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Super Simple Scratch Removal With Pro Cut

2018-01-16T15:58:00.001-05:00

With today's technology in paint correction and refinishing, it is easier than ever to rid your car of light to moderate scratches. There is really no reason to have to put up with these unwelcomed, unsightly defects in your car or truck. With a basic DA polisher (like the Harbor Freight DA Polisher), GuruFiber Microfiber Cutting Pad and SYSTEM 51 Pro Cut you can eliminate scratches in about 30 minutes of work.

Watch this short video of the whole process on this Ram 1500 with a few moderate scratches. You can see there is no "rocket science" here. Anyone can get these same results regardless of your experience level. Beginners and experts alike will be amazed on the results with this process and product combination.

SYSTEM 51 Perfect Cut vs Swirls

2014-10-31T15:47:00.002-04:00

One step correction with SYSTEM 51 Perfect Cut polish and a DA with microfiber pads.

New SYSTEM 51 Pro Cut Compound

2013-04-09T16:54:00.002-04:00

We are excited to announce the launch of the new System 51 Pro Cut compound. This new compound will speed up your buffing time by offering aggressive but precise and controlled cut that finishes like a polish.

Try it on a DA polisher with a microfibre Cutting Pad and you will get next to flawless cut that is almost LSP ready on lighter colors. On darker colors, follow up with perfect cut polish for that extra pop.

Use it with wool Cutting Pads on a rotary polisher at about 1500 rpm and you will have aggressive cut with a great finish.

Pick up a bottle today on DetailingGurus.com. SYSTEM 51 PRO CUT

SYSTEM 51 Perfect Cut Polish with Microfiber Pads on a DA Polisher

2013-04-04T10:49:00.000-04:00

Watch this video as we sand out defects in a freshly painted spoiler and polish out the sand marks with SYSTEM 51 Perfect Cut Polish on a DA Polisher with NEW microfiber pads. This process is fast, effective and 100% safe. No matter what you experience level with machine polishing, you can accomplish the same results with these products and techniques.

For the experienced paint re-finisher, you can save time and reduce product use by using the method outlined in this video. Contact today if you have any questions about this process or any of the products shown in this video. We're here to help!

1 Step Correction with SYSTEM 51 Perfect Cut

2012-12-31T11:49:00.000-05:00

One of the most coveted achievements for the auto detailer is the 1 step correction. That is to say, a process that can cut defects out of paint and finish well enough on most cars to be ready for LSP (Last Step Protection - i.e. wax, sealant). While no one process will achieve this with every paint finish we have come across a process that can do this for most cars. SYSTEM 51 Perfect Cut polish when combined with microfiber pads and a DA polisher cuts defects fast and finishes down like a polish! No more need for multi-step compound / polishing systems!

Watch the video below for a quick demonstration of this ground breaking technology.

SYSTEM 51 Customer Testimonial

2012-04-17T10:49:00.001-04:00

We love a satisfied customer here at DetailingGurus.com! Here is an email from another recent happy customer. This goes to show that anyone can get pro results with the amazing technology of the Pro Kit from SYSTEM 51.

Hi Dan,

This product is awesome. I have a ’66 Chevelle SS that had a few flaws in the hood. I removed the hood, repaired and repainted with base coat/clear coat, wet sanded and buffed and the results are awesome. This was the first time I have ever used a machine buffing system and it couldn’t have been easier. My work looks as good or better than the rest of the car that was painted professionally. I attached some photos.

Thanks,

Mike

2011 Toyota Camry Eco Detail

2012-02-04T17:03:00.002-05:00

This 2011 Toyota Camry has very soft clear coat. This often results in many swirls and hazing even on this newer car. Cars like this need a regular polishing / detailing scheduled maintenance to keep them looking their best. This one was treated to a rinseless wash with Duragloss 931 and polished using Meguiar's new DA Microfiber Correction system. It was finished off with a coat of GuruWax to give it that deep durable shine.

