Anxious for a full-detail...

[tonyteesdale]

So I just got my Natty's Red :-D
Getting ready for my full detail when Spring rolls around.

Here's my plan:

1. Wash w/ Chemical Guys Citrus wash--ultra concentrated so I can remove previous layers of wax.
1.5. Clay. Using DP RW&G as my clay lubricant.
2. Rewash with Pooyboy's Super Slick and Suds to ensure my car is SQUEAKY CLEAN.
3. Glaze? I don't have a polisher but I've heard good things about using Poorboy's World Black Hole... should I? I have minor swirls, but they aren't too big of a problem for me, it's my daily driver. My car is dark silver metallic. Should I use the Black Hole?
4. Seal. Now's another question: if I use the glaze, the sealant is going to have trouble bonding to the paint because the glaze is in the way, right? Also, I really like Poorboy's products... but I hear AMAZING things about Opti-Seal. Should I use EX-P Sealant? or Opti-Seal? Or both? if both, which one first? Can't forget about Ultima Paint Guard Plus; what about that one? Also, should I wait a day after I apply my sealant and then apply another coat before the wax?
5. Wax: another question... since the paint isn't in pristine condition, am I better off using Natty's Red? or should I use SigSeries II? I have both, but does one offer better cover-up qualities than the other?

^yes, I know I sound like a question machine :-D
Thanks for the input guys!
I already have the two waxes, but I haven't bought any sealants yet... and price of the sealant isn't a huge deal either. I'm probably going to buy EX-P just because of how easy it applies (or so I hear) and will make detailing cars for customers easier. I wanna test EX-P and EX w/ 'nuba also... but I know I'm going to choose one over the other. For the cars at home I'm going to top them with a 'nuba wax, so EX doesn't seem like a great idea to have a ton of onhand. I'm thinking about getting 16oz. of EX and 32oz. of EX-P. What do you guys think?

As you can tell, I like a lot of options
makes each detail an adventure ;-)

 

[Shade Tree]

So I just got my Natty's Red :-D
Getting ready for my full detail when Spring rolls around.

Here's my plan:

1. Wash w/ Chemical Guys Citrus wash--ultra concentrated so I can remove previous layers of wax.
1.5. Clay. Using DP RW&G as my clay lubricant.
2. Rewash with Pooyboy's Super Slick and Suds to ensure my car is SQUEAKY CLEAN.
3. Glaze? I don't have a polisher but I've heard good things about using Poorboy's World Black Hole... should I? I have minor swirls, but they aren't too big of a problem for me, it's my daily driver. My car is dark silver metallic. Should I use the Black Hole?
4. Seal. Now's another question: if I use the glaze, the sealant is going to have trouble bonding to the paint because the glaze is in the way, right? Also, I really like Poorboy's products... but I hear AMAZING things about Opti-Seal. Should I use EX-P Sealant? or Opti-Seal? Or both? if both, which one first? Can't forget about Ultima Paint Guard Plus; what about that one? Also, should I wait a day after I apply my sealant and then apply another coat before the wax?
5. Wax: another question... since the paint isn't in pristine condition, am I better off using Natty's Red? or should I use SigSeries II? I have both, but does one offer better cover-up qualities than the other?

^yes, I know I sound like a question machine :-D
Thanks for the input guys!
I already have the two waxes, but I haven't bought any sealants yet... and price of the sealant isn't a huge deal either. I'm probably going to buy EX-P just because of how easy it applies (or so I hear) and will make detailing cars for customers easier. I wanna test EX-P and EX w/ 'nuba also... but I know I'm going to choose one over the other. For the cars at home I'm going to top them with a 'nuba wax, so EX doesn't seem like a great idea to have a ton of onhand. I'm thinking about getting 16oz. of EX and 32oz. of EX-P. What do you guys think?

As you can tell, I like a lot of options
makes each detail an adventure ;-)

I'm a HUGE fan of the Chemical Guys products and a few of the interior products from PB.

The Citrus wash is a favorite of mine. I'd stay with that for the "prewash/conditioning".

As far as a glaze ........ all you're going to achieve is covering up/masking the blemishes already in the paint. There isn't a whole lot of reason to do that with the color you have unless the scratches/swirls are truly that noticeable. If they are then a machine polish is your only hope in removing them. I would forgo the glaze at this point.

After the clay you definitely want to seal or wax the paint.
You're going to get ALL KINDS of opinions of what would be the best to use etc. I would focus on a product that is going to give the best protection while also giving the best aesthetic appeal. For this I prefer to use Chemical Guys Jetseal 109. 6-8 months protection from a single layer and the shine is truly beautiful when applied on any color.

I'm not much into the PB exterior waxes/sealants so I'll let someone else comment on their products on that point.

Opti-Seal is also very good as are some of the others you've listed. The best thing you can do is to research each & then try to make an informed decision based on your findings. You're obviously doing that with your post here. :xyxthumbs:

The choice between the Nattys red or blue isn't going to make much of a significant difference since the surface isn't being machine polished. That's going to be your decision with which to use. Try a section with each & go from there.

If you're looking for long lasting wax then good luck. Most won't give more than maybe a couple of months worth of tight beading depending on the care of the vehicle. Then again a quality carnauba is going to give the beauty factor that most sealants can't match. Sealant can be layered without any real buildup/marring taking place and makes life much easier with how infrequent the sealant needs to be reapplied. I love the Chemical Guys Blitz sealant!!!! The protection longevity isn't much different than the typical wax, however it is primarily used for the "WOW" factor. It can totally make a paint surface look as if it's sheeting water. Very easy to apply & remove and never disappoints.

In the end you're going to learn lots from reading about the products you're interested in, seeing the results of others' work here and through trial & error along the way. Your wallet will most likely take a hit too.

Check out other detailing forums as well. Many resource forums will have brands that are favored where other forums will favor a completely different product line. It all will help you to understand the quality, ease of use & ultimately the particular products you like using.