my new shop detailing

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Hi
After reading a lot of threads I conclude the below for my new shop detailing for the good conditions car(note that i will use the Professional products) , so please if I am not right please assist and advice :-
1- Wash the car using HYPER DRESSING shampoo with MICROFIBER WASH MITT
2- Clean the car surface with DETAILING CLAY AGGRESSIVE
3- Use DA with SOFT FOAM CUTTING PAD to apply DUAL ACTION POLISH then clean it with SUPREME SHINE MICROFFIBER
4- Use DA with SOFT BUFF POLISHING PAD to apply SPEED GLAZE then clean it with SUPREME SHINE MICROFFIBER
5- Last step protection using the DA with SOFT BUFF FINISHING PAD to apply HI TECH YELLOW WAX then after the swipe test start remove it with theSUPREME SHINE MICROFFIBER fficeffice" />
So please advice if I am right or wrong and add for me a scenario that I can go with it
becouse this is my first time to work in this field

[Murr1525]

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1. Wash - Remember good quality towels, 2 buckets, etc also.

2. Clay - If the car is in good condition, you should only need the mild blue clay.

3-4. Clean/Polish - This can depend on the car. Generally speaking, you would want either #80 Speed Glaze or #205 Finishing Polish with a Polishing Pad if the car is in good shape. Then you would move to #83/#105 with a polishing pad if the car needs stronger products. Then you might consider the new 2.0 Cutting Pad after that.

5. Wax - Might want to have #26 and #21 2.0 around to offer customers.

Remember lots of Supreme Shnes as well.

Where are you from? Not sure what KSA is?

[J. A. Michaels]

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Well here goes.

1. fine
2. Unless you are skilled using a rotary, stay away from the aggressive professional clay. It can lead to micro marring,on the paint. The professional c-2000 mild will work just fine. You will probably want to get some last touch detailer for the lube. Remember to dilute the Last Touch 1:1

3. With the D/A it is really not recommended to use the cutting pad. Most people only use the cutting pad covered with a microfiber bonnet to remove waxes. Use the polishing pads.

4.fine
5.fine

Hope this helps.

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Thanks for the prompt reply
KSA à kingdom of Saudi Arabia
But really I am not professional so if it easy to translate for me the product number to its actual name example #80 = SPEED GLAZE.
#205?
#83?
#105?
#26?
#21 2.0?
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So from the reply of murr1525 and J. A. Michaels I conclude the below, so is it right ? fficeffice" />
1- Wash
2- Clay using mild blue clay with last touch detailer
3- That’s mean point 3 and 4 will be one point depending on the car condition? If yes could you please give me an example for each case and its suitable product? Beside that how can I consider the new 2.0 cutting pad in this step?
4- Wax
Also which speed should I use in the DA for each step and product?

[Murr1525]

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#21 2.0 = Synthetic Sealant
#26 = Hi-Tec Yellow
#80 = Speed Glaze
#83 = Dual Action Cleaner Polish
#205 = Finishing Polish
#105 = Ultra Cut Compound

#105/205 may not be available all around the world yet. The 80-series products are the old favorites.

1. Wash
2. Clay - Last Touch would be diluted 1:1 with water
3. The best thing to do would be to go to the Show Off or Extreme Transformation Sections, and most people list what they used on the different cars. In general, you would do a test spot with #80/Polishing pad, see if it works or not, and go from there, stepping up to stronger things if needed.
4. Wax

Speed Settings

The Soft Buff Pads are not really meant for washing, esp in a washing machine. The Soft Buff 2.0 pads can be put in a washing machine, and the Cutting Pad can be used on paint if needed.

Be sure to look in the site navigation panel on the right side of the home page for the List O'Links, and The Numbers threads. They will help you also.

[john m.]

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Well I was going to comment but looks like murr and J.A got you set! You should be good now! Glad to see you want to know the right way and not just how to move quick!

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thanks all for your replys

how many times i can use the Polishing Pad and SOFT BUFF FINISHING PAD?

[Murr1525]

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The pads should last a pretty good while if you take care of them.

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What about the way to apply the below in the car:-
1- Polish (#80 or #83), work in the all the car in the same time? Or? then I should put the product on the PAD and start the DA till the products come down?
2- Wax #26 this same steps but will not move the DA till the product comes down?
I am right? Or there another way

[Murr1525]

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You would apply the product to the pad, sit it on the paint, then start it up. You'll learn quick if you dont.

Recommended Products - G100a Dual Action Polisher

Using the G-100 to remove swirls with the Professional Line

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Thanks Murr1525 for your deep info.

But How can i clean the PAD's so i can use it one more time with another car ?

and how many times i can use it ?

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One more question how many time should I detail my car in the year?fficeffice" />
And there is any maintenance step between the two detailing time? If yes advice in the product.

[J. A. Michaels]

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Depending on the type of pad. The washable 2.0 pads are just that, washable. I wash mine in the wash machine. The original pads are not machine washable. (a lot of people do machine wash them anyways). But most people wash them by hand using Dawn dish detergent and then rinsing them by hand. wringing them out and letting them air dry.

As for how many times you should do your car in a year. Well It is hard to pinpoint a exact number. There are a lot of variables that go into it.
Like:
Is it your daily driver?
Is it garaged kept?These and other factors all come into play.

Some people say every 3-4 months. Others say every 6-8 weeks. It is your preference.

I like to wax every 6-8 weeks.

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Lets says that its daily drive, also how can imaintenance the car in between?

[roushstage2]

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1- Wash the car using HYPER DRESSING shampoo with MICROFIBER WASH MITT

Hyper Dressing is a dressing, not a car wash. Just wanted to make sure that is understood so you don't start off in the wrong direction. Hyper Dressing however, would be a great product to have to apply to trim. I have even used on the interior with great results! A true all-around dressing.