Immaculate Reflections Detail Rig - 1st detail - full correction
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vettefan67
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I am not jimwh but I think I have some input here. Pressure used to apply AIO would depend on what the car needs -- if the car has been prepped with clay, swirl remover and another finer finishing polish / cleaner, AIO isn't even necessary.
However, I do use AIO. Usual procedure is clay the car, polish to remove swirls, polish to a finer shine with a lesser abrasive* and apply sealant.
The lesser abrasive can be AIO, and it is all up to you. If you still see some very minor marring from your swirl remover, work AIO in rather firmly with a foam or microfiber applicator. I really prefer microfiber applicators (I have a couple of YoSteve's and like them) for AIO as if the paint has not been cleaned completely AIO will still remove stuff, and you don't want to be rubbing that into the paint.
However if your surface is pristine and beautiful, either skip AIO or apply [and buff!] AIO very lightly . . . it is minorly abrasive.
Pressure with KSG does not matter IMO. I apply at whatever pressure lets me apply the thinnest coats -- you should hardly be able to see where you have applied SG and where you haven't! Make sure you apply it in a very organized manner if you do succeed in applying thin coats, otherwise you'll find yourself wondering if you've missed a spot.
Hope this helps! And kudos to :bow jimwh for his excellent Klasse instructions -- I found them very useful as well.
However, I do use AIO. Usual procedure is clay the car, polish to remove swirls, polish to a finer shine with a lesser abrasive* and apply sealant.
The lesser abrasive can be AIO, and it is all up to you. If you still see some very minor marring from your swirl remover, work AIO in rather firmly with a foam or microfiber applicator. I really prefer microfiber applicators (I have a couple of YoSteve's and like them) for AIO as if the paint has not been cleaned completely AIO will still remove stuff, and you don't want to be rubbing that into the paint.
However if your surface is pristine and beautiful, either skip AIO or apply [and buff!] AIO very lightly . . . it is minorly abrasive.
Pressure with KSG does not matter IMO. I apply at whatever pressure lets me apply the thinnest coats -- you should hardly be able to see where you have applied SG and where you haven't! Make sure you apply it in a very organized manner if you do succeed in applying thin coats, otherwise you'll find yourself wondering if you've missed a spot.
Hope this helps! And kudos to :bow jimwh for his excellent Klasse instructions -- I found them very useful as well.
GoFast908Z
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A few months ago I was fortunate enough to upgrade my detail rig from a small 2dr coupe with great gas mileage, to something that was actually functional and more enjoyable to drive. Also a vehicle that represented my business better. This is the new-to-me 2005 GMC Sierra SLT ext cab that I bought. Its fully loaded and wonderful to drive. After putting in the rolling toneau cover from ReTrax, I get a regular 22-23 mpg on the freeway with a 5.3L V8, gotta love that. Aside from the good power, its wonderfully comfortable and is loaded with all options (I didn't even have cruise control in my last car!).
Bought during my busy season, I didn't have time to detail it properly for about 6 weeks! But I finally got to it and man did I have a lot of work ahead of me! I will be personalizing the truck more next year but for now, let me introduce the Immaculate Reflections detail rig!
Process:
Exterior
-Foamed with Dawn
-Rinsed and Dawn wash
-Megs APC 4:1 on wheels/tires
-Daytona EZ detail brush
-Swissvax Wheel brush
-Mothers Chrome polish on bumpers
-Clayed with Z18 and ONR as lube
-Tires and black trim with Zaino Z16
Interior
-Vacuumed
-Leather with Megs APC 5:1
-Zaino Z10 conditioner
-Stoner's Invisible Glass on windows
-Vents and console cleaned with various brushes/qtips
-Dash and all plastic panels wiped down with Megs APC 4:1
Correction
-Makita Rotary + LC PFW + M105
-Flex Rotary + LC orange + Menz SIP
-PCXP + LC black + Menz PO85RD
LSP
-Blackfire Wet Diamond
-Blackfire detail spray
Total time: 26 hours
Before pics....
Lots of buffer trails, holograms, swirls, RIDS, etc...
Previous owner had it "detailed" for me as a courtesy... It was one of those times where I really wish I could have been there to say "Thanks but you really don't need to."
Exhaust tips were looking pretty rough and beat up. Some Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish + #0000 steel wool worked wonders. Tips sealed with Zaino ZAIO.
You can see here the water was still beading well from the previous "detail".
Pics of the swirls/holograms/RIDS in my 1000w halogens
Bought during my busy season, I didn't have time to detail it properly for about 6 weeks! But I finally got to it and man did I have a lot of work ahead of me! I will be personalizing the truck more next year but for now, let me introduce the Immaculate Reflections detail rig!
Process:
Exterior
-Foamed with Dawn
-Rinsed and Dawn wash
-Megs APC 4:1 on wheels/tires
-Daytona EZ detail brush
-Swissvax Wheel brush
-Mothers Chrome polish on bumpers
-Clayed with Z18 and ONR as lube
-Tires and black trim with Zaino Z16
Interior
-Vacuumed
-Leather with Megs APC 5:1
-Zaino Z10 conditioner
-Stoner's Invisible Glass on windows
-Vents and console cleaned with various brushes/qtips
-Dash and all plastic panels wiped down with Megs APC 4:1
Correction
-Makita Rotary + LC PFW + M105
-Flex Rotary + LC orange + Menz SIP
-PCXP + LC black + Menz PO85RD
LSP
-Blackfire Wet Diamond
-Blackfire detail spray
Total time: 26 hours
Before pics....
