Newbie ?? how long does/should it take to detail?

NorcalZ71

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so im just trying to get a rouch estimate to see if im going to fast or too slow. i am gonna buy a PC 7424 here in about a week, and then the big huge summer detail will be in a couple of months when it stops raining. my question is how long should it take (using the PC) to do my entire truck w/ say polish, or cleaner. basically one coat of anything? its an ext cab short bed 94 chevy.



i have had my truck for 2 years, and since then have waxed it probably 5-6 times, and 2-3 of those times have been proceeded by mothers clay bar (i suck at that) meguires paint cleaner and then paint polish, topped off with gold class wax. all by hand, and it takes forever it seems, almost two full days and i know theres so much more i can do. how long SHOULD it take if im being real diligent about gettin the paint as perfect as it can be with what ill be using? (the PC 7424)
 
4-6 hours maybe even longer. i find myself taking about 4 hours for other peoples cars. and about 6 on mine just because
 
6']['9 said:
4-6 hours maybe even longer. i find myself taking about 4 hours for other peoples cars. and about 6 on mine just because
Pretty solid time estimate:up Good luck & keep asking advice.....the info from members here is valuable.
 
Terry said:
Pretty solid time estimate:up Good luck & keep asking advice.....the info from members here is valuable.



no doubt, i thought my detail routine was pretty good, i new it wasnt the best but pretty good. 1 day on this board has made me realize its beyond inferior, ive got a good $250-$300 worth of products i need to buy now





btw, i want your car hehe. hugger orange is the best color ever made:bow
 
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