This is a question that often comes up on a lot of car care forums so I decided to dig into the vinyl strip industry and get the scoop straight from the manufactures. First, a little background on the industry.
There are 3 major manufactures, 3M, Oracal and Avery. There are plenty of smaller...
In this video, I talk about and show the process of properly removing vinyl decal lettering. This process applies to any vinyl decals whatsoever, as long as the vinyl decal has not been baked onto the car for 10 years. After that amount of time, much more aggressive measures may be necessary. I...
In this video, I cover all there is to know about claying, where to buy it, what it is, how it's used and what it is used for. In paint correction, there is no more an important process than claying. Claying is the foundation of an outstanding shine and skipping this step WHEN NECESSARY is...
In this video, I talk about the pros and cons of both the Air Force Master Blaster by Metro, and a standard electric leaf blower. I give the insight that I have from using both devices for a few years. You may find my conclusion surprising so kick your feet up and hear my take.
One thing...
Just like the title says, here's how the Junkman maintains his wheels. This is also how the Junkman reacts when a hot chick rolls past the garage.... :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8RjWsI7wyM
In this video, I go into a detailed discussion about sealants, the application of the sealant that I'm using and the hype associated with waxes and their claim to make your paint shine. Wax is a protectant. That is the only thing that I use wax for. I get all the shine that I'm going to get out...
That's right boys and girls, The Junkman has went and made paint correction so easy, a caveman could do it! In the following videos, I cover the entire process from start to finish. The first two videos are worth their weight in gold for the information alone. I don't even start working on the...
This video is a second take on my initial bird dropping/love bug etching video. In this video, I actually experience bird poop etching damage on a unprotected panel. I go through the same process that I did in my first video on this subject and repair the damage.
The main thing that you...
In this one hour video, I go into detail about how I remove love bugs (that commit suicide on your front bumper and mirrors), and bird droppings that have sat on the paint for a period of time. As you will see in the video, the removal process is quite easy for me due to the fact that one: my...
I did this video for all the folks who have constantly requested that I do a video on engine detailing. One problem that some people will have with this video is that it does not contain any secrets to cleaning what I would consider a filthy engine. Thus, the folks who will find this video...
I know that we have quite a few Meguiar's users on this board so you all will like this.
In this video, I am working in a situation where it is hot in my garage and humid outside. This weather combination can lead to the polishes that I use creating dust. What I do in this video is use...
Now I know what you're thinking. "What did he bring you?" you're asking. Well it wasn't Santa who brought the gifts, it was me! I brought Santa the gift of gleam and grub. A shine to die for and a tight belly to end the day. Santa called me up and asked if he could visit the Junkman's garage. I...
I figured that I should post this here as I don't recall posting any of my wet sanding videos on this forum. This is a very thorough description of how I do minor scratch removal. You get to see the entire process and hear me think out loud as I work. I also use the Flex-3401VRG polisher for...
Actually, a couple of weeks ago. I've been working on it since.
... and it wasn't pretty either. :omg:
I went all NASCAR and taped it up so that I could drive in home.
This is why I couldn't pursue the guilty party.
Here's what happened. It was 0-dark thirty at...
The title says it all. There is a technique to doing this so that you eliminate the possibility of paint damage from using one. A lot of this is common sense but sometimes, hearing turns on the light bulb for a lot of folks. ;)
What is the clay bar process, you ask?
Clay Bar is used to remove paint contamination, overspray and industrial fallout.
What is paint contamination?
Paint contamination consists of tiny metal shavings from rail dust, brake dust and industrial fallout. This contamination affects all...
Well folks, this long awaited video series is finally up and running! In these videos, I talk about and show my method of a 2-bucket wash. From start to finish, I cover every step in how to wash a car without creating damage to the paint. Every step in this process is critical to the...
Hey boys and girls, I had the opportunity to go at another keyed paint job this week. As a lot of you already know, fixing paint is a passion for me and not something I do for money. So when the owner asked me what I wanted in return, I told him nothing but some pictures and food. He decided...
Okay boys and girls, The Junkman is back with another video series. This time I cover the proper technique of using a waterless wash product on your paint without damaging the paint. A lot of people experience scratches when using waterless wash products (even detail spray), because they use it...
... well these two videos will answer that question in detail! I explain why you should or should not worry about doing so.
One thing that I did in these videos was use a super abrasive polish by Meguiar's to do this demonstration (Meguiar's Diamond Cut). There are those of you who will think...
Hey all, I got to meet some forum members and lay hands on some Vipers last weekend at the Chrysler Nationals. Forum member Scott volunteered his Viper as a demo car and allowed me to work some magic on it. I am really out of touch with the way most Vipers looked as I had not seen his body style...
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