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What did you do detailing wise today?
In the spirit of the Kuhuna and seems to be a popular ongoing topic on AGO, I will start this thread here. This gives everyone something a chance to post.
Yesterday, I washed the wife`s car with Optimum Car Wash, dried with the Master Blaster, and cleaned the jambs with CG speed wipe.
For today, I plan to add a spray wax (the BFWD is not sheeting as well on the sides), apply Ultima to the trim, clean the glass, and vacuum it out.
I also want to get the truck washed before it rains in the afternoon. It will sit in the garage for several days.
I also checked the tire pressures. They were down 2 psi due to the weather change.
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Had to work all day yesterday so today will be bit busy. A maintenance wash + interior, 2 wash & wax and write up a lot of reviews I am delinquent on. (Warning given to Biggerest Kahuna contestants. ;) ) I`m guessing the star will be the new Pinnacle Liquid Souveran.
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my truck wasn`t in too bad of shape, so i gave it a good wipe down yesterday with my eimann fabrik clear pearl II and a follow up spray down with eimann fabrik high gloss acrylic shield. i hit it again this morning with an additional coat of the high gloss acrylic shield. i haven`t seen any more eimann fabik supplies for awhile now, but they did make some some very good products that had some very advanced properties.
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Friday I got off to a late start. Washed my Pathfinder using Sonax Soap and a Montana Boars Hair Brush on the extent able pole. AG just replaced the last pole that broke, stuck this one in the bucket and the tip slid right off the end of the pole - set it aside and got a broom handle pole. Later I fixed it with epoxy.
Of course while drying the car, it started to drizzle. So, I packed up some supplies and went to the coin op car wash for some shelter (other car was clean and in the garage). There I went over it again with CG Speed Wipe Anti Static Detailer. Then added another coat of Bilt Hamber Finis.
It rained again over night so I wiped the car down again with the new Pinnacle Waterless Wash With Carnuba the next day. Also, had some time to kill so I put a coat of Rim Wax on the wheels even they are OptiCoated - although I`m not sure the OC is still there.
Then Fed Ex came and brought me a box from Chemical Guys. I got some Mr Pink, Sticky Wheel Cleaner, 4" Self Centering Hex Logic Pads, and spray bottles. Later that day I came across someone selling new pots of BFMS and CG Pete`s 53 and picked that up as well.
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Nothing...temps are in the mid 40`s here...brrrrr
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Yesterday I woke up at 5AM, drove a couple hundred miles, then 2-stepped and Opti-Coated a 328xi, checked into my room at 8:30PM. Today I`ll be doing a few wash n wax type jobs on a CTS-V, 840ci, and X3 if time allows.
Last week I started a correction on a `68 911L in original paint, which will get finished next week.
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Pats300zx
Nothing...temps are in the mid 40`s here...brrrrr
It was snowing yesterday while I washed the 3 series. :)
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Ok, worked yesterday till 8, off today! Will QD & vac the truck and wagon. Apply Klasse AIO to painted wheels on both.:rockon Maybe apply a 2nd coat of Klasse HGSG to the wagon or at least to the roof and hood. Track my shipment of BFRW!
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Woke up at 5:30 am, soaked G37 in BF Waterless, wiped down and sprayed BF polymer spray.
DP Krystal for the windows. No time for tires.
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Pats300zx
Nothing...temps are in the mid 40`s here...brrrrr
I love these temps. No water spots when washing outside and you don`t sweat.
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I spent Thursday doing this.
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And Friday these and 18 other of it stablemates(waterless wipe downs) finishing Saturday morning.
These were rinseless washes.
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We had a gathering for FCA Saturday afternoon.
Off today:)!
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I washed my mom`s car. It was a complete mess from tree sap and other dirt. Looked great but as soon as I put it back in her driveway it started getting sap on it again.
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I ended up not washing the truck but I did apply a coat of Mothers Spray Wax to the wife`s car, applied Ultima to the dark trim, vacuumed the inside, and cleaned the glass.I also vacuumed my car.
In the process, I noticed the line cord retainer to Metro (the plastic clamp that holds the line cord) was not holding the cable so I repaired that....at least for now. The clamp uses friction to hold so the clamp may be bad.
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Today nothing but reading any new posts here on the forum. I actually did mine Friday after work. Since it is to cold now outside to wash, just above freezing here, I went to the car wash washed car and dried it inside since no one was waiting. Then went home and parked it in the garage and turned on the torpedo heater and warmed the garage up, carried in the wet towels and got the QD and more clean towels and went to town on the car. Cleaned the interior and glass. Since the TPMS showed the tires were low on all four corners I fired up the compressor and topped off the tires. Cleaned some of the dust from under the hood and trunk, got tired and went inside. The End!
Dean. :rockon
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I washed the cars yesterday so today I cleaned the interiors. Special attention to my leather seats.
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I washed my wife`s Elantra Limited and gave it a thorough vacuuming. The wheels and tires were cleaned and treated with Wolfgang and Pinnacle products and I must say they came out great. Once dry, the exterior received a complete wipe down using a spray car wax.
Products I used:
- Duragloss #901
- Wolfgang All Purpose Cleaner
- Wolfgang Über Wheel Cleaner
- Pinnacle Black Onyx Tire Dressing
- Pinnacle Crystal Clear Glass Cleaner
- Wolfgang Cockpit Trim Sealant
- Duragloss Aquawax
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after a week of SANDY the xterra was a bit dirty. saturday was too cold to even think of washing. sunday was much better. normal wash/detail and finished with a coat of BF polymer spray. so far the BF products seem to be working fine in protecting the finish.
and moved all my products to a heated basement in prep for the comming freezing temps. (put this off as long as i could).
