What did you do today, in regards to detailing?

I finished up my work today on my Fusion. I used the WGFinishing Polish and then the SiO2 Sealant. I struggled with product, pad load (to much product) and pad stalling. I feel I used way to much product for the finish with both items. While the Finishing polish was doable (I figured out how to get it "right") and I was able to remove the scuffs and scratches I put into the finish by over exuberant claying, the sealant was so different.

However this SiO2 is like water versus lotion! To prep the pad, the pad literally just soaked it up (put a thin line on the outside to work it in with my finger; did not act the same way what-so-ever as the Polish). So I would put my working product on it and kiss the panel as fast as I could and attempted to spread it. Being a pearl white it was almost impossible to see. So as I added more product to the point I could see it on the paint surface then my pad became soaked and would introduce pad stall even faster. I have a G9.

I am using LC Thin White for polish and LC Thin Black for the SiO2 sealant. Car looks fantastic but I am still scratching my head on the excessive use of sealant I used. So much that cleaning the pad was a waste of time and I chalked it up to a learning curve and will buy new ones.

Does anybody else use the SiO2 and have suggestions on how to correct my mistakes listed above? Oh and I shook the sealant many times in between pad changes with the polish as well as vigorously before use and before each pad application.

Ill put out in the sun pictures tomorrow.

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Washed/clayed the Ram last night with Meg’s HW.

Got after it today with the G9 & Griot’s CC.
The G9 is a really sweet machine with power to spare. I love the trigger lock.

Polished up the wheels and exhaust tips with Collinite Metal Wax.
McKee’s trim restore on trim, and DG253 on the tires.

Tomorrow will be WGDGPS, then Fuzion on Sunday.


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I just wanted to share my pad cleaning method for anyone who might be interested.
This pad was sprayed with McKee’s pad cleaner and dropped into a bucket of 3D Towel Kleen solution after being used.

No agitation, just soaking for 5-10 minutes, and this is how it looked when I pulled it out.

Notice the Griot’s Correcting Cream residue in the bucket. (From about 6 pads at that point).

It works for me. Just thought I’d share.


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The tires were cleaned with DP Detailing Tire and Wheel cleaner. A good product but one small bottle doesn’t go very far. The tires got a coat of Duragloss 253 and the truck got a coating of Turtle Wax spray on ceramic coating.

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I went to use my partial tube of Opti-lens and it had turned to jello.
Pushing the plunger got most of the goo out out but also cemented it in place.
It worked okay but what a waste.

I think I left to much air in the syringe last time.

When will Optimum make it easier? The dribble method is all I do now but bleeding the air out is a scary proposition.
 
Had to give the Qashqai a wash, I moved it out of the garage for a couple of hours, to do a little clean up. While it was parked in the driveway a nice layer of dust settled on it. So today I gave it a foam bath using Snow Job, then rinsed and dried using After Glow, it's only been driven twice in the last month so there was nothing requiring any hard contact. The tyres were coated with 303 Aerospace Protectant about 2 months ago, I think you can tell it's garaged now. View attachment 70033View attachment 70034View attachment 70035

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I cleaned these wheels on the van at work today, with the usual Euro brake dust build up.





I never really use strong chemicals on my own cars because they never have a chance to build up grime like these wheels.

CarPro IronX LS really smashed the brake dust into submission.





The end result isn't perfection, it a hardworking van after all, but certainly a massive improvement.

 
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I would have to say that WGDGPS does indeed make metallic “pop”.


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I see we're doing reflection shots, about the only shots I partake in, LOL
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To quote the great Triumph song "Fight the good Fight" and that's what I'm going to do with my new tree situation. The old me is back, to a point, because I did top my paint last week with HS Wet Wax (thanks Mad Merc) and since the car responded so well to a foam/dwell/rinse/wipe, I decided to try the HS Ceramic wash and wax today. I mean if I'm going to fight this fight I need ammunition...alot of it! This product was sprayed onto my car using the CG's foam gun (thanks Derek0609) and I must say it didn't Foam up that much but then again it's a dual product, wash and wax. I will say it leaves quite a finish on the paint but then again my TAC System Power Plus paint coating is 5 weeks old, a layer of HS Wet Wax and I just applied the graphine product I'm beta testing the other night, so I'm building up my missile defense system (anyone remember Star Wars, not the movie either) to combat this sap mist and I'm going to win

Anywho, onto the pics:
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Klasse Act said:
To quote the great Triumph song "Fight the good Fight" and that's what I'm going to do with my new tree situation. The old me is back, to a point, because I did top my paint last week with HS Wet Wax (thanks Mad Merc) and since the car responded so well to a foam/dwell/rinse/wipe, I decided to try the HS Ceramic wash and wax today. I mean if I'm going to fight this fight I need ammunition...alot of it! This product was sprayed onto my car using the CG's foam gun (thanks Derek0609) and I must say it didn't Foam up that much but then again it's a dual product, wash and wax. I will say it leaves quite a finish on the paint but then again my TAC System Power Plus paint coating is 5 weeks old, a layer of HS Wet Wax and I just applied the graphine product I'm beta testing the other night, so I'm building up my missile defense system (anyone remember Star Wars, not the movie either) to combat this sap mist and I'm going to win
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You are fighting it every moment, every day, Rog!

You are an animal, dude...... :righton::cheers:
 
Finished a full detail this morning since it wasn't raining, 90 degrees, or 70% humidity since our outbuilding isn't finished yet. :D
 
As I cruised past my second vehicle in the garage (19 Rav) I noticed spots on the roof. Hmmmm, that's not possible. So I got my detailer out and cleaned away an area so I can inspect closer. Ill be *ahemed* WATER SPOTS! Looked at the truck much closer and its only the roof. Car is garaged and since COVID really doesn't go anywhere so I am STILL trying to figure that out. They were not big nor severe...but still there.

Since I now have the tools I cleaned the roof and used my WGFP. Poof. Gone. So I went ahead and put WGSiO2 sealant on it like the Fusion. I had read about using distilled water and vinegar to break down the minerals and it was shown in many articles but just wasn't feeling that process to much.
 
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