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This Flex Orbital Buffer Demonstration is performed here at E Cars Auto Detailing in Aiea, Hawaii with favorable results. In combination with a few other products, this Flex Orbital Buffer (model - XC 3401 VRG) proves to be the tool of choice when versatility is needed. You can get the best of both variations of buffing tools. A conventional orbital sander converted as a buffing tool provides too light of a cut and at times may drag out a job. Direct drive rotary buffers provide too much cutting which may result in paint swirls and even burns if not carefully used. The Flex Orbital Buffer (model - XC 3401 VRG) is a cross between the two, making it the best of both worlds. This tool demonstration provides utility and versatility without a compromise to quality. This tool is available at Pak Shak and Shea’s Luxury Detail in Aiea, Hawaii.

This “No Rinse Wash and Shine” Product Demonstration proves real time video footage with promising results. We at E Cars Auto Detailing put the product to the test on this exceptionally dirty 2006 Subaru WRX STI. It is a well known rule to auto detailing professionals and auto enthusiats alike, that a sudsy car wash soap is needed for proper lubricity when removing dirt on all painted surfaces. No Rinse Wash and Shine puts a curve on that theory. This product not only lives up to its promise, but exceeds our expectations. With the instructions followed to the “T”, No Rinse Wash and Shine delivered a scratchless and shiny, spot free surface. This product can also be used to create windshield washer fluid and clay bar lubricant. One 32 ounce bottle of No Rinse Wash and Shine can create 64 gallons of this miracle liquid. The utility and cost of this product makes an unbeatable deal that no other auto wash soaps can match. Hats off to Optimum Polymer Technologies for this creation. No Rinse Wash and Shine is available at Pak Shak and Shea’s Luxury Detail in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Convertible Plastic Window Restoration is a premium service that we offer at E Cars Auto Detailing. This service is commonly over looked and as a result, may cause a potential customer to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars (depending on the top) to replace the entire top when all thats needed is an inexpensive fix that the demonstrator facilitates in this short video. This may appear as an easy fix to most people but keep in mind that the demonstrator is a trained professional. Years of experience and product knowledge is an imperative element when it comes to the restorative craftsmanship of any detailer.
~Convertible Plastic Window Restoration~

Headlight resurfacing demonstration video shown here is a service we perform daily here at E Cars Hawaii. From start to finish, we will show and explain the products, tools, and the labor involved. Keep in mind that the demonstrator is a professional in constant practice. For the novice and first timer, labor time may vary as experience is gained. Heed all instructions and practice on junk vehicles before attempting to prospect this service for yourself or for others.

This Hard Paint Transfer Removal demonstration shows a more stubborn type of paint that got embeded on a customers’ right rear door. Once again, the stain proves to be no match for a simple spray of non chlorinated brake cleaner.

Wet Sanding and Buffing paint (also known as Color Sanding) is by far the most commonly pursued option when it comes to correcting paint imperfections or restoring gloss to avoid the high price of a professional autobody shop. When done right, a proper wet sand will reduce the use of compounds and emanate a more pronounced shine after buffing. Applications for this type of service are normally used for gloss restoration, scratch removal and reduction, removing orange peel appearance, paint etching (caused by bird droppings, acids and similar caustic substances), clear coat reduction (autobody), or just getting that perfect flat water appearance. In this Wet Sanding and Buffing Paint demonstration, I facilitate the sanding process with a bare hand behind the sand paper. In my experience, hands can more easily differentiate pressure while sanding blocks can create gouging. Novice or first timers are highly advised to use sanding blocks with a light touch until confidence and experience is gained to facilitate efficiency. Avoid doom and disaster by practicing on body parts that you can obtain by your local auto salvage yards before attempting to offer this service and test variuos products to ascertain your working fashion. Style of work may vary from person to person so take heed on this valued information.

This paint transfer removal demo shows the easiest way to remedy those, “Oops! I think I hit something”, marks that commonly happen on a day to day bassis. This trick works on removing chalk, bugs, tar, severe overspray, and most types of paint stains. Wet Sanding & Buffing may have to be facilitated if this process fails, and that will be another process aired on this forum so stay tuned…..

