Most commonly encountered detailing misinformation??

Off the top of my head without reading all the way through this thread:



1. It's all about the wax!

2. Those brushes at the coin-op are just fine for scrubbing down the sides of your black car and the harder you scrub, the better they work!

3. My car has a clear coat so it doesn't need to be waxed.

4. ______is a miracle wax that lasts 5 years.

5. Simple Green is a great car wash. :eek:

6. Tide with bleach is a great car wash. :eek: :eek:
 
Poorboy said:
#1 misconception ..everyone can get the same results as Scottwax:D
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:lol I think you have that backwards....everyone can get the same results as I, GRStilez, Anthony Orosco, Jngrbrdman, etc by evaluating their paint, forming a plan of attack and taking the time to properly execute all the required steps. One of the biggest mistakes I see is people rushing through the detail. If it takes 4 hours to do all the steps you need, don't try and do it in 3. :)
 
Scottwax said:
:lol I think you have that backwards....everyone can get the same results as I, GRStilez, Anthony Orosco, Jngrbrdman, etc by evaluating their paint, forming a plan of attack and taking the time to properly execute all the required steps. One of the biggest mistakes I see is people rushing through the detail. If it takes 4 hours to do all the steps you need, don't try and do it in 3. :)
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I'm interested to know how you condense what is a 3-4 day job for me down to 3-4 hours!!!! I know I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but if I could finish the car in 3-4 hours I'd be ecstatic!!!
 
dmatre said:
I'm interested to know how you condense what is a 3-4 day job for me down to 3-4 hours!!!! I know I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but if I could finish the car in 3-4 hours I'd be ecstatic!!!
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I guess I wasn't clear. I am talking about specifically working the paint.



Just FYI, yesterday I detailed a Yukon XL in about 6 hours. Owned by an older couple so no spills to speak of, the third row seat was removed and stored and the paint was remarkably swirl free so it only took a 2 step.



Through in a few kids, smokers, dogs, brush car washes and a relatively easy 6 hour detail nearly doubles but so does my pay. ;)
 
Accumulator said:
(Properly done) claying removes any LSP.



"New" cars don't (ever) need polishing.



Repaints can't be polished, or even washed, right away.



Repaints are ready to wax right away.
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In my experience, clay removes polymer sealants but not acrylic

The new cars don't ever need polishing is a goody



Many years ago in my stupider days, I was told to polish in winter and wax in summer

What a crock. My motto now is always seal or seal and wax after polishing. Otherwise the paint's naked.



That list has some real rippers in ther

The 50 layers of zaino is a good one



Here's one - For best results follow directions on bottle to the letter

So many products today have instructions that shock me

(remove residue with cotton wool, diaper, old t shirt and in circular motions)

That's just a few I've read.



They might be brilliant at making products but most if not all have no detailing experience
 
- ALL sealants are much more durable than carnauba.

- No carnauba wax can match a sealant in longevity.



Edit: one more

Use of dishsoap will remove wax completely



(The collinite name proves these 3 wrong....)
 
AlexRuiz said:
ALL sealants are much more durable than carnauba.

No carnauba wax can match a sealant in longevity.
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Yes you are right. That is a very common bit of misinfo. Collinite and Megs #16 are proof of that.
 
Machine polish should use on poor paint condition (include PC).



Rotary and dual action buffer are the same.



Polish and wax are the same.



No special treatment needed for plastic windows.
 
1) (non-autopian) people are going to believe you when you say all the things above.



(i guess for the majority of people - ignorance is bliss)
 
I'd say it's wheel care...I hear about so many people who just don't care for their $$$ rims. They use overly harsh chemicals like castrol super clean degreaser full strength or wipe their painted wheels with windex and paper towel.



I used to be one of these people ;) Proper wheel care is probably the biggest lesson learned here at Autopia. I've always used reasonably good paint care in terms of method and product but always lacked on my wheels because I didn't think to treat them just like paint.



The first time I clayed my FC's wheels I almost puked! They were absolutely gross even though they looked mighty clean. The machined/cleared lip and painted/cleared spokes now look nearly brand new after years of neglect when I THOUGHT I took care of them.



Along with my regular NXT treatment for the weekly wash 'n wax, the wheels get NXT'd as well. They are far easier to clean and don't collect nearly as much dust now. I now clay, clean, polish and seal them annually just as I do with the paint hehe
 
Paste waxes are inherently better than liquid waxes.



There are polish systems that will last 5 years, with no degradation.



My all time favorite is when people post pics of brand new vehicles and show the new paint as evidence of a great detail .... rating products as being great on basically pristine paint :) (getting out my asbestos jumpsuit :) )
 
Meguiar's Deep Crystal 3-step system is all you EVER need to keep a vehicle detailed, and it's the best thing on the market.



:doh
 
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