so pissed right now

dcblaze · 04-30-2005, 04:47 AM

hey whats up guys i just got my billet specialties rims brand new like a week ago and they have these stupid swirls on them (like microscratchs or something) anyway they've been annoying the crap out of me. i have allready polished them four times spending a few hours each time and they still don't come out . I don't know what i doing wrong i got mother billet polish and some diaper cloths. i am using the same technique that a guy named s10cyncrvr where you use a latex glove and polish til the polish turns liquidy black and then wiping it off with those diaper towels. so i need to know what i doing wrong i think it may be the diaper towels maybe i should get a microfiber towel. i don't know all i want it some flawless billets like s10cyncrvr.

Waynestowels · 04-30-2005, 11:06 AM

More than likely it is the diapers.
When you are looking for a mirror shine, you want to use better quality products.
The Mothers Polish is great, but you really do need to replace the diapers, but not with Wal Mart microfiber towels as the quality is questionable. (I have tested many and use them for under the hood and tires, but that is all)

For Billet, because you want a mirror shine, you want to use the best towels available

Post pics when finished

Derek@2020Kustoms · 04-30-2005, 11:10 AM

Microfiber is your friend.

dcblaze · 04-30-2005, 06:59 PM

so what is the absolute best towel (i thought that the diapers where it ). i think i'm going to by some zoop seal or something cuase im going to go nuts seeing those micro scratchs lol
any one know where to get zoop seal cheap or another product that is comparable to it (i remeber hearing about one a little while back

Waynestowels · 04-30-2005, 09:59 PM

Call Zaino and ask his opinion.
Quality MF or real 100%cotton towels
You can try DF Towels for what you are working on, they are cotton and MUCH better than the diapers.
If it still scratches then it is the polish you are using...

dcblaze · 05-01-2005, 05:05 AM

where do i pick up these pf towels and will the people who work there know what the heck i'm talking about

Dallas@2020Kustoms · 05-01-2005, 10:54 AM

If your having problems with micro scratching them the only product for you is a really dense microfiber towel that will pick up the reminents of the polishing without scratching. As for the polish you might want to get rid of your abrasive polish (if that's what your using) and try a chemical cut polish. Adam's Polish #1 and #2 are chemical cut.

Here's a link to the (chemical cut) polish:
Adam's Polish #1 and #2

Here's a link to some 'Mega' plush Microfiber towels:
Poorboys Mega Plush Microfiber Towel

check it out.

Waynestowels · 05-01-2005, 11:08 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by dcblaze

where do i pick up these pf towels and will the people who work there know what the heck i'm talking about

Try this link-
http://www.dftowel.com/

For a good all in one protectant with light cleaning, try Klasse All in One.
It is great for cleaning and protecting wheels

TribalDragon · 05-12-2005, 02:55 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by dcblaze

hey whats up guys i just got my billet specialties rims brand new like a week ago and they have these stupid swirls on them (like microscratchs or something) anyway they've been annoying the crap out of me. i have allready polished them four times spending a few hours each time and they still don't come out . I don't know what i doing wrong i got mother billet polish and some diaper cloths. i am using the same technique that a guy named s10cyncrvr where you use a latex glove and polish til the polish turns liquidy black and then wiping it off with those diaper towels. so i need to know what i doing wrong i think it may be the diaper towels maybe i should get a microfiber towel. i don't know all i want it some flawless billets like s10cyncrvr.

I detail a lot of vehicles and run a side business of it, what I do if the customer wants me to take this kind of time is, buy one of those cotton drill polishers. choose one to suit your application, ie, small spaces to get into get a smaller one... wide 5 spoke a larger one. Buy a really good rim cleaner, *I use mothers* Something with a good acid wash in it. buy about 2 bottles, and just soak your rims in it really good, saturate it. pressure wash it off really well. now if the scratches are as fine as you say, microswirls. you can actually use something like a mothers or mequires swirl remover, or just a hair heavyier. if you apply a lil to your fingers and rub it, you can feel a super fine grain in it? Now apply it directly to the pad, a cordless drill is nicer to use if this is your first time, less rpm. And and buff away until it looks almost like you waxed the car itself, a nice even coating with a dryed haze. A good cloth to use, is get some velvet of even flannel works good, and wipe off turning very frequently to a clean spot. Remember all that grain is still in the wax, if you do a lot of rubbing and it picks up a lot of material you'll start to scratch again. if it worked out but you want a finer finish... keep going up in grain to about 3000 if you really want. When its all done and you want to protect, you can use a sealer glaze, meguires is really good. and keep applying regulary every month or so and it will give a nice protective coat.