Before Shots:

We mixed up a batch of Duragloss Rinseless Wash in some warm water...

The wheels were cleaned using what is left over of the Duragloss Rinseless Wash 931 and a list spray of Optimum Power Clean to help break down the grime.

A moderate amount of surface contamination was coming up from the mild clay bar.

After the paint was clean, we can see the true paint defects we were dealing with.

We setup a tape line to test out the correction and show a true before/after shot.

After the paint correction was completed, we treated this flawless black paint to two coats of GuruWax to give it that deep, wet look.

The tires and trim were finished off with Optimum Opti-bond.

GuruWax Application on 2011 Ford Mustang GT

2011-10-17T14:58:00.002-04:00

Guruwax is a top quality premium carnuba blend wax designed for the highest level of depth and shine. Here we apply a fresh coat to the Grabber Blue paint on this 2011 Ford Mustang GT.

Optimum No-Rinse Wash Process

2011-10-17T12:16:00.001-04:00

Optimum No Rinse wash is the safest, fastest and most environmentally safe way to wash your car! Watch...

SYSTEM ONE Demo Day

2011-09-12T11:27:00.000-04:00

We had another training and demonstration day in Advance, NC to show new users the process of how to use SYSTEM ONE (System 51) polishes with both the traditional rotary polisher as well as the new method with DA polishers.

Rotary Polisher with SYSTEM ONE X3 Polish

A new user using a Griot's DA Polisher with Surbuf pads and SYSTEM ONE polish (first time machine polishing)

GuruWax on a 2011 Mustang GT Grabber Blue

2011-04-07T14:58:00.001-04:00

We fitted new 19" RTR wheels on this 412hp beast and treated this eccentric Grabber Blue paint to a coat of GuruWax. We'll let the pictures do the rest of the talking.

1998 Jeep Wrangler SYSTEM ONE Detail

2010-09-23T09:25:00.001-04:00

Jeeps often lead a hard life! This 1998 Jeep Wrangler was relatively well cared for but the paint was definitely in need of the DetailingGurus treatment. Twelve years of only basic washing had left oxidation, mineral deposits and the remains of many bugs who met their unfortunate demise on the trademark Jeep grille.

It should be noted that some of the bug remains had etched their way through the basecoat, underscoring the need to remove these as soon as possible in order to prevent permanent damage. There is no reason to give up on a car with paint blemishes such as these, though! As will be seen in the following photos, a partial restoration that can be accomplished by the driveway enthusiast with a few essential products and some knowledge.

The Jeep had been regularly washed, so there was little buildup of major dirt, although the oxidation and mineral deposits made it difficult to imagine the paint wasn’t “dirty”. To start the process, a basic wash was completed, utilizing 2 capfuls of Optimum No Rinse to two gallons of water to get the paint clean and ready for claying.

Sonus Medium Grade clay was used to prepare the surface for polishing. A fine grade clay is good for maintenance work but with the level of oxidation and raised deposits on the paint, the more aggressive Grey Medium Clay was used. Already, the pain has taken on a deeper black color and the diffusing properties of oxidation and mineralization have been stripped away by the clay.

It is also essential to clay before polishing to ensure the polishing pad doesn’t pick up these deposits and grind them into the paint, causing what’s commonly referred to as “buffer trails”. Use caution not to apply too much pressure when removing heavy deposits such as these, although you may still see some very light scratches that will be removed in the following polishing stage.

System One X3 cutting polish was used to remove the remaining oxidation, deposits, and cut down the swirls and light scratches that accumulate over 12 years of washing and driving (and some off-roading!). This cutting polish has a fine abrasive that combines with varying pads of either wool or foam substrate to provide either aggressive polishing (with the wool side), or fine finishing polish (with the white pad side). The EDGE adapter allows quick removal of the pad to allow the detailer to flip from one side to the other.

