Rail or Brake Dust Removal on a Black XJ8
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03-10-2010, 09:28 PM
Rail or Brake Dust Removal on a Black XJ8
My 99 XJ has near perfect paint except for the rough stuff on top of the paint. I have not looked through a magnifier, but I'm thinking it's a metallic dust.
I tried a bit of rubbing compound on a rag in a spot and it polished up the paint but did not remove the rough stuff.
I don't really have time to clay bar the car myself and am curious what kind of cost I'm looking at to have the car done at a detail shop.
I'd also like it polished after the clay work is done.
Any Ideas of a price range I should expect?
Anyone know of a good shop in the Waukesha Wisconsin area?
Thanks,
Ken
I tried a bit of rubbing compound on a rag in a spot and it polished up the paint but did not remove the rough stuff.
I don't really have time to clay bar the car myself and am curious what kind of cost I'm looking at to have the car done at a detail shop.
I'd also like it polished after the clay work is done.
Any Ideas of a price range I should expect?
Anyone know of a good shop in the Waukesha Wisconsin area?
Thanks,
Ken
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03-10-2010, 11:28 PM
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Ken,
Stay away form compounds, they are too agressive...cleaners with a diminishing abrasives works better. Without looking at the contaminants thru a magnifying glass it would be hard to determine if it's fallout or something else. Or if the clay pulls up a red/rusty color its fallout
To have a professional thoroughly clay all surfaces, paint, glass, lights (front and rear) depending on how extensive the contamination is, you could be looking at spending anywhere between $350.00 - 550.00 for a complete 3 step polish....again it could be more.....
Wash
Clay
Rotary Polish
D/A Polish
D/A Wax or Seal
Let me check with my network for this area and get back to you...
Stay away form compounds, they are too agressive...cleaners with a diminishing abrasives works better. Without looking at the contaminants thru a magnifying glass it would be hard to determine if it's fallout or something else. Or if the clay pulls up a red/rusty color its fallout
To have a professional thoroughly clay all surfaces, paint, glass, lights (front and rear) depending on how extensive the contamination is, you could be looking at spending anywhere between $350.00 - 550.00 for a complete 3 step polish....again it could be more.....
Wash
Clay
Rotary Polish
D/A Polish
D/A Wax or Seal
Let me check with my network for this area and get back to you...
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03-11-2010, 06:18 AM
David,
Thanks for the input. You are correct about the compounds. I really used a product that has the diminishing abrasives. I'm old school and still use the old words.
The stuff did not even touch what was on there.
I look forward to your referral. BTW....the work you do is very impressive.
Thanks for the input. You are correct about the compounds. I really used a product that has the diminishing abrasives. I'm old school and still use the old words.
The stuff did not even touch what was on there.
I look forward to your referral. BTW....the work you do is very impressive.
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04-04-2010, 02:22 PM
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Ken,
I am not sure if you handled this on your vehicle yet, if you havent here is a list of some detailer's in the Motor City area. You might want to look into them, such as their website if they have one, citysearch reviews or BBB...
Business Name Telephone Email Address Web Address
OnTheSpot Mobile Detailers (616)366-8523
R & A Cleaning Services (734)547-2886 Website
Spotless Mobile Detailing llc (248)322-4401 Email Website
The Detail Doctor (810)625-4368 EmailNA
Universal Detailing (616)929-2686
Your Personal Carwasher Co.(313) 838-7145 Email
AutoLavish Detailing - http://autolavish.com
Superior Detailing - Detroit, MI -http://www.Superior-Detailing.com
I am not sure if you handled this on your vehicle yet, if you havent here is a list of some detailer's in the Motor City area. You might want to look into them, such as their website if they have one, citysearch reviews or BBB...
Business Name Telephone Email Address Web Address
OnTheSpot Mobile Detailers (616)366-8523
R & A Cleaning Services (734)547-2886 Website
Spotless Mobile Detailing llc (248)322-4401 Email Website
The Detail Doctor (810)625-4368 EmailNA
Universal Detailing (616)929-2686
Your Personal Carwasher Co.(313) 838-7145 Email
AutoLavish Detailing - http://autolavish.com
Superior Detailing - Detroit, MI -http://www.Superior-Detailing.com
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