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[TheGodfather]

Originally Posted by cpgifford

How do I keep the brake dust from sticking so much? It's REALLY bad on my 01 X5

Best solution: Aftermarket dustless pads. There are tons of high performing trusted brands out their for our vehicles. You will never look back.

Temporary: Last summer I purchased a product from Michelin that claims to repel brake dust after you apply it to the wheels.Tire Care Products: Tire Care & Buying Guide: Michelin Tires it is the last product on the page.

Unfortunately I have not used it yet, so I cannot attest to its effectiveness. Applying it seems like a PITA. It says to spray it onto dry and cool wheels. Wait 15 seconds, then wipe dry.

There are also brake dust shields, but from what I recall they are very ugly and may cause squealing from vibration. Google it.

I wonder if anyone else has heard/used of other products for brake dust?

IMO, just get dustless pads for your next pad change over. There are mounds of threads on that.

[doni01]

Hi Phil, what is your take on Zaino products ?? Especially the wax ?
Thanx in advance....

[TheGodfather]

Last summer I decided to buy an "entry level" Porter Cable 8" polisher. You can probably guess where this is going. I will cut to the chase and simply say my black paint looks like a disaster in the sunlight. I read, and I read, and I watched (videos) and I read about technique, quality pads, quality prep, quality polishes etc. etc. Well what I really learned is that I should have practiced somehow? The damn polisher was impossible to control and maneuver over some of the curves etc. Anyways:

I now have classic amateur micro marring from poor technique. It looks great in shade, overcast skies. Also it looks pretty good even in sunlight after a half ass hand applied polish, this is only temporary of course.

Simple question: Is the correction of my marred paint more involved than a standard 2-3 step polish from a professional detailer? Or will this damage be corrected by any standard quality multiple step polish? In other words is this going to cost more than a standard polish job to fix?

I acknowledge you cannot be certain without seeing it in person, however generally what is the deal with customer fudged paint?

Thanks for any info!

[mb23]

Hey Phil. I'm learning a lot of stuff reading all your posts. Great work!!! Keep it coming.

I am having issues drying my black x6. I can never stop it from streaking. I've tried chamois, absorber and sham wow. They all leave streaks. Is there anything I can use that will dry it correct. Or am I just doing something wrong?

[detailersdomain]

what color is the car or cars?

[mb23]

Black sapphire

[Naz24]

Originally Posted by mb23

Black sapphire

I use california water blade followed by waffle microfiber towel.

Be careful with water blade though, if it gets dirt on the blade it could scratch, i wipe it after each stroke. Works especially well on windows

[mb23]

Originally Posted by Naz24

I use california water blade followed by waffle microfiber towel.

Be careful with water blade though, if it gets dirt on the blade it could scratch, i wipe it after each stroke. Works especially well on windows

Is this on black? I've tried the blade it's ok, but sometimes I worry about it still scratching.

I was wondering if a waffle weave towel would dry with less streaks. I notice that. It's really the last step that doesnt dry properly. I can get all the water of nicely, but giving it that last wipe down causes these little streaks.

[detailersdomain]

Originally Posted by mb23

Is this on black? I've tried the blade it's ok, but sometimes I worry about it still scratching.

I was wondering if a waffle weave towel would dry with less streaks. I notice that. It's really the last step that doesnt dry properly. I can get all the water of nicely, but giving it that last wipe down causes these little streaks.

watch out because if it catches the blade you will have some issues.

you can always to a waffle and follow with another towel.

[mb23]

Originally Posted by phil@detailersdomain

watch out because if it catches the blade you will have some issues.

you can always to a waffle and follow with another towel.

Should I try two waffles? One after another.