied. The paint literally looks like an orange peel. Because light is bouncing off these tiny bumps, the finish is not as glossy as it could be. Wet sanding orange peel is the only way to achieve a perfectly smooth gloss.

Meguiars Unigrit Sand Papers are excellent at removing orange peel because Unigrit technology ensures that you’ll get uniform results. Orange peel affects the whole vehicle and you want the finish to be flawless from any angle. When wet sanding clear coat in particular, you’ll be able to see differences in the paint’s shine if it’s uneven. Meguiars Unigrit Sand Papers will help you achieve a uniform gloss on the entire vehicle.

You will also need a Meguiars Sanding Pad. Wrap the sand paper around the sanding pad to provide an even surface against the paint. (If you use your fingers, you’re likely to apply more pressure with your index and middle fingers, resulting in uneven results.) The Meguiars Sanding Pad distributes the pressure of your hand over the 5 3/8 inch pad. The sanding pad is soft and flexible to conform to the shape of your vehicle.

Meguiars Unigrit Sand Papers are available in 6 varieties from 1000 to 3000 grit. By finishing with a 2000 – 3000 grit paper, less buffing will be needed to get a flawless finish.

Each Package includes 25 Sheets (9″ x 5 1/2″)

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It’s springtime and Pinnaclewax.com has the products you need to restore the shine to your vehicle.

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Dodo Juice Sour Power Gloss Enhancing Shampoo

Advanced cleaning and foaming agents loosen and lubricate dirt to help prevent marring during the wash process. Dirt and grime slide off the paint as you rinse. Meanwhile, carnauba wax bonds to the paint surface to boost the paint’s shine in one step. If your vehicle is already waxed, the additional carnauba reinforces the existing wax to promote a longer life.

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Black CTS-V detailed, M105/205/Fuzion, lots of pics

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This is my buddy’s car that I detailed a couple months ago. He doesn’t have a garage or a place to wash it, so needless to say it gets neglected.
The car has the same exact mods as my Z06, down to the same exact cam grind and valve springs. It made 427rwhp last week N/A and is an ’04 LS6 model.

The clear bra was starting to look like crap, so we decided to remove it. I painted the wheels a few months ago, and I don’t think they’ve been cleaned since, as you can see in the pics.

I tested 3M Ultrafina with the blue Ultrafina pad vs M205 with a gray LC pad, and to be honest I could not tell a difference under any lighting. Even looking at distant objects to gauge paint depth, there was no real difference. M205 is definitely a winner considering it can remove minor swirls and finish down so nice.

Since the wheels looked like garbage, I had him work on them with M105 and a Mothers Powercone in the creases and between the spokes, which worked great. On the faces of the spokes, we used M105 with a 4″ light cutting pad on the PC. They were very dull and gray from the etched brake dust, and being matte black doesn’t help. He wanted them shinier and M105 did the trick.

Pics show lots of swirls, random RIDs (from cats maybe?) and lots of bird #### etching. The hood needed 3 or 4 passes of M105; I spent the longest time there. Looking at this paint the wrong way will induce swirling, so it was a major pain in the ass.

Anyways, here’s the list of stuff I used:

-Washed with Megs Gold Class and those blue LC sponges which work awesome
-P21S Wheel Cleaner w/Daytona Speed Master brush
-Clayed with DP
-Meguiar’s #105 with purple Kompressor foam on tough areas, yellow or orange CCS on the others. Also tested an orange Kompressor pad which I thought worked very well with M105.
-Meguiar’s #205 with gray LC Kompressor and CCS pads
-Wolfgang Fuzion with red CCS

Wheels got M105 as mentioned and Opti-Seal.

Tires were dressed with Poorboy’s Bold n Bright, and exhaust tips were polished with Menzerna’s metal polish. I think that covers everything….on with the pics.

Spring is right around the corner! It’s time to dust off the polisher and take stock of your detailing supplies because warmer days are coming. Say goodbye to winter and restore your vehicle’s shine with our Spring Stock-Up Sale. Save 10% on orders over $95 and receive free ground shipping. Use code SPRING09.

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NEW AT AUTOGEEK!

Last month Autogeek added 75 products to our inventory and so far we’re keeping pace this month! Visit our What’s New page to check out new DP Rinseless Wash & Gloss, the Cobra Shamrock 750 (our thickest towel!), new FLEX XC3401 Polisher kits, Stoner Invisible Glass with Rain Repellent, and many more!

The discount code is applicable to all new products and everything on our Special Values page!

Sneak Preview! Five new Dodo Juice products are making their Autogeek debut on Friday, March 13.

We continue to raise the bar! First the Miracle Towel changed the way people thought about detailing towels; detailers loved the idea of an ultra-soft, ultra-durable towel. Then we introduced the Cobra Supreme 530 Microfiber Towel. At the time it was the thickest towel on the market. But then we outdid ourselves with the Deluxe Jr. 600 and the Super Plush Deluxe 600 Towels. These towels are pure luxury. Now the Cobra Shamrock 750 Microfiber Towel ups the ante even further with a whopping 750 g/m2!

The Cobra Shamrock 750 Microfiber Towel is made of a 70/30 blend of polyester and polyamide, respectively. This blend of manmade fibers is incredibly strong and durable. With proper care, the Cobra Shamrock 750 Microfiber Towel will retain its softness wash after wash. As with all microfiber, wash the Cobra Shamrock 750 Microfiber Towel with Pinnacle Micro Rejuvenator in the washing machine. Avoid fabric softeners or bleach. Tumble dry on low heat.

As an additional safety measure, the Cobra Shamrock 750 Microfiber Towel has no tag.

The Cobra Shamrock 750 Microfiber Towel is named for its color but also for its luxurious feel. It looks like a soft, grassy meadow filled with clovers – the kind you just want to lie down in. With any luck, you’ll find yourself sinking your hand into the Cobra Shamrock 750 Microfiber Towel soon!

Note: Wash or fluff your Cobra Shamrock Microfiber Towel in the dryer before use. New towels may have a few loose fibers, which are easily removed.

16 x 24 inches
Korean microfiber assembled in China.