InDepthAutoDetailing Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 What's the worst thing you do when detailing that isn't recommended nor would you recommend? Me: When polishing I use a clean screwdriver (Craftsman without nicks or cuts) handle against the pads to get dried up product out. Not recommended but it works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XQIZT Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 My biggest problem is touching the smoothness of the paint as I polish...I try not to, but its just soooooooooooooooo smooooooottttthhhhhhhhh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I always forget and end up putting my hand on a just polished area for balance when I'm working down low. Do it every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyfox Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Oh man...I am sure I have a few bad habits, I just have to stop and think of what they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1anonly Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Here is probably two of the worst things I have ever done and don't recommend anyone doing this. 1) A rotary buffer at 3000 RPMs with a foam pad using rubbing compound 2) Steel wool on a mirror I do not practice any of these habits anymore. Thank God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincenzo Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I tend to be lazy and not clay quite enough before polishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cook Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I use a clean, but still abrasive, brush on the lower rockers if there is heavy contaminents caked on after blasting with APC. It does leave light scratches but if I'm polishing the car I get them out anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 hmm.. I'll have to ponder a little.. a few weeks ago, did a quick wash with the foam gun and one wash pad, my car is still awaiting its first correction, supplies are still not accessible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonaJae Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I use the wash mitt that's designated for the top half of the car on the bottom half at certain parts of the car because I "got lazy" and I was "down there anyway" - I really need to quit doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Well, I never get so anal that i tape off any areas before using a PC, and I admit that sometimes I don't get all the leftover polish gunk out from around badges and tail light crevices. I always say I'll go back and get them later, but then I get lazy or forget and let them go "until next time". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Tegeler Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I have done the same thing Rich! I did eventually get back to getting it all out though lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I know don't clean my PC pads well enough after I user them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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