What did you do detailing wise today?

[SWETM]

Did a deep cleaning of the summer wheels.

Started with Sonax Wheel Cleaner Plus to the wheels.
Then Adam`s Tire & Rubber Cleaner on the tires. Which took alot of the brown gunk off.
Dried with the leafblower.
Have just bought Tac System Tire Coat. The tires got that new look I like. Will be intresting to see the longevity of it. Have 2 Continental tires and 2 Michelin so will be fun to see if there is any difference in the longevity on them.

Today is oil change and oil filter change on the agenda. Then tune in the handbrake so I can get to do the yearly car inspection which is mandatory.

 

[trashmanssd]

Washed the Camaro after finishing compounding and polishing it last week I had a lot of dust in all the crevices. I want to apply CSL coating Tuesday or Wednesday evening and I wanted the car dust free. I don`t know how you guys do it no mater what compound or polish I use I seem to get enough dust that I feel like I need to wash the car after or I cant get it all off. The dust seemed to be static clung to the car and removing it with waterless wash and eraser prep spray just moved it around.

 

[RaysWay]

Started wet sanding this Audi Q5 to remove deep scratches and key marks.

At least I finished the engine bay.

The interior will be next and it needs a lot of work.

 

[SWETM]

Washed the Camaro after finishing compounding and polishing it last week I had a lot of dust in all the crevices. I want to apply CSL coating Tuesday or Wednesday evening and I wanted the car dust free. I don`t know how you guys do it no mater what compound or polish I use I seem to get enough dust that I feel like I need to wash the car after or I cant get it all off. The dust seemed to be static clung to the car and removing it with waterless wash and eraser prep spray just moved it around.

What compound and polish do you use?
And about how many passes per sections do you do?
Then the more compound and polish applyied on the pad the more it`s dusting for me. And also the more saturated the pads gets it`s also begins to dust more. It`s hard to not apply to much polish than recommended.

 

[Buster906]

Sonax rim Shield applied last night around 2000 hours. This morning photos taken around 0710. The second photo shows I sprayed to much. I did quick spray shots like one does rattle can spraying. How do I remedy spraying to much?

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[MattPersman]

The fastest and most effective compounding combination I`ve used is CarPro Clear Cut on Lake Country Purple or Blue Wool paired with my Flex 3401. 3 basic passes and here are the results. Since switching over to Clear Cut I`ve saved countless hours. It`s awesome stuff and finishes out fantastic. Polishing as a result is minimal too so it really saves time on multiple levels.


BEFORE: Note the door in the before was done first so I am simply using the before of the fender as the shot here.

AFTER 3 Basic Passes: 1 with about 10-15lbs pressure, then the last two lightened up a bit. As you can see, the hazing left is minimal and IMO impressive for a compound on wool.

In the end the entire car turned out fantastic and I am so happy I tried the new product for how much time it`s been saving me.

Thanks for the reply. I like the results. God bless


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[trashmanssd]

What compound and polish do you use?
And about how many passes per sections do you do?
Then the more compound and polish applyied on the pad the more it`s dusting for me. And also the more saturated the pads gets it`s also begins to dust more. It`s hard to not apply to much polish than recommended.

Menzerna FG400, Menzerna SF3500, Groits Fast correcting cream, Jescar correcting Compound, Groit`s Correcting cream, PoorBoys, SSR2.5. 3-4 passes with GG21 with 5" pads some GG microfiber pads, GG foam orange and white pads, some white lake country pads.
May be to much product, I know its not over using pads i use 2-4 pads per panel. Seems to be real bad at the 3rd section with same pad so I went to only doing 2 sections with each pad.

Only other thought was i was not getting pads clean enough when I wash them so I went to hand washing them then putting them n the washing machine for a quick cycle. May get one those fancy pad washing bucket machines to try.

 

[Mr. Slick]

This was a while back but I prepped and coated a brand new Tesla model 3, also the customer let me drive it and we took photos.

I think I will make a separate write up about my experience. I haven’t posted here in a while anyway.


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[SWETM]

Started on a friends Chevrolet Caprice -70 454. It`s the original SS paint and is beat up. Has delivering damage when imported from the US. And has alot of scratches that`s through the paint. The goal is to get it as shiney as possible and see what can be done with the oxidized paint. Will do some test spots to see what they get me. I would liked to get it a meguiars #7 rubb down or polished with it. Problem is to get it here in Sweden and the costs to buy it from AGO was a bit high for this car. The thought is to get it repainted if he`s gonna keep it.

