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It seems like more and more these days when I teach the Saturday class I have people come up and ask where on-line they can find the detailing tips we talk about from the presentation . I therefore decided to post a cheat sheet for anyone who has attended or hasn't yet to see some of the tips we recommend. So here it is.
The Saturday Detailing Class Cheat Sheet:
The 5 Step Paint Care Cycle
Step 1– Washing- The removal of loose contaminants from any surface
-Evaluation
Step 2– Surface Prep- The removal of bonded contaminants and/or stubborn defects that washing cannot remove
Step 3– Polishing- The creation of brilliant high gloss
Step 4– Protecting- The preservation of brilliant high gloss
Step 5– Maintaining- The frequent removal of fresh contaminants before they have a chance to bond or etch into the surface
#1 Tip – Always read and follow directions on the back of every bottle
Washes
-For best results, NEVER wash your car using a household detergent, as they will strip away wax protection and promote pre-mature oxidation.
-To minimize the chance of water spotting, always wash your vehicle in the shade, and make sure surface is cool to the touch.
-Before washing your vehicle, rinse the entire vehicle first with a strong stream of water. This helps cool vehicle and rinse away loose debris which may lead to scratching.
-To help keep your mitt clean and minimize the risk of scratching while washing, always wash your vehicle from top down, and use two buckets, 1 for the wash solution, and 1 for rinsing your mitt)
-To reduce the time in which it takes to dry your vehicle, use a stream of water, not a spray on your final rinse. This will sheet the water off of your vehicle, leaving much less water to dry.
Evaluation
-Always wash and dry car before evaluating the surface
-Use your eyes to see “defects”
-Use you hands to feel “contaminants”
-Use two kinds of light when possible
Clays
-Knead your clay bar into a flat wafer in order to use it
-Use a product like Quik Detailer as a lubricant
-If you drop your piece of clay on the floor, replace it with a new one
Paint Cleaners
-Always use least aggressive method possible (No rubbing compounds)
-Use correct method of application per product (hand, orbital, or rotary)
-Work one section at a time evenly and thoroughly
-If one application doesn’t remove defect, a second application is sometimes needed.
-Use 100% cotton terry cloth towels or meguiars Ultimate Wipe for Wipe off.
-A defect, such as a deep scratch, that goes through the clear coat, cannot be corrected without repainting
Polishes & Waxes
-For best results, always apply polishes and waxes in shade and on a cool surface.
-For easy removal of waxes and polishes, always apply a uniform, thin coat.
-For maximum protection, apply 2 coats to lower rocker panels in winter.
-For maximum protection, apply 2 coats to top surfaces in summer.
-To help extend you wax protection, always wash your vehicle using a safe, high-quality car wash.
-For best results when removing polishes and waxes, use a high-quality 100% cotton terry cloth towel or a premium microfiber cloth.
-Using an orbital or Dual Action Polisher can make applying waxes and polishes very easy and quick.
Paint Detailers
-When applying paint detailers, always work on a cool surface and in the shade.
-For fast removal of paint detailers, always use a high-quality 100 % cotton terry cloth towel or premium microfiber.
-Keep a bottle of a mist and wipe paint detailer in your trunk at all times, this will help in those quick clean up situations.
-When paint detailers become slow to wipe off, this is an indication it is time to re-wax using a premium wax for maximum protection.
Tire Care
-For best results, always pre-clean your tires using a safe tire cleaner and brush before applying any type of tire protectant. This will allow the tire protectant to look better and last longer.
-After cleaning your tires, allow them to dry before applying any tire protectant.
-Always remove excess tire protectant from tires and wheels before driving your vehicle.
-It is a good time to check air pressure while working on tires and wheels.
Wheel Care
-Determine what type of wheel you have before choosing the right wheel cleaner, some cleaners can cause damage if not used on the right type of wheel
-It’s safer to use a less aggressive cleaner and a wheel brush to clean brake dust
-Wheel must be cooled before any cleaning is possible to prevent staining
-Spot test wheel cleaner to safeguard against possible staining
-When using a wheel cleaner, be cautious of the plastic center caps. A cleaner might effect them differently than the wheel
-Always spray wheel cleaners from the bottom up to help prevent staining
-Be careful when working around aftermarket brakes components
Interior Tips
-Always match the correct product to the surface being treated, (leather, vinyl, plastic, cloth)
-Product like Quik Interior Detailer can be very helpful for keeping your interior looking new
-Detailing brushes come in handy for removing dust in tight areas like heater and air conditioning vents
-Test new products in inconspicuous areas before applying to the entire surface
Remember:
Meguiar’s can show you how to remove swirls, but
what’s more important is learning how to avoid swirls in
the first place!!!
Hope you can use this.
