The wife just got a new company vehicle delivered to the house. It rained the first couple of days while it was here and I did notice some beading. My assumption is that the dealer put a coat or two of wax on it before delivery.
While the wife was away there was very little sunshine (Ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone) but the temps were good, so I thought that I would amuse myself by detailing her new company vehicle.
The victim, is a brand new 2008 Jeep Liberty, and I must admit that the dealer delivered it in pretty good condition. No swirl marks, buffer holograms, and no scratches. The worst thing that I did find on the paint was a little bit of sticker adhesive. It was nothing that a little tar remover could not take care of.
This was a two day process because I had to let the wax cure, and it was raining off and on during the first day. Also, we are under a water restriction, so I had to go to the coin-op to wash (That is always fun, and it really cramps my style).
(Note: I am keeping acronyms to a minimum on purpose to help out the less experienced Autopian)
Paint
Glass
Wheels (Tires)
Trim and Door Seals
It turned out to be quite a bit of work for a new car, but I welcomed it. When I planned this I was hoping to achieve the best of all worlds; with high reflectivity, depth, shine, and also longevity with the little time that the good weather allowed.
Unfortunately, I did not get any sun shots because the sun kept ducking behind the clouds. I will try to take sun pics soon, if the sun comes out.
Yes- The neighbors have realized that I have OCD and yes they want for me to do their car next. :laugh: Hey more business for me.
While the wife was away there was very little sunshine (Ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone) but the temps were good, so I thought that I would amuse myself by detailing her new company vehicle.
The victim, is a brand new 2008 Jeep Liberty, and I must admit that the dealer delivered it in pretty good condition. No swirl marks, buffer holograms, and no scratches. The worst thing that I did find on the paint was a little bit of sticker adhesive. It was nothing that a little tar remover could not take care of.
This was a two day process because I had to let the wax cure, and it was raining off and on during the first day. Also, we are under a water restriction, so I had to go to the coin-op to wash (That is always fun, and it really cramps my style).
(Note: I am keeping acronyms to a minimum on purpose to help out the less experienced Autopian)
Paint
- Washed with Zymol Natural Car Wash (yes the stuff in AutoZone, I needed to get rid of the last of it) and the grout sponge (Thanks Spoiled-Man)
- Clayed with Megs QD and Megs white clay (this is a weak clay, but I am surprised at how dirty it had gotten considering that this was a new vehicle.
- Optimum Poli-seal (Polycharged, CH2 2 per oz.) by hand (had to work hard to remove this stuff; it bonded to the paint like glue. There should be no questions about whether it bonded or not.)
- Wiped down with Megs Final Inspection
- Applied Danase Wet Glaze with UDM (This is amazing stuff!!!)
- Applied Soveruran Paste (Let cure overnight)
- Next day, Wiped Down with Sonus Carnauba Spritz
- Applied Danase Wet Glaze (2nd Coat) with UDM (Did I say that this was amazing stuff!!)
- Wiped down with Sonus acrylic Spritz
- Applied Opti-seal using Megs yellow foam hand applicator (Thanks ScottWax). This applicator made things a lot easier.
Glass
- Cleaned Glass with Stoners Invisible Glass (Interior and Exterior)
- Polished glass using Poli-seal with UDM and the included “useless� foam pad (Speed 2, light pressure). The glass had a lot of water spots that easily came out by doing this process.
- Applied Zaino-CS to exterior glass. (I found one good use for it!)
Wheels (Tires)
- Cleaned with P21S gel
- Cleaned tires with Amazing Roll-Off (FS)
- Applied Poli-seal by hand to wheels
- Meguiars Hot Shine Tire Spray used for tires
- Applied Opti-seal to wheels
Trim and Door Seals
- Cleaned and dressed with #40
- Applied Ultima Tire and Trim Guard
It turned out to be quite a bit of work for a new car, but I welcomed it. When I planned this I was hoping to achieve the best of all worlds; with high reflectivity, depth, shine, and also longevity with the little time that the good weather allowed.
Unfortunately, I did not get any sun shots because the sun kept ducking behind the clouds. I will try to take sun pics soon, if the sun comes out.
Yes- The neighbors have realized that I have OCD and yes they want for me to do their car next. :laugh: Hey more business for me.
