detailed car today

[Gizm0815]

spent about 5-6 hrs doing a full detail today havent ever done this and my car hasnt been waxed since the spring.

washed with dawn dish soap
claybared for the 1st time ever using meguiers claybar kit
megs 3 step scratch, polish, and wax
meguiers tire foam

car looks great finshed up in the garage cuz i lost sunlight so ill try and get some pics up tomarrow.

all this is done by hand and ill have to say is i cant move my right arm cuz im so damn tired.

[Ajaxus]

pu$$y


anyways, a tip for future reference, regardless of sunshine always finish up in the garage when going full detail for two reasons. the first is that if you are claybarring, you don't have to worry about the wind picking up and placing more crap on your car while you are doing this, the paint will be completely free of dirt and composites. the second reason is wax application, pretty obvious as to why i would think.


anyways, pics are needed, kthnxgbye.

[caraudiodave]

um...am i missing something or is dawn now known to clean a car without taking off the clear coat? last i heard, car wash soap was recommended for washing a car.

i always recommend doing everything out of the sunlight. it prevents water spots and oxidation from the wax.

[Gizm0815]

wasnt hot out today today and there was no wind. dawn was used to remove any wax or grease on the car before claybar otherwise i usually use carwash soap when washing the car.

[lightningGA]

dish soap shouldn't hurt the clear but it will strip every once of wax off of the car like Gizm0815 stated.
That's the same detailing process I use every spring.

Can't wait to see pics :D

[coupe]

I hate the whole DAWN dish soap removing wax thing.
The soap itself wont hurt anything and it also dosent remove wax. It may weaken it but it wont remove it.

Test it:

First wax both front fenders.

One side wash with dawn and dry the fender.
Run your finger down the fender.
Feel the slickness and smoothness.
Put some water on it, look at the beeds of water.

The other side spray with isopropyl alcohol.
Wipe dry.
Do the same thing you did on the dawn side.

You should be able to see why dawn dosent remove wax very well or at all right away.

We need pics of your work!
As the others have said, do everything in shade or garage!
So you used the megs DC 3 step?
Paint cleaner, pure polish, nuaba wax.

[Gizm0815]

ya coupe i used step 3 it was all done by hand only reason it was done outside is cuz it was not hot out at all and there was no wind and actually the only steps done outside where the wash and claybar the rest got done in the garage that what i get for starting late in the day i spent about 2hrs between the wash and claybar, took my time cuz it was the 1st time ive claybared a car and wanted it to make sure i did it right. ill get pics up this afternoon after class

[coupe]

As long as the paint is cool to the touch.
It can be a cold day but if its sunny your paint still gets pretty warm.

The clay bar and DC 1 should have taken the longest becuase they where never done before. Now ya just gotta maintane it.

[Gizm0815]

best pics i can get at the moment these were taken from my camera phone and theres not to much sunlight out yet and its kinda cloudy the refections in the hood are the clouds. ill try and get some better pics later after class if it doesnt rain with a real digital camera. but for now this is all i got.

[Gizm0815]

well the sun is out now and ill i can say is it looks good hard to take a pic cuz its so damn reflective but im gunna go try and get some beter pics later gunna go try and find a good fall back drop for the car and see how it looks

[coupe]

Best time of day to take car pics is dawn or dusk.

[Gizm0815]

heres more pics and two sunset ones i took while driving the other night.

[Gizm0815]

more pics

[Exodus]

Is it me or is one of your rims badly bent?
Clean car btw.

[Gizm0815]

yes the one rim is bent hit a pothole last winter in the snow holds air just fine just looks bad so im not spending money for a new rims cuz i cant find one for cheap not worth 200bucks to me to get a new rims id rather spend the money on new 18s

[coupe]

Looks really good.
Feels good to drive an extremely clean car dont it?

[caraudiodave]

yes the one rim is bent hit a pothole last winter in the snow holds air just fine just looks bad so im not spending money for a new rims cuz i cant find one for cheap not worth 200bucks to me to get a new rims id rather spend the money on new 18s

car looks good.

ive got some 18s for sale with some sweet tires on em. PM me if youre interested. they also have custom pontiac center caps.

[Gizm0815]

dave thanks for the offer but right now im low on cash and looks like my computer took a **** so i may be having to cough up money for a new one. and coupe yes it feels good to drive a clean car, had storms here last night that even uprooted a tree in my backyard but yet the car still looks clean as hell the wax repelled everything. so im happy i didnt spend allthat time for a ****ty result

[Braves299]

Looks good!

This weekend I am going to claybar our Ram for the first time ever.. I'm worried I'll fock it up.

[coupe]

Looks good!

This weekend I am going to claybar our Ram for the first time ever.. I'm worried I'll fock it up.

Dont worry, you cant hurt anything. Just keep the surface lubed while claying.

[LoboMan7409]

for all you master detailers out there, what products would I need to do the ultimate detail on my car, a list and where to get them would be awesome

[coupe]

Porter Cable 7424
6"-7" pads
backing plate
2 cutting pads
2 polishing pads
2 finishing pads
Heavy cut polish
medium cut polish
fine cut polish
sealant or wax or both
clay bar
quick detailer
tire shine
glass cleaner
car soap
drying towel
30+ micro fiber towels
30+ terry cloth towels
halogen lights (1000W)
applicator pads
8-20 hours of free time

That list will get you started.

[99blackSE]

Porter Cable 7424
6"-7" pads
backing plate
2 cutting pads
2 polishing pads
2 finishing pads
Heavy cut polish
medium cut polish
fine cut polish
sealant or wax or both
clay bar
quick detailer
tire shine
glass cleaner
car soap
drying towel
30+ micro fiber towels
30+ terry cloth towels
halogen lights (1000W)
applicator pads
8-20 hours of free time

That list will get you started.

Sounds about right.

OT:
Have you ever used Klasse stuff before Coupe?

[coupe]

Nope i havent used it yet, im not sure i will.

[LoboMan7409]

Porter Cable 7424
6"-7" pads
backing plate
2 cutting pads
2 polishing pads
2 finishing pads
Heavy cut polish
medium cut polish
fine cut polish
sealant or wax or both
clay bar
quick detailer
tire shine
glass cleaner
car soap
drying towel
30+ micro fiber towels
30+ terry cloth towels
halogen lights (1000W)
applicator pads
8-20 hours of free time

That list will get you started.

My god, never expected that much.

[LoboMan7409]

Nope i havent used it yet, im not sure i will.

Can you maybe explain what all these things do?

[coupe]

My god, never expected that much.

And all that will just get you started.

Can you maybe explain what all these things do?

I would rather not clog up this thread. PM me if you want or check out autopia.org.

[jazzman]

coupe, what polishes and waxes do you use, my 95 stang needs some work, i've got a pc and some time in, but i'm still looking for the best polish and pads to take out my swirls

[Gizm0815]

loboman you need to start reading stickys and searching threw old posts cuz ive noticed you post up worthless comments or ask a ? in almost every post. take some time to read and learn some stuff be fore hijacking anymore threads and postwhoring.

end rant

[coupe]

coupe, what polishes and waxes do you use, my 95 stang needs some work, i've got a pc and some time in, but i'm still looking for the best polish and pads to take out my swirls

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