Detail: '04 VW Passat

[pontiacbird04]

New to the forum and thought I would post up a few details i have done in the last couple months...thanks for looking!

Products used:



Tropi-Care TC-6 Car Wash

Tropi-Care TC-1 Clay Bar

Tropi-Care TC-3 Polish

Tropi-Care TC-5 Detail Spray

Tropi-Care TC-9 Glass Cleaner

Tropi-Care TC-15 Tire Dressing

Tropi-Care TC-10 Leather/Vinyl/Fabric Cleaner

Tropi-Care TC-11 Leather Conditioner



Tropi-Care TC-B30 Wheel Spoke Brush

Tropi-Care TC-B40 Wheel Well Brush

Tropi-Care TC-B20 Interior Brush



Tropi-Care TC-M2 Wash Mitt

Tropi-Care TC-M3 Waffle Weave Drying Towel

Tropi-Care TC-M4 Ultra Plush Polish Towel

Tropi-Care TC-M5 Detail Towel

Tropi-Care TDA-1 Tire Dressing Applicator



Porter Cable 7336 Buffer

Lake Country blue pad

 

[RUSSH]

:waxing: Welcome newbie

 

[pontiacbird04]

:waxing: Welcome newbie

LOL thanks!

 

[Scottwax]

Excellent work! What specifically are you using and how (via machine or hand)?



Are you based in Rockwall and go to school in Lubbock? I go out your way for a few regulars but depending on your availability, I or my brother may be able to send you some business-but I'd want to meet you in person first and see your work first hand. I am not really looking to pick up any new business out there, just maintain the small clientel I already have.

 

[pontiacbird04]

Excellent work! What specifically are you using and how (via machine or hand)?



Are you based in Rockwall and go to school in Lubbock? I go out your way for a few regulars but depending on your availability, I or my brother may be able to send you some business-but I'd want to meet you in person first and see your work first hand. I am not really looking to pick up any new business out there, just maintain the small clientel I already have.

I updated the first post with a list of products used on this particular job. I use a Porter Cable to apply most products:waxing:



I am from Rowlett and do go to school in Lubbock. I would love to meet you and help you out! PM, email or call me and we'll work something out!



email is jason@feldt-detail.com

 

[xtahoex]

I notice that the tires on that car look very matte. 2nd picture for example. Do they have dressing on them at that point? If so, is that how they look in person and what process do you use to apply the dressing?

 

[pontiacbird04]

I notice that the tires on that car look very matte. 2nd picture for example. Do they have dressing on them at that point? If so, is that how they look in person and what process do you use to apply the dressing?

They did have dressing in the 2nd picture, I used Tropi-Care TC-15 Tire Dressing which has a nice satin finish to it. I applied it with a the round applicator also from Tropi-Care but did not put as much on as usual on this particular car for some reason. But in person they still looked a bit shinier than they do in these pics. But this dressing does not leave a real shine as I mentioned above its more of a Satin finish. I have been very happy with this particular product's finish and have had no problems with it slinging dressing onto the paint

 

[Kriminal]

Very nice looking car....



.....oh, and good advertising BTW :goodjob

 

[xtahoex]

Thanks for the response.

 

[GAZA62]

Nice job mint interior notice the stripes you all leave in the carpets is this a fashion in the detailing world its a bit like us brits with our lawns

 

[pontiacbird04]

Nice job mint interior notice the stripes you all leave in the carpets is this a fashion in the detailing world its a bit like us brits with our lawns

From my experience its kind of mixed among detailers, some like it and some don't. I personally like the touch it gives the car and all of my customers thus far have loved it

 

[DirtySouth]

Nice Job! I've been wondering about the striping in the carpet. Is that done with just a vacuum or do you have to use some type of carpet cleaning equipment to get it to look like that?

 

[pontiacbird04]

Nice Job! I've been wondering about the striping in the carpet. Is that done with just a vacuum or do you have to use some type of carpet cleaning equipment to get it to look like that?

You use a brush to get it like that. I lightly mist the carpet with distilled water and then brush the carpet in opposite directions

 

[Scottwax]

From my experience its kind of mixed among detailers, some like it and some don't. I personally like the touch it gives the car and all of my customers thus far have loved it

I used to do it but I stopped. Within a few days, all the stripes are messed up anyway. When you brush the carpet all the same way, the look lasts longer. I still do stripes for a few customers who like them though.