💦 Detailing TCG Detailing Thread

[Aron]

I polished and coated my mom's new Crosstrek last weekend and polished and coated my dad's Durango today.

Hot and humid in the garage makes the CSL flash quick, so both jobs didn't take a 'long' time

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You coated the Durango previously, didn't you? What was your process this time since it was coated before?

 

[The Beast]

My truck I bought previous owner was a smoker. I ran an ozone generator which helped a ton, but scent is coming back which I figured it would. Its not as bad this time around. Looking for someone to come out to do an interior detail only. Anyone here do that or know someone or a place that does? I don't have all the stuff needed for that or the time to do it correctly.

Have you changed the cabin filter ?

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

You coated the Durango previously, didn't you? What was your process this time since it was coated before?

CSL was applied in December of 2019.
I washed the truck with OG Decon Shampoo, clayed with the rag company ultra clay towel.
Polished with Sonax Perfect Finish and a Rupes yellow polishing pad. Since the coating is almost 5 years old, I felt confident that PF would be enough to remove anything that was left.

If a vehicle was going to be redone after 2 years or maybe even 3 years, a 2 step polishing process may be necessary.
Wool or MF pad + something like Menzerna 2400 followed with a finishing polish and a polishing pad.

 

[Boostie]

What's everyone's thoughts on claybar mitts verses just using clay? I have never used a mitt, but am preparing a correction on my cobra and they look neat.

 

[Boostie]

Also what are the cool kids using for tire shine? I have been using Griots in the aerosol for the last couple years but not sure if anything else has came out that lasts. The Griots works great but I feel like I dont get too many applications out of a can

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

What's everyone's thoughts on claybar mitts verses just using clay? I have never used a mitt, but am preparing a correction on my cobra and they look neat.

The rag Company Ultra clay towel or clay 'scrubber'
The scrubber is perforated clay on one side and a jersey bug scrubber on the other. They come in a 2 pack. The Towel can be folded to be used in smaller sections ( 1/4s )
If the vehicle is not heavily contaminated, the towel / scrubber will make the clay process a lot faster.

Also what are the cool kids using for tire shine? I have been using Griots in the aerosol for the last couple years but not sure if anything else has came out that lasts. The Griots works great but I feel like I dont get too many applications out of a can

Meguiar's Hyper Dressing 3:1 or 4:1
P&S Shine all
CarPro Pearl ( Can be diluted )

 

[Jimbo]

My poor detailer should be tackling the nasty ass mess on mine early next week. He'll be doing the full exterior work up: paint correction, and likely going the 5-year Nasiol ZR53 ceramic coating.

Here's the before:

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

You may want to do something about the bugs. A week of 90* could result in etching

 

[Jimbo]

You may want to do something about the bugs. A week of 90* could result in etching

 

[pbdevastator]

Have you changed the cabin filter ?

I plan to do that right after.

 

[IDAFC21]

Gav'sPurpleZ , or anyone. Whats the hot shit in waterless wash these days? I do have ech2o, but have primarily used that to mix w/ reload to make my detail spray. But now that we're in the monsoon out here im thinking I need something I can quickly spray on and clean the car with, because I am going to be doing it quite frequently from now until about october.

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

P and S epic waterless wash

 

[The Beast]

I plan to do that right after.

Makes a big difference in odor

 

[Z28Camaro]

What's everyone's thoughts on claybar mitts verses just using clay? I have never used a mitt, but am preparing a correction on my cobra and they look neat.

They rock. I got a two pack of sponges with clay on one side and bug removal mesh on the other. Work amazing for getting the road grime and tar chunks off the rocker panels behind the front wheels. Total game changer.

 

[Jimbo]

As the Land Yacht is getting a full paint correction and ceramic coat, decided to also have him remove the rear emblems. The YUKON badge was crooked, thanks GMC.

I decided to do a waterless wash on the GT4RS. Was super easy as its full PPF with ceramic on top.

 

[SebringOrangeC8]

As the Land Yacht is getting a full paint correction and ceramic coat, decided to also have him remove the rear emblems. The YUKON badge was crooked, thanks GMC.

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I decided to do a waterless wash on the GT4RS. Was super easy as its full PPF with ceramic on top.

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Who is your detail guy, like to drop off my truck and get that Porsche as a loaner.

 

[blue-sun]

Ask yourself what Jimbo has to do to get that kind of loaner.

 

[Jimbo]

Ask yourself what Jimbo has to do to get that kind of loaner.

 

[SebringOrangeC8]

Ask yourself what Jimbo has to do to get that kind of loaner.

 

[Jimbo]

 

[SebringOrangeC8]

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Is this being inserted into your rectum?

 

[Jimbo]

Is this being inserted into your rectum?

 

[Shawn1112]

Is this being inserted into your rectum?

Too small, he likes those monster black cocks in his rectum

 

[Jimbo]

Too small, he likes those monster black cocks in his rectum

Thanks for letting me borrow yours

 

[Shawn1112]

Thanks for letting me borrow yours

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Hopefully your wife doesnt see your search history. She might be your ex wife if she sees that