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I ended up washing a load of microfiber using Blackfire Microfiber Cleaner. It works nicely with just 2 rinses and no need for vinegar step.
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It is currently around 40 F here but should be above 70 F.
The goal today is to do a bucket wash on the Dakota and possibly apply a coat of Mothers Spray Wax.
Also, I will be shopping for a 35mm f 1,8 lens for the Nikon and looking at a Nikon 12-24 f4 zoom as well.
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warm enough at 9am this morning to do wash /detail. calling for a nice weekend in PA. usuall wash finished with BF poloymer spray.
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Already washed my car. My mom is coming to visit and will do hers later. Trying to get a Pinnacle Liquid Souveran model for the early afternoon.
Tomorrow`s forecast is to turn cold and stormy.
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About to start helping a co-worker with his Audi. It`s in bad need. Will post about it!
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Bunky
It is currently around 40 F here but should be above 70 F.
The weather here today is gorgeous, Al. Woke up early to finish a Lexus LS 460. Left BFWD on overnight to cure. Removed that and put a coat of BFMS on. Finally done after 2+days.:dance1
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wow! too nice out. even warmer tomorrow. after looking at it i could not resist. threw another coat of BF crystal seal on. :bigups
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It was nice here too. The temp topped out at 54 degrees with bright sunshine. :bigups
I was in New Jersey and New York for a few days and drove down in the snow and sleet. The hurricane destroyed that entire area and the damage is widespread.
My new Jeep got a wash, vacuum, glass, and Duragloss Aquawax the exterior for a rich glossy shine....:bigups
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Last night I washed my car with Blackfire rinseless, applied Blackfire tire gel to the tires and vacuumed the interior.
This morning I applied a coat of Dodo Juice Purple Haze Pro to the paint and put some Blackfire crystal seal on the wheels :)
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Great weather in Dallas. Completed detail of co-workers Audi. Write up and pictures to come later in a post. It sure is easier and faster with an adult helping!
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It was perfect day here in NC with sunny skies and temps in the low 70`s.
After cleaning the interior windows on my daily driver (goal to wash tomorrow), I ended up washing the Dakota with my Race Glaze wool mitt with Pinnacle XMT soap (1 oz per gallon) on the paint and CG Glossworkz on the tires/wheels. Pinnacle is a well balanced soap: sustaining suds but not excessive, good lubricity, rinses nicely, and cleans well.
I also experimented with Do Do Juice`s Time to Dry Detailer (a review coming) then finished up using Mothers Spray Wax on the paint. It is as easy to apply as many detailers and has legs (durability beyond the next wash). I did the jambs with CG Speed Wipe. I will do the tires/wells and glass tomorrow.
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Yesterday I applied OC to half my car, I`ll do the rest another time. Doing a comparo on my hood of OC vs. 22ple, we`ll see how that goes.
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BobbyG
It was nice here too. The temp topped out at 54 degrees with bright sunshine. :bigups
I was in New Jersey and New York for a few days and drove down in the snow and sleet. The hurricane destroyed that entire area and the damage is widespread.
My new Jeep got a wash, vacuum, glass, and Duragloss Aquawax the exterior for a rich glossy shine....:bigups
AQUAWAX. what a hidden gem. good in the colder days after a wash. i still have some left. i was going to use it today, but figured i would BF seal it.
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I detailed my yard with a rake
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I examined 2 new door dings on my truck. Monday I get to spend some time removing paint transfer. Yay! :(
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I started a full on correction on a black bentley GT speed. You know as many times as I`ve seen it I can still not get over the fact that from the factory a 250k car has so many defects..... its just silly.....
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CH.Detailing
Yesterday I applied OC to half my car, I`ll do the rest another time. Doing a comparo on my hood of OC vs. 22ple, we`ll see how that goes.
This I am very interested in :bigups
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Bump..
I did place an order a few days ago at AG that arrives on Monday and will get an order in tonight.
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Took advantage of the 15% + free shipping sale at autopia.... YEEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAAAW!!!!!
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Did a maintenance wash on the Tiburon and the blue BMW may be coming back.
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I was getting ready to wash and polish my daughters 2011 Elantra Limited but remember I needed to change a couple of floodlights up on a pole in my yard. The pole is rather old and it`s been there for as long as I can remember
I was up on my extension ladder, about 12 to 14 feet off the ground, when I heard CRACK, SNAP and the pole itself had broken at the ground level and was now falling along with me and the ladder! I climbed down as quickly as I could but at about 9 feet I had to jump, kicking left and came crashing down on the lawn. I twisted my left ankle, bruised my hip and shoulder, and bumped my head on the ground....and the pole just missed the front of Stacey`s car!! :passout::passout:
I never did got to wash and polish her car but I no longer have bulbs to change....:lol2:
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CH.Detailing
Yesterday I applied OC to half my car, I`ll do the rest another time. Doing a comparo on my hood of OC vs. 22ple, we`ll see how that goes.
Can`t tell any difference in look or protection. Too soon to make any real claims.
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BobbyG
I twisted my left ankle, bruised my hip and shoulder, and bumped my head on the ground....and the pole just missed the front of Stacey`s car!! :passout::passout:
Yikes. I hope all is well !