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08-15-2011, 07:18 AM | #1 |
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First Full Detail
This past week, I completed my first full detail on my 135. Unfortunately I was so anxious to start, I did not take before pics, but I have a bunch of afters. Thanks to this forum and Detailed Image for all the knowledge to help me get started and a HUGE thanks to DI for their incredible lineup of products to get the job done right.
Products Used: DI Thumbless Wash Mitts x2 DI Grit Guard Inserts x2 HD 5 Gallon Homer Buckets x2 DI Microfiber Towels (various sizes/types) x 20 DI Microfiber Waffle Weave Drying Towel x3 Various brushes and applicators Various LC 6.5" and 4" buffer pads PC7424XP Bissell Little Green Machine CG Citrus Wash and Gloss Sonax Wheel Cleaner Full Effect CG Grime Reaper PBW Bug Squash CG Fabric Clean Pinnacle Detailing Clay ONR Megs 105/205 CG Acrylic Creme Glaze Blackfire Wet Diamond with Polycharger Dodo Juide Supernatural Hybrid Paste Sealant 303 Aerospace Protectant Blackfire Long Lasting Tire Gel PBW Wheel Sealant CG Black on Black Stoner's Invisible Glass CG Microfiber Detergent (towel cleanup) LC Snappy Pad Cleaner (pad cleanup) The Process - Day One: 1. Rinse 2. Pre-treat bumper and all forward-facing surfaces with PBW Bug Squash 3. Pre-treat lower body panels and wheels with CG Grime Reaper 4. Two bucket wash with CG Citrus Wash and Gloss at paint cleaner strength 5. Rinse 6. Claybar with ONR clay lube 7. Polish with Megs 105 and LC orange pad 8. Polish with Megs 205 and LC white pad 9. QD car to remove residue 10. Glaze with CG EZ Creme Glaze and LC black pad 11. Seal with Blackfire Wet Diamond and LC blue pad/foam applicator by hand The Process - Day Two: 12. Vacuum interior 13. Pre-treat carpet spots with CG Fabric Clean 14. Agitate spots with DI fabric brush and remove cleaner 15. Dress all interior surfaces (except leather) with 303 Aerospace Protectant The Process - Day Three: 16. Rinse 17. Treat wheels with Sonax Wheel Cleaner Full Effect 18. Individually wash wheels 19. Pre-treat engine compartment with CG Grime Reaper 20. Spray down engine compartment 21. Two bucket wash with CG Citrus Wash and Gloss at wash strength 22. Apply Dodo Juice Supernatural Hybrid Paste Sealant 23. Dress wheels with PBW Wheel Sealant 24. Dress tires with Blackfire Long Lasting Tire Gel 25. Dress wheel wells with CG Black to Black 26. Dress engine compartment with CG Black to Black and 303 Aerospace Protectant 27. Clean all carpeting with Bissell Little Green Machine and CG Fabric Clean 28. Clean windows with Stoner's Invisible Glass 29. Final inspection and touchup The End Result: |
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Next week, I will tackle my wife's MB CLK 320, which will really put the Grime Reaper, Sonax, and Megs products to the test. I will definitely take some before shots to document the condition and hopefully be able to get some nice after shots as well. |
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08-16-2011, 09:43 PM | #7 |
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Great selection of products! Greg at DI is the way to go. Even when Fedex f**** up my package, Greg gets to work and I get it shortly. Although I have to say, its been twice in the 7 orders I placed. I must be buying way too many gallons :P
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Thank you for all the kind words, it's sincerely appreciated! Glad to hear the products, info and customer service we provide has been so helpful. As always if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask. Keep up the great detailing work and I look forward to hearing more about MB CLK 320 detail.
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08-18-2011, 12:18 PM | #10 |
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Dude... looks awesom...
did you take 3 vacation days to do it!!! man i just dont have that kinda time..
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08-18-2011, 02:50 PM | #11 |
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Looks great!
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08-22-2011, 09:37 PM | #12 | |
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I worked on my wife's MB CLK 320 today while she was traveling and I had use of the car. I spent 6.5 hours on the paint. It is a 2004 and she doesn't really obsess (unlike yours truly) over the appearance of her sled, so it was a bit rough. In fact, the wheels defied Grime Reaper, Sonax, and heavy scrubbing with a wheel brush and CG Citrus Wash and Gloss. I have no idea what to do about those. The paint looks about a billion times better, but is heavily scarred with road rash on the hood and front fascia; I need some touch-up paint. I will post pics and a full wrap-up after tomorrow's session on the interior, etc. Hopefully she'll notice . |
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01-10-2013, 11:23 AM | #13 |
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Great looking car!
apologies for bringing up an old thread, but I'm interested to know if you have any interior pics of your car. I'm interested in the same color combo, but can't find pics of an Alaska grey M-sport interior. would PM, but I'm a new member and haven't met the 3-post threshold. Thanks! |
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