Hi everybody! Well I finally get the chance to post a detail and it’s one of my all time favs. The first Exclusive detail I did for this client was on his white 2007 Mercedes E63 which I got to take home for a couple of days! No that was a fun car to drive and work on. So he called me back to give his 98′ Ferrari 550 Maranello an “Exclusive” make over also. It needed new plug wires which made it run rough and out of idle so he didn’t think it would make the long trek to my house. SCHUCKS!!! But he did tell me “Next time.” WHOO-HOO! Can’t wait.

He also informed me that he and the rest of the exotic club are Superferrying to Maui this weekend for a cruise and a carshow. Wish I could go but I have prior appointments but it would’ve been nice to see. The Ford GT is also making the trip too! I hope they still have my business cards!

First day I tackled the interior first and gave it through body wash and claying.

Talk about leather. There was leather everywhere. After a vacuuming and dusting the interior was wiped down with a gentle solution of Woolite and water. Gauges and and middle console was treated with 1z Cockpit Premium. I opted to treat the leather with Lexol today. It has never let me down and always finishes with a a nice semi luster.

Sorry. Pics were taken with iPhone again so not the best.

Wheels were cleaned with P21s Wheel Gel

A swissvax brush and wood toothbrush were used to get the brake calipers and wheel weights.

Lower half was pretreated with Megs APC to combat any road film or tar.

Then it was sudded up and left to dwell for about 5 mins to help float away any dirt or other heavy particles that may be present. It also helps breakthrough the stronger layer of dirt and/or debris that may be present.

Then it was rinsed and bathed using a bucket of clean water with a Grit Guard inserted. A soft Zymol sponge was used to gently bathe the car.

Next came claying with a yellow “secret” clay bar that I got from Ranney. J/k I forgot what it was called but it was a pretty good bar. A little stiffer and tuffer than the Sonus green but still easy to work with. Megs Last Touch was used as a clay lube.

I bathed the car once more and did the “flow dry”. It’s a very effective technique to combat waterspots and in most cases you would use only one large MF towel where you would normally use two. It also makes drying time much shorter IMO.

Before. Alot of water drops!

Let it flow…..

and your left with little to no water. Results may vary according to the vehicles paint surface condition or LSP currently applied.

Called it a day (3 pm) and headed straight to KFC. I needed refuel to take on my kids at home while mommy was at work! Hehehehe…..

Day 2:

Taping off and finishing.

Paint correction was with a Makita 9227. The roof, hood and trunk was worked with a yellow CCS cutting pad and SIP at 1100 to 1300 r/min and the side panels got the white CCS polishing pad and 106f set at the same speed. The roof, hood and trunk got this combo as a second step also. After an alcohol (70%) wipe down, Chemical Guys Wet Mirror Finish was applied using a blue CCS Finishing pad to the entire vehicle. Then topped off with Swissvax Smarged/Best of Show.

As I let the wax set I dressed the wheel wells with Megs Hyper Dressing and the tires with XP Cool Blue. The wheels and brake calipers got a shot of Zaino Z8.

Here’s the final product! The pics don’t do it justice but the Wet Mirror Finish and Smarged combo is AWESOME! This was the best results I got on a silver EVER!

The owner was very happy and told me I should expect a call very soon from a friend. I asked “What does he have?”. “A yellow Ferrari 360″ he says. :drool: I’ve finally made it into Ferrari land. Now only if I could get my hands on a Lambo. :thumbup:

Resurface Headlights - Most people are lead to beleiving that severly oxidized lamps that have lost more than fifty percent of its light emanation needs replacement.  In some states where safety checks are performed, some people are forced to spend three to five hundred dollars to replace them so that a safety check can be acquired.  At E Cars Auto Detailing, we save people hundreds of dollars every week by performing a Resurface Headlight service.  Here at DetailingTricks.com we will soon have a how to video on performing this particular service so stay tuned…

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