What did you do today, in regards to detailing?

Since the Hybrid Solutuon Flex wax is currently out of stock I ordered it elsewhere, along with the new and improved Auto-Fanatic foaming wheel cleaner and "Eve's better halfs" graphene tire dressing.

Although outside 24/7 since last June I do have access to going into a shop, so I might have to try the TWHS Flex graphene soon, whether it's on my own car for someone else's. The wheel cleaner I've used before, just not the new version and the graphene infused tire product will be a 1st time experience for me, I'm sure others are feverously working on them too!

Guys...1/3 of winter is over, the days are getting longer each and every day and before you know it we'll all be able to get out there and use ALL of products whenever we want

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Polished the front fender on my ‘08 Tacoma. Yes it’s not perfect however it’s much better. There are some imperfections in the paint but I will address those later.

 
Finished up this beauty: https://www.autogeekonline.net/foru...st-looking-red-out-there-now.html#post1701942

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My last day of holiday leave today, and I feeling both sad and anxious about my return.

Distraction was found in the form of giving the Ranger a bath. With the lead up to Christmas, being away for a few days and other cars attracting my attention, the Ranger was in need of a decent clean.

The tray was full of grass, leaves and twigs. After rolling up the rubber mat, I pressure washed it then foamed with GSF. I then scrubbed with a long handle wheel arch brush and rinsed clean. I then followed the same process for the outside of the tray before attacking the wheels and tyres.



The tyres were grotty with an accumulation of tyre dressing and dust. I applied Brake Buster to the wheels and tyres, doing the wheels first to allow the chemical to bite into the grime on the tyres. I ended up having to do the tyres twice to get them clean.

The result being clean, bare tyres.



Dressed and back to DFB spec.



Today also was time for a re-application of interior dressing, today choice was CarPro Perl.



Having seen to the rest of the car from top to bottom, inside and out, I though I may as well go all out and apply Reload to the tray. I mean, it is called "detailing" for a reason! And you have to admit, it does look pretty good.





The last 11 days have been bliss. It has taken me a long time to realize that holidays with a destination in mind are not really for me. Some people love the thought of getting on a plane to a tropical paradise, exploring Europe, going camping or lying on a beach. Not me. I have just spent my holiday at home, doing stuff that makes me happy and relaxed, and that is totally ok!
 
Six months post-application of Cquartz UK3.0 & Gliss.
Iron-decon’d the wheels and paint with Ethos wheel cleaner
Ethos Foam party wash
Topped with Xtreme Solutions Topper

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It’s like a fresh layer of gloss was added.
 
Nice to see you post in here, Mike. The black looks deep!

Craig, the Soul looks super glossy.
 
The Qashqai got driven in the rain yesterday, only around the corner and back, so it only needed a gentle wipe with some QD. I used Bowden's Own Boss Gloss, says "Speedy Detailer for an epic shine" on the bottle. I like it, feels very slick, any streaks left behind remove with a very light touch. Just noticed in the first pic, she got too close to the gutter, the tyre needs some work as well. View attachment 72148View attachment 72149

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I don't have OCD No. Out there in 32 degree weather doing my truck up. LOL. I was lucky. At least the water did not freeze. It was borderline tho. Salt and dirt off again. Now that's dedication!
 
So I haven't washed the ES for 2 weeks and it showed...very dirty

I decided to do a WW using Griot's Garage Brillant Finish RW mixed up as a waterless wash. I ended up using 2000 ML of solution to clean the car and 7 DPC plush, edgeless mf towels...no problem! Next up I used Brake Buster to clean the tires/wheels/wells and all 4 of my brushes used! After I dried the tires/wheels I let them air dry further (about 20 minutes) and came back out there and wiped them down with Griot's Garage rubber prep. I've gotta say this stuff makes the tires look very natrual looking....and CLEAN! i waited a little while and came back out there to apply "Eve's better halfs" graphene tire dressing, got it last week. I applied this to a brand new tire applicator and the product applied VERY evenly and is on the glossier side but not "used car lot" glossy. I'm going to wait till tomorrow and add a 2nd coat. Now I've gotta say its 35 degrees right now, going to 28 overnight so its going to be interesting to see how this brand new to the market product does. I'm sure others will be coming out with graphene tire products....bring it on
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In my happy place, well one of them. Still polishing on my ‘08 Tacoma. Still need to have PDR guy remove the dent in lower right corner of picture.



 
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