JRivers
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- Jul 14, 2011
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I was finally able to put together all the logistics to do my very 1st detailing at the apartment complex where I live. It’s very challenging not having a place to take care of one’s car, but that could not stop me anymore. Now that I have the know-how and the right products thanks to AG, I could not wait any longer, I had to make it happen.
My wife’s Endeavor is very neglected (we did not know better), but now, I hope to keep it in better shape.
As you can see it needs lots of work:
RIDS, water stains, swirls, bugs…lots of damage
After a good wash (by hand) at the coin place, I "clayed" the whole truck. That was the 1st time ever I used clay. I like it! And it needed it bad! BTW, I only used 1/2 Mothers clay bar, but most of the QD that came with the kit. (How do you store unused clay?)
After the clay, I could see the paint needed a good polish, maybe a compound, but I only had PB Professional Polish and an Orange LC pad, so I went to town on it. :buffing:
This was before the wash and clay, but you can se the damage better
After a good pass with the PB Professional Polish and LC orange pad. The hood scratches are barely visible
It definitely brought the paint back to life
I’m thinking the clear coat is very hard because it still has swirls
Never the less, it’s looking much better. This is after I applied the PB EX-Sealant W/ Carnauba
It was a long arduous 7 Hrs, but I was very happy at the end
Products Used:
Meguiar’s Deep Crystal car wash
Turtle Wax tire/wheel cleaner
Turtle Way bug / tar remover
Mothers CA Gold clay system
Poorboy’s Professional Polish
Poorboy’s EX-Sealant w/ Carnauba
5.5 LC Orange and gray pads
PC 7335
Pinnacle Black Onyx tire gel
Rain-X for the glass
Meguiars vinyl and plastic protector
Brushes and a bunch of MF Towels (the ones from Sam’s
)
Next I need to tackle the engine bay and the interior
Thanks AG for all your help :dblthumb2:
NOTE: I just wanted to make an observation. The PB products worked VERY well for me but under the HOT sun they did dust a little. Enough for me to have to rise the whole car and dried it before the sealant/wax went on...oh well, one day I'll have a garage :cheers:
My wife’s Endeavor is very neglected (we did not know better), but now, I hope to keep it in better shape.
As you can see it needs lots of work:
RIDS, water stains, swirls, bugs…lots of damage
After a good wash (by hand) at the coin place, I "clayed" the whole truck. That was the 1st time ever I used clay. I like it! And it needed it bad! BTW, I only used 1/2 Mothers clay bar, but most of the QD that came with the kit. (How do you store unused clay?)
After the clay, I could see the paint needed a good polish, maybe a compound, but I only had PB Professional Polish and an Orange LC pad, so I went to town on it. :buffing:
This was before the wash and clay, but you can se the damage better
After a good pass with the PB Professional Polish and LC orange pad. The hood scratches are barely visible
It definitely brought the paint back to life
I’m thinking the clear coat is very hard because it still has swirls
Never the less, it’s looking much better. This is after I applied the PB EX-Sealant W/ Carnauba
It was a long arduous 7 Hrs, but I was very happy at the end
Products Used:
Meguiar’s Deep Crystal car wash
Turtle Wax tire/wheel cleaner
Turtle Way bug / tar remover
Mothers CA Gold clay system
Poorboy’s Professional Polish
Poorboy’s EX-Sealant w/ Carnauba
5.5 LC Orange and gray pads
PC 7335
Pinnacle Black Onyx tire gel
Rain-X for the glass
Meguiars vinyl and plastic protector
Brushes and a bunch of MF Towels (the ones from Sam’s
)Next I need to tackle the engine bay and the interior
Thanks AG for all your help :dblthumb2:
NOTE: I just wanted to make an observation. The PB products worked VERY well for me but under the HOT sun they did dust a little. Enough for me to have to rise the whole car and dried it before the sealant/wax went on...oh well, one day I'll have a garage :cheers:
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