detailing dos and donts

[MaksimumAutoDetailing]

Re: detailing dos and donts

When backing a client's vehicle out of a garage, make sure that all of the doors are closed and won't swing open and get caught and become bent. Lexux GS yesterday......horrible day.

[HCAD]

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For me personally ... ... do most of the interior first! ... before the sweat starts flowing and I have to spend half my time wiping it off the seats.

[Presidential_Detail]

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DO check around the vehicle for ANYTHING VALUEABLE ie brand new 32oz of M105 before moving said vehicle into the sun to check your work!

DO NOT use a foam pad to apply RainX to your windows and then "forget" to clean said foam pad, or else the RainX will eat the pad for dinner!

The first one I can just picture a garage getting a bath in M105, I guess those old cabinets could use a nice polishing.

The second one is just interesting! I might try it just for fun!

[SVT Lightning]

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The Flex manual says turn it on prior to touching paint.

So how do you keep product from slinging all over?

[Eddie6th]

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Maybe on the very first day.......ummmmmmm no I take that back, thats correct NEVER.

[Underdawg736]

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DO check around the vehicle for ANYTHING VALUEABLE ie brand new 32oz of M105 before moving said vehicle into the sun to check your work!

DO NOT use a foam pad to apply RainX to your windows and then "forget" to clean said foam pad, or else the RainX will eat the pad for dinner!

[Bunky]

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Always check crevices for wax residue.

For those that detail for a living and do not see the car again, I always see some small white stuff that does not seem to show up until the next day.

[Bunky]

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Don't turn the PC on till the pad is on the paint.

The Flex manual says turn it on prior to touching paint.

[J. A. Michaels]

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Don't forget the door jambs.

[dope92cc]

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DO watch the 2 bucket method video, if you haven't.
Learn it, know it, live it.

Don't use anything that could be dirty, such as brand new.

[Superior Shine]

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I take it you've never had a problem wetsanding ever?

Maybe on the very first day.......ummmmmmm no I take that back, thats correct NEVER.

[scott0999]

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What!?!?!? I use 1000 grit most. On show cars and such I have used 600 and 800 grits.

I take it you've never had a problem wetsanding ever?

[akimel]

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Do not spray cold water on a hot engine.

[Superior Shine]

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I figured this might start a good thread.

I'll go first

DONT wetsand with 1000 grit

What!?!?!? I use 1000 grit most. On show cars and such I have used 600 and 800 grits.

[Tuck91]

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Do not spray Wheel Brightener on wheels that are hot to the touch.