Klasse Act
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The work...Worked on a basic Chevy
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The color...
...The car
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What did you do today, in regards to detailing?
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Klasse Act
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My buddy Josh was out playing in the mud, cleaned up w/ Griot's Garage foaming surface prep and some Jay Leno's carwash soap
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I installed a wraparound mirror on this behemoth
This is a mid-detail photo. Finished polishing, but trim and wheels were next.
I mainly used Dr Beasley’s NSP line, all four offerings. 150-95-45 and Z1.
If you haven’t bought this product before, it’s not easy to work with. It does the job, but I’ll leave it at that.
Final LSP was Polish Angel High Gloss.
Polishers used were FLEX XCE8 & PXE.
Uro Fiber 50/50 pads
CarPro gloss pad
A method that I improvised was to use the 50/50 pad on the XCE with 150 or 90 polish. Do half a panel, leave the polish on the surface…then apply a small amount of the 45 finishing polish on the CarPro gloss pad via the PXE polisher.
I worked that down to a light haze, if not clear. Then lightly wiped with a damp microfiber rag, and buffed off with a clean dry one.
They say a little goes a long way, and you want to work it down till it’s clear. But I have also heard that with primer polishes, you don’t want to make too many passes (but that may be specific to CarPro Essence).
This is a mid-detail photo. Finished polishing, but trim and wheels were next.
I mainly used Dr Beasley’s NSP line, all four offerings. 150-95-45 and Z1.
If you haven’t bought this product before, it’s not easy to work with. It does the job, but I’ll leave it at that.
Final LSP was Polish Angel High Gloss.
Polishers used were FLEX XCE8 & PXE.
Uro Fiber 50/50 pads
CarPro gloss pad
A method that I improvised was to use the 50/50 pad on the XCE with 150 or 90 polish. Do half a panel, leave the polish on the surface…then apply a small amount of the 45 finishing polish on the CarPro gloss pad via the PXE polisher.
I worked that down to a light haze, if not clear. Then lightly wiped with a damp microfiber rag, and buffed off with a clean dry one.
They say a little goes a long way, and you want to work it down till it’s clear. But I have also heard that with primer polishes, you don’t want to make too many passes (but that may be specific to CarPro Essence).
Klasse Act
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First off lots of cruizin' around this weekend, 225 miles in 2 days, great weather. About a 1/3 of it was freeway, rest city but not REAL city if you catch my drift. The EN is rated @ 20 city/30 hwy. Over the past 2 days the calculator mileage said 33.7 mpg, computer was about 1 mpg more optimistic
When I got gas yesterday I was on the freeway for quite a distance, about 25 miles before I got off and the computer showed 41.6 mpg, there's no way it's going to get that but I feel doing the speed limit w/ cruise on I should be able to get 35 mpg on the freeway
Oh yeah, while in
today, I picked on a white STI on the freeway, 1st victim for the EN
Anyways, back on point. This morning I cleaned all the interior vinyl bits with Feynlab RW mixed as a WW. I then applied a nice coat of 303 protectant and worked it in. Even though it leaves a natrual sheen and I worked it in, love that stuff. It will be maintained w/ a combo of TWHS Inside Job and Interior Detailer, love them both
After a nice ride out to St. Charles, hoping to see Jenny McCarthy walking around downtown, I headed to top off the fuel tank and use the carwash I bought 28 days ago. Before going in I foamed down the wheel faces w/ Auto-Fanatic foaming wheel cleaner and went in. I dried the EN real good and headed home.
