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Poor Man’s……….

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Topic: Poor Man’s……….

Posted By: Lars(wi)
Subject: Poor Man’s……….
Date Posted: 18 May 2025 at 2:51pm

car washing detergent?
The 1991 F-350 has taken a beating from the AZ and TX sun, although it is white the ‘shine’ appears to quite dull, almost a ‘flat white’ look. What would a good household cleaner that may help, TIA.

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Posted By: Walker
Date Posted: 18 May 2025 at 6:04pm

Be happy it isn't rust brown or gone altogether and the same color as the background on the other side, like they all are here.

Posted By: plummerscarin
Date Posted: 18 May 2025 at 6:07pm

Most people likely to say you should never use household cleaners on vehicles. Too harsh on the paint. That said, when we was kids, Dad had us wash the car with Cheer laundry soap. It was a powder and kinda gritty. Cleaned real well

Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 18 May 2025 at 6:12pm

dont think the type of soap is gong to make any difference... Probably needs to be POLISHED to get the DULL HAZE off... then a good coat of WAX..... if REAL bad, you start with rubbing compound , but i would try the POLISH and see how well it removes the oxide surface..

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Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 18 May 2025 at 6:16pm

What Is a Rubbing Compound?

A rubbing compound is a gritty substance that levels the paint on a car’s surface. Think of it as fine sandpaper in a paste form designed to remove the outermost layer of paint. Rubbing compound comes in handy when dealing with scratches, oxidation, and other surface defects that affect the outer layer of the car’s clear coat. It’s more abrasive than its polishing counterpart, making it the go-to choice for correcting significant imperfections in a car’s paint job.

What Are Polishing Compounds?

Conversely, polishing compounds are less abrasive and aim to bring out the car’s natural shine after dealing with its imperfections. Their primary purpose is to smooth out the finer marks that a rubbing compound might leave behind. A polishing compound works to refine the work of the rubbing compound, enhancing the paint’s luster and creating a glossy finish. It’s the final touch in the detailing process, helping vehicles look their best before hitting the showroom floor or returning to a customer.

Differences Between the Two

The difference between rubbing and polishing compounds lies mainly in their level of abrasiveness and intended purpose. A rubbing compound acts as a corrector, while a polishing compound serves as a finisher. Rubbing compounds will eliminate deep scratches and oxidation, but they can leave swirl marks or micro-scratches due to their abrasive nature. That’s where polishing compounds come into play, removing those finer imperfections and giving the car a mirror-like finish.

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Like them all, but love the "B"s.