After much research, learning and debating I have come down to the following items for my first detail! I am actually very excited and enjoy doing the research and learning the world of auto detailing, I had no idea how in depth it was and all the various products that are available.
The detail will be on my 05' Obsidian Black STi, the paint looks to be in good condition with some minor swirls and a few light scratches, along with quite a bit of water spots that showed up after the first few washes. Before purchasing the car at a dealer the paint only looked so/so, it looked much better after we picked it up and signed the papers; this leads me to believe they hid most of the blemishes.
I am worried about the "thin" Subaru clear coat and soft paint. I don't want to take any chances. I was first going to pick up a PC but recently was convinced that the Griot is a better buy.
I have picked out the below products for the detail:
-Griot's Polisher
-Lake Country CCS Pads, Orange, White, Grey & Red
-Optimum No Rinse Wash
-Pinnacle Clay bar with Optimum no rise for lube
Auto Geek's Pinnacle/Wolfgang Kit w/ Sourveran, This looked like a great deal considering the Sourveran alone is $95.00
-Wolfgang Deep Gloss Sealant (Everyone say's Black Fire Wet Diamond is a bit better, but I liked the price of this package)
-Pinnacle Sourveran Wax (Seems to be the winner for dark colors and quality)
-Wolfgang's Paintwork Polish Enhancer (This sounds like a cleaning polish meant to use before the Deep Gloss Sealant?)
-Wolfgang QD (I would prefer Pinnacle QD but again, the package sounds like a good deal so I’ll give it a shot)
Questions:
This is where I’m stuck, the Polishes or compounds for minor correction while playing it safe on the clear coat, to me this sounds contradicting! I was thinking of Meg's 205 followed by Wolfgang’s paintwork Polish then the sealant topped with Sourveran.
Is there something less aggressive than 205 that will still correct minor blemishes? Is there something I should use after 205 or a similar product to enhance the depth and overall look of the paint? From what I gather this is called jewelling?
Is there a sealant, wax or anything that prevents the dust from building up on the car? 2 days after a wash I feel like i'm driving a ball of dust. Maybe I'm just not used to a black car yet :waxing:
I am also looking into suggestions for wheel sealants and or waxes to make cleaning the brake dust off easier and more convenient.
Lastly, I am still searching for a good interior cleaner for the dash and other vinyl trim that will leave a nice finish and protect it from the Arizona Sun and last a while.
Goal:
My goal is a sexy black STi with a dripping wet look and depth along with good protection, I don't mind waxing every 3-4 weeks. Are there steps I should add or remove from my planned detail?
Thank you in advance!
The detail will be on my 05' Obsidian Black STi, the paint looks to be in good condition with some minor swirls and a few light scratches, along with quite a bit of water spots that showed up after the first few washes. Before purchasing the car at a dealer the paint only looked so/so, it looked much better after we picked it up and signed the papers; this leads me to believe they hid most of the blemishes.
I am worried about the "thin" Subaru clear coat and soft paint. I don't want to take any chances. I was first going to pick up a PC but recently was convinced that the Griot is a better buy.
I have picked out the below products for the detail:
-Griot's Polisher
-Lake Country CCS Pads, Orange, White, Grey & Red
-Optimum No Rinse Wash
-Pinnacle Clay bar with Optimum no rise for lube
Auto Geek's Pinnacle/Wolfgang Kit w/ Sourveran, This looked like a great deal considering the Sourveran alone is $95.00
-Wolfgang Deep Gloss Sealant (Everyone say's Black Fire Wet Diamond is a bit better, but I liked the price of this package)
-Pinnacle Sourveran Wax (Seems to be the winner for dark colors and quality)
-Wolfgang's Paintwork Polish Enhancer (This sounds like a cleaning polish meant to use before the Deep Gloss Sealant?)
-Wolfgang QD (I would prefer Pinnacle QD but again, the package sounds like a good deal so I’ll give it a shot)
Questions:
This is where I’m stuck, the Polishes or compounds for minor correction while playing it safe on the clear coat, to me this sounds contradicting! I was thinking of Meg's 205 followed by Wolfgang’s paintwork Polish then the sealant topped with Sourveran.
Is there something less aggressive than 205 that will still correct minor blemishes? Is there something I should use after 205 or a similar product to enhance the depth and overall look of the paint? From what I gather this is called jewelling?
Is there a sealant, wax or anything that prevents the dust from building up on the car? 2 days after a wash I feel like i'm driving a ball of dust. Maybe I'm just not used to a black car yet :waxing:
I am also looking into suggestions for wheel sealants and or waxes to make cleaning the brake dust off easier and more convenient.
Lastly, I am still searching for a good interior cleaner for the dash and other vinyl trim that will leave a nice finish and protect it from the Arizona Sun and last a while.
Goal:
My goal is a sexy black STi with a dripping wet look and depth along with good protection, I don't mind waxing every 3-4 weeks. Are there steps I should add or remove from my planned detail?
Thank you in advance!
