Still Gonna #Svend It

"UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy" (smithtaylorm) 03/03/2018 at 17:06 • Filed to: None

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I think the snow may be done for the year in SW Ohio, and it is nice today so I went into full detail mode on my girlfriend’s daily. Pressure soap/rinse, hand wash/rinse and dry, followed by clay and Wolfgang 3.0 sealant. I’ve had 303 aerospace cleaner and thanks to Svend I found a use for it in the engine and WOW.

The one part of the detailing puzzle I need to learn is polishing. I’ll also be upgrading my supplies as well this year.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 03/03/2018 at 17:15

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Are you silly man? I’m still gonna svend it.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 03/03/2018 at 17:23

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Those wheels look good with the blue

Maxima Speed > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 03/03/2018 at 17:25

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SE OHIO? Im near Marietta, how about you?

UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy > Maxima Speed 03/03/2018 at 17:28

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I’m an idiot and tired lol. I meant SW. I’m in Cincinnati

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 03/03/2018 at 17:31

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I need to svend mine but that requires getting up close and personal with all the bodywork issues which is just going to make me sad.

Maxima Speed > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 03/03/2018 at 17:33

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I has a sad now :P

UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 03/03/2018 at 17:34

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She bought this and I traded in for my new FoST On January 28, so we’ve only got to deal with normal road chips right now fortunately.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 03/03/2018 at 17:40

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I have a few dents, a slightly crushed rocker panel, a split bumper, and a clearcoat blemish that’s doubled in size in the last month and needs to be nipped in the bud. Unfortunately I have neither the skill to fix them myself nor the money to get them fixed.

Svend > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 03/03/2018 at 17:47

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If you need or want any recommendations or some samples sent, let me know.

If polishing is new. Try the Gtechniq P1 Tri-foam kit.

It’s a water based pad dependant non diminishing polish. The kit contains 100ml of P1 polish, a tri-foam pad (firm on one side for cutting and a soft side on the other for finishing) and some microfibre cloths.

Here you can see Vassily doing the polishing while the director of Gtechniq Rob Earle gives a commentary and the camera work.

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 03/03/2018 at 17:52

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My car hasn’t been even washed since October 2017. Needs some SERIOUS Svending

UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy > Svend 03/03/2018 at 19:13

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Good stuff, thanks! I’m hesitant just because I don’t want to do any significant damage but I’d probably try on an old beater first. What would you recommend for sealants? I’m using wolfgang but I’ve heard some things about Collinite as well.

Is there any less possibility of damage using a pad dependent? I’ve always imagined using a power polisher was the way to go, but I haven’t done my due research yet.

UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute 03/03/2018 at 19:18

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I wash my car weekly, or bi weekly as the weather gets shit (so Ohio winters). A full interior clean and dress happens every month or so, and a wax/seal the same unless again, shitty weather.

UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 03/03/2018 at 19:22

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If you were anywhere near Cincinnati I’d do it for free. It’s just a hobby of mine and I happen to be a perfectionist.

Svend > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 03/03/2018 at 19:45

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I tend to do for Si02 based sealants as they are quick to apply, last ages, very durable and leave a lovely glossy finish.

I’ve heard great things about Collinite but I’m not a waxer so I can’t say from experience.

Paint and clearcote are usually about 120+microns deep, so allowing for 50/50, your clearcote that’s 60 microns deep. Now baring in mind even with an aggressive polish and a wool cutting pad, you’ll only take about 10 microns off tops. If your going to polish by hand use straight lines forward and back and then side to side.

With a pad dependant polish using a soft foam pad you really can’t do any damage at all really but is always a good idea to get a practice panel.

Polisher are great (I prefer to do it by hand, it’s harder going but I prefer it), if you start with a dual action polisher rather than a rotary, DAs are more forgiving. I usually recommend pad dependant polishes as there is a whole mine field of pad and polish combos for different paint hardnesses and what results your wanting to achieve.

UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy > Svend 03/03/2018 at 19:54

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I like wolfgang but I find it doesn’t seem to last very long. I’ll look into some pad dependent polishes; I think I’d prefer by hand as well.

Svend > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 03/03/2018 at 20:05

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As with any sealant or wax, it needs to bond with the paint, if there are any oils or residue on the paint the wax or sealant will bond to that and the durability will be lost.

Any issues in future. Use panel wipe or even better CarPro Eraser, it’s a panel wipe with which breaks down oils rather than shifting them about.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 03/03/2018 at 20:14

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Wolfgang 3.0 sealant - Ooh fancy rich boy over here.

But seriously though they make really good products. Myself, a fan of Adams Buttery Wet Wax and Meguiar’s Mirror Glaze Sealant.

UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/03/2018 at 21:43

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I need to try Adams. I’ve heard a lot of good things.