Full steps of detailing.

gthirtyfizle

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Now that I have got the products, can some explain the steps fully? Is this correct?

Wash, clay, wash, dry, FP2(with the pc7424) Glaze, sealent, wax. All need to be put on with the machine and buff off by hand. Is this correct?
 
You might want to run some searches for your question as I bet it has been answered, or have you checked out the learn section? I say this because most of the pro's hate answer the same question over and over. Are you doing this professionaly or just on the side for your own cars?



I am pretty sure, ( I am not a pro) but I don't believe that most glazes and sealants work together. You either do glaze then wax, or sealant then wax, there is exceptions that you can glaze then sealant. Please any pro's correct me if I am wrong!



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Can you buy carnuba wax at local stores? If so can anyone tell me which? Usually I use the turtle wax platinum series. But I can/t ever find like a p21s carnub wax in a store, or something like that.
 
gthirtyfizle said:
Can you buy carnuba wax at local stores? If so can anyone tell me which? Usually I use the turtle wax platinum series. But I can/t ever find like a p21s carnub wax in a store, or something like that.



Call around to your local auto parts stores about Meguiars #26 paste. Great OTC carnauba. You can also find S100 (which is pretty much the same thing as P21S) at harley dealers if you have one locally. The Mothers Stage 3 Pure Carnauba isn't too bad either (way old school) and is carried at places like Kragen/Checker, etc.
 
wash

clay

wash

polish

ISO wipedown(if using a sealant) if you're using a wax then the polishing oils won't bother it

sealant or wax
 
Wash

Clay

Rinse

Polish (really do this step well before adding glazes, wax, sealant. Get those defects and marks out)

Glaze

Sealant

Wax



Last step....eat and pass out in the bed!
 
Whats ISO wipedown. Sorry. You wash twice so that you get anything else thats on the car after the clay. Sometimes some residue remains, so you wash it to make sure its all gone.
 
when applying a sealant you have to allow 12-24hours before anything touches paint. sealant has to cure. if you apply wax before 12 hours you run the risk of greasey looking smears or a cloudy finish.
 
Interior, clean:

• carpets,

• dash,

• headliner,

• trim,

• seats,

• under seats,

• storage bins,

• card trays,

• cup holders,

• steering column,

• rear window area,

• trunk, and

• engine bay.



Dress/condition:

• dash,

• trim,

• seats,

• under seats,

• storage bins,

• card trays,

• cup holders,

• steering column,

• rear window area,

• all applicable pieces in the engine bay, and

• all trim and plastics in the trunk.



Exterior Wash/clean:

• tires,

• wheels,

• wheel well,

• front grill,

• exhaust,

• door trim,

• door wells, and

• sunroof.



Claybar:

• body work,

• windows, and

• wheels and exhaust, as needed.



Compound/Polish:

• Find the appropriate compound/polish to remove swirling

• Then step down to either finish polish or to a light polish then finish polish

• This will include taping off the car, windows, tires, wheels, exterior trim

• Clean/polish all exposed metal/chrome/polished aluminum



Wax and sealant:

• 2 coats of sealant base just on top of the prepped paint (12 hours apart)

• Two coats of wax on top of the sealant at least (2 hours apart).

• 2 coats of sealant on wheels



Exterior dressing:

• Dress all black plastic,

• Rubberized interior trim,

• Rubber door/hood/trunk seals, and

• Seal all polished metal/chrome/aluminum.
 
Wax and sealant:

• 2 coats of sealant base just on top of the prepped paint (12 hours apart)

• Two coats of wax on top of the sealant at least (2 hours apart).

• 2 coats of sealant on wheels



what if your trying to do this outside?

I only got Saturday and Sunday mostly to spend on my Car

Is the sealant necessary?

Can you just compound then wax?
 
Grouse said:
Interior, clean:

• carpets,

• dash,

• headliner,

• trim,

• seats,

• under seats,

• storage bins,

• card trays,

• cup holders,

• steering column,

• rear window area,

• trunk, and

• engine bay.



Dress/condition:

• dash,

• trim,

• seats,

• under seats,

• storage bins,

• card trays,

• cup holders,

• steering column,

• rear window area,

• all applicable pieces in the engine bay, and

• all trim and plastics in the trunk.



Exterior Wash/clean:

• tires,

• wheels,

• wheel well,

• front grill,

• exhaust,

• door trim,

• door wells, and

• sunroof.



Claybar:

• body work,

• windows, and

• wheels and exhaust, as needed.



Compound/Polish:

• Find the appropriate compound/polish to remove swirling

• Then step down to either finish polish or to a light polish then finish polish

• This will include taping off the car, windows, tires, wheels, exterior trim

• Clean/polish all exposed metal/chrome/polished aluminum



Wax and sealant:

• 2 coats of sealant base just on top of the prepped paint (12 hours apart)

• Two coats of wax on top of the sealant at least (2 hours apart).

• 2 coats of sealant on wheels



Exterior dressing:

• Dress all black plastic,

• Rubberized interior trim,

• Rubber door/hood/trunk seals, and

• Seal all polished metal/chrome/aluminum.



Great post! But are 2 coats of sealant really necessary, with 2 coats of wax after?



Thats definitly what I would call a Full detail! How much would you charge? Light color, $240, black car, $300?
 
DiPsAuCe said:
what if your trying to do this outside?

I only got Saturday and Sunday mostly to spend on my Car

Is the sealant necessary?

Can you just compound then wax?



You don't *need* sealant, wax works too.



Depending on how agressive of a compound you use, you might not need to polish before waxing.



Optimum Compound is a good, and should still be polished with something like Optimum Polish before you wax.



Meguiars #9 has a lot of fillers, so I wouldn't recommend that
 
StumpyDetailing said:
Great post! But are 2 coats of sealant really necessary, with 2 coats of wax after?



Thats definitly what I would call a Full detail! How much would you charge? Light color, $240, black car, $300?



I actually prefer 2x fmj 1x wax (NB,N,16,50/50) I think it looks better than 2x wax. However to get the longeviety out of the wax on the lowers and negitive air space parts of a vehicle 2x is required. IMHO.



for JW i am currently trying out 1x prime, and 2x aj. It gives me nearly the exact same look at 2xfmj and 1x 50/50. the beading is different the feel is different though.



depends most small coupes 400, most 2/4 door mid sized 450-600
 
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