Summer is upon us this week, mid to upper 80's, nice spring we had...did we even have one
Next wash is probably Wed, TW Slick N Slide is already loaded in the IK Foam Pro 12, stay "tuned"
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When I got gas yesterday I was on the freeway for quite a distance, about 25 miles before I got off and the computer showed 41.6 mpg, there's no way it's going to get that but I feel doing the speed limit w/ cruise on I should be able to get 35 mpg on the freeway
Oh yeah, while in
today, I picked on a white STI on the freeway, 1st victim for the EN
Anyways, back on point. This morning I cleaned all the interior vinyl bits with Feynlab RW mixed as a WW. I then applied a nice coat of 303 protectant and worked it in. Even though it leaves a natrual sheen and I worked it in, love that stuff. It will be maintained w/ a combo of TWHS Inside Job and Interior Detailer, love them both
After a nice ride out to St. Charles, hoping to see Jenny McCarthy walking around downtown
, I headed to top off the fuel tank and use the carwash I bought 28 days ago. Before going in I foamed down the wheel faces w/ Auto-Fanatic foaming wheel cleaner and went in. I dried the EN real good and headed home. Summer is upon us this week, mid to upper 80's, nice spring we had...did we even have one
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I removed the new engine cover from the Ranger today with the idea of adding some lustre to the finish.
It was firstly cleaned down with some Eraser.
The intention was to apply some CarPro DLUX to it but I changed my mind at the 11th hour and chose Reload instead. You probably shouldn't use as much as I did here, was more for the photo's sake.
The finish left by Reload on matte plastics is a rich, dark sheen.
The cover itself has dulled some of the rattle from the engine making its way into the cabin.
The only car in need of a wash was the Ranger and with rain predicted for most of the week, I didn't feel the point in doing a proper wash so it was a rinse-less on this occasion.
After that I decided it was time to swap over bottles for N-914 and Last Touch. I had the Megs Last Touch set up in the larger 1 Lt bottle when I was using it quite a bit as a drying aid. I have moved on from Last Touch in that role and find you tend to use a lot more product when doing a pre-soak prior to a rinse-less wash. The swap was a natural choice.
It was firstly cleaned down with some Eraser.
The intention was to apply some CarPro DLUX to it but I changed my mind at the 11th hour and chose Reload instead. You probably shouldn't use as much as I did here, was more for the photo's sake.
The finish left by Reload on matte plastics is a rich, dark sheen.
The cover itself has dulled some of the rattle from the engine making its way into the cabin.
The only car in need of a wash was the Ranger and with rain predicted for most of the week, I didn't feel the point in doing a proper wash so it was a rinse-less on this occasion.
After that I decided it was time to swap over bottles for N-914 and Last Touch. I had the Megs Last Touch set up in the larger 1 Lt bottle when I was using it quite a bit as a drying aid. I have moved on from Last Touch in that role and find you tend to use a lot more product when doing a pre-soak prior to a rinse-less wash. The swap was a natural choice.
Klasse Act
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So it's been 2 1/2 days since the last wash, a great touch-free but it's med/high pollen season right now and even on my light colored car I could see the yellow! I had 4 oz of TWHS Slick N Slide and a gallon of distilled water in the IK Foam Pro 12 ready to go. Per usual I used the entire gallon mix and the Foam had a yellow tint to it, I'm glad I went over it twice and allowed it dwell while I got my hose ready.
I rinsed down the EN and the beading was CRAZY
️I then used Brake Buster on the rims and used 3 of 4 brushes this time around, left the tires alone as I knew they'd be swiped dry when I was done. While they were wet I sprayed them w/ an old bottle of Ecocoat Premier that I'm sure is past its prime but use it from time to time on my rims. I let it sit, 2 wheels at a time and rinsed away, still good beading there!
I dried the EN down, jams and tires & wheels and I'm leaving the tires be because they look "naturally good" still, I'll dress them again the night before C&C.
It's 88 degrees right now and it's time to hit the shower and then have a chicken Ceasar salad and R E L A X, I did work a 9.5 hr day and got after the EN as soon as I got home
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I rinsed down the EN and the beading was CRAZY
️I then used Brake Buster on the rims and used 3 of 4 brushes this time around, left the tires alone as I knew they'd be swiped dry when I was done. While they were wet I sprayed them w/ an old bottle of Ecocoat Premier that I'm sure is past its prime but use it from time to time on my rims. I let it sit, 2 wheels at a time and rinsed away, still good beading there!I dried the EN down, jams and tires & wheels and I'm leaving the tires be because they look "naturally good" still, I'll dress them again the night before C&C.
