06 Equinox decon/seal using Auto Finesse and Wolf's

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by BigDreZ28, Mar 3, 2013.

  1. BigDreZ28

    BigDreZ28 Jedi Nuba

    Dad's 06 Equinox with 93K. I was itching to use my water softener so I braved the cold and went to work. Interior is hammered but that's a project for another day.
    Goal: Wash, Decon, seal. No correction today, though the car needs it as well as some light body work.


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    Wheel barrels were hammered, made a decent improvement with the spoke back wheel woolie, wheel cleaner, and decon gel. Short time frame, no wheel removal today.

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    Washing and stripping any protection, followed by decon gel and autoscrub

    nice soft water now

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    Finally got to try my new drying towel...blot drying worked awesome with this, crevices dried with the vac n blo

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    Gave the paint a proper wipe down to prepare for Tough Coat...excited to finally use this.

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    Losing daylight, had to get some quick shots after the first protection layer before continuing.

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    Couple shots inside after finishing. Sealed the paint, lights, and the door shuts. Wheels weren't perfect but I decided to try out the Wolf's rim shield I bought months and months ago and never used. two coats on the wheel faces.

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    showed dad results with a quick water test

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    I think I spent about 4-5 hours.
     
  2. pmakhija

    pmakhija Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    great Job man! I hope you are going to be doing the paint correction for this ride soon.
     
  3. BigDreZ28

    BigDreZ28 Jedi Nuba

    Possibly ...but dad doesn't really mind it...since its light colored. making it a bit shiny again had him elated. The interior is higher priority...have to get that sorted.

    Thanks a bunch!
     
  4. pmakhija

    pmakhija Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Cant wait to see the pics when you work on your interior
     
  5. BigDreZ28

    BigDreZ28 Jedi Nuba

    Quick update...since it rained I was finally able to share a nice "post rain" beading shot!

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  6. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    great shot! tough coat is a winner!
     
  7. BigDreZ28

    BigDreZ28 Jedi Nuba

    Thank you....a significant portion of the car was almost completely dry as well...I was amazed. Before this, his car was always soaked with no beading
     
  8. maxepr1

    maxepr1 Jedi Nuba

    Nice work Dre! What kind of longevity are you seeing with AF?
     
  9. BigDreZ28

    BigDreZ28 Jedi Nuba

    thank you, This is the first car I've used it on so I'll be keeping tabs on it
     

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