What did you do today, in regards to detailing?

[Coatingsarecrack]

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....

That grand national tho!


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[Big DaveBig Dave is verified member.]

That grand national tho!


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The last one reminds me of a hot wheels car. Some kind of Buick is it?

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[98CayenneTA]

The last one reminds me of a hot wheels car. Some kind of Buick is it?

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1963 Buick Wild Cat

 

[Klasse Act]

That GN brought back memories, thank you

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[2black1s]

Finished up detailing my bike... This was done over 4 or 5 days this week as I'm dealing with an injury
***** My Next Great Adventure *****
and I can only work for short periods at a time. Nevertheless, it's done and looking good.

Going for a ride tomorrow!

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[JDGolden]

Grand Nationals are my desired lottery car. And I’d sure love that blue 69 Camaro.

Nice Harley! You did some beautiful detailing to it.

 

[Klasse Act]

I opened my box of items that I ordered from AG last weekend:

-1 gallon of Alien Kleen
-120 ML of Gyeon leather coat
-Gyeon Leather Shield kit
-Duragloss glass cleaner
-Duragloss carwash soap
-Griot's Garage Ceramic wash and coat
-Griot's Garage foaming Tire Cleaner

Most of these are repeat purchases except the Gyeon Leather Shield and Griot's Garage Ceramic wash and coat. I'm looking forward to going to town on my seats, steering wheel and shift knob with Connelly leather cleaner and a brush and then applying the Gyeon Leather Shield and maintaining it with Leather Coat. The Griot's Garage Ceramic wash and coat I see my self using when the ES is days old of dust or getting rained on, lightly dirty. It's going in my Foam gun only, not really going to use in the 2BM washes.

After this winter I can't wait to get after it This is the first winter in 7 years I haven't had the underground parking and it sucks...don't know what you've got till its gone

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[2black1s]

... After this winter I can't wait to get after it This is the first winter in 7 years I haven't had the underground parking and it sucks...don't know what you've got till its gone

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I know exactly what you mean... except in reverese.

I grew up in Ohio, working on cars, so I have a little bit of the "brutal winter" experience.

In my mid/late twenties I moved to California. Never looked back.

After living here in CA for some 40 years now, one thing I have learned for certain is that if I ever lived again in a winter climate, I would drive a beater through the winter months. Either that or buy a new car every year or two if I did drive it through the winter. No matter how well you care for a car in those conditions, it is deteriorating substantially more than a California car.

 

[dgage]

I ordered the Connolly Leather Care Cleaner and it seemed to do a good job and seemed gentle so then I researched leather moisturizers.

I ended up ordering some Leather Doctor products (AP3 kit) after reading some about it on AGO and even more on the Leather Doctor forums. After seeing some of the repairs and reading Roger Koh’s posts on how to address leather, it made a lot of sense. Definitely multiple steps for rare cleanings or issues but each product serves a purpose and makes sense. The main ones you use are the Rinse 3.0 for light cleanings and then the two Protectors (B & D). Protector B is meant to put a smooth barrier on the seating surfaces so the seat coating isn’t rubbed off as much with the friction of getting in and out of the car. Protector D is for the steering wheel and gear shifter and has more of a draggy feel to ensure those items are protected yet not slick. I will report back on how well the kit works as I have a few minor issues like a small “dent” about the size of a BB in the leather as well as very minor blue Jean transfer.

 

[dgage]

I did this one the other day when the weather got up to a balmy 57F.

I was tired of my new Continental DWS06 tires not keeping Duragloss 252 Tire & Mat dressing for more than a week as well as not being even. So after letting the tires off gas for a couple months, I decided to apply Pinnacle Tire Clear Coat. Here is what I used for cleaning supplies and tools:

Tuf Shine Tire Cleaner
Pinnacle Tire Clear Coat
Milwaukee 2438 Polisher
Medium round tire brush
Tuf Shine coating applicator
Eley hose nozzle (heavy duty)
Bigboi Dryer Pro
Autogeek ProLock Extension Cord

I cleaned the tires well with the Tuf Shine Tire Cleaner until completely white. Actually, I had cleaned them a few weeks earlier but wanted to make sure the new tires would completely off gas and take the clear coat without issue. After cleaning the tires well, I dried them off with the Bigboi Blower Pro and then started applying the coating with a Tuf Shine coating applicator. I really didn't like the coating applicator at the beginning because it was difficult to get an even coat. I'd probably try to use a foam brush or thin microfiber applicator next time. But after applying a second coat, everything seemed pretty even but I may have put the second coat on a little thick. I used the Bigboi Blower Pro to dry the coating between coats as well as even it out. After the second coat, it did appear pretty glossy, too glossy for me. But after a few days, the tires have the perfect amount of gloss for me and after a few weeks, the Pinnacle Tire Clear Coat is holding up great and I'm very happy with its appearance.

Hadn't driven in a few days and wow look at the rust after a few days of rain.

Comparison after one coat.

