NRB detailing question
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Drifting
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
Instructor
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Go here for everything you need.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/acxkaf44c...VlC5djtQa?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/acxkaf44c...VlC5djtQa?dl=0
Drifting
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From: South Dennis MA
for anyone with detail experience, will one of the "black waxes or sealants" make a significant difference on night race blue?
I currently have been using rejex and am looking for more depth in
the finished product for my spring cleaning project.
Thanks for the expertise.
I currently have been using rejex and am looking for more depth in
the finished product for my spring cleaning project.
Thanks for the expertise.
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From: New Albany, Ohio
Your best bet to achieve the highest level of gloss and clarity is PROPER machine polishing, followed by the application of a high quality quartz / glass coating. Do not...under any circumstances...let anybody talk you into wet sanding!!!
We work on a tremendous amount of new Corvettes (many shipped in from around the country) and extract as much as we can out of the finish, then top it off with proper protection. Additionally, we teach our clients the right way to maintain it! You can spend thousands, then destroy it in 20 minutes of a wash / dry / wipedown done the wrong way.
Here are a few articles for you to check out:
How to properly wash your car
How to apply (Kamikaze) Glass Coating
Z06 Crystal Series Detail (lots of information and photos)
We have published over 150 detailing articles, we train professional detailers from all over the world, and we train / consult OEM manufacturers as well (not GM!)...you can be sure that you're getting the best information from us!
We work on a tremendous amount of new Corvettes (many shipped in from around the country) and extract as much as we can out of the finish, then top it off with proper protection. Additionally, we teach our clients the right way to maintain it! You can spend thousands, then destroy it in 20 minutes of a wash / dry / wipedown done the wrong way.
Here are a few articles for you to check out:
How to properly wash your car
How to apply (Kamikaze) Glass Coating
Z06 Crystal Series Detail (lots of information and photos)
We have published over 150 detailing articles, we train professional detailers from all over the world, and we train / consult OEM manufacturers as well (not GM!)...you can be sure that you're getting the best information from us!
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Detailing . Paint Protection Film . Protective Coatings . Car Care Product Sales . Training
HRE Wheels . Forgeline Wheels . BBS Wheels . Akrapovic Exhaust . Fabspeed Exhaust . KW Suspension
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Georgetown TX
Your best bet to achieve the highest level of gloss and clarity is PROPER machine polishing, followed by the application of a high quality quartz / glass coating. Do not...under any circumstances...let anybody talk you into wet sanding!!!
We work on a tremendous amount of new Corvettes (many shipped in from around the country) and extract as much as we can out of the finish, then top it off with proper protection. Additionally, we teach our clients the right way to maintain it! You can spend thousands, then destroy it in 20 minutes of a wash / dry / wipedown done the wrong way.
Here are a few articles for you to check out:
How to properly wash your car
How to apply (Kamikaze) Glass Coating
Z06 Crystal Series Detail (lots of information and photos)
We have published over 150 detailing articles, we train professional detailers from all over the world, and we train / consult OEM manufacturers as well (not GM!)...you can be sure that you're getting the best information from us!
We work on a tremendous amount of new Corvettes (many shipped in from around the country) and extract as much as we can out of the finish, then top it off with proper protection. Additionally, we teach our clients the right way to maintain it! You can spend thousands, then destroy it in 20 minutes of a wash / dry / wipedown done the wrong way.
Here are a few articles for you to check out:
How to properly wash your car
How to apply (Kamikaze) Glass Coating
Z06 Crystal Series Detail (lots of information and photos)
We have published over 150 detailing articles, we train professional detailers from all over the world, and we train / consult OEM manufacturers as well (not GM!)...you can be sure that you're getting the best information from us!
Pro
Joined: Dec 2014
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From: Carlsbad, CA
there are many ways to do this, I have documented one EASY WAY,read then call me...the car in this pic used this method by hand...start with doc #1 and read a few every day....then call me if you want.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/acxkaf44c...VlC5djtQa?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/acxkaf44c...VlC5djtQa?dl=0
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2015
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From: San Diego CA
Since we're on the subject...
I'll be taking delivery of my brand new Arctic White 2016 C7 Z51 in about a month or so which I've ordered from the factory. It is going to built and then shipped by rail from the plant all the way down to me CA.
