A question about dressing trim.

[Hoytman]

Ultima Tire and Trim Guard would be my recommendation.

Garry Dean recommended the above product to me when I first joined this forum. I've used it a couple of times and I must say that I really like it. It seems to last a decent amount of time too, if you wash regularly.

I have some Optimum tire gel that I want to try next. A nice sample of it was given to me by another AG forum member.

 

[Rsurfer]

Right, I've got that much. Where do you include trim dressing? Windows? Do you dress the dash before or after you clean the inside windshield? Do you clean tires, wells, and wheels first? Do you dress them before polishing, washing the rest of the vehicle, etc? Basically, there are a lot more steps than what you listed. Maybe there is some sort of "master" list out there... which is what I was alluding to.

There are a thousand ways to clean a car. No specific method is that superior when it comes to professionally detailing a car. Common sense rules.

Most will clean the wheels (tires & rims) and wheel wells first at least get them about 80%. I would Iron X after washing then follow with a clay bar. Rinse, lightly dry and then start polishing.

I never wipe polishing oils unless using a true sealant or doing a full on 3 step restoration of the paint. I say true sealant like Opt Coat etc. vs Col 845 a hybred wax/sealant as it bonds fine without doing a wipe.

Doing an IPA wipe has to be done carefully or your going to instill imperfections again because you are wiping a dry panel. Some of this depends on the hardness of the clear coat and cleanliness of the surrounding area avoiding dust blowing back onto the car.

Personally I use more waxes than coatiings but that is starting to change. I haven't had the time to try the new DP polish yet but it should take the place of doing a wipe and remove all the oils so the panel can be coated.

As for the interior I'll do the carpets first then seats then dash followed by the windows. I spray product on a mf towel first rather than directly on the dash or window. Cuts down on overspray. Finish the wheels and clean the exterior glass and call it a day. Like I said there are tons a ways to do things, you'll find what works for you.

Exactly!!

 

[Rsurfer]

Garry Dean recommended the above product to me when I first joined this forum. I've used it a couple of times and I must say that I really like it. It seems to last a decent amount of time too, if you wash regularly.

I have some Optimum tire gel that I want to try next. A nice sample of it was given to me by another AG forum member.

OTG, nice for tires, but won't last on trim.

 

[kevincwelch]

In my early stage of doing this, I have found doing the windows next to last and the trim last works the best for me.

When buffing off LSP, I invariably put my hands on the glass to support myself if leaning, etc. Even with gloves on, I still feel like I leave something on the glass. After this, I do the trim since I am typically on my hands and knees and don't want to contaminate anything with the dirt on the floor.

 

[StuDLei]

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