Auto detailers

[bradgator2]

Ok... I know there has to be some guys on here that are as fanatical about detailing their cars as I am. I think several have mentioned in the corvette thread they paint cars. So, what's your routine?

I bought my wife a new car on Friday. On Sunday, I did a Meguiar's clay bar treatment on the whole thing. I've read where there is so much grime and gook on there from the transportation and lot storage. I then did a Meguiar's compound treatment. Then their cleaner wax. Then their gold class carnuba wax. All by hand, no power tools. Look at this baby shine. Honda did a really nice job with this 2 tone pearl white.

 

[divits]

Looks like somebody had a Cinco de Mayo party.

 

[oxrageous]

You didn't use a clay bar first?

I can do a lot of that crap, but it's extremely time consuming. I think I'm going to have a pro do the Corvette, as I don't have the energy.

 

[bradgator2]

You didn't use a clay bar first?

I can do a lot of that crap, but it's extremely time consuming. I think I'm going to have a pro do the Corvette, as I don't have the energy.

I bought my wife a new car on Friday. On Sunday, I did a Meguiar's clay bar treatment on the whole thing. I've ......

 

[oxrageous]

 

[bradgator2]

Washing it, I hate. But I enjoy detailing it for some strange reason. I'm in the garage, drinking beer, listening to the radio. No kids, no wife.

 

[bradgator2]

Looks like somebody had a Cinco de Mayo party.

I'm Mexican.

 

[divits]

I'm Mexican.

Looking forward to seeing pics of your other car.

 

[Jand3k]

I'm Mexican.

So as Gov. Christy says..."packages".

 

[bradgator2]

You didn't use a clay bar first?

I can do a lot of that crap, but it's extremely time consuming. I think I'm going to have a pro do the Corvette, as I don't have the energy.

So when you were poor and not raking it in from this website... what products did you use?

 

[oxrageous]

I'm pretty sure I use Meguire's products myself. I've got one of those dual action polishers with the different pads that velcro on.

 

[bradgator2]

I'm pretty sure I use Meguire's products myself. I've got one of those dual action polishers with the different pads that velcro on.

Those scare me for some reason. I'm afraid I am going to damage the paint.

 

[crosscreekcooter]

I just bought one of those nifty fleshlights for myself. It's got dual action with different attachments (one looks like a chicken head) that velcro on.

 

[URGatorBait]

Originally posted by oxrageous View Post
I just bought one of those nifty fleshlights for myself. It's got dual action with different attachments (one looks like a chicken head) that velcro on.

 

[heavychevy]

I own a truck. Pressure wash after the beach and let the rain do the rest.

In all seriousness, I usually do a clay bar and hand wax around September then again when I get a chance around 6 months later. Wash when it makes since to during rain season which is March-nov or so


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[8802Gator]

I love washing and detailing my car. I use Meguiar's Gold class soap. Pretty cheap at 11 bucks for 60 ounces. Plus it is very thick so a little bit goes a long way. I use a grout sponge from Lowes. It is the best thing I have ever used to wash a car. Holds the soap really well and traps dirt high in the sponge fibers so it isn't scraping against the paint. They also rinse out really easy. They are about 2 bucks a piece.

I wash the car every Sunday morning. Wax once a month, and every 6 months I clay bar and put a sealant on the paint.

 

[bradgator2]

I love washing and detailing my car. I use Meguiar's Gold class soap. Pretty cheap at 11 bucks for 60 ounces. Plus it is very thick so a little bit goes a long way. I use a grout sponge from Lowes. It is the best thing I have ever used to wash a car. Holds the soap really well and traps dirt high in the sponge fibers so it isn't scraping against the paint. They also rinse out really easy. They are about 2 bucks a piece.

I wash the car every Sunday morning. Wax once a month, and every 6 months I clay bar and put a sealant on the paint.

Funny, I also use a grout sponge.

What do you mean by sealant?

 

[8802Gator]

Funny, I also use a grout sponge.

What do you mean by sealant?

A sealant is a chemical compound that bonds to the car paint like a second clear coat. It lasts 6-9 months generally. They go on just like a wax. The downside is they don't give your car a nice deep shine like a carnuba will. The solution to that is put a sealant on every 6 months, and put a carnuba on top of the sealant. Can't put a sealant on top of a carnuna though.

 

[bradgator2]

A sealant is a chemical compound that bonds to the car paint like a second clear coat. It lasts 6-9 months generally. They go on just like a wax. The downside is they don't give your car a nice deep shine like a carnuba will. The solution to that is put a sealant on every 6 months, and put a carnuba on top of the sealant. Can't put a sealant on top of a carnuna though.

Interesting. I've never heard of such a thing. So... something like this:

I notice the Meguiar sealants have different numbers. 20, 135, 26.. 21. Do you know what those mean?

Nevermind... it doesnt mean anything. That is just their product number

 

[8802Gator]

Interesting. I've never heard of such a thing. So... something like this:

I notice the Meguiar sealants have different numbers. 20, 135, 26.. 21. Do you know what those mean?

Nevermind... it doesnt mean anything. That is just their product number

I use Klasse All in One sealant. It's a little more expensive but it is really good stuff.