[Guest]

I'm using this Meguiar's Clenaer Wax on all my models as I posted in another thread here. I can almost swear by this stuff as it is that good.

Now I'm starting to wonder about some things. When I use this stuff, I'm using a soft cotton rag to apply and buff it out. When applying it I can clearly see imperfections such as sticker residue(AUTOart models) easily disappear. Now heres the kicker, when I remove it, while gently buffing it out, with the soft rag, I get a dirty residue. Nothing big, but still I wonder how good it can be. :zi:

Is this stuff just cleaning the cars surface really good or am I breaking the paint down, which explains the the dirty residue. :?

BTW, I still in awe of the shine this stuff leaves. ;-)

 

[JSB 33]

Probably a little bit of both ;-)

 

[vegasracer]

DX,

If the stuff is a "cleaner wax" then it is not just wax...it has either mild abrasives, solvents/detergents, or both. Wax itself, like carnuba, does not do a great job of cleaning. If you are getting a residue on your rag, then something is abrading/dissolving the paint...even if it is a very small amount of paint. Since diecast mod paint is different from automotive paint, I have no idea what the long term impact will be.

 

[Guest]

I'm not sure either :? ;-)

For now I guess I will enjoy the shine, and down the road I'll have melting paint to match melting wheels. May thats will be the newest trend for collectors, "how many models do you have with melted wheels". Except I'll have melting paint to go with it. :angel:

 

[Xtreme Diecaster]

You wanna use wax that is safe for clear coats.

 

[Guest]

Directions say its clearcoat safe. :iagr:

 

[Guest]

On another note.

I recieved some models in the mail from an eBAY auction, all of the models were badly oxidized, I mean really bad. I thought about contacting the seller and asking for my money back as I thought the models were ruined.

Well the paint looked like a 1:1 cars paint after it sat in the rain and had water spots on it. And the water spots were really thick. I never seena model car with so much dust built up on the interior parts. I took my finger and wiped off one of the seats and this stuff was really packed on.

Well thats the condition of the cars.

After a lot of ddebating on what to do, clean them or contact the seller. I decided to use the Meguiars Cleaner Wax and after the first coat the car looked like it was new. I then applied a second coat and it looked like a new car that had been well taken care of :sm: Remarkable stuff this is.

Now I'm going to take the models apart and clean the interiors :???:

After all is cleaned, one more coat and they should be ready to go on display. :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[Domin8]

On another note.

I recieved some models in the mail from an eBAY auction, all of the models were badly oxidized, I mean really bad. I thought about contacting the seller and asking for my money back as I thought the models were ruined.

Well the paint looked like a 1:1 cars paint after it sat in the rain and had water spots on it. And the water spots were really thick. I never seena model car with so much dust built up on the interior parts. I took my finger and wiped off one of the seats and this stuff was really packed on.

Well thats the condition of the cars.

After a lot of ddebating on what to do, clean them or contact the seller. I decided to use the Meguiars Cleaner Wax and after the first coat the car looked like it was new. I then applied a second coat and it looked like a new car that had been well taken care of :sm: Remarkable stuff this is.

Now I'm going to take the models apart and clean the interiors :???:

After all is cleaned, one more coat and they should be ready to go on display. :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Can't say thats happened to me.. fingers crossed... but thats some harsh luck dude, in his description did it say what state the models were in?

 

[Guest]

The seller stated the models were in excellent condition :roll:

There in excellent condition now. :sm:

 

[vegasracer]

DX, I'd hate to see what 'good' condition is for your seller, if 'excellent' was what you got. I guess it's all relative...different strokes, ya know? Anyway, it's fortunate that you can get them cleaned back up to what YOUR definition of 'excellent' is!

:zi:

 

[Guest]

DX, I'd hate to see what 'good' condition is for your seller, if 'excellent' was what you got. I guess it's all relative...different strokes, ya know? Anyway, it's fortunate that you can get them cleaned back up to what YOUR definition of 'excellent' is!

:zi:

The condition I recieved them in was far less than the "excellent condition" he described tham as in the auction. :roll: I'm just glad they turned out to be fine, seems as if they were in storage or something with the excess dust and filth, but none of them had a single scratch or paint chip once they were cleaned up.

 

[Guest]

I hope you left appropriate FB for this clown X. Guy like that just burn me. :zi:
:mrgreen:

 

[Guest]

I hope you left appropriate FB for this clown X. Guy like that just burn me. :zi:
:mrgreen:

I sent him an email asking for an explanation on the condition of item description. I want to give him the benefit of the doubt before posting negative feedback.

 

[StygianMax]

How much details do you guys normally ask eBay vendors for even when you see a diecast described as "excellent" or "near mint"? Do you ask them about things like paint chips and swirl marks on windows? I figure the more details I ask for, the better I can protect myself in case the car shows in in a pitiful state.

 

[Guest]

SM,

It matters on the model as well as the seller. If I'm buying a a brand new model from a seller whos sells nothing but diecasts and has other diecasts for sale, its a given his items are as described.

If the seller has other items and only a few diecasts and they aren't new in the box, questions need to be asked. This scenario was three diecasts all in one auction, none had boxes. I asked to confirm the item description and his response were they are in excellent condition as stated. :roll:

Still no response from him as of yet. :???: