1 step/Klasse/Sig II. LOTS of pics!

[slickooz]

Sup guys, been a little slow lately and haven't had much time detailing cars. So couple days ago while I was waiting for my AG package, I went to start detailing my car. This is a very heavy pictures thread about 280 pictures. I hope this may help some new members and novice detailers. Don’t have much before pictures, the car had very light swirls. My dad brought it in for service and I got a free wash.

Steps:
Power washed
Foamed cannoned
2 bucket wash with Grit guards
Clayed
Tapped off car
One step polish
Applied sealant
Then Wax
Applied wheel shine

Item used:
Electric power washer
Foam cannon
Hyper wash
Duragloss soap
Meg wheel brighter
Daytona brush
Lug brush
Homedepot buckets
Grit guards
Meg Mf mitts
Leaf blow drier
DP clay bar
Last touch detail spray
Meg MF
APC+ 10:1
Blue masking tape
Griot’s DA
Lake Country white pads
Meg 205
1000 watt halogen lights
Klasse HGSG
Pinnacle Sig II
AutoGlym sponge
Ladders
Canon T2i






Took a few before pics.

Started to power wash the car, to rinse any contaminant off the car. Then foam cannoned the car with Hyper wash/APC+. Then rinsed with power wash.

 

[slickooz]

Cleaned my wheels with Meg Wheels Brighter and lug brush.

Washed car with two bucket/grit guard with Duragloss 901 car soap.

Cleaned emblem with brush.

Made sure to clean this as well.

Power washed everything.

Then used leaf blower to dry the car.

Started claying the entire car.

 

[slickooz]

 

[slickooz]

Started taping some parts of the car. This was my first time taping. I don't think its really necessarily for M205 because it barely dust. But taping can save headache when working with M105.

 

[slickooz]

After I was done with taping it was 6 pm. I only got to do the hood before it got too dark.

Work up early next morning at 6 am to finish the car before work at 11.

 

[slickooz]

Applied Klasse onto car.

Let it cure for a little then applied Sig II

Some finished sun shots.

Finished after 6 hours.

 

[slickooz]

 

[slickooz]

Took some indoor pics.

And a night shot.

Questions or comments are all welcomed.

 

[Setec Astronomy]

My computer had a heart palpitation trying to open all those pics...man I love that shop...can't you get us in there for a meet??? Poorboy Steve's parking lot is going to look pretty lame compared to that, no matter how much Pockets tries to cheer us up...

 

[Marc08EX]

I was looking forward to your post Gary!! I love the detailed pictures of your detail! PMM looks really good when detailed properly.

I see that you're using Autoglym HD's applicator pad. How does it work with Pinnacle SSII? Did it dry up on you?

Also, how were you able to get in the Lexus service area?! That's a nice place to take pictures and the lighting really makes the paint pop!

 

[slickooz]

My computer had a heart palpitation trying to open all those pics...man I love that shop...can't you get us in there for a meet??? Poorboy Steve's parking lot is going to look pretty lame compared to that, no matter how much Pockets tries to cheer us up...

If you guys buy a couple Lexus I'm sure we can set up a meet there. rops:

I was looking forward to your post Gary!! I love the detailed pictures of your detail! PMM looks really good when detailed properly.

I see that you're using Autoglym HD's applicator pad. How does it work with Pinnacle SSII? Did it dry up on you?

Also, how were you able to get in the Lexus service area?! That's a nice place to take pictures and the lighting really makes the paint pop!

Thanks Marc!
I really like the sponge that came with Autoglym, I use it to apply all my sealant/wax. (Thats why I have so many open boxes ) The side where I apply the wax doesn't dry up and have a lot of working time.

I work at Lexus as a detailer. I don't think I was suppose to take pics inside, but I really like their lighting.

 

[dad07]

Great Work Gary! Love the pics!

 

[Marc08EX]

If you guys buy a couple Lexus I'm sure we can set up a meet there. rops:



Thanks Marc!
I really like the sponge that came with Autoglym, I use it to apply all my sealant/wax. (Thats why I have so many open boxes ) The side where I apply the wax doesn't dry up and have a lot of working time.

I work at Lexus as a detailer. I don't think I was suppose to take pics inside, but I really like their lighting.

Yeah I agree the fluorescent lighting is great when taking pictures of cars. I think it really brings out the shine of the paint and the reflections are amazing!

My AGHD applicator pad always dries out on me. I always have to wet it 3x before I can finish the entire car... The AGHD wax also repels water well so the contact patch remains dry even if I drench it with water lol!

 

[slickooz]

Yeah I agree the fluorescent lighting is great when taking pictures of cars. I think it really brings out the shine of the paint and the reflections are amazing!

My AGHD applicator pad always dries out on me. I always have to wet it 3x before I can finish the entire car... The AGHD wax also repels water well so the contact patch remains dry even if I drench it with water lol!

I soak the sponge before apply wax/sealant then ring out all the excess water.

Glad to hear you got good results from Autoglym wax.

Great Work Gary! Love the pics!

Thanks Tim!! rops:
Was a huge mistake starting so late lol.

 

[kingofsorrow]

great work. that is a gorgeous car. i love the color.

 

[Ted S.]

Damn, that is where it's at!:urtheman:

 

[sydster]

Great work! :dblthumb2:

Just one question though, how did you apply the SG did you apply and let it dry or you did it WOWO? If you let it dry could you please share your technique.

Thanks!

 

[BobbyG]

Gary,

Awesome work and unbelievable step by step showing how using the correct products in the right order makes a huge difference. I also like the shots in the service area, very nice touch............and it made the rest of those cars jealous!! rops:

 

[slickooz]

great work. that is a gorgeous car. i love the color.

Thanks! I like metallic color cars because it doesn't show swirls as much as flat color paint.

Damn, that is where it's at!:urtheman:

Thanks Ted. I never get tired detailing my own care, its very relaxing

Great work! :dblthumb2:
Thanks! rops:
Just one question though, how did you apply the SG did you apply and let it dry or you did it WOWO? If you let it dry could you please share your technique.

Thanks!
I applied very thin layer, when working with Klasse you have to think THIN. The first time I used Klasse I applied too much and it was a headache removing it. I would apply and let it dry up a bit maybe about 15-30 mins.then remove it. With Klasse you might have to do a couple passes with a MF to get rid of any streaks. But if you find it hard to remove, use a little detailing spray to aid with removing the sealant.

Gary,

Awesome work and unbelievable step by step showing how using the correct products in the right order makes a huge difference. I also like the shots in the service area, very nice touch............and it made the rest of those cars jealous!! rops:

Thanks Bobby!
Yeah I haven't had any customer who wants corrections on their car, so I wanted to make this one a project just help others and use my new camera. :awesome:I really like how the pics came out from the service area. We installed new light in the detailing bays, so I might take a few shoots there.

 

[slickooz]

My computer had a heart palpitation trying to open all those pics...man I love that shop...can't you get us in there for a meet??? Poorboy Steve's parking lot is going to look pretty lame compared to that, no matter how much Pockets tries to cheer us up...

I just remember, I detailed someone car and he told me that his father has a warehouse in EB. He wanted to know if I needed space to detail cars, said that I can wash the car outside then there a ramp to bring it inside and work on car.

He told me that he has about 80x40 free space. Maybe we can chip in some money so we can rent out the space for the day? It would be nice because no one going to bother us and we can work on our cars and I'll bring my camera and can take pics and video of meet.

We can prob stay there for 5-8 hours so we can maybe help someone out with their cars, and maybe teach some novice detailer some new stuff.