What did you do today, in regards to detailing?

Klasse Act said:
Can I suggest Griot's Garage Brillant Shine rinseless wash

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I don't know, can you?
Sorry...had to.:D

But, I am open to other options for rinseless and/or waterless washes besides ONR. My plan would be to start with a quick pressure wash the DIY car wash like I did and then head home to my garage and hit it with a rinseless or waterless wash to get the remaining film off.

My car is coated with CSL and EXO and I'm trying to keep it as scratch free as possible, but get it sparkling clean every once in a while during winter months.
 
It's a great product and leaves nothing behind, it's one of 2 products that are like this, the other is Mckee's N914

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Moved my chemicals to the heated portion of the garage. It's on it's way. 20's during the night next week.
 
Jayfro said:
We received some light rain this week, just enough to muck up the light dust on horizontal surfaces...and I had to drive through a muddy parking lot at a clients business.

Since we’re going to a friends house for Thanksgiving and in order to uphold my reputation, I foamed the car, let it dwell for several minutes, rinsed off, then blew dried the car...I’ve never done this before and I wasn’t 100% sure it knocked everything off, so I did a quick rinseless was using WG Uber just to make sure it was clean, it did!

Did I mention that it’s going to rain Friday and Saturday?

The pains we go through!

Jay


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And now it’s raining!

It looked good yesterday and this morning in the garage!

Jay


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Did a quick engine bay cleaning and trim treatment (Griots engine cleaner and SONUS trim & motor kote). Then after some maintenance on the lawn mower, I did that trim as well.
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I tried combining a couple of life's pleasures this afternoon...washing a dirty car, enjoying a sunny, 50 degree day in Chicagoland in late November and listening to U of M on the radio while doing the first 2 (thanks Michigan)

Anywho, I started by using Chemical Guys Blacklight in my IK foamer to clean the tires/rims/well. I'm using this product to thin down my soaps and besides, wasn't a fan of this product on my coated car in the past, glogged up the coating and created sheeting, so THIS is a good use for it. Used 3 brushes to clean up the tires/rims/wells, rinsed with the Worx hydroshot and time to move onto the carwash.

This time around I reached for CarPro Ech2o, 2 ounces to 3.5 gallons and five 16 x 24 edgeless mf towels. It's been a while since I've used Echo but was quickly reminded how GREAT it is! I always pre-treat every panel, no matter how dirty it is or ISN'T and not only does it clean very well but the slickness and Gloss left behind is amazing

I finished up by applying Gyeon Tire Express to the tires and now the 2nd half is about to start w/ Michigan down, at home, to winless Penn State 17-7

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Klasse Act said:
I tried combining a couple of life's pleasures this afternoon...washing a dirty car, enjoying a sunny, 50 degree day in Chicagoland in late November and listening to U of M on the radio while doing the first 2 (thanks Michigan)

Anywho, I started by using Chemical Guys Blacklight in my IK foamer to clean the tires/rims/well. I'm using this product to thin down my soaps and besides, wasn't a fan of this product on my coated car in the past, glogged up the coating and created sheeting, so THIS is a good use for it. Used 3 brushes to clean up the tires/rims/wells, rinsed with the Worx hydroshot and time to move onto the carwash.

This time around I reached for CarPro Ech2o, 2 ounces to 3.5 gallons and five 16 x 24 edgeless mf towels. It's been a while since I've used Echo but was quickly reminded how GREAT it is! I always pre-treat every panel, no matter how dirty it is or ISN'T and not only does it clean very well but the slickness and Gloss left behind is amazing

I finished up by applying Gyeon Tire Express to the tires and now the 2nd half is about to start w/ Michigan down, at home, to winless Penn State 17-7

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You should avoid UM at all costs period, but especially as long as Harbaugh is around.

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Moved on to polish the 3rd brake light and taillights on my recently purchased 2008 Tacoma. Interior next then detail the engine bay and follow up with polishing the paint and then a coating.

 
MX5HIGH said:
Moved on to polish the 3rd brake light and taillights on my recently purchased 2008 Tacoma. Interior next then detail the engine bay and follow up with polishing the paint and then a coating.

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I hope you're doing a write up of this. With how clean your Miata is, I can't wait to see what the Tacoma looks like.
 
Yesterday was cleaning the windshield and rear window, then claying and applying Griots glass sealant. Today was cleaning wheels/tires, applying tire dressing and ceramic wheel sealant.

Before & After:
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MisterSnoop said:
Yesterday was cleaning the windshield and rear window, then claying and applying Griots glass sealant. Today was cleaning wheels/tires, applying tire dressing and ceramic wheel sealant.

Before & After:
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Damn are those tires B R O W N Those look like my tires after applying OPT tire coating, LOL

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Klasse Act said:
Damn are those tires B R O W N Those look like my tires after applying OPT tire coating, LOL

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Ohhh, let me be clear...I'm talking about the FIRST pic, your result may vary as others have had good luck with the product

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JDGolden said:
I hope you're doing a write up of this. With how clean your Miata is, I can't wait to see what the Tacoma looks like.
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Thank you. I used my Griot’s small polisher, pad and M205 and then coated with GTechniq Crystal Serum Light.
 
Practice run.
Various polishes and pads.
3D One
Sonax Perfect Finish
Dr. Beasley’s NSP 150 & Z1

Seven year old Leaf
Sits outside
Never detailed or properly washed
Stained, pitted, scratched, swirled chipped

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It came out alright.
Would need a proper two-step, and it’s not worth it.

Ran out of time.
 
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