04-30-2005, 04:47 AM	#1
dcblaze Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 308 Location: User is: OffLine	so pissed right now hey whats up guys i just got my billet specialties rims brand new like a week ago and they have these stupid swirls on them (like microscratchs or something) anyway they've been annoying the crap out of me. i have allready polished them four times spending a few hours each time and they still don't come out . I don't know what i doing wrong i got mother billet polish and some diaper cloths. i am using the same technique that a guy named s10cyncrvr where you use a latex glove and polish til the polish turns liquidy black and then wiping it off with those diaper towels. so i need to know what i doing wrong i think it may be the diaper towels maybe i should get a microfiber towel. i don't know all i want it some flawless billets like s10cyncrvr.
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04-30-2005, 11:06 AM	#2
Waynestowels Registered User Age: 47 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 805 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: so pissed right now More than likely it is the diapers. When you are looking for a mirror shine, you want to use better quality products. The Mothers Polish is great, but you really do need to replace the diapers, but not with Wal Mart microfiber towels as the quality is questionable. (I have tested many and use them for under the hood and tires, but that is all) For Billet, because you want a mirror shine, you want to use the best towels available Post pics when finished
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04-30-2005, 11:10 AM	#3
Derek@2020Kustoms Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,536 Location: Windsor, Ontario User is: OffLine	Re: so pissed right now Microfiber is your friend.
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04-30-2005, 06:59 PM	#4
dcblaze Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 308 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: so pissed right now so what is the absolute best towel (i thought that the diapers where it ). i think i'm going to by some zoop seal or something cuase im going to go nuts seeing those micro scratchs lol any one know where to get zoop seal cheap or another product that is comparable to it (i remeber hearing about one a little while back
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04-30-2005, 09:59 PM	#5
Waynestowels Registered User Age: 47 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 805 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: so pissed right now Call Zaino and ask his opinion. Quality MF or real 100%cotton towels You can try DF Towels for what you are working on, they are cotton and MUCH better than the diapers. If it still scratches then it is the polish you are using...
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05-01-2005, 05:05 AM	#6
dcblaze Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 308 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: so pissed right now where do i pick up these pf towels and will the people who work there know what the heck i'm talking about
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05-01-2005, 10:54 AM	#7
Dallas@2020Kustoms Registered User Age: 32 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 965 Location: Deep South Ontario User is: OffLine	Re: so pissed right now If your having problems with micro scratching them the only product for you is a really dense microfiber towel that will pick up the reminents of the polishing without scratching. As for the polish you might want to get rid of your abrasive polish (if that's what your using) and try a chemical cut polish. Adam's Polish #1 and #2 are chemical cut. Here's a link to the (chemical cut) polish: Adam's Polish #1 and #2 Here's a link to some 'Mega' plush Microfiber towels: Poorboys Mega Plush Microfiber Towel check it out.
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05-01-2005, 11:08 AM	#8
Waynestowels Registered User Age: 47 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 805 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: so pissed right now Quote: Originally Posted by dcblaze where do i pick up these pf towels and will the people who work there know what the heck i'm talking about Try this link- http://www.dftowel.com/ For a good all in one protectant with light cleaning, try Klasse All in One. It is great for cleaning and protecting wheels
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05-12-2005, 02:55 AM	#9
TribalDragon Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 13 Location: British Columbia Canada User is: OffLine	Re: so pissed right now Quote: Originally Posted by dcblaze hey whats up guys i just got my billet specialties rims brand new like a week ago and they have these stupid swirls on them (like microscratchs or something) anyway they've been annoying the crap out of me. i have allready polished them four times spending a few hours each time and they still don't come out . I don't know what i doing wrong i got mother billet polish and some diaper cloths. i am using the same technique that a guy named s10cyncrvr where you use a latex glove and polish til the polish turns liquidy black and then wiping it off with those diaper towels. so i need to know what i doing wrong i think it may be the diaper towels maybe i should get a microfiber towel. i don't know all i want it some flawless billets like s10cyncrvr. I detail a lot of vehicles and run a side business of it, what I do if the customer wants me to take this kind of time is, buy one of those cotton drill polishers. choose one to suit your application, ie, small spaces to get into get a smaller one... wide 5 spoke a larger one. Buy a really good rim cleaner, I use mothers Something with a good acid wash in it. buy about 2 bottles, and just soak your rims in it really good, saturate it. pressure wash it off really well. now if the scratches are as fine as you say, microswirls. you can actually use something like a mothers or mequires swirl remover, or just a hair heavyier. if you apply a lil to your fingers and rub it, you can feel a super fine grain in it? Now apply it directly to the pad, a cordless drill is nicer to use if this is your first time, less rpm. And and buff away until it looks almost like you waxed the car itself, a nice even coating with a dryed haze. A good cloth to use, is get some velvet of even flannel works good, and wipe off turning very frequently to a clean spot. Remember all that grain is still in the wax, if you do a lot of rubbing and it picks up a lot of material you'll start to scratch again. if it worked out but you want a finer finish... keep going up in grain to about 3000 if you really want. When its all done and you want to protect, you can use a sealer glaze, meguires is really good. and keep applying regulary every month or so and it will give a nice protective coat.
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