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My friend is getting a new Benz (It should be on the boat over by now). I am the ONLY person who he trusts enough to detail his car, and he wants it done as soon as he takes delivery.
My plan is to :
1) Clay
2) #82 w/polishing pad
3) AIO w/finishing pad (speed setting 5)
4a) UPP by hand (MAYBE finishing pad)
or
4b) Collinite Liquid Insualtor w/finishing pad (speed setting 4-4.5)
Due to the results I got using cleaner wax, finishing pad & high speed on the wife`s Jeep, I figure that using AIO & a finishing pad at a higher speed should be a good combination as a final `cleaning/prep` step.
I`m ordering the Collinite, UPP and AIO in the next couple of days. Hopefully I`ll have a chance to test the two combinations (AIO + UPP and AIO + Collinite LI).
Any opinions or suggestions?
onthespot
05-02-2003, 07:00 AM
Hi Don,
I use Collinite 845 LI extensively. I have found that applying it with a misted cotton applicator by hand is much better than using a machine. A little Collinite goes a long way. I used to use my Gem Orbital to apply it, but started hand applying 1.) after I realized how much I wasted and 2.) after I saw how much I had to do by hand anyhow.
Additionally, some people take this wax off before it dries. All this really does it smear it around. I wait until it has dried completely before removing it.
Just a few suggestions regarding the Collinite. Hope it turns out great for you. Please keep us posted on the results.
Regards,
Onthespot (On The Spot Mobile Detailing, North Carolina)
Originally posted by onthespot
Hi Don,
I use Collinite 845 LI extensively. I have found that applying it with a misted cotton applicator by hand is much better than using a machine. A little Collinite goes a long way. I used to use my Gem Orbital to apply it, but started hand applying 1.) after I realized how much I wasted and 2.) after I saw how much I had to do by hand anyhow.
Regards,
Onthespot (On The Spot Mobile Detailing, North Carolina)
I was fooling around with the PC and used a butter knife to spread a bit of Mother`s N/A Carnuaba paste on a finishing pad misted w/Eagle One WipeNShine...I used three `slices` roughly the size and thickness of a quarter of wax on the pad, and was able to coat my wife`s entire Jeep (OK, so I had to smear on a nickle sized slice to do the roof), so I personally don`t think I`m wasting too much in that respect. I think that as long as you don`t give the wax too much time to `soak in` to the pad, it should be fine. I may have applied it too thin though, I`m used to synthetics now & try to use as little as possible.
We shall see, thanks for the tips :)
TheCompleteLook
05-06-2003, 03:28 PM
You didnt mention the interior. I would suggest 303 Aero Protect for all the vinyl; you can also do the ext trim and tires. It is BEST for UV protection and has a great supple look, not too shiny. Also, you might want to scotchgard the carpets to help keep them nice.