It's 88 degrees right now and it's time to hit the shower and then have a chicken Ceasar salad and R E L A X, I did work a 9.5 hr day and got after the EN as soon as I got home
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I removed the new engine cover from the Ranger today with the idea of adding some lustre to the finish.
It was firstly cleaned down with some Eraser.
The intention was to apply some CarPro DLUX to it but I changed my mind at the 11th hour and chose Reload instead. You probably shouldn't use as much as I did here, was more for the photo's sake.
The finish left by Reload on matte plastics is a rich, dark sheen.
The cover itself has dulled some of the rattle from the engine making its way into the cabin.
The only car in need of a wash was the Ranger and with rain predicted for most of the week, I didn't feel the point in doing a proper wash so it was a rinse-less on this occasion.
After that I decided it was time to swap over bottles for N-914 and Last Touch. I had the Megs Last Touch set up in the larger 1 Lt bottle when I was using it quite a bit as a drying aid. I have moved on from Last Touch in that role and find you tend to use a lot more product when doing a pre-soak prior to a rinse-less wash. The swap was a natural choice.
Try an IK or Marolex pump sprayer for pretreat. Works better.
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If you have not done so, check out the video that Dr. B has on their youtube channel going over the surface primers. If you use too much then you will have a hard time with it. I literally use one drop on the pad. It is not like Essence or Q2 Primer.
Tried some of the American Detailer Garage Fuzion Hybrid Wash.
Wanted a foaming rinseless/washless product to prespray for some reason.
Wife told me "Thats going to be a huge mess!" and she was right.
Wouldn't be good for a washless solution, but really good for a rinseless or traditional wash pre-soak.
Foams up real good in an IK sprayer. Smells pretty good, very neutral which I like.
Have no idea if it actually helps things get cleaner, but it makes me feel better
Wanted a foaming rinseless/washless product to prespray for some reason.
Wife told me "Thats going to be a huge mess!" and she was right.
Wouldn't be good for a washless solution, but really good for a rinseless or traditional wash pre-soak.
Foams up real good in an IK sprayer. Smells pretty good, very neutral which I like.
Have no idea if it actually helps things get cleaner, but it makes me feel better
I've entered into a new detailing challenge. Once I started getting back into this rabbit hole habit I thought I'd go back to a white car eventually...well, family needs dictated moving on from the Genesis but I found this blue X3 M40i in a blue that reminded me of my all time favorite Jeep Cherokee in Patriot Blue. (I actually sanded and prepped my '92 Cherokee ahead of the Patriot Blue repaint way back in the day 20yrs ago).
So the new adventure begins with a Phytonic Blue Metallic BMW paint. I'm pleasantly surprised with the dealer detail but just picked it up tonight so I'm guessing once I dive in to do it my way I'll find nit picky things to stress over...
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So the new adventure begins with a Phytonic Blue Metallic BMW paint. I'm pleasantly surprised with the dealer detail but just picked it up tonight so I'm guessing once I dive in to do it my way I'll find nit picky things to stress over...
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Explorer got the 'works.'
Wash, Griots 3-in-1 on the paint and wheels, wiped down the interior (just damp microfiber), also rotated tires. Not the best pic.
First wash of the season for my 'hog.'
Got a coat of Griots 3-in-1 ceramic as well.
Still looks good for a 16yr old bike if you ask me.
Edge got a hose off at the DIY wash to blast off the heavy pollen water spots and then a rinseless.
Might be hard to see, but 3 hrs later, stupid pollen already collecting on the roof.
Wash, Griots 3-in-1 on the paint and wheels, wiped down the interior (just damp microfiber), also rotated tires. Not the best pic.
First wash of the season for my 'hog.'
Got a coat of Griots 3-in-1 ceramic as well.
Still looks good for a 16yr old bike if you ask me.
Edge got a hose off at the DIY wash to blast off the heavy pollen water spots and then a rinseless.