Lots of buffer trails, holograms, swirls, RIDS, etc...
Previous owner had it "detailed" for me as a courtesy... It was one of those times where I really wish I could have been there to say "Thanks but you really don't need to."
Exhaust tips were looking pretty rough and beat up. Some Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish + #0000 steel wool worked wonders. Tips sealed with Zaino ZAIO.
You can see here the water was still beading well from the previous "detail".
Pics of the swirls/holograms/RIDS in my 1000w halogens
GoFast908Z
New member
Truck had a minor accident and repainting was done, paint thickness gauge confirmed this. The paint work was actually decent for the most part.
First two steps of correction: Makita rotary + LC Purple Foamed Wool + M105. After that was my new Flex rotary + LC orange + Menzerna SIP.
Finishing was done with PCXP + LC black + Menzerna PO85RD.
50/50 shot after 2 steps of correction
Evidence of the bodyshop's work here... Left side corrected fully, right side untouched.
A couple of interior shots. Didn't have time to take before pics, but interior was in good shape. Just needed the oily-armor-all removed from EVERY single plastic surface, dash, AND SEATS!. Couple pics after cleaning it up.
Finished pics after working in the 85RD, multiple IPA wipedowns, and a coat of Blackfire Wet Diamond. *note: water streak on windshield was cleaned up later*
Truck was "clean-looking" when I got it, but it didn't have that mirror finish. Now it does
End result of hours and hours of correction work....Swirl free paint
Thanks for looking!
First two steps of correction: Makita rotary + LC Purple Foamed Wool + M105. After that was my new Flex rotary + LC orange + Menzerna SIP.
Finishing was done with PCXP + LC black + Menzerna PO85RD.
50/50 shot after 2 steps of correction
Evidence of the bodyshop's work here... Left side corrected fully, right side untouched.
A couple of interior shots. Didn't have time to take before pics, but interior was in good shape. Just needed the oily-armor-all removed from EVERY single plastic surface, dash, AND SEATS!. Couple pics after cleaning it up.
Finished pics after working in the 85RD, multiple IPA wipedowns, and a coat of Blackfire Wet Diamond. *note: water streak on windshield was cleaned up later*
Truck was "clean-looking" when I got it, but it didn't have that mirror finish. Now it does
End result of hours and hours of correction work....Swirl free paint
Thanks for looking!
Old Pirate
AMG Classic Car Detailing
Great work on your new rig Jeff, looks sweet!:wizard:
imported_kakeuter
New member
Nice work, the truck looks awesome now. It should make for a great detail rig now.
-Kody-
-Kody-
imported_Fast Eddie
New member
Excellent job, that color looks great on that truck.
imported_Stokdgs
New member
Jeff,
Congratulations on an awesome turn around of awful paint treatment !
I would have used the same equipment and products you used; you certainly have now turned your work truck into a rolling
IMMACULATE REFLECTION
Now, wherever you go, and people ask you about the quality of your work, you just have to point to your truck and say, "this is a sample of what I do on my days off" - you should see what I do when I'm on the clock"
There is no other GMC around that looks as good as yours !!!
Great job !!
Thanks for sharing.
Dan F
Congratulations on an awesome turn around of awful paint treatment !
I would have used the same equipment and products you used; you certainly have now turned your work truck into a rolling
IMMACULATE REFLECTION
Now, wherever you go, and people ask you about the quality of your work, you just have to point to your truck and say, "this is a sample of what I do on my days off" - you should see what I do when I'm on the clock"
There is no other GMC around that looks as good as yours !!!
Great job !!
Thanks for sharing.
Dan F
imported_detailchick
New member
Very beautiful!! :thumbup:
ZL1Mark
Allergic to One Product
You? The truck? Or both?!
bmw5541
New member
Jeff,
That was an outstanding transformation. I bet you were real happy when the previous owner had the rig detailed for you:doh:. He really did you a "BIG" favor. It truly looks beautiful now.
Congrats on the new ride and the awesome job you did on her to represent what you are all about.:rockon:
That was an outstanding transformation. I bet you were real happy when the previous owner had the rig detailed for you:doh:. He really did you a "BIG" favor. It truly looks beautiful now.
Congrats on the new ride and the awesome job you did on her to represent what you are all about.:rockon:
imported_detailchick
New member
You? The truck? Or both?!
The TRUCKof course ,not me!!I have to say the exhaust pipe deserves a double WOW too
michakaveli
New member
Sharp rig! Nice job bringin' sexy back! YEA! :thumbup:
GoFast908Z
New member
I got busy and forgot about this thread. Doh! Thanks guys for all the compliments on the truck!! I'm loving it!
I've had about a half dozen people at gas stations ask if its a 2011 LOL! They're shocked when I tell them its an 05 and has 50k miles on it.
I've had about a half dozen people at gas stations ask if its a 2011 LOL! They're shocked when I tell them its an 05 and has 50k miles on it.
SoonerFan
New member
Love the midnight blue/ silver combo. Great job!
imported_kakeuter
New member
Conversations like that are great ways to drum up business, glad the truck is turning heads in the right direction for you.
-Kody-