Cadillac Escalade correct or not

Sorry first time using Tapatalk. Anyway this is a metallic black daily driver swirled everywhere scratches here and there. The owner would consider correction the question is would it benefit him is the correction is only going to last six or eight months



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Just be realistic with the owner. I had a similar situation with a Sequoia. I would recommend a one step now followed by biannual AIO to maintain. Make sure he understands the risk of overpolishing and that there are no safe shortcuts when it comes to washing and maintaining.
 
Maybe a silly question - but why would a full-correction only last six to 8 months? Is this vehicle going to continue to see abuse after you correct it?



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Nth Degree said:
Just be realistic with the owner. I had a similar situation with a Sequoia. I would recommend a one step now followed by biannual AIO to maintain. Make sure he understands the risk of overpolishing and that there are no safe shortcuts when it comes to washing and maintaining.
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I did a small test spot with D151 and a green B&S pad. Didn't finish down to well. Paint seems soft'ish. Nor sure how to approach it till I have it back in and try another combo.
 
Batt4Christ said:
Maybe a silly question - but why would a full-correction only last six to 8 months? Is this vehicle going to continue to see abuse after you correct it?



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Being a 2012, swirled and scratched at this point in time and the fact the he travels to and from Texas, I'm certain somewhere along the line, because of bug splatter or whatever, he's not going to wait to come back to my shop to get it washed.
 
IMO most "normal people" will utterly destroy the "marring-free nature" of a full detail in short order. Like...a few "very careful washes" (scare-quotes intentional).
 
nope....one step that thing and call it good! You are going to spend 15-20 hours doing a full correction, or more, and 4 washes later it will start to show signs of abuse again!



sell him on a coating if you do it, or do a one step and a coating...would be cheaper and better for the car in the long run! easier on your life as well!



and to the guy who asked about it turning back into a swirl machine, when is the last time you did a full correction and the owner actually kept it perfect 2 months down the road on a DD?????? probably the first of nevubrary!!!! lets be real here!
 
Like Eric wisely suggested, do a 1 step (or 2 in case the paint is soft, in which case the second step should be fairly fast) and coat the paint.



LeMarque said:
Being a 2012, swirled and scratched at this point in time and the fact the he travels to and from Texas, I'm certain somewhere along the line, because of bug splatter or whatever, he's not going to wait to come back to my shop to get it washed.
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Thomas Dekany said:
Like Eric wisely suggested, do a 1 step (or 2 in case the paint is soft, in which case the second step should be fairly fast) and coat the paint.
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Actually what I was thinking. I'll also find out where in Texas his significant other lives. If it's close to one of the members who'd be willing to do the wash ...!



Thanks everyone. You provided the kick start I needed :high5:
 
I never push full correction work on daily drivers. No matter how safe the owner is with washing and maintaining it swirls are going to happen. Here in New England one winter will swirl up a car pretty well depending upon how it's been protected and maintained. Some swirls are inevitable.



I'd suggest a good 1 step for him and then if he's truly concerned about the swirls coming back push a coating. It will help maintain the finish better than a wax or sealant. My 1 steps I will tape off a few sections on the hood and find the best combo for that vehicle. Each vehicle is different and what may have worked great on 1 vehicle may not work very well at all on others.



And it's weird that you said the paint seems soft. I've never experienced soft paint on a GM unless it was repainted. I work on 2012 GMC Yukon Denali's and Escalades on a regular basis and have never seen them with soft paint. One of my funeral home accounts has 2 black Yukon Denali's and I usually hit them once a year with HD Polish and a green buff and shine pad. Great combo that gets decent cut and finishes well.



Also, ensure you teach him proper wash techniques to ensure he's at least not going to mar the paint the 1st time he washes it.
 
SeaJay's said:
I never push full correction work on daily drivers. No matter how safe the owner is with washing and maintaining it swirls are going to happen. Here in New England one winter will swirl up a car pretty well depending upon how it's been protected and maintained. Some swirls are inevitable.
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Agreed. That's why the post.



SeaJay's said:
And it's weird that you said the paint seems soft. I've never experienced soft paint on a GM unless it was repainted. I work on 2012 GMC Yukon Denali's and Escalades on a regular basis and have never seen them with soft paint. One of my funeral home accounts has 2 black Yukon Denali's and I usually hit them once a year with HD Polish and a green buff and shine pad. Great combo that gets decent cut and finishes well.
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He's been stopping by and chatting for a while now. I winged it and tried the B&S green w/D151 on the lower rear quarter panel. It didn't finish down to my expectations is all. The paint felt 'gummy'.
 
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