Some opinions on how to go about detailing my new DD

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Ghost410

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So I got a new daily driver and of course can't wait to detail it. I'm just debating on which products to use and what would work best for this color. Its a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee in white.

These are the options I've been debating between:

Option 1:
-Full Wash with SSS
-Clay the entire car out with PB Clay
-SSR2.5 (If needed)
-SSR1
-2 coats of EX-P
-2 Coats of Natty's Blue

Option 2:
-Full Wash with SSS
-Clay the entire car out with PB Clay
-SSR2.5 (If needed)
-SSR1
-2 Coats EX-P

Option 3:
-Full Wash with SSS
-Clay the entire car out with PB Clay
-SSR2.5 (If needed)
-SSR1
-2 Coats Natty's Blue

Option 4:
-Full Wash with SSS
-Clay the entire car out with PB Clay
-SSR2.5 (If needed)
-Polish with Sealant
-2 Coats EX-P

Option 5:
-Full Wash with SSS
-Clay the entire car out with PB Clay
-SSR2.5 (If needed)
-Polish with Sealant
-2 Coats Natty's Blue

What do you all think? Which is my best route for a white truck? I've done alot of work with Option 1 on my Mustang and absolutely love it, but I figure I wouldn't mind experimenting on this truck if it might provide me a better look/durability/ect. All opinions are greatly appreciated and valued.
 
I'd say option 1(minus the SSR2.5) looks pretty good. You'll definitely want to clay it if you haven't yet. I always top my sealant with a carnauba for the added protection and of course the shine that it produces.
 
I'm with AB on #1 the SSR2.5 is aggressive unless needed the SSR1 is a killer combo with the rest of what you have listed


Also you are the only one that I have seen give that many combos....I felt like I was at a restaurant and couldn't decide:lmfao
 
If you have used step one on the Mustang and you like the results I would keep going with that. Alot of process can be figured out just by how you like the results.
 
I decidde on Option 1. I really like how fine SSR1 finishes down so I think its the best way to go. EX-P and Natty's Blue should provide some really great protection and one amazing look for a long time.

Unfortunately I haven't been able to do it yet because of my schedule kicking my butt. Hopefully early next week i'll be able to do it. I might even try to squeeze it in tomarrow.

Thanks for all your input! I appreciated it all.
 
So I was able to work on the car a bit today. I washed it all out, clayed it, polished to a beautiful luster, did a quick wipe down with Spray-n-Gloss and topped with a layer of EX-P that I let sit for one hour before removing. I'll wait till tomorrow before adding another layer, because from what I was always told its best to wait 24 hours between coats.

Without further adue, allow me to show of a picture for ya to enjoy. The sun was pretty out of range at this point, so the pictures aren't anything great. Hopefully after I add another coat of EX-P and 2 Coats of Natty's Blue, I'll be able to get some better pictures.

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Ghost410 said:
So I was able to work on the car a bit today. I washed it all out, clayed it, polished to a beautiful luster, did a quick wipe down with Spray-n-Gloss and topped with a layer of EX-P that I let sit for one hour before removing. I'll wait till tomorrow before adding another layer, because from what I was always told its best to wait 24 hours between coats.

Without further adue, allow me to show of a picture for ya to enjoy. The sun was pretty out of range at this point, so the pictures aren't anything great. Hopefully after I add another coat of EX-P and 2 Coats of Natty's Blue, I'll be able to get some better pictures.

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Looks very clean so far:bigups
 
Here's an updated picture from today. Today I did a wipedown with Spray and Wipe to get any light dust off the car. Then I applied a layer of EX-P with my PC and a Lake Country Blue Glazing pad and allowed it to dry for 1 hour. Then I removed.

I took 2 pictures but my flash was screwing up my focus, so this picture is a bit out of focus. I was trying to focus on the items in the reflection but the flash would throw it off. This is the best picture of the day.

Tomorrow I'll be doing another wipedown with either Spray and Gloss or Spray and Wipe and then adding the first layer of Natty's Blue (DAMN I WISH I HAD NATTY'S RED! GOTTA ORDER SOME!) Should get to see some real pop in the look then, but for just having a sealant on it, it looks really amazing for white.

Without further wait...today's picture.

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