XMT360 may not be the best,
Best what?
Yesterday I shared a link to an article I wrote and in the article I wrote I did my best to explain there are different levels of cleaning or abrading ability among the different cleaner/wax options on the market.
They are not all the same. Some are a lot more aggressive than others. Some are a LOT less aggressive than others.
This gives we the "users" a
choice and the ability to match the level of cleaning/abrading power to the job at hand.
I also go deeper into the article to explain the
problem with cleaner/waxes and the
solution.
XMT 360 is a
Category #2 Light Cleaning cleaner/wax. It won't compete with D151 or M66 because it's not as aggressive
on purpose.
That's an
apples versus orange situation. A well equipped detailer should have at least one or two categories of cleaner/waxes that way he can choose and use the best product for the paint on the car in front of him. Just like they should have more than one buffing pad in their arsenal.
It's actually the only article of it's kind that I've ever seen. I also included this in my Flex 3401 how-to book, which is also full of helpful information for anyone working as a detailer that owns is going to purchase a Flex 3401.
How to choose and use a one-step cleaner/wax by Mike Phillips
I also cover using cleaner/waxes and doing production detailing on day one of my 3-day detailing boot camp class.
Next Detailing Boot Camp Class - July 17th, 18th & 19th
Friday
Production detailing inside and out is covered the first day with follow-up on the second and third day as we work through a total of 6 to 7 cars used for each class.
- How to evaluate the customer and match your services to their needs.
- How to set-up your service menu to offer 4 detailing packages.
- How to evaluate the vehicle and fill out the VIF form.
- Full engine detailing.
- Cosmetic engine detailing.
- Glass polishing.
- Headlight correction.
- Hand and machine scrubbing tires to prepare rubber for coatings and dressings.
- Iron X to chemically decontaminate painted body panels.
- Foam guns and two bucket method for washing cars.
- Nanoskin Wash Mitts and Towels to mechanically decontaminate paint.
- Dupray Hill Injection Steam Cleaner to steam cleaning interiors.
- Mytee HP60 Spyder & Mytee Lite II 8070 to extract interiors.
- One-step exterior production detailing - Learning the correct way to use an AIO or Cleaner/Wax.
End of day Questions and Answers Session
We go over cleaner/waxes in our boat detailing classes also....
Marine 31 Boat Detailing Class - Saturday & Sunday August 22nd & 23rd
Our next 2-day hands-on Boat Detailing Class will be held on Saturday & Sunday August 22nd & 23rd.
If you plan to detail for money, this class is a must!
Learn the ins and outs of boat detailing from world-renowned detailing expert Mike Phillips! The Marine 31 Boat Detailing Class covers all the major aspects of boat care and detailing including
- Personal safety
- Proper washing order and techniques
- Machine scrubbing molded in non-skid
- Machine polishing Eisenglass to remove scratches, yellowing and oxidation
- The four categories of boat condition and how to address each category
- #1 New and like new
- #2 Light oxidation
- #3 Medium oxidation
- #4 Heavy or severe oxidation
- How and when to use a one-step cleaner/wax
- How to use the Porter Cable for new and like new boats
- How to use the Flex 3401 for light oxidation
- How to use a rotary buffer to remove medium oxidation
- How to hand sand and machine sand to remove severe oxidation, staining and deep water spots
- Wet sanding to remove scuff marks and scratches from gel coat
- Wet sanding to remove "ghosting" left after removing lettering and graphics
- Canvas cleaning and protecting
- Mildew removal & mildew prevention
- Metal polishing and protection
Fact is... most detailers should be using a cleaner/wax but using the right cleaner/wax for the job.
Another fact is that most car waxes for sale at your local auto parts store are in face cleaner/waxes. They have to be and I explain why here,
The Difference Between a Cleaner/Wax and a Finishing Wax
