2010 Mazda 3 Detail (Swirl, scratch and water spot correction)

[wgilles]

After deciding to try my hand at a mobile detailing business I had my first client this past weekend. She had a 2010 Mazda 3 which had never really been waxed or cared for too often. There was NO wax on the car, which you will see in one of the pictures and the car had lots of swirls and water spots. It took me all day Saturday to detail the car and I only stopped for lunch.

Products used:

• Optimum Shampoo
• Mother's clay bar
• Pinnacle XMT #4
• Klasse AIO
• Collinite #845
• Blackfire Wheel cleaner
• Zymol Leather Cleaner
• Zymol Leather Conditioner
• Blackfire Interior Cleaner
• Meguiar's Interior protectant
• Meguiar's Tire Shine

Here is the car after being washed

The wheels needed some attention

The Blackfire wheel cleaner did an excellent job. I used a wheel brush to scrub away all the dirt and brake dust

As you can see, no water beading what-so-ever

A good example of the swirls I was working with it, this is on the trunk.

Here is what the detailing clay looked like after only a couple passes on the hood.

Here is some etching I saw, look where the light is actually hitting the car

After working with the PC 7424XP and XMT #4 I was able to get it out

Some swirls on the door

More XMT #4 got them all out!

If you look right above the reflection of the car there was some light scratches

 

[wgilles]

Once again, Removed!!

Some more light scratches on the bumper below the trunk lid

After

All clean and shined up. I applied the Klasse AIO after the XMT and put Collinite #845 on the entire car to ensure a strong wax that would hold up for a whole

As you can see, a wonderful shine and that wet look was restored

Like a mirror!!

The interior wasn't too bad, just needed a lot of dirt removal and protecting

The leather came out especially nice

The client was THRILLED. I received multiple text messages from her after she picked up, she told me everyone she showed the car to was blown away and I may have already received a referral from her!

 

[OhTwoGT]

What pads did you use?

Great work btw! Looks like a completely new car.

 

[wgilles]

What pads did you use?

Great work btw! Looks like a completely new car.

Oh good call, I forgot that. I used LC CCS pads (Orange, Green and red)

 

[SkateForGirl]

Nice job man. The car looks good and the referral is always a plus man! Congrats.

 

[wgilles]

Nice job man. The car looks good and the referral is always a plus man! Congrats.

Thank you. I'm not sure what was best, the look on her face when she saw the car or the accolades after?Im the MAN

 

[rider9195]

Very nice work! rops:

The new Mazda's aren't too bad looking.

 

[derek0609]

Looks great, nice job! :xyxthumbs: Klasse Act will be interested in this thread since he just purchased Pinnacle XMT #4 and has never used it before!

 

[wgilles]

Very nice work! rops:

The new Mazda's aren't too bad looking.

Yeah, not bad at all. I was also impressed with their paint job. The car 21K miles on it and the front end still looked fantastic (in terms of chips and stuff). I also didn't find any noticeable imperfections in the paint. Wish I could say the same about my new Ford!

Looks great, nice job! :xyxthumbs: Klasse Act will be interested in this thread since he just purchased Pinnacle XMT #4 and has never used it before!

I thought it was pretty easy to use...went on and came out easily. Also made taking out swirls and water spots a breeze!

 

[Marc08EX]

I think you did a spectacular job! Glad the customer was pleased and recommended you. Good work gets rewarded.

 

[Mazda.Mark]

How was the Mazda paint to you soft/hard?

 

[wgilles]

How was the Mazda paint to you soft/hard?

I thought it was on the softer end. Most of the paint was pretty workable and I didn't have a problem getting imperfections out.

 

[Flannigan]

Great work! Car looks great!

 

[TimmyG]

Great work. It's nice to see peoples reactions when they see their car cleaner than it's ever been. I used to pay my detailer his price and tip him on top of that because I was so thrilled with his work. Well done, and you should surely have a repeat customer there.

 

[Klasse Act]

Looks great, nice job! :xyxthumbs: Klasse Act will be interested in this thread since he just purchased Pinnacle XMT #4 and has never used it before!

Thanks for the heads up on this post Derek:xyxthumbs:

Wgilles, it looks like the XMT #4 does the trick for sure, did you have to use a lower speed or medium speed when using the XMT #4? Did the KAIO get applied by hand on the Mazda or did you use the wheel for that?

 

[wgilles]

Thanks for the heads up on this post Derek:xyxthumbs:

Wgilles, it looks like the XMT #4 does the trick for sure, did you have to use a lower speed or medium speed when using the XMT #4? Did the KAIO get applied by hand on the Mazda or did you use the wheel for that?

I set the PC to 5 when using the XMT. That let me apply the correct amount of pressure and not stop the rotating.

I applied the Klasse with the PC. I used a low speed (I think 3 or 3.5) and went in large overlapping lines. Went on/came off easily.

 

[Klasse Act]

When using a machine with KAIO, it actually came on and off right away, probably didn't even need to wipe anything, LOL! This is one detail that the pics don't do it justice I bet!!

 

[swanicyouth]

Nice! I'm amazed you can do all this in one day. I only detail my own cars, but it would take me a week to complete all those processes on my car. You guys that do this for a living and can complete all this in a day are amazing

 

[Klasse Act]

Nice! I'm amazed you can do all this in one day. I only detail my own cars, but it would take me a week to complete all those processes on my car. You guys that do this for a living and can complete all this in a day are amazing

A basic detail...wash, clay, tapping, polish and wax can be done in about 6 hours or longer, so it really can be done in one day, although in this particular detail there was the use of KAIO after polishing to bring out more finish to the paint before waxing, so maybe 7-8 hours, a day of work that's really not work when you think about it (if its your own car)

 

[wgilles]

When using a machine with KAIO, it actually came on and off right away, probably didn't even need to wipe anything, LOL! This is one detail that the pics don't do it justice I bet!!

Yeah, there wasn't much to wipe away, but I wanted to make sure I got all the residue. And you are correct, the pictures really don't do it justice, it simply looked amazing

Nice! I'm amazed you can do all this in one day. I only detail my own cars, but it would take me a week to complete all those processes on my car. You guys that do this for a living and can complete all this in a day are amazing

I'm currently working on a 1966 Cobra replica that will take me a week. I'm taking my time with it and it isn't going anywhere for a while anyway so I'm making sure I work slowly and do a good job.

A basic detail...wash, clay, tapping, polish and wax can be done in about 6 hours or longer, so it really can be done in one day, although in this particular detail there was the use of KAIO after polishing to bring out more finish to the paint before waxing, so maybe 7-8 hours, a day of work that's really not work when you think about it (if its your own car)

Yeah this job took over 6 hours. Probably closer to 7 or 8. I also don't take breaks, I get in the zone and just keep going. With this job I only stopped for lunch. :hungry: