Now I detail on the side so posting a thread like this may make me look bad but... I want to try to optimize my time and do the best job possible with what I have on hand. Theres also room to learn right?
OK so I`m attending a car meet this Saturday and plan to use my car to advertise my services... of course, I need to roll up in there with the best looking car (paint wise) and use it to strike up some conversations about my services.
The only time I`ll have to detail is Friday afternoon / evening in my friend`s shop. Given the short amount of time I have, I want to fully utilize my time.
For this thread, lets say I`ll have ~7 hours to use for exterior only.
Currently the car has Zaino Z5 on it so that`ll need to be stripped. Was planning on using CG CW&G at car prep ratio to strip it but since I`m in a time crunch, I might need to reconsider. Can I strip the protection the day before and just ONR it before claying?
This is my plan of attack:
Wash
Megs blue clay w/ ONR lube
Rinse and dry
PC7424 will be used for paint correction:
Paint isn`t that bad so I`m thinking 5.5" LC orange + M205 followed by 5.5" LC white or gray + Zaino ZPC to remove micromarring. Trouble spots / RID`s will get 4" LC orange + M105 followed by the same finishing combo. Hopefully I`ll be able to acheive 95% correction. IPA wipedowns in between passes too.
Sealant:
2x ZFX`d Z5 -> Z6-> ZFX`d Z2 -> Z6
LSP:
Collinite 915 on top... will it bond? I also have Pinnacle XMT 180.
Glass:
Clean with DG 761
Then? I normally apply DG AquaWax for my clients.
Wheels / Tires: (I have clearcoated Gun Metal wheels)
Clean with F* wheel cleaner, Megs APC and various brushes
Zaino ZAIO + Z2 on wheels
Black Magic Titanium Matte Finish on tires
Exhaust:
Optimum Metal Polish
Other items in my arsenal that can be used / added:
DG Aquawax
F* UPP (don`t really know how to use this... its the spray version)
PB SSR2.5
Black Wow
Please advise! I want the best sealant / wax combination possible.
My car is a Nighthawk Black 2005 Acura TL.
Thanks Autopia!
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