What did you do today, in regards to detailing?

This one isn’t worth it. Got a used very hard car to help move funds around to get rid of other debts. Was a good choice for me as I dot. Care how much the kids abuse this one. It might get a 1 step and some wax/sealant. It was in a fender bender at some point and had a bra put in to hide it. It’s ugly, it’s beat up, scratched, severely etched, had some weird glue like stuff on that paint thinner didn’t touch so i razor bladed it off gently. It serves its purpose as a family Mobil unit. In other news I saw that GM is to discontinue the camaro again since they are in sleepys back pocket and all about this green bullshit. Cant say I’m impressed with anything in this world anymore


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After several brutal weeks of winter and dirt & salt buildup, against my better judgement, hit the driveway this afternoon and gave the beast a proper wash. 34 degrees and windy. Not a good idea. Got away with it barley. Water froze slightly on the wheels and lower panels. Sun was out which helped. Got it all dry and called it good.
 
I looked outside at my car, getting covered in snow and its reached 9 degrees as I post this, S U C K S

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Maintenance wash time for this Crimson Red Subaru Outback. The exterior wasn't too bad, the interior was caked in pet hair and debris.



I picked up a drill brush last week for this sort of thing, was pleasantly surprised with how effective it was.



I also tried out Bead Maker for the first time. I'm not sure if I like it yet, I need more time to get a feel for it.



This car was recently serviced at the Subaru dealer. This mess was how they deem an acceptable way to lubricate the door hinges.



I don't think they could have done a worse job it they tried. The pics are not as clear as I would have liked, but that white stuff really looks terrible, they even over sprayed it onto the rubber door looms and seals. Sloppy work.

And to my American detailing friends, today was a perfect 80 degrees where I am today. :props:
 
I'm in America and it was 79 degrees here today with clear blue skies. I even went for a motorcycle ride this morning... Breakfast and about 100 miles. Gotta love Saturday's :D
 
I would either prefer the10” of snow or the 79 weather. Just gloomy and rainy up here


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After watching your Grand Final, sorry, Super Bowl, I thought I'd make a start on washing the FJ this afternoon. First wash this year, the weather's been either too hot or raining. I only did the wheels today, so I can concentrate on the rest first thing tomorrow before the sun gets too hot. Sprayed on the Bowden's Wheely Clean, agitated, rinsed, then dried. They look a bit bare now. View attachment 72357View attachment 72358View attachment 72359

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Continued on this morning, 2B wash with Mother's California Gold, dried with Bowden's After Glow. Moved into the garage this afternoon applied a coating of Concours Nova Lustre, the Collinite 845 I applied a while back doesn't seem to bond the single stage white on the roof as well as it did to the silver on the rest of the truck, and the Lustre is fine to go over whatever is left of the Collinite. The Lustre is so easy to apply, you can feel the MF grabbing a little on the spots I missed. I then applied Meg's Quikwax on the trim and the powder coated black wheels. I haven't put anything on the tyres yet, might put some 303 on it later. View attachment 72360View attachment 72361View attachment 72362View attachment 72363

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Big Dave said:
Continued on this morning, 2B wash with Mother's California Gold, dried with Bowden's After Glow. Moved into the garage this afternoon applied a coating of Concours Nova Lustre, the Collinite 845 I applied a while back doesn't seem to bond the single stage white on the roof as well as it did to the silver on the rest of the truck, and the Lustre is fine to go over whatever is left of the Collinite. The Lustre is so easy to apply, you can feel the MF grabbing a little on the spots I missed. I then applied Meg's Quikwax on the trim and the powder coated black wheels. I haven't put anything on the tyres yet, might put some 303 on it later. View attachment 72360View attachment 72361View attachment 72362View attachment 72363

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Big fan of Lustre and Jet, been using them for years now.
 
I have just about completed the full detail on my recently purchased ‘08 Tacoma with 410,000 miles. Today I cleaned and coated the dash with Aerospace 303 protectant. I also cleaned and coated the rear metal bumper with 845 and the plastic part with Ultimate Black.



 
While I had it in the garage yesterday, I put some 303 Aerospace Protectant on the dash and doors. I also removed the centre console, I dropped a French fry down there the other day, so I thought I clean it out. One word, disgusting. But I found $3.20, which I'll have to disinfect. It's 10 years old, with 197,000 km on it, while not 410,000 miles, it's enough to accumulate a lot of nasty stuff in hidden places. View attachment 72367View attachment 72368

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Nothing...it’s been high of 10 and lows of -15


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Corrected this 1992 Cadillac Eldorado at a classic car dealership.
1 owner
58,000 mi.
stored winters

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Ordered a Rupes iBrid Nano, the long neck kit.

First job will be to correct the door sills of the Jaguar.

Can't wait! :D
 
DFB said:
Ordered a Rupes iBrid Nano, the long neck kit.

First job will be to correct the door sills of the Jaguar.

Can't wait! :D
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These will be great before and after pics

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That Eldorado is beautiful! You have it looking new. It's also nice to see that there area dealers willing to pay for real detailing work.
 
JDGolden said:
That Eldorado is beautiful! You have it looking new. It's also nice to see that there area dealers willing to pay for real detailing work.
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Ya, I get to work on some nice stuff there.

Not everything warrants a 2 stage correction and coat but if we think it will pay for itself and take the vehicle to the next level then I do it.

Here are some others....

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