What did you do today, in regards to detailing?

PA DETAILER said:
Wet wax just works! One of my all-time fav. products. I have several bottles in back stock.
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I hope it doesn't go away anytime soon, although Adam's apparently has an equivalent product now

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PA DETAILER said:
Back in the day Megs quick wax was also a really good drying aid! And I see they still make it.

Meguiar's(R) Quik Wax(R), A1624, 24 oz., Spray | Meguiar's
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I have that on the shelf as well. It was recommended for the inside of the doors on the FJ. Every dressing I tried would streak when it got wet, which happens every time you open the doors in the rain.

I haven't been having that problem since I switched to TWHS Inside Job.

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Since I got caught in a storm today with the EN it was dirty as hell (although the paint looked good) so I decided to do a 2 step process, let me explain

A second round of storms are coming in, so I decided to do a pre-wash, rinse and let sit. I used 4 oz of P&S Frostbite and a gallon of water in my IK Foam Pro 12. I let it sit for longer than usual since it's so cloudy and about 70 degrees. Upon rinsing the beads were a poppin', the dirt/pollen was runnin' and it just looked better. I finished up with the usual free flowing water and called it a day

Tomorrow morning, before C&C, I'll be doing a proper tire & wheel cleaning and RW, probably Gyeon ECO wash, it's been a couple weeks for one of my FAVORITE new products for 2024

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Yesterday I polished this 27’ boat to get it ready for Memorial Day Weekend.

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And today full detail on this Mercedes Benz.

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Much better! Hit the driveway around 5:45 AM. Maintenace wash on the truck. Finished with FLEX WAX used as a rinse wax. Have to admit FLEX WAX is keeping the truck really great looking and protected! #253 on the tires. 100% difference working in the shade. Now on to grass cutting...
 
Polised with 3d aca520, lc force white pad, flex supa beast.

This was fully repainted and finished in jan-feb this year...already needed gone over lol
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opie said:
Polised with 3d aca520, lc force white pad, flex supa beast.

This was fully repainted and finished in jan-feb this year...already needed gone over lol
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I guess that's kind of guaranteed work for you but man, what a shame

I assume these are custom paint jobs, hopefully with LOTS of extra clear coat?
 
Not today, but Friday...I got reminded how much of a rookie I am when it comes to polishing. Told my Dad it would be no problem to help him with some scratches (that he self-installed seemingly using rocks to wipe away mud). 2015 Chrysler Town & Country - silver paint. Turns out I was over confident given that all previous polishing was on fairly new cars.

It proved to be quite a workout. I was about to call it a day when the Rupes blue system turned my garage into what looked like an orgy. I switched it up and pulled out the HF Forced Rotation Hercules and that was a big help. I've been a little too cautious and scared of it I think but it proved itself 10x this time. I'd say I was able to fix about 80% of what I set out to fix. Tossed a quick coating (PBL Diamond) and cleaned up the interior. I was content, not thrilled. Feedback was "it looks brand new" so I'll call it a win and early Father's Day gift - especially since the vehicle itself was my grandfather's so it holds some sentimental value for him.

Needles to say I've been back to the forums and videos to conquer the LHR21 and Rupes Blue system for next time. That's probably the most aggressive option I have but the user error was too much. Those scratches were deep but got a good amount out anyways.

No pictures, I really meant to do those but forgot the before ones and by the end was just frustrated noticing what I DID NOT achieve. Oh well, it's probably one more hailstorm away from an insurance payout.

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Uncbrs said:
Not today, but Friday...I got reminded how much of a rookie I am when it comes to polishing. Told my Dad it would be no problem to help him with some scratches (that he self-installed seemingly using rocks to wipe away mud). 2015 Chrysler Town & Country - silver paint. Turns out I was over confident given that all previous polishing was on fairly new cars.

It proved to be quite a workout. I was about to call it a day when the Rupes blue system turned my garage into what looked like an orgy. I switched it up and pulled out the HF Forced Rotation Hercules and that was a big help. I've been a little too cautious and scared of it I think but it proved itself 10x this time. I'd say I was able to fix about 80% of what I set out to fix. Tossed a quick coating (PBL Diamond) and cleaned up the interior. I was content, not thrilled. Feedback was "it looks brand new" so I'll call it a win and early Father's Day gift - especially since the vehicle itself was my grandfather's so it holds some sentimental value for him.

Needles to say I've been back to the forums and videos to conquer the LHR21 and Rupes Blue system for next time. That's probably the most aggressive option I have but the user error was too much. Those scratches were deep but got a good amount out anyways.

No pictures, I really meant to do those but forgot the before ones and by the end was just frustrated noticing what I DID NOT achieve. Oh well, it's probably one more hailstorm away from an insurance payout.

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I can't compare to other products, as I have only used mostly Rupes system, but I have had fantastic results with Rupes blue coarse compound and pads (foam and wool). For me they take out all but the deep scratches (paint gone) and finish out really nice. Followed with either of the two finest polishes I have, Uno Pure and Xtreme Solutions Finish'er, and to me, couldn't ask for more.
 
Silly Rabbit said:
I can't compare to other products, as I have only used mostly Rupes system, but I have had fantastic results with Rupes blue coarse compound and pads (foam and wool). For me they take out all but the deep scratches (paint gone) and finish out really nice. Followed with either of the two finest polishes I have, Uno Pure and Xtreme Solutions Finish'er, and to me, couldn't ask for more.
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Pretty sure my issue was user error. I am going to grab some of the wool pads though during the sales this weekend.

I've had good luck with the yellow so had to be something I did with the more coarse pad.

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The truck finally some attention today. It was treated to a two bucket wash with Meguiars Hyperwash. Then it got a treatment of Beadmaker. The tires were treated with Duragloss 253.

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UncleDavy said:
The truck finally some attention today. It was treated to a two bucket wash with Meguiars Hyperwash. Then it got a treatment of Beadmaker. The tires were treated with Duragloss 253.

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Best paint color on those trucks.
 
Finished this new truck up this morning. The owner wanted to coat this soft black paint before any more damage could be inflicted upon it. He read on Reddit that two coats are best so he paid for two coats of Mohs. Even though my garage is not climate controlled and the humidity and temp kept rising throughout the day, the application was as easy as you could want a coating application to go.





 
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