Just finished an exterior detail on my black 2013 Challenger. Took me the better part of 3 days. The car is generally garaged, has less than 6000 miles and the paint has never had any correction work. There was a good amount of light spider webbing that needed to be corrected - no major scratches since I've always avoided auto car washes and used the 2BM. Below is the process I used and pics of the results. If anyone wants any tips on working with Synergy, let me know - I learned a bit on the way.
And here's the results:
- Starting with the wheel wells - pressure spray, then spray with some APC, let sit and scrub with a bristle brush, then pressure rinse.
- Pressure rinse wheels/tires then spray with some IronX, let sit, agitate and rinse.
- Clay bar wheels with megs detailing spray for lube. Rinse.
- Pressure spray car, then 2BW + foam cannon with CG honeydew, let sit, wash with MF mitt, pressure rinse, hose off and dry with waffle MF and compressed air to get all water out of crevices.
- Clay bar car (separate clay) with megs detailing spray for lube.
- Mask any area I don’t want to hit with DA polish.
- Griots 6" & 3" DA's + LC CCS Orange pad with Pinnacle Advanced Finishing Polish in test area to determine how many section passes I’ll need to correct.
- DA rest of car accordingly and remove polish with fresh MF cloths
- Apply thin layer of Pinnacle black label Synergy wax with foam pad working in crosshatch pattern working a couple of panels at a time.
- Wait 10-20 minutes to flash, then buff off with fresh MF towels.
- Wait at least 2 hours and repeat synergy wax process for 2nd coat.
- Remove masking for final wipe down with detailing spray and fresh MF.
And here's the results:
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