After a quick wash to remove polish residue, we took the time to treat the vinyl top as well as the fender flares, and also the tires with System One Licorice Dressing. This is a critical step that goes a long way towards a total restoration detail such as this one.

The paint was dried with a GuruFiber 360XL Drying Towel, which was lightly pulled across the surface, using caution not to apply pressure that could mar the freshly prepared paint surface that is now vulnerable without the protection of any wax or sealant. Once dry, a coat of GuruWax was applied to the entire surface, and allowed to dry to a light haze before buffing with a GuruFiber 400 towel. The silk edging on the GuruFiber 400 helps ensure the edges of the towel do not pick up debris or mar the paint.

The transformation from nearly six hours of work has brought new life to this Jeep, bringing looks of admiration from fellow Jeep enthusiasts on the road!

For these, and other fine detailing products, visit http://www.DetailingGurus.com

-Optimum No-Rinse Car Wash
-Sonus Detailing Clay
-System One X3 Cutting Polish
-GuruFiber Detailing Towels
-GuruWax premium Carnauba paste wax
-SystemOne Licorice Dressing

The Little Details - Painting Calipers

2010-07-06T10:17:00.000-04:00

Sometimes the smallest details can set your auto detailing apart from the rest. In this case we have an older Mustang Cobra with brake calipers that looked faded and uneventful. Even in perfect factory finish (black), these brake calipers were not so impressive looking. We used Duplicolor Brake Caliper Paint to spruce this pony up with a hot red finish. Sanding the surface of the raised letters restored the lettering and made for a factory look. The results completely changed the look of the car giving it a great look.

Porsche 911 Turbo 996 Premium Detail

2009-12-01T19:50:00.002-05:00

Here's a quick look at a stunning 996 turbo we worked on last week. We performed a full correction on the paint to get it as close as possible to perfection. Here's a quick summary of the process used on this one-of-a-kind beauty.

Wash - ONR
Clayed with Sonus clay bar
Swirls and defects machine corrected with Menzerna PO85RD using Edge (3M) white foam pads.
Polishing was performed with Menzerna PO106ff nano polish using Edge (3M) white foam pads.
Final polishing / perfecting with 3M Ultrafina SE with 3M polishing pads.
Paint was cleansed with a IPA (Isoprol Alcohol) solution wipe down to remove all filling oils for final inspection.
LSP was the Concourse Carnauba paste was GuruWax.

Here is the typical correction achieved.

After all the machine polishing was completed, we rolled the car outside into the South Carolina sun to get a good look at the paint in the sun for inspection. We washed the car here again to remove all polishing residue and to clean the wheels, jams and moldings.

GuruWax Premium carnauba wax was applied by hand using a premium microfiber applicator to get a nice consistent thin coat.

GuruWax is a pleasure to work with. Smooth, easy application and removal that leaves a deep rich glow.

And the results...

Come See Us at the Car Show in Winston Salem - Oct 31

2009-10-13T08:29:00.003-04:00

Car Show
Saturday, October 31st
10 AM until 2 PM
1410 West Clemmonsville Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27127
$10 cash per vehicle
On-site registration
Top 3 cars (voters choice) wins prizes
Prizes to include: 1 Free Car Detail from Detailing Gurus (valued at $200), 1 tub of Guru Wax (valued at $70) and various other detailing products, compliments of Detailing Gurus.

Contest Description:

All show car entries are $10 and will enter your car for a chance to win a Premium detail ($250-$400 value, depending on size of car/truck) courtesy of DetailingGurus.com, North Carolina's premier auto detailer for discriminating auto enthusiasts. More information on the prize can be found here: http://www.detailinggurus.com/services.html
Winner will be selected by Viewer's Choice. All show attendants will receive a form on which they will be allowed to vote on a show entrant. The entrant with the highest number of votes will receive the Premium Detail. 2nd place will receive a container of DetailingGurus premium Carnauba, GuruWax (a $70 value). Three third place entrants will receive plush MicroFiber towels, courtesy of DetailingGurus.