Might be hard to see, but 3 hrs later, stupid pollen already collecting on the roof.
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Normal maintenance wash on the ZR2. In the sun 
Did the door weatherstripping with gummi pfldge. Another coat of wolfstiens tonneau cover protectant.
More thoughts on the TWHS Graphene tire shine....
It is the real deal! Just looks like i applied it after one week. And it has gone thru rain storms unaffected. 0% sling off. In real world testing, i would say you could go 3-4 weeks just using soap & water to clean the tires. If you have OCD it's so easy to just freshen it with a quick application.
Been having slight wiper judder. So stripped clean with Stoners glass stripper. Then i still had some DP glass coating. So coated the windshield with that. Tested. Seems fine now. I believe DP & Mc Kees 37 were both noted not to cause the wiper judder.
Did the door weatherstripping with gummi pfldge. Another coat of wolfstiens tonneau cover protectant. More thoughts on the TWHS Graphene tire shine....
It is the real deal! Just looks like i applied it after one week. And it has gone thru rain storms unaffected. 0% sling off. In real world testing, i would say you could go 3-4 weeks just using soap & water to clean the tires. If you have OCD it's so easy to just freshen it with a quick application.
Been having slight wiper judder. So stripped clean with Stoners glass stripper. Then i still had some DP glass coating. So coated the windshield with that. Tested. Seems fine now. I believe DP & Mc Kees 37 were both noted not to cause the wiper judder.
Klasse Act
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After 3 days of pollen raining on the EN I HAD to wash it, it looked used and abused, horrible! The combo of pollen and small, glistening dots of sap were too much to take anymore️
I decided to use my Griot's Garage foam gun w/ 32 oz of water and 3 oz of Bilt-Hamber Auto-foam, I went all in here, don't know the PIR ratio and don't care! I will say I went through that full bottle pretty quickly but still got it done, a short dwell time and rinsed away, water beading nicely
Next up were the tires and wheels and for this I used TWHS Hyper Foam Tire and Wheel cleaner and as always it didn't disappoint! I used 3 of 4 brushes and rinsed them clean. I dried the EN w/ the Sucker drying towel and designated mf towel for the tires and wheels. Ofcoarse the jams were dried out too
Finishing up I applied a light coat of 303 Tire Balm to tires and finished up trying a new product...3D Bead it Up
I've gotta say this was a dream to use, so EASY to apply and wipe in! Do I need more protection, he'll yeah with this damn pollen, I'm not even playin' around here
Now the EN is ready for the drive across town tomorrow morning to Fuel Fed C&C in Hinsdale where my daughter, g/f and I look forward to a good time and see some people I haven't seen in a while, oh yeah the cars too! I'll be taking some good pics tomorrow morning, stay "tuned"
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️I decided to use my Griot's Garage foam gun w/ 32 oz of water and 3 oz of Bilt-Hamber Auto-foam, I went all in here, don't know the PIR ratio and don't care! I will say I went through that full bottle pretty quickly but still got it done, a short dwell time and rinsed away, water beading nicely
Next up were the tires and wheels and for this I used TWHS Hyper Foam Tire and Wheel cleaner and as always it didn't disappoint! I used 3 of 4 brushes and rinsed them clean. I dried the EN w/ the Sucker drying towel and designated mf towel for the tires and wheels. Ofcoarse the jams were dried out too
Finishing up I applied a light coat of 303 Tire Balm to tires and finished up trying a new product...3D Bead it Up
I've gotta say this was a dream to use, so EASY to apply and wipe in! Do I need more protection, he'll yeah with this damn pollen, I'm not even playin' around here
Now the EN is ready for the drive across town tomorrow morning to Fuel Fed C&C in Hinsdale where my daughter, g/f and I look forward to a good time and see some people I haven't seen in a while, oh yeah the cars too! I'll be taking some good pics tomorrow morning, stay "tuned"
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Wouldn't be good for a washless solution,
Washless?
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I applied meguiar's hybrid paint coating last week and conducted the first wash earlier today.