I'll be notifying my courtesy dealership down here NOT to wash my brand new vette, as I'm sure they have a machine car wash that they run all of their brand new cars through. (Hopefully they listen and remember)
What I plan on doing is, (And I've breifly read through glen's dropbox), is to:
1. Wash the car properly
2. Clay bar or surface prep mitt to decontaminate
3. Apply sealant then wax
Is it necessary to actually use an orbital polisher on a brand new car if it has never seen a wash and has absolutely zero swirls or scratches?
Can't I just jump straight from claying the car to applying sealant and wax if it is literally a brand new car with a fresh paint job?
I'll be taking delivery of my brand new Arctic White 2016 C7 Z51 in about a month or so which I've ordered from the factory. It is going to built and then shipped by rail from the plant all the way down to me CA.
I'll be notifying my courtesy dealership down here NOT to wash my brand new vette, as I'm sure they have a machine car wash that they run all of their brand new cars through. (Hopefully they listen and remember)
What I plan on doing is, (And I've breifly read through glen's dropbox), is to:
1. Wash the car properly
2. Clay bar or surface prep mitt to decontaminate
3. Apply sealant then wax
Is it necessary to actually use an orbital polisher on a brand new car if it has never seen a wash and has absolutely zero swirls or scratches?
Can't I just jump straight from claying the car to applying sealant and wax if it is literally a brand new car with a fresh paint job?
Last edited by brandont619; Dec 28, 2015 at 03:59 AM.
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Since we're on the subject...
I'll be taking delivery of my brand new Arctic White 2016 C7 Z51 in about a month or so which I've ordered from the factory. It is going to built and then shipped by rail from the plant all the way down to me CA.
I'll be notifying my courtesy dealership down here NOT to wash my brand new vette, as I'm sure they have a machine car wash that they run all of their brand new cars through. (Hopefully they listen and remember)
What I plan on doing is, (And I've breifly read through glen's dropbox), is to:
1. Wash the car properly
2. Clay bar or surface prep mitt to decontaminate
3. Apply sealant then wax
Is it necessary to actually use an orbital polisher on a brand new car if it has never seen a wash and has absolutely zero swirls or scratches?
Can't I just jump straight from claying the car to applying sealant and wax if it is literally a brand new car with a fresh paint job?
I'll be taking delivery of my brand new Arctic White 2016 C7 Z51 in about a month or so which I've ordered from the factory. It is going to built and then shipped by rail from the plant all the way down to me CA.
I'll be notifying my courtesy dealership down here NOT to wash my brand new vette, as I'm sure they have a machine car wash that they run all of their brand new cars through. (Hopefully they listen and remember)
What I plan on doing is, (And I've breifly read through glen's dropbox), is to:
1. Wash the car properly
2. Clay bar or surface prep mitt to decontaminate
3. Apply sealant then wax
Is it necessary to actually use an orbital polisher on a brand new car if it has never seen a wash and has absolutely zero swirls or scratches?
Can't I just jump straight from claying the car to applying sealant and wax if it is literally a brand new car with a fresh paint job?
If you look closely (tough with white) I'm sure the paint won't be perfect.
Also, polishing adds more shine and gloss. So if it were mine, yes I'd polish it.
Race Director
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From: Ft Lauderdale
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Polishing is the secret to detailing, not the wax. Durability and gloss are so much better for ANY sealant if polished first. Even by hand is better just "wash and wax".
Instructor
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From: San Diego CA
Care to name a few?
Race Director
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Read the whole thread, mentioned above
Meguires 205 is safe and effective
At auto parts store
Better yet learn to use a system and the procedures, the products aren't that important. It's the procedure ! the link is above a couple times, from me , start with doc 1 and read all the way through for an easy and effective way. This method is for NON DETAILERS, people who want to drive, not wax.....
Meguires 205 is safe and effective
At auto parts store
Better yet learn to use a system and the procedures, the products aren't that important. It's the procedure ! the link is above a couple times, from me , start with doc 1 and read all the way through for an easy and effective way. This method is for NON DETAILERS, people who want to drive, not wax.....
Last edited by Glen e; Dec 28, 2015 at 12:22 PM.