Dont' forget to vote on your favorite car! Show attendants that vote on a car show entry will be entered to receive a door prize as well (have we figured out what this could be? More DG stuff? I don't know if the attendants will be as big a car buff as the entrants).

New Porter Cable 7424XP Kits Now Available!

2009-08-26T09:09:00.005-04:00

The new Porter Cable 7424XP is the latest "Dual Action" polisher derived from the immensely popular Porter Cable 7424 model. The Porter Cable 7424 transformed the detailing industry by allowing backyard and garage enthusiast to machine polish without the fear of the risks associated with polishing with "high-speed" rotary buffers and polishers. The dual action method was the safest way to machine polish although limited in power.

Enter the new Porter Cable 7424XP. With it's increased power from a new 4.5 amp motor and new ergonomic body design, this machine will allow you to attack greater paint defects, deeper scratches and harsher swirls while still being one of the safest ways to machine polish today.

Check out our Porter Cable 7424XP kits now available on D etailingGurus.com and save with our FREE SHIPPING on all Porter Cable 7424XP kits.

New SYSTEM ONE Pro Kit Lite

2009-06-16T10:54:00.003-04:00

The SYSTEM ONE Pro Kit Lite is the same great formula of the standard Pro Kit minus the plastic case, sponge, and microfiber towel. This saves on shipping and passes the savings down to you! Pick up a SYSTEM ONE Pro Kit Lite today and start buffing the easy way! You'll remove oxidation, swirl marks and haze safely and easily with the nano polishing technology in SYSTEM ONE X3 Cutting Polish.

Be sure to pick up a tub of GuruWax premium carnauba paste wax to lock in your shine and hard work with the unmatched shine and durability of GuruWax's #1 grade White Brazilian Carnauba Wax.

Tick Performance Silverado SS

2009-04-18T17:56:00.003-04:00

This truck is wearing a fresh coat of GuruWax Carnauba Paste Wax after buffing the paint to a deep black swirl free shine with the SYSTEM ONE Pro Kit.

From 2008-04-18 Chevy SS Truck Detail

GuruWax Portfolio

2009-02-26T09:42:00.000-05:00

Question: What is the best way to dry your car?

2009-02-03T15:03:00.003-05:00

We get this question a lot from customers. So we thought we would share this common answer.

I have a new car and don't want to scratch it. I heard that drying the car is the most common ways to scratch my paint (black!!!!). What's the best way to dry my car and keep it scratch free? Should I use microfiber towels?

You are correct! Drying is usually the number one culprit in scratching or swirling your car. I suggest two things to minimize your risk. The first think is to keep a good, high quality wax on the paint. I suggest GuruWax. This wax sheets water very well. After washing, most of the water will simply fall off if you sheet it without a nozzle (see this video for a demo).

The second thing you want to do is to use a blower of some kind (electric leaf blower, shop vac exhaust or compresses air) to blow off most of the water. This should remove 90%+ of the water is the car is waxed with a high quality wax like GuruWax.

Last, go over it with a high quality microfiber drying towel like the GuruFiber 360XL or the GuruFiber Waffle Weave towel. These super soft towels will get your car 100% dry and are ultra plush and soft and will protect from scratches and swirls.

Drying with Microfiber towels

2009-01-24T17:18:00.001-05:00

Drying Your Car Safely With Microfiber Towels

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All New GuruFiber Series Microfiber Towels

2009-01-23T15:33:00.006-05:00

We are pleased to announce our all new GuruFiber Premium microfiber towel products. These new microfiber products are in line with the vision of the rest of the products available on DetailingGurus.com; they are the absolute best quality car care products available. Microfiber towels can be a great time savings when cleaning and maintaining your cars perfect finish. Perhaps more important though is the fact that good quality microfiber towels prevent new scractes and swirls from plaguing your cars paint.