Foamed with hyper wash and did a multiple mitt wash as well.
The hydrophobics of meg's hpc are impressive and so far it feels slick to the touch. We had a light drizzle a few days ago that left a mess on the paint and thankfully there wasn't any etching. So far so good!
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Foamed with hyper wash and did a multiple mitt wash as well.
The hydrophobics of meg's hpc are impressive and so far it feels slick to the touch. We had a light drizzle a few days ago that left a mess on the paint and thankfully there wasn't any etching. So far so good!
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Time to wash the mud off the FJ from last weekend, well, the mud that didn't fall off with the rain last week.
Foamed it with Carpro Lift.
2B wash with Carpro Reset.
Dried with Super Cell drying towel, love how absorbent and soft this thing is, just flick it out and pull it back, no pressure on the paint.
Took the dogs for their morning walk.
Applied another coat of 303 Graphene Nano Spray Coating, why not.
Qashqai came back from an overnight run down the freeway with a present. Gave it an ONR wipe down, soaked the contaminated areas for a few minutes before wiping.
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Foamed it with Carpro Lift.
2B wash with Carpro Reset.
Dried with Super Cell drying towel, love how absorbent and soft this thing is, just flick it out and pull it back, no pressure on the paint.
Took the dogs for their morning walk.
Applied another coat of 303 Graphene Nano Spray Coating, why not.
Qashqai came back from an overnight run down the freeway with a present. Gave it an ONR wipe down, soaked the contaminated areas for a few minutes before wiping.
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Some maintance washes. The Hyundai i40 and Kia cee'd got some deserved care. BH Auto-Foam and Carpro Reset for the bucket wash with multible wash mitts/pads. BH Auto-Wheel and only agitations on the barrels is needed. And BH Surfex HD 1:10 on the tires and wheel houses. Checked for any tar spots and iron particals and yeay not a spot. Freshed up the LSP with Gyeon Wet Coat.
Pollen beading after a rainy night LOL
After BH Auto-Wheel and Surfex HD I don't rinse it off. Just foam over it
Some beading from Gyeon Wet Coat
Noticed that the i40 is needed to be polished. I have just tested some spots. And you see that the LSP fails way faster than the others does. The Kia cee'd got a 2-step polish last year and it where in a bad shape from swirl-o-matic washes. Finished with Turtle Wax Hybrid Ceramic Polish & Wax and used Ceramic Spray Coating on it. Then various toppers during the little over a year. I've decided on Carpro Essence and SiC that I have at home. The i40 I'm not sure on yet. Depends how I like Essence and some other things. Can Coat EVO is one that is high on the list. But it's going to be interesting to see how Ultracoat Carbon behaves during the first wash. It where so easy to work with and I liked it a lot and it's quite cheap as well for around $45 30ml.
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Pollen beading after a rainy night LOL
After BH Auto-Wheel and Surfex HD I don't rinse it off. Just foam over it
Some beading from Gyeon Wet Coat
Noticed that the i40 is needed to be polished. I have just tested some spots. And you see that the LSP fails way faster than the others does. The Kia cee'd got a 2-step polish last year and it where in a bad shape from swirl-o-matic washes. Finished with Turtle Wax Hybrid Ceramic Polish & Wax and used Ceramic Spray Coating on it. Then various toppers during the little over a year. I've decided on Carpro Essence and SiC that I have at home. The i40 I'm not sure on yet. Depends how I like Essence and some other things. Can Coat EVO is one that is high on the list. But it's going to be interesting to see how Ultracoat Carbon behaves during the first wash. It where so easy to work with and I liked it a lot and it's quite cheap as well for around $45 30ml.
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Maintenance wash yesterday. The first wheel was tough to get clean due to sprayer issues. I have a bottle of Griot's wheel cleaner that I refilled (just once so far) with Meg D143. I had just replaced the sprayer because it wouldn't draw any liquid out of the bottle to spray. The replacement sprayer broke and the replacement to that had the same issue as the first. So I had to find another bottle and got a Griot's compact sprayer for it.
