What`s the best change in your detailing process?

[SilverLexus]

For me it was getting handy with the PC and rotary and using swirl remover polishes with a finishing pad. Really helps the surface prep.



What have been the biggest and most impactful changes in your process?

[TGates]

Proper wash and dry techniques.



Unfortunately, I still rely on glazes as sort of a crutch on my dark blue car. I don`t have the patience to polish to perfection with a PC. I don`t mind glazes, though, as often as I apply a caranuba. I`m the only one who will know they`re under there.

[skuz]

I have to say the first time I used clay after years of using only cleaner waxes.



Nothing since came close to that shock.

[gmblack3]

Zaino and clay 4 yrs ago.



This place and a PC 5 months ago.

[SpoiledMan]

Yeah, I have to give it to Mike Phillips and his PC teaching technique. Not just having the tool but also being able to use it properly.:)

[imported_chpsk8]

I would say clay first, then the PC. Couple that with the "real" products I use now compared to the over the counter stuff. I get better results much faster.

[Wasatch]

I like using QDs in between washes, makes the truck look nice all the time.

[Accumulator]

Washing with the foamgun, no question about it. It`s utterly revolutionized my detailing as I hardly ever have to polish out marring. I could probably get by easier without my rotary/PCs/Cyclos than I could without the foamguns. While I`ve changed products over the years (e.g., MFs), the foamgun is the big change in my *process*.

[specs]

for now it would have to be, claying and using sealants.

im hoping soon it will be using the pc.

[mack4000]

Yeah, I have to give it to Mike Phillips and his PC teaching technique. Not just having the tool but also being able to use it properly.:)



He just released a new 2 hr, 45 min video going over his PC techniques. I can`t wait to get it since I can`t attend his weekend detailing clinic. I need to learn the proper PC technique. :waxing:

[cwcad]

Washing with the foamgun, no question about it. It`s utterly revolutionized my detailing as I hardly ever have to polish out marring. .



I would have to say it is the ever present posts of the Accumulator on how to avoid marring by using proper washing techniques. Been reading them for quite a while but until recently had concentrated on polishing out the marring. It finally dawned on me that just because I could dimish marring thru polishing eventually I would go thru the clear and then where would I be.



So washing techniques has to be my number one item at this time. Thanks Accumulator!!

[imported_Neothin]

since getting serious with detailing, buying my foam gun was my greatest improvement. Even using multiple mitts while washing with a conventional two bucket method, I was still inducing a good deal of marring on my paint. After buying the foam gun, this marring as been reduced to nearly none. I dont have to polish as often and that is a wonderful thing.

[3Dog]

Washing with the foamgun, no question about it. It`s utterly revolutionized my detailing as I hardly ever have to polish out marring. I could probably get by easier without my rotary/PCs/Cyclos than I could without the foamguns. While I`ve changed products over the years (e.g., MFs), the foamgun is the big change in my *process*.

MMMMM I`ll trade you one of my foamguns for a cyclo :spot

[WSUcommuter]

Microfiber and QD :spot

[GTScott]

The PC a while back.

Wife no longer checking the credit card statements.

The Poorboy`s line a few months back.

gmblack showing me his QEW wash procedure a week or two ago.



-GT