Weather you are looking for a quality microfiber drying towel, and polishing towel, a waxing towel or even applicator pads you'll find the very best available in our Microfiber Products section on DetailingGurus.com.

The GuruFiber 530 Ultra Plush is our thickest most plush towel. Grab one of these when you need the security of a thick nap to protect your prized automotive paint finish. This towel will amaze you! It is more than twice as thick as the standard microfiber towel you would pick up at a retail location. The thick weave makes it a great hedge against dirt particles and your paint.

The GuruFiber Waffle Weave towel is the most effective way to dry your car. It's ultra thick, waffle weave construction is ideal for holding more water that you can imagine! Forget the ShamWow! This towel outperforms anything on the market. Don't leave that water sitting on you paint! Soak it up with this water guzzling towel and be sure your paint will not get spots or streaking.

Visit DetailingGurus.com today and click the MicroFiber Products page to see these and many more quality microfiber products today.

Water Sheeting with GuruWax

2009-01-02T23:04:00.002-05:00

One of the best ways to keep your cars paint spotless is to prevent water spots by not letting water sit on the paint. Most will dry their cars after washing using towels that can cause scratches. Even the best microfiber towels can introduce the risk of scratches.

With a durable coat of GuruWax Premium Carnauba Paste Wax, water will sheet off with ease and minimize the need to rubbing a towel or worse yet chamois on your perfected paint.

Porsche Boxter Premium Detail

2008-11-07T15:55:00.002-05:00

This Porsche Boxter received the Premium Detail to bring it back to its "former glory".

The process started with a deep under carriage and wheel cleaning with a safe citrus degreaser solution cut 1:4. Wheels and brakes were agitated with various brushes.

The entire car was washed then with Meguiar's Gold Class soap.

There were some heavy bonded contaminants so we opted for gray agressive clay to get the paint work perfectly clean prior to polishing.

After cleaning, the car is dried with a microfiber waffle weave cloth.

Taping trim and edges is an extra step to prevent damage to vulnerable areas.

Correction was performed with Menzerna SIP on a Lake Country purple foamed wool pad at about 1,600 rpms.

Two passes were required in some areas with deeper defects.

We finished down with a fine polish (Menzerna 106ff) to bring out a perfect finish.

We applied a coat of Duragloss TPP 105 to lock in the shine followed by a coat of the all new Guruwax to give it depth and that Concourse level finish.

Introducing GuruWax Premium Carnauba Wax

2008-10-09T16:26:00.009-04:00

We are thrilled to announce the launch of GuruWax!

The most discriminating car owners look for the unmatched look of Brazilian white carnauba wax. While others have matched the durability, nothing can come close to the warm, reflective glow of a high carnauba content wax. Most over the counter waxes offer little to no actual Brazilian No.1 White Carnauba wax content because of the sheer price of this raw material. Synthetic materials often replace this highly desirable ingredient compromising quality for cost.

GuruWax is a unique blend of natural coconut, almond, propolis and banana oils with 53% by volume of Brazilian No. 1 White Carnauba wax, the purest, hardest and most transparent natural wax in the world.

The natural coconut, almond, propolis and banana oils found in this fine wax produce a fresh aromatic fragrance that you can enjoy while you protect your car from outside contaminants and paint corrosion.

GuruWax has been created exclusively for the die-hard fan of the highest levels of supreme gloss, shine and shimmer. This product is sure to turn the heads of even the toughest critic. The natural oils used in this product makes paint “drip off of your vehicle” and is formulated with a liquid crystal polymer for extended longevity and durability.

GuruWax is a brilliant paste that offers a deep warm shine that is proven to be excellent for any color of paint. The unique blend of oils and liquid crystal polymers is specially formulated to bring out dark and metallic colors.

If you are looking for the very best level of protection and appearance for your car, GuruWax will offer you the best ingredients money can buy. Don't settle for less when it comes to the investment of your high-end vehicle! Order a tub today and enjoy the benefits of the knowledge of the Detailing Gurus!

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