What did you do today, in regards to detailing?

Hot and sunny outside, I'm gradually moving further into the garage to wash cars out of the sun. Parked halfway, the Mustang was out of the sun for today's bath.





The Mustang didn't really need a wash this week, it never does to be totally honest, but even in a heatwave, it was sheer bliss.

This weeks little extra was a coat of VRP for the engine bay plastics. I didn't really like this as an interior dressing but I quite like it when used for this.



I took delivery of few tasty items today, the supplier must know my uncontrolled habit of buying things to try, the GTECHNIQ product catalog will provide some happy (expensive? :laughing: ) reading.



 
The Qashqai got caught out in the rain a couple of days ago, so got up early this morning to wash it before the sun got to much heat in it. Gave it a 2B wash with Mother's California Gold, gave it a coating of 303 touchless sealant, then dried with Bowden's After Glow. All done by 8.30, then had breakfast and walked the dogs. View attachment 72181

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Big Dave said:
The Qashqai got caught out in the rain a couple of days ago, so got up early this morning to wash it before the sun got to much heat in it. Gave it a 2B wash with Mother's California Gold, gave it a coating of 303 touchless sealant, then dried with Bowden's After Glow. All done by 8.30, then had breakfast and walked the dogs. View attachment 72181

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Was this the first time using 303 Touchless sealant? How do you like using it and the results

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This weekends detail is on a 2014 Chevy SS. Friend picked it up with about 47k miles on the ODO. He has some pretty nice mods coming to it but first up was a full correction and detail including a 2 layer Ceramic System. Next up will be some PPF.

Not completed yet but it's all ready to be ceramic coated. Yesterday was polisher day and trim restoration.


Some CarPro Dlux in Action

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All Polished with a couple Flex Polishers and some CarPro Essence

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Klasse Act said:
Was this the first time using 303 Touchless sealant? How do you like using it and the results

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I've used it a few times, on both the FJ and the Qashqai. Longevity seems to be 4 - 8 weeks when the car is parked outside, depending on the weather. It reminds me of Gyeon Wet Coat alot. The Qashqai is parked inside every night now, so I'm curious to see how long it lasts.

The interesting problem I'm having at the moment, is getting any lasting protection on the roof of the FJ. It's parked outside 24-7, and all protection (hydrophobicity) seems to disappear in as little as 2 - 3 weeks. It's not a problem on the rest of the panels, they're silver with a clear coat, but the roof is single stage white. Could be the combo of hot sunny days and heavy rain, sometimes at the same time.

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Big Dave said:
I've used it a few times, on both the FJ and the Qashqai. Longevity seems to be 4 - 8 weeks when the car is parked outside, depending on the weather. It reminds me of Gyeon Wet Coat alot. The Qashqai is parked inside every night now, so I'm curious to see how long it lasts.

The interesting problem I'm having at the moment, is getting any lasting protection on the roof of the FJ. It's parked outside 24-7, and all protection (hydrophobicity) seems to disappear in as little as 2 - 3 weeks. It's not a problem on the rest of the panels, they're silver with a clear coat, but the roof is single stage white. Could be the combo of hot sunny days and heavy rain, sometimes at the same time.

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It might not even be paint, something like Gel Coat maybe The durability is about what I got out of it but on the 8 week side but my Abarth, when I had it, stayed inside.

Have you used the product on your rims?

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Just finished polishing the paint on my ‘08 Tacoma. Next I will move on to detailing the engine bay and applying Meguiar’s Ultimate black plastic restorer on the trim. Also, I guess because I’m OCD, I’m going to add a 1” lowering block kit to the rear springs so the truck will sit level. I did this to an ‘06 I previously owned and I liked the look. Then I’ll see if I can get another 410,000 miles out of it 😀.

 
Klasse Act said:
It might not even be paint, something like Gel Coat maybe The durability is about what I got out of it but on the 8 week side but my Abarth, when I had it, stayed inside.

Have you used the product on your rims?

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I suppose it could be Gel Coat, there is a definite lip where the white starts, it's definitely layered on top of the silver. I'll do some research.

I have used it on the rims of both cars, seems to work really well. The Black ones on the FJ are powder coated, quite cheaply too, but they have been really easy to clean, I just use a wheel brush very lightly.

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So still a little stiff but can see the Camaro needed some protection. Needs a full polish and will get that in spring along with coating but for now some griots 3-1. see how it does with 2 hard months.

Today i went to the spray and pray and snow foamed with Bilt Hamber AutoFoam. Then a spray down with Iron X, rinsed, Tar, X rinse.

Then ran through the touchless for a basic wash.

Two things to note on a white car....

Snow foaming not as enjoyable (yes i like my detailing to be fun)

Iron X’ing is more noticeable on white than black (duh)

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Tuesday detailing. Five hours of therapy for this weeks session.

First up, the Wildtrack for it's monthly detail. In addition to my usual procedure on this vehicle, I wanted to try out Menzerna Power Lock.





Having never used this product before, I was impressed by it's ease of use. The finished result even better.





In keeping with the Ranger theme, mine needed attention this week too.

 
Removed the rubber mats and cleaned them, vacuumed the floors, and gave the plastic floors a thorough clean. The mark in the middle of the floor on the driver's side is where my heel, and the previous owners, is wearing through. You can't see it when I put the mats back in.

Also cleaned some baked on bug guts off the windscreen. View attachment 72200View attachment 72201

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Coatingsarecrack said:
What did you use product and machine (by hand) and pad wise?


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Meguiar’s 105 and 205. I tried applying with microfiber cloth but that didn’t do much for the scratches. Next I used a 3M ultrafine sanding pad which pretty much took care of the scratches. The challenge in trying to work in such a confined area.
I then used a Dremel mandrel and polishing tip and the 105 and 205. Because it’s such a small area the key was to lock the door so I could hold the handle out and have more room to work. Then I finished with a microfiber cloth, 205 and two fingers.
 
So followed up with a Frothe waterless and then applied Griots ceramic 3-1. Should hold me till spring.

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That Camaro gives me a tingling sensation :laughing: The white and black contrast really works. I think I saw in another thread it's procharged? I had a chance to drive a stock one and was very impressed.
 
Took advantage of the odd 52 degree weather and did a maint wash to be rid off all the salt dust and residue. I use WG SiO2 Coating Wash. I have a turbo and there can tend to be a bit more "soot" on the back of the car. During the summer season didnt have issues washing it off. Given whatever I went through it did not wash cleanly off this time.

I did use Megs Gold Class as the next step and it wiped right off. Not sure what that was about and was puzzling to me as I didn't change my soap/water ratio (3oz to 4 gallons). Maybe the WG SiO2 wash is temp sensitive?
 
Spent 3 hours prepping for my engine bay detail tomorrow. Removed battery and cleaned and while I had it out I thought this was an opportune time to clean the battery post and terminals. I also gathered the tools and products I thought necessary to complete the job. I also cleaned and sealed all areas I thought were critical and could cause a problem if not protected. I put a tarp covered with a moving blanket underneath the area I will be cleaning so the garage floor will still be clean when I finish. I’ve already detailed underneath the hood and it was just as nasty as the engine bay.



 
I acquired 2 detailing products today:

1. Auto GLYM tyre gel. After watching the latest Forensic Detailing episode I bought this product because it won the competition, so I decided to buy and try it out, well, when I can

2. No Mess tire dressing applicators. Now I have one of these for each of my TWELVE tire dressing products (except TW Endura tire coating because it ruins the applicator due to hardening) These also keep things neat and don't allow for cross contamination, yep, it's over the top but that's me, LOL

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