Started with the iron remover KKD Ferrous and PW rinsed off. It was just washed a couple of days ago.
Then 2bm wash with carpro reset.
Clayed with a Norton fine grade clay mitt and claylube as lubrication. It was a new clay mitt so broke it in on the glass first.

Is excited for tomorrow and the polishing part.

Throw in a picture of the result on the Tac System Tire Coat the day after applyied. Is very satisfied with the results.

 

[trashmanssd]

Well last night I put 2 coats of CSl on my Camaro and the paint is finally done. Now I can drive it at least. Next up will be removing and polishing and coating the wheels and calipers.

 

[Eliot Ness]

Started on the wife`s CR-V with a wash, decon, clay, and spot corrections hoping to put some Gloss-Coat on it tomorrow after I apply Paint Prep. Also scrubbed the tires with Tuf Shine tire cleaner so I can also put Tuf Shine on the tires tomorrow....I used it last year and the tires went well over six months looking nice. I was very glad to see the yellow Optimum Opti-Clay available again. I had stocked up on some yellow clay when Clay Magic made it illegal to sell in the U.S., but my stash was almost depleted.

Edit: just finished Paint Prep (cleaning), the Gloss-Coat, a quick application of Opti-Seal to protect it, and the Tuf Shine on the tires. That`s the first coating I have applied and I didn`t have any issues, but next time I think I`ll try a foam pad and suede applicator instead of the blue foam pad. The car looks great, Gloss-Coat really makes the white paint (with a hint of pearl) look good.

 

[The Guz]

Figured why not.

 

[512detail]

Took delivery and waiting for brakes/wheels to cool off some before I start the decon wash.
Very nice color.
Cant wait to get started
One step and some coatings coming soon

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[PA DETAILER]

Well, Spring detail is DONE!! I did things earlier as not to have so much to do at once this year. I HATE working in the sun, but it is what it is. Good decon wash with Megs wash plus. I did really like this product. It left a really nice clean slate. Wheels got hydro blue. Paint got McKees 37 10 min. paint sealant. This product really produced! Very easy. Grab a MF applicator. 1-2 spritzes per panel. Wipe. DONE. Flashes very quickly. Left a deep gloss shine. Very impressive. I did this inside the garage. No beauty shots as I was tired when finished. But will get some soon.


https://www.autogeek.net/mckees37-10-minute-paint-sealant.html

 

[HCF]

Worked on Infinity 2012 M56X Black Obsidian, nice color, lots of little stone chips on front. Compound, polish, Blackfire Wetfire over ice from contest I won here, Thank you Will. No outside shots it was raining today. Really wanted to get it out in the sun, maybe this weekend.

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[512detail]

Wash and some pa high gloss yesterday

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[tropicsteve]

detailed a neighbor`s 2015 genesis. wash, clay, car pro essence, mckee`s 37 coating.

 

[HCF]

Finally time to clean my own car, 15 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack. Rinse, foam, 2 bucket, dry. Gyeon tar, 2 bucket wash, dry. I think it definitely helped clean the car up and refresh the Kamikaze ISM, topped with over coat. Sorry no pictures, wasn`t thinking about it.

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[HCF]

I was bored an decided to make Merlin`s magical elixir since I had the supplies, nice QD, slick finish, adding nice gloss. Just something else to try.

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[Mary B]

One more try with some new to me compounds. Trying to find a way to get at the deeper swirls.
Nanoskin`s Speed Cut was a pleasant surprise. Very speedy .
Liked the open time, even after I worked it awhile it was very easy to wipe off. A keeper.
WGs Uber Compound another nice one, more oily though, reminded me of Jescar.
Gave GGs another shot, still up in the air, be trying again.

The one thing I did figure out is my Rupes Mini stalls with Wool or MF,
practically dragged it over a slightly curved area, and that is where the swirls are,
because my machine for testing was not reaching them properly !
So it`s not my compounds or pads but my machine.
I was looking into a 21mm but I`m convinced a Forced Rotation is the missing
puzzle piece, maybe replace the Rupes Mini as well

Starting to really like this Plasma Coat, like a layer of glass !

Took this little guy out for a try, light and easier to carry around for up close inspection. Plus it works better with the
magnet GG sells

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