Wow, way too glossy after two coats. Luckily the gloss calmed down some after a couple days to a very nice well-dressed tire.

Tires look great to me and I'm happy.

 

[dgage]

Also did a rinseless wash a few days ago with my new Workshop Solutions Work Cart. Really like that one. Used Wolfgang Uber SiO2 Rinseless wash as well as a prespray with Wolfgang Uber SiO2 Waterless. For towels I used the Cobra Buff and Shine and a black one for the coated wheels/tires.

My process is to drop two towels into the rinseless wash to soak and then spray a section of the car with waterless wash as a prespray. Then I clean the section with a wet towel and then dry with one of the other towels. I spritz the towel with the waterless to act as a drying aid and then after I dry a section, I drop that towel into the rinseless to soak. Then I spray the next section with waterless and wash with the towel that has been soaking longest. I haven't noticed any swirl marks and I've been paying attention since I did a full polish in the fall and followed up with CanCoat.

 

[Klasse Act]

Dgage, very unique finish on those rims and it really compliments the color of your ride

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[dgage]

Dgage, very unique finish on those rims and it really compliments the color of your ride

Thanks Klasse Act. Here is a picture when I purchased it used. The wheels needed some road rash fixed so I took it to a wheel repair guy and I ended up going with the Dodge color Brass Monkey to add a little, hopefully tasteful, flair to the car.

 

[Klasse Act]

Thanks Klasse Act. Here is a picture when I purchased it used. The wheels needed some road rash fixed so I took it to a wheel repair guy and I ended up going with the Dodge color Brass Monkey to add a little, hopefully tasteful, flair to the car.

I've gotta tell you, looks OEM to me, great idea

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[dgage]

I just did the exhaust tips on my 2012 Acura TL that I purchased used last year so they may never have been touched since new. Pretty good before and after though I didn’t expect it to take quite so much scrubbing but that was mainly the heat “burn” at the bottom of the exhaust. Overall I can’t complain and since I haven’t tried another metal polish on it, I’d say Pinnacle Exhaust Cleaner worked great using the Lake Country Exhaust Polishing Sponge. I also applied some Collinite 855 metal polish to add a little protection just in case it helps.

Also, since it was winter, I didn’t use any water or precleaning, just went at it with the polish, sponge, and a (wheel) towel. When I hook the hose back up, I may try to clean the inside of the exhaust tip. Probably took about 20 minutes for both exhaust tips.

Before

After

 

[Klasse Act]

Looking forward to future pics of this car! Your posts are very detailed and the little touches you've made to your car are well thought out

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[dgage]

Looking forward to future pics of this car! Your posts are very detailed and the little touches you've made to your car are well thought out

Thanks. I’ll probably put a ceramic coating on this spring and will use the Leather Doctor AP3 kit I just ordered on a few minor issues. That’s probably about it for my car though I have to do some work on my son’s car that I just bought him in December and needs a good polishing and will get a ceramic coating as well. Currently thinking about 2 coats of CQuartz UK 3.0 and 1 coat of CQuartz Sic but I haven’t purchased anything yet.

 

[2black1s]

... When I hook the hose back up, I may try to clean the inside of the exhaust tip...

Back when I had a 97 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP with similar polished exhaust tips, I painted the inside portion with flat-black hi-temp paint. Nice look and very little cleaning/maintenance required.

 

[dgage]

Back when I had a 97 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP with similar polished exhaust tips, I painted the inside portion with flat-black hi-temp paint. Nice look and very little cleaning/maintenance required.

What do you think for prep? Clean, degrease, scuff sand, wipe with acetone, tape off, and spray? I ask since you’re a paint expert. Thanks.

And that brings up one other thing I have planned, which is to put some Acura brake caliper covers on but they don’t completely cover the sides so I’ll need to paint the sides of the calipers black before putting the covers on. Sounds like a good pair of tasks to do simultaneously.

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[DFB]

In Australia, you are either a Ford man or a Holden man. (Unless you are one of those guys on the outer who is into Valiants. :laughing

Those brand sentiments are are fading now that both brands have shuttered their local factories. That said, as a Ford man, having a Holden in my garage for the first time was a somewhat awkward moment! :laughing:



This Holden Cruze needed some attention to get it looking good again.





The brake pedal feel on this car was excellent on the drive back to the garage. On inspection of the wheels, it was pretty clear why. The brake pads Holden chose for the Cruze are of the dusty kind, and while the faces looked ok, the barrels were sludged up with thick black dust.



Despite plenty of rinsing of my brushes with the pressure washer, this was the sludge at the bottom of my wheel bucket.



As always, it's the interior that soaks up the time. This car wasn't too bad but the cheap carpet again rears it's ugly head.



A combination of APC, Megs Quick Interior Detailer and Bowdens Leather love returned the interior to it's best. I like the combination of leather and suede trimmed seats.



Still not sure how I feel about this image.....:laughing:



Completed and ready for return.