I thought it was Clearcoat Failure... Got Lucky!

**rd_volvo** · 12-20-2001, 10:02 AM

I am currently using P21s Shampoo and like it very

much but would like to add some slickness to it

so my wash medium glides a little more.

I think I read one time to add a cap full of glycerin.

Is this right?

RD

**YoSteve** · 12-20-2001, 01:04 PM

how bout some foam?

might add that extra zip to the car wash you like

**vettefan67** · 12-20-2001, 01:18 PM

Interesting question! I searched the archives but got no carwash-related glycerin usage posts. If nobody has an answer to the glycerin question, here`s another. Does anyone add stuff to their car wash bucket? Besides car wash and water, that is..

**DETAILKING** · 12-20-2001, 01:34 PM

It is insoluble for the most part in water and will leave a nastly film on your car!!

I have heard of people adding a few tablespoons of vinegar to help agaist bad water spoting for people that have very HARD water supplies. That is about it.

**mx5** · 12-20-2001, 01:45 PM

Vinegar in car shampoo? Ouch! That sounds dangerous considering how acidic vinegar is. I hope they don`t accidentally use too much. I think a few people have posted about using vegetable oil as a lube. But then again it sounds like that will leave a film also.

**DETAILKING** · 12-20-2001, 01:49 PM

Won`t hurt much, but could possibly reduce the mineral deposits in the water...............have never tried it so can`t comment on effectiveness...........

**Don2000g** · 12-21-2001, 07:10 PM

Actually I`ve found the P21 shampoo to be very slick or slippery for me. Its one of my 2 or 3 favorite car washes. I just wish I didn`t have to use such a generous amount of the wash to get the suds/lather that I generally like to see.

**imported_Luster** · 08-18-2010, 11:14 AM

This is the hood of my 2006 GTP. It has been re-painted and I noticed a couple weeks ago that it looks absolutely terrible! Sits outside 24/7 (you`ll see why later

ancing Dot

, and it`s a disgrace for any detailer to own.....

It actually looked like the beginning of clearcoat failure, but it turned out to be oxidation..... (Whewwww!)

Process:

M105/Orange 1-step Griots polisher/orange pad speed 5 heavy pressure slow passes.
Followed by White pad speed 3 medium pressure quick passes.
Followed by Blackfire Wet Diamond (by hand) X2.
Followed by Z8 wipedown.

Before/50-50:

During/After:

The Reason It Sits Outside:

ancing Dot:

**Lucian** · 08-18-2010, 11:42 AM

I noticed in the last pic 2 corvettes in the backround... very humble of you, lol. No wonder it stays outside

**imported_96 Z-Ragtop** · 08-18-2010, 11:45 AM

Nice turnaround, Bill.....

Did notice.....you need to update your plate on the new Vette

Sould read....USA-LS3

ancing Dot:

**imported_Flash Gordon** · 08-18-2010, 11:48 AM

Cool beans. Glad you were able to save the paint :wizard:

Hey, what kinda puppy dog is that? Tell her/him Trouble sends her regards Sleep

**bmw5541** · 08-18-2010, 12:58 PM

Nice save there Bill!:clap:

Now that`s a good reason to keep her outside:w00t:

**imported_Luster** · 08-18-2010, 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by 96 Z-Ragtop

Nice turnaround, Bill.....

Did notice.....you need to update your plate on the new Vette

Sould read....USA-LS3

ancing Dot:

I have the new tag ordered, but it hasn`t come in yet. I just transferred the old on temporarily!

Originally Posted by Flash Gordon

Cool beans. Glad you were able to save the paint :wizard:

Hey, what kinda puppy dog is that? Tell her/him Trouble sends her regards Sleep

He`s a Border Collie. Smartest dog I`ve ever seen. One time I put him on a stay command on the front porch. The next morning my wife says: "Where`s Kobe?" He was laying on the front porch waiting to be released!!!! (My bad... only done it once!)

**imported_detailchick** · 08-18-2010, 01:01 PM

Clear coats should not oxidize like that . Im hoping not but the same may happen again in a couple of months . If it does i would take it back to the paint shop.

Looks beautiful now though! :thumbup:Cute Dog !!

**imported_Luster** · 08-18-2010, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by detailchick

Clear coats should not oxidize like that . Im hoping not but the same may happen again in a couple of months . If it does i would take it back to the paint shop.

Looks beautiful now though! :thumbup:Cute Dog !!

The hood was actually repainted prior to my buying the car. You`re right, I`ve never seen clearcoat oxidize. I did notice it was VERY soft and easy to correct. The entire hood correction only took 30 minutes including the sealant.

May have to get it re-painted at some point. (but it`s my "beater")

:

`Cute Dog`...... Thanks! We like him.