My First Time

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uziel5000

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It took me 4 days total but it was completely worth it! With a lot of help from Meguiar's Detailer and Ultimate lines.

Removed the wheels, cleaned and dressed the wheel wells, then cleaned and waxed the wheels with Ultimate Wax. Followed by an engine wash and dress. I went very light with the dressing as you can see.
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Then it was on to a 2-bucket wash using Crystal Car Wash. That was followed by claying with Meguiar's clay. I used Crystal Car Wash as the lubricating agent. I was amazed at how much stuff came out with that step.

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Now it was time for the big job. The car had swirls, but the water spots were truly awful. This was my first time doing this and I was concerned for sure. Not to mention that I don't actually have a polisher. I went with Meguiar's DA Power System and did a pass with Ultimate Compound and the burgundy pads. That took care of the water spots and most of the swirls. Then I did a pass with Ultimate Polish and while there were still some minor swirls I was quite happy with the results. Even though the car was in the shade, the back was exposed enough for me to run into trouble with Ultimate Compound. Man, that stuff is hard to get out when it dries!

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Then came Ultimate Wax. For some reason, I decided to not use the drill for this and applied by hand. That is some easy stuff to work with and it buffs out so easily! I finished by applying Ultimate Black on the rear plastic panel below the bumper, some Synthetic X-Press Spray Wax on the panel behind the hood and wipers and then Invisible Glass on the windows.

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And that was it. My first true detail adventure. Hard work but I enjoyed every minute of it. I think I'm hooked. I'm actually pondering adding a layer of Carnauba-based paste wax (Gold Class probably) next week. I think it came out great. Not perfect maybe but hey, first time right. Thanks to forums like this one you truly pick up on a lot of info.

Products used:

1. D-101 All Purpose Cleaner (Great for tires btw!)
2. D-108 Super Degreaser
3. D-156 Synthetic X-Press Spray Wax
4. Ultimate Black
5. Ultimate Compound
6. Ultimate Polish
7. Ultimate Liquid Wax
8. Meguiar's Clay Kit (sans the Detailer)
9. Meguiar's Crystal Car Wash
10. Bar Keeper's Friend (for the water spots in the glass)
11. Invisible Glass (aerosol)
12. Original Armor All (looking to replace this...)
13. Armor All Extreme Gel
Read more at http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forum...ysler-200-S-My-First-Time#3d5DD6bXL1jfBAyM.99
 
Great job,but definitely replace the armor all. Makes everything greasy and a mess
 
Nice job! Especially first time on a black one....now you should be able to tackle anything.
 
Definitely remember feeling that sense of immense satisfaction after doing my first real detail and paint correction. Love it!
 
Well done!! The experience you gained here will show in the next car you do, and likely do it faster as well.

ScottH
 
Wow thanks everyone! And you're all right. Even though it was a lot of hard work, now I'm just thinking about the next time I work on the car and what I will use and how to improve. Definitely hooked. Whether that's a good thing though...
 
Bill1234 said:
Great job,but definitely replace the armor all. Makes everything greasy and a mess
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Yeah... I just have a lot of it lying around. Can't bring myself to throw it away so I'm just using it on wheel wells and rubber until it runs out. Open to suggestions on a replacement.
 
uziel5000 said:
Yeah... I just have a lot of it lying around. Can't bring myself to throw it away so I'm just using it on wheel wells and rubber until it runs out. Open to suggestions on a replacement.
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Which rubber parts did you apply it onto? I'm just curious as I don't see too much plastic/rubber trim from the photos.

Great job.


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uziel5000 said:
Yeah... I just have a lot of it lying around. Can't bring myself to throw it away so I'm just using it on wheel wells and rubber until it runs out. Open to suggestions on a replacement.
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Interior, if you want to keep a product on it other than just an interior detailer, Chemical Guys VRP is pretty great.
Exterior gel, i use Chemical Guys trim gel
Tires, i use Meguiars endurance gel

None of these give an extreme shine or "wet look" as that just isnt my personal preference. I like a matte/factory sheen or a slight shine.

I would also suggest using a different option for your clay bar, especially if storing it. IF the soap isnt Ph balanced, can lead to some degradation of the clay itself.
 
CParrott said:
Exterior gel, i use Chemical Guys trim gel
Tires, i use Meguiars endurance gel

None of these give an extreme shine or "wet look" as that just isnt my personal preference. I like a matte/factory sheen or a slight shine.
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AA Extreme Shine Tire Gel is actually a water based tire gel, there's nothing wrong with it, just sayin.


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Trim: DLUX or Gyeon Trim. Tires: Gyeon Tire or Hyperdressing 2:1. Actually, I think Hyperdressing all around is great.

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Came out looking great, uziel! That was the hard part and hopefully maintaining all that hard work will now be easier.
 
uziel5000 said:
Definitely hooked. Whether that's a good thing though...
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Dude...yer screwed! This stuff is worse than crack. If'n you do this for fun/hobby you'll always wonder "Hmmm...that looks pretty cool, I'd like to try that", then Autogeek scrolls a banner saying "X% Off!!! 24 Hours Only!!!" and your credit card comes flying outta your wallet and now you need to find more storage space.

You'll find yourself watching hours of YouTube videos of nothing more than water sheeting of body panels and hoping for more ( do this when you're alone cuz other people will think you're crazy if they see you mesmerized by water beading and sheeting).

You'll fall prey to thinking there's a bit more gloss and clarity to be had even when you're paint looks like a mirror...

There's many more rabbit holes to dive down but I gotta go now...just recd a notice that Griots just posted a new video on the best way to clean lug nuts.

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Eldorado2k said:
Which rubber parts did you apply it onto? I'm just curious as I don't see too much plastic/rubber trim from the photos.

Great job.


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The rubber seals on the doors apart from the wells. Not for looks, just to keep it pliable (and to use up the AA LOL).
 
CParrott said:
Interior, if you want to keep a product on it other than just an interior detailer, Chemical Guys VRP is pretty great.
Exterior gel, i use Chemical Guys trim gel
Tires, i use Meguiars endurance gel

None of these give an extreme shine or "wet look" as that just isnt my personal preference. I like a matte/factory sheen or a slight shine.

I would also suggest using a different option for your clay bar, especially if storing it. IF the soap isnt Ph balanced, can lead to some degradation of the clay itself.
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Like you, I'm not really into the "very shiny" look. The AA Extreme Tire Gel really does the job in the looks department. Durability-wise we will see...
 
You guys can be sure that I will be looking up all those products! Thanks for the info.
 
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