I got the chance to do my full polishing package for the first time. It took quite a while longer than I expected and the results weren't the best. I would say I corrected about 80-85% of the defects. Regardless the car came out a lot better than when it came in. This detail was about 12-14 hours. I really wish that I documented this detail a lot better, but I couldn't get any after LSP day shots. I finished at 12am so we just went for an industrial "photoshoot". The picture didn't come out well either. Hopefully the next detail I do my pictures are a lot better and it's documented better. Here is what I used Wash: - 2 Bucket Method w/ Grit Guards - Proline Grout Sponge - Majestic Solutions Super Green Stuff - Majestic Solutions Ultra Gloss - Sunlight Dishwashing Detergent Clay: - Riccardo Yellow Clay - Optimum No Rinse Clay Lube Dilution Wheels/Tires: - Majestic Solutions Super Green Stuff - Raceglaze XL Wheel Brush (LIFE SAVER ON THESE RIMS) - Meguiars Tire Brush - Old Sponge cut in half - Michaels Paint Brush - Gloss-It Signature Tire Gloss Interior: - Majestic Solutions Leather & Plastic Cleaner - Lexol Leather Conditioner - Finish Kare 108 Dressing - Finish Kare 316 Fabric Sealant - Chemical Guys Window Cleaner - RagShack Window WW - Wal-Mart MFs - Autowerkes Exclusive MF Applicator Pads Engine Bay: - Majestic Solutions Super Green Stuff - Finish Kare 108 Dressing - Autowerkes Exclusive MF Applicator Pads Metal Polish: - P21S Polishing Soap Paint Correction: - Porter Cable 7424 - LC CCS 4" Orange Pads - LC CCS 5.25" Orange Pads - LC CCS 4" Green Pads - LC CCS 5.25" Green Pads - Menzerna Power Gloss - Menzerna Power Finish Last Step Protection: - Bilt Hamber Autobalm - Black Fire Foam Applicator - Rag Shack Super Fly Towel My mix of Majestic Solutions Super Green Stuff, Majestic Solutions Ultra Gloss, Sunlight Dishwashing Detergent Doing the Wheels Wash Stage Clay Defects Taped Up I taped the taillights after these pics Menzerna Power Finish on Orange LC CCS Pad + PC7424 Not bad, but I needed more cut so I went to Power Gloss on an Orange Pad Me polishing around the curves 50/50 Moving on to the back Reflection before: Reflection After: Just some outside shots LSP of choice Night Shots (my G wasn't cleaned) Favourite Shot As usual, I'd love to hear what you think, any feedback is greatly appreciated! Overall this detail was great, but very long and exhausting. It made my decision to get a Flex 3403 and probably find a used PC7424 down the road. I would like to thank Ken @ Autowerkes Exclusive for helping me get set up and lending me his own PC7424 to try out. Anyways enough chit-chat, let me know what you think! Thanks for looking. Brendan
Black is very difficult, and if I remember, those clears are quite hard. Great job with what you had at your disposal, though! I have a black Dodge Magnum that's getting a single step next weekend. Hopefully it goes well!
Looks good Brendan, it is not always possible to get 100%. Price, severity of defects, safety, and time are all things that hinder 100%. With that said I might throw some hyperdressing on those wheel wells but other than that the detail looks awesome.
thanks! Good luck Yeah I didn't dress the wheel wells, I had to focus on getting the LSP on and wax off the trims.
Hi Brendan, You really did a great job. Some days are better than others and when your 100% turns out to be 85% you still did your best and thats the way it is sometimes. You still had a great write up and even a great detail. Hang in there...:thumb:
