The baggie test

[asalesagent912]

Well yesterday i finally got a chance to do the baggie test and was not happy.
I usually feel the paint on a car and know it is time to clay and wax. and then feel again when
i am done claying and can feel the difference, but this time i decided to do the baggie test
after using the nano skin 6 inch on the DA. I have used the nanoskin a few times now and do love it but now i am 2nd guessing my work after doing the test after and still feeling the little grit. well i did finish the car anyway using xmt 360 wax and the car did look great when i was done and the customer was very happy with the job i did. But of course with my ocd i am not satisfied. So i would just like to know if anyone else has had this problem or how to correct it.
I am guessing to much lube or moving to fast or the speed of the polisher. I was using the flex 3401 and on the 3 setting. I know that may be a little slow but i was working on a very expensive mercades and did not want to mar the paint because i wasnt planning on polishing.
Any imput would be appreciated thanks

 

[Klasse Act]

IMO you have to use your better judgement here. I recently tried the baggie test and was shocked! When doing a car for someone for a set price you have to do what you can do and not beat yourself up and/or cut yourself short, especially on a DD to boot. Its not like your being untruthful to the customer and with doing your paint decontamination you made the paint better before your 1 step and I'm sure you did a great job and here's the clincher, the customer was happy! I guess if it bothered you that bad you could've done a little "extra" on something else, like waxing the glass or wheels.

Any pics of the car?

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[jamesboyy]

Yeah the baggie test does uncover a lot of contmenation though when do this for a profession you must worry about removing the most noticeable contamination especially if theres a time limit, daily driver, etc but dont knock yourself as long as customer is happy and amazed thats all you worry about cause that shock emotions when seeing there car all detailed and shiny will keep them coming back

 

[wil2007]

I recently used the Fine grade 6 inch for the first time on a neglected work truck. I am an amateur and after going over the cab I went back and clayed with my claybar. I did this because of the baggie test. The nanoskin had greatly improved the truck but I could still feel contamination. I plan on buying the medium grit to try in future.

 

[asalesagent912]

Yeah the baggie test does uncover a lot of contmenation though when do this for a profession you must worry about removing the most noticeable contamination especially if theres a time limit, daily driver, etc but dont knock yourself as long as customer is happy and amazed thats all you worry about cause that shock emotions when seeing there car all detailed and shiny will keep them coming back

yes he was very happy. He was amazed that i cleaned the barrels of the wheels, that sold him. he was like give me some cards.lol The car felt so smooth when u ran your hand over it
but i for some reason wanted to try the baggie test. It didnt feel very bad but i was able to feel some with it. cant amagin who thought of that .lol anyway thanks for your feed back

 

[asalesagent912]

IMO you have to use your better judgement here. I recently tried the baggie test and was shocked! When doing a car for someone for a set price you have to do what you can do and not beat yourself up and/or cut yourself short, especially on a DD to boot. Its not like your being untruthful to the customer and with doing your paint decontamination you made the paint better before your 1 step and I'm sure you did a great job and here's the clincher, the customer was happy! I guess if it bothered you that bad you could've done a little "extra" on something else, like waxing the glass or wheels.

Any pics of the car?

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I did, i waxed the wheels too. lol
This car was the mercades 550. what a beast. I washed did nanskin then waxed it. next
day I cleaned the leather and vacumed it. took a total of 9 hours. only charged him 200.
Thanks for your feed back

 

[rmagnus]

I alway like to clay a car before putting a polisher on it. I still use clay vs all the new stuff. Seems I'll always do at least a light polish before waxing. One day I'll have to try the nano skin.

I've done my fair share of complimentary details figuring what goes around comes around. $200 for 9 hours is a deal in anybody's book.