http://lakecountry.l1dev.com/blog/ Find informative tips and pad care techniqies in the Lake Country Mfg Buffing Blog. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:56:16 GMT http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/blog/index.cfm/id/51/the-little-details When detailing your car, don't miss the little details to make all your effort pay off. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/blog/index.cfm/id/50/minor-rust-repair---part-4-priming There are four fundamentals for priming, do not touch with bare hands, proper mixing rations, proper material applied to surface and proper flash time Mon, 02 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/blog/index.cfm/id/49/light-interior-cleaning Keeping your interior clean is simply done through a monthly light clean and an inexpensive cleaner you can make yourself. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/blog/index.cfm/id/48/minor-rust-repair---part-3 After removing all of the rust, acid etch the area for maximum adhesion of the primer. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/blog/index.cfm/id/47/wheel-wells To get that new car look don't skip cleaning the wheel wells. Wed, 16 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/blog/index.cfm/id/46/minor-rust-repair---part-2 Proper rust removal will ensure the longevity of the substrate. The first two steps in the process are removing the rust and then scuffing the area. Wed, 02 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/blog/index.cfm/id/45/scuff-ball®-commercial Scuff Ball replaces labor intensive and time consuming hand scuffing. Check out Lake Country's first TV commercial promoting it. Tue, 25 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/blog/index.cfm/id/44/tire-dressing Besides making your tires look good, a tire dressing helps to protect them as well. Mon, 17 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/blog/index.cfm/id/43/minor-rust-repair---part-1 Correctly fixing rust will solve it from returning. Mon, 03 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/blog/index.cfm/id/42/wheel-protection Protecting your wheels and rims makes cleaning easier the next time. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/blog/index.cfm/id/41/temperature-compound-relationships Having the proper air temperature while buffing, polishing and or finishing will help to provide a better result. Thu, 01 Apr 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/blog/index.cfm/id/40/facts-about-micro-fibers Choosing the proper micro-fiber will aid you in preventing scratches as well as cleaning properly. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/blog/index.cfm/id/39/paint-scratches There are no easy fixes when dealing with paint scratches. Determining the depth of the scratch will help one determine the proper way to fix it. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/blog/index.cfm/id/38/winter-glass-maintenance Proper winter glass maintenance will prevent streaking resulting in improved visibility. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/blog/index.cfm/id/37/foam-pads-explained There are many benefits to having foam pad surfaces and contours. The two main reasons is to save on labor and polish costs. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/blog/index.cfm/id/36/tire-and-rim-cleaning Cleaning your tires and rims is the first step in washing your vehicle. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/blog/index.cfm/id/35/bumper-scuff-repair-part-5---buffing Proper sanding and buffing will provide you with a professional result. Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/blog/index.cfm/id/34/winter-car-care-tips Maintaining your car during the cold weather is easy to do. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/blog/index.cfm/id/33/bumper-scuff-repair-part-4-clearcoating Pre-spraying prep of the pearl makes laying the of pearl coat easier. Both the one and two gun clearcoat techniques can achieve quality results Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/blog/index.cfm/id/32/pad-cleaning Throughly cleaning your foam or wool pads can be achieved by using a System 2000 pad washer or by hand. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/blog/index.cfm/id/31/bumper-scuff-repair-part-3 Proper sanding of the primer and cleaning with a tack cloth is necessary prior to laying the basecoat. Good technique helps lay the basecoat properly Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/blog/index.cfm/id/30/claying-a-vehicle Claying is the first step after washing. Claying removes any additional contaminates that remain on the surface after washing. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/blog/index.cfm/id/29/bumper-scuff-repair---part-2 Proper preparation to the working surface insures a good paint bond when priming the surface. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/blog/index.cfm/id/28/car-detailing---drying Drying your car properly with the right products will help to maintain your vehicle longer. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/blog/index.cfm/id/27/bumper-scuff-repair-part-1 Bumper Scuffs are common and easy to repair. In the first part of the this series we start by describing the the set up and sanding process. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/blog/index.cfm/id/26/car-detailing---soaps An overview of different types of soaps one can use to clean your car and how they will work. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/blog/index.cfm/id/25/building-a-clearcoat-foundation Building a successful Clearcoat Finish involves a multi-step process which includes cleaning and creating a "Bite" to the chromated surface. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/blog/index.cfm/id/24/car-detailing---washing The first step in car detailing is washing your car whether it be using the "two-bucket" method or by a "rinse-less" wash. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/blog/index.cfm/id/23/applying-the-clear-coat Now that the foundation is set, the key to a quality clear coat finish is making sure one can't notice a flat spot on the panel. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/blog/index.cfm/id/22/protecting-the-base-coat-color Taking care of and repairing the protective clear coat is a challenge. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/blog/index.cfm/id/21/clearcoat-basics History of Clearcoat and basic principles on how to lay clearcoat down Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/blog/index.cfm/id/20/when-it-comes-to-repair-and-reconditioning A description of the Lake Country's expertise in the buffing world, make it the worldwide leader in buffing knowledge Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/blog/index.cfm/id/19/welcome Overview of Lake Country's technical expertise in buffing, detailing, product development, trouble shooting and OEM technical support. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/blog/index.cfm/id/18/new-lake-country-website-and-blog Lake Country new website improvements and the launch of the Buffing Blog Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/blog/index.cfm/id/17/automechanika Lake Country launching the Kompressor Pad System at the Automechanika tradeshow Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT