JasonD
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I haven't posted any details in a while, and this one came out really nice so I thought I would share. I normally take my time to take better pics, but I was in a hurry.
This car happens to be my fiance's car, and she's been asking me to detail it for her for a long time. Unfortunately, I don't have any before pics, but this thing was absolutely filthy! I had to hose down the driveway after washing just get all the sand and mud away. It had its share of minor scrapes and scuffs, nothing major though. It's been almost a year since I detailed it last, and I protected it with Wolfgang (my favorite LSP). WG definitely did its job because a whole year later, and it only needed some spot polishing to get rid of the minor defects.
Anyway, here's the process:
Started with the wheels, tires, and wells:
AutoMagic non-acid wheel cleaner dilluted 50/50 with water
Westley's Bleche White for the tires, dilluted 50/50 with water
Regular soap and water for the wells
Next I washed the whole car using my new Meguiar's mitt and 1Z shampoo
Clayed using Sonus clay, and soap and water as lube (I know some people have issues with this, but it seems to work for me)
Spot polished the defects using a 4" spot buff orange pad and 1Z PP
AIO'd entire car with a green Sonus DAS pad
Sealed everything up with a coat of WG, applied via PC with a blue Sonus DAS pad
Now, here's something new I tried. I let the WG sit on the car for about an hour to get a good initial cure, and removed it with Optimum Spray Wax. I guess this would be called "spit shining"? Not sure. Anyway, I don't think it made it look better than just wiping the WG off dry, but regardless, I'm hoping there's an extra level of protection on there.
Tires received a healthy coat of Zepenhance tire shine
Polished black plastic (mirrors, and window trim) with VM (Notice the shine in pic 2 of the side mirror. That's VM only.)
Polished clear plastic with Plexus, and glass with Stoner's IG
I don't have any interior shots, but it was pretty much spotless already. One thing she keeps up with is the interior. I think she takes after her mother on this one. The outside could be absolutely disgusting, but the inside is always spotless. :furious:
I simply vacuumed everything, and then cleaned and conditioned the leather using liquid Saddle Soap and 4star leather conditioner (I LOVE the smell of this stuff!)
Okay, I think that's about it. I started at 8am this morning, and just finished around 2pm. Yes, it kicked my butt and I'm glad its over. :woohoo:
This car happens to be my fiance's car, and she's been asking me to detail it for her for a long time. Unfortunately, I don't have any before pics, but this thing was absolutely filthy! I had to hose down the driveway after washing just get all the sand and mud away. It had its share of minor scrapes and scuffs, nothing major though. It's been almost a year since I detailed it last, and I protected it with Wolfgang (my favorite LSP). WG definitely did its job because a whole year later, and it only needed some spot polishing to get rid of the minor defects.
Anyway, here's the process:
Started with the wheels, tires, and wells:
AutoMagic non-acid wheel cleaner dilluted 50/50 with water
Westley's Bleche White for the tires, dilluted 50/50 with water
Regular soap and water for the wells
Next I washed the whole car using my new Meguiar's mitt and 1Z shampoo
Clayed using Sonus clay, and soap and water as lube (I know some people have issues with this, but it seems to work for me)
Spot polished the defects using a 4" spot buff orange pad and 1Z PP
AIO'd entire car with a green Sonus DAS pad
Sealed everything up with a coat of WG, applied via PC with a blue Sonus DAS pad
Now, here's something new I tried. I let the WG sit on the car for about an hour to get a good initial cure, and removed it with Optimum Spray Wax. I guess this would be called "spit shining"? Not sure. Anyway, I don't think it made it look better than just wiping the WG off dry, but regardless, I'm hoping there's an extra level of protection on there.
Tires received a healthy coat of Zepenhance tire shine
Polished black plastic (mirrors, and window trim) with VM (Notice the shine in pic 2 of the side mirror. That's VM only.)
Polished clear plastic with Plexus, and glass with Stoner's IG
I don't have any interior shots, but it was pretty much spotless already. One thing she keeps up with is the interior. I think she takes after her mother on this one. The outside could be absolutely disgusting, but the inside is always spotless. :furious:
I simply vacuumed everything, and then cleaned and conditioned the leather using liquid Saddle Soap and 4star leather conditioner (I LOVE the smell of this stuff!)
Okay, I think that's about it. I started at 8am this morning, and just finished around 2pm. Yes, it kicked my butt and I'm glad its over. :woohoo:
