My Restoration and Detailing Chemicals

[dbarton]

Originally Posted by nel621

I too ordered from Leatherique,sent them a sample from under the rear seat of my Bertone.The sample had a matte finish and the mix they sent came out matte too! Maybe I got lucky but the dye is available with and without shine.

Or maybe they're getting better at special requests. Good to know. Thanks. Now it bugs me that they offer that option, but nowhere in their site do they mention it.
Dave B

[Redwood Chair]

Originally Posted by 15A

Ever have any problems with the mid evil and totally over engineered glue they used on that goofy sound deadening just above the firewall? I get it off (in my own mid evil way) because when the car's repainted, that area is also redone so I dont care about saving the original finish.

Just wondering if you happened across anything that would dissolve the glue and foam resin without destroying the paint.....or taking 2 weeks to do so.

Stripe eraser aka toffee wheel in England.
Eastwood should have it in stock, or an automotive paint supply place.

[joe90]

then info I needed just before I start my main project thanks!

[SquareD]

I've been using "magic erasers" to get scuffs off the hard plastic in my cars lately. Yesterday I did all the door cards in my 940 with a magic eraser, as they were getting some grimy build up on them; did a good job getting that worn in dirt out. I have used diluted Westley's Bleach White to clean stuff like that in the past, but that stuff is so harsh. I just kept the magic eraser wet and wiped it down with a clean cloth as I rubbed. Hit it with some leather/vinyl treatment after to keep it protected. I need to hit center council and especially the arm rest with it tonight.

[Super Matty P]

Originally Posted by Group A

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Holy fvck. I need you to do my engine bay!

[850turbo]

Subscribed!

Any updates Pat?

[d0nlab]

Wow, I just discovered this thread. I would have thought this would go under the Maintenance section, but great job!
BTW, how about some advice on the cleaning tools you use? Toothbrush, paintbrush, makeup brush?

Thanks!

[fige]

What do you recommend for interior fabrics?

Pat, on your 242 I cant help but notice the radiator and brackets, so shiny! I am able to polish theb rackets, but what did you do to get the top of the radiator so clean?

[Jon P.]

I recently purchased the recommended paints to go about cleaning up my engine bay in a similar fashion. Words cannot describe how great stove bright is. I will post some pictures soon.

[Group A]

Originally Posted by fige

What do you recommend for interior fabrics?

I use the 713 cleaner diluted and my extractor. Tough stains I use Castrol Super Clean but you have to be weary of the vinyl/plastic because it can stain them.

Originally Posted by d0nlab

Wow, I just discovered this thread. I would have thought this would go under the Maintenance section, but great job!
BTW, how about some advice on the cleaning tools you use? Toothbrush, paintbrush, makeup brush?

Thanks!

I only use a couple of brushes really. Good suggestion. I'll add those to the list when I get a chance to update.

Originally Posted by CaptainWhoosh

Pat, on your 242 I cant help but notice the radiator and brackets, so shiny! I am able to polish theb rackets, but what did you do to get the top of the radiator so clean?

I found an almost new radiator at Pick N Pull.

[Rectilinear]

Just realized yesterday that when dealing with a 21 year old car with gunk stuck in the switches and various dash crevices, a plastic fork works wonders for digging it out. So the past two days I have had lunch in my car and dig crap out of the dash and console when I am finished eating. The thing is starting to look civilized again.

[95-850 wagon]

I wanna share mine

[Michael Garvin]

Impressive, we may need to get you in a 12 step program.

[95-850 wagon]

lol

[miguel.760ti]

Subscribed

I need to start working to maintain my unofficial title of having the cleanest 7 in AZ

[rporzio]

Wow, I like! You should go on a road trip to our locales and demonstarte your products on our cars. That way you'd do the warehousing of all of those fantastic products and we'd enjoy the benefits. Might I suggest you start in the Tampa Bay area first since I suggested it? R.

[Jon P.]

Hey Pat, all the images are broken now.

[745 TurboGreasel]

I think Q-Bond might have aplace here?

Sprinkle pixie dust
Drip a unicorn tear in it
More pixie dust
Another unicorn tear
Repeat until done.
Plastic is fixed.

Less than 10 seconds to fix my leaking coolant bottle.

[RedBrick]

What do you guys recommend for removing tree sap?

[95-850 wagon]

I use Wolfs WF-1P deironizer decon gel and claybar afterwards

[95-850 wagon]

http://www.detailersdomain.com/Wolfs...Gel_p_533.html

[fast242]

Originally Posted by 95-850 wagon

http://www.detailersdomain.com/Wolfs...Gel_p_533.html

I am surprised we have never met. Or I don't remember. I may have to say Hi. So many tools for the cleaning.

PJ

[Mr.Borrie]

Subscribed

[YellowT5-r]

"P.A.T-Dickman, the very best there is... when you absolutely positively gotta clean every mother****in part in the compartment, accept no subsitutes"

- Sam Jackson on Volvo Detailing

I was also leaning towards Pat Dickman, the most interesting detailer in the world. "I don't always detail my car, but when I do, people subscribe. Stay shiny my friends."