It seems like more and more these days when I teach the Saturday class I have people come up and ask where on-line they can find the detailing tips we talk about from the presentation . I therefore decided to post a cheat sheet for anyone who has attended or hasn't yet to see some of the tips we recommend. So here it is.
The Saturday Detailing Class Cheat Sheet:
The 5 Step Paint Care Cycle
Step 1– Washing- The removal of loose contaminants from any surface
-Evaluation
Step 2– Surface Prep- The removal of bonded contaminants and/or stubborn defects that washing cannot remove
Step 3– Polishing- The creation of brilliant high gloss
Step 4– Protecting- The preservation of brilliant high gloss
Step 5– Maintaining- The frequent removal of fresh contaminants before they have a chance to bond or etch into the surface
#1 Tip – Always read and follow directions on the back of every bottle
Washes
-For best results, NEVER wash your car using a household detergent, as they will strip away wax protection and promote pre-mature oxidation.
-To minimize the chance of water spotting, always wash your vehicle in the shade, and make sure surface is cool to the touch.
-Before washing your vehicle, rinse the entire vehicle first with a strong stream of water. This helps cool vehicle and rinse away loose debris which may lead to scratching.
-To help keep your mitt clean and minimize the risk of scratching while washing, always wash your vehicle from top down, and use two buckets, 1 for the wash solution, and 1 for rinsing your mitt)
-To reduce the time in which it takes to dry your vehicle, use a stream of water, not a spray on your final rinse. This will sheet the water off of your vehicle, leaving much less water to dry.
Evaluation
-Always wash and dry car before evaluating the surface
-Use your eyes to see “defects”
-Use you hands to feel “contaminants”
-Use two kinds of light when possible
Clays
-Knead your clay bar into a flat wafer in order to use it
-Use a product like Quik Detailer as a lubricant
-If you drop your piece of clay on the floor, replace it with a new one
Paint Cleaners
-Always use least aggressive method possible (No rubbing compounds)
-Use correct method of application per product (hand, orbital, or rotary)
-Work one section at a time evenly and thoroughly
-If one application doesn’t remove defect, a second application is sometimes needed.
-Use 100% cotton terry cloth towels or meguiars Ultimate Wipe for Wipe off.
-A defect, such as a deep scratch, that goes through the clear coat, cannot be corrected without repainting
Polishes & Waxes
-For best results, always apply polishes and waxes in shade and on a cool surface.
-For easy removal of waxes and polishes, always apply a uniform, thin coat.
-For maximum protection, apply 2 coats to lower rocker panels in winter.
-For maximum protection, apply 2 coats to top surfaces in summer.
-To help extend you wax protection, always wash your vehicle using a safe, high-quality car wash.
-For best results when removing polishes and waxes, use a high-quality 100% cotton terry cloth towel or a premium microfiber cloth.
-Using an orbital or Dual Action Polisher can make applying waxes and polishes very easy and quick.
Paint Detailers
-When applying paint detailers, always work on a cool surface and in the shade.
-For fast removal of paint detailers, always use a high-quality 100 % cotton terry cloth towel or premium microfiber.
-Keep a bottle of a mist and wipe paint detailer in your trunk at all times, this will help in those quick clean up situations.
-When paint detailers become slow to wipe off, this is an indication it is time to re-wax using a premium wax for maximum protection.
Tire Care
-For best results, always pre-clean your tires using a safe tire cleaner and brush before applying any type of tire protectant. This will allow the tire protectant to look better and last longer.
-After cleaning your tires, allow them to dry before applying any tire protectant.
-Always remove excess tire protectant from tires and wheels before driving your vehicle.
-It is a good time to check air pressure while working on tires and wheels.
Wheel Care
-Determine what type of wheel you have before choosing the right wheel cleaner, some cleaners can cause damage if not used on the right type of wheel
-It’s safer to use a less aggressive cleaner and a wheel brush to clean brake dust
-Wheel must be cooled before any cleaning is possible to prevent staining
-Spot test wheel cleaner to safeguard against possible staining
-When using a wheel cleaner, be cautious of the plastic center caps. A cleaner might effect them differently than the wheel
-Always spray wheel cleaners from the bottom up to help prevent staining
-Be careful when working around aftermarket brakes components
Interior Tips
-Always match the correct product to the surface being treated, (leather, vinyl, plastic, cloth)
-Product like Quik Interior Detailer can be very helpful for keeping your interior looking new
-Detailing brushes come in handy for removing dust in tight areas like heater and air conditioning vents
-Test new products in inconspicuous areas before applying to the entire surface
Remember:
Meguiar’s can show you how to remove swirls, but
what’s more important is learning how to avoid swirls in
the first place!!!
Hope you can use this.
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