Recent content by Nickshades

So I just wanted to share one of the vehicles I have done recently that needed some TLC. Let me know what you guys think... Process Exterior: Dawn Wash Clay 2nd Wash Waffle weave drying towel Menzerna IP Menzerna FP Collinite 845 Interior: APC on seats and carpets Leatherique...

Please feel free to comment on my work. I'm always looking to improve and suggestions are always welcome. My process was as follows: Wash Clay Wash #2 Compound with Meguirs 3M Glaze AIO wax Before...........

Can anyone recommend the most beneficial way to clean microfiber towels. (water temp., cleaning agent, utlize dryer, etc.) I just feel like the softness is lacking with my microfibers unless they are a little damp and i'm not looking to cause more damage to a fresh detailed surface...

I did a full detail for a client of mine and was wondering what some of the pros think of these pics.....comments please

I was wondering what some pros recommend for a good sealant. I've used Klasse for a while and even putting on only about an ounce on a blackcar still shows straking/haze. I was looking at meguiars #20 sealant, but haven't used it. Has anybody used this product and if so were the results the...

I was wondering what the pros recommend for a good soap to strip wax and lift dirt and grime from the surface. To my understanding the dawn wash seems to be the way to go, but I'm sure there are other ways.........any ideas?? Thanks, Nick

Here are some pics of a Toyota Avalon that was detaled today. The car was detailed like once in the past so the exterior was pretty dirty, but the pics don't do that much justice I don't think of displaying the dirt. My process was as follows for the exterior: Wash Clay DACP (started...

I'm trying to upload pics, but hte file size is too large.......any suggestions on compressing it for this message board. I finally remember my camera, but now i can't put them on the site......ugghh. Thank you all, Nick

To anyone that is interested and looking to further involve themselves with the detailing art. I have a PC Rotary Polisher that I'm looking to sell. I used it about maybe a dozen times at the most! On a second note, I'm not looking to disobey any rules of the forum so if this is crossing any...

I'm curious to know what the preference is for washing a car with reference to the soap and wash mitt. Is there a preferred wash mitt over others that the pros use and find most beneficial as well as a good soap that complements the mitt. Thank you kindly to all who reply as it may become...

I recently detailed a friends Dodge truck (black of course) and there was a good amount of streak like scratches that you can see in the paint, whether it be from drying with a cotton towel or whatever. After washing and claying, my process was as follows: 1. PC rotary with yellow pad (from...

I recently detailed a 1994 Lexus ES 300. The car looked horrible due to scratches, worn out leather, stains in the carpets, brake dust build up on the rims that have baked on. (I have to start remembering my camera.) Anyway, I was coming up on my eighth hour working on the car and was about...

I recently detailed an 89 mercury Grand Marquis..........car was never detailed before other than a wash once and a while (at least once a month) My steps were: Wash Clay Gliptone Heavy Buff Clear Compound 3M Finesse-III Glaze Blackfire Wax I used a PC rotary for the compound with...

I have a job on an older mercury grand marquis that has those like leather looking tops to it. I've never detailed a car like this and was wondering if some of the pros can lend their advice. I was either gonna just leave it after washing and apply a 303 protectant/repellent or should I use a...

Anyone have any idea why water beads on a car if its not waxed. I was looking at my grandfather's cadillac today when it rained and noticed that water was beading on the surface, not sitting in sheets. However, I asked him if he waxes his car and he said no, but the dealership or whatever said...