Taking a week to get everything done

[therdrman]

Re: Taking a week to get everything done

it shouldnt take too too long unless you are detailing a trailer queen. like it was said above 8-10 or even 6-10 hours should be adiquite

[Andy M.]

Re: Taking a week to get everything done

No, UQW replaces the Nxt Spray Wax.



ColorX is a cleaner/wax. So it is a mild product that can be used for a quick clean and protection. ColorX is also great in the future for a quick detail, like:

1. Wash
2. ColorX
3. Wax

And you covered all the basic steps nice and easy. It would not be for a lot of defect removal, esp by hand.



You'll be fine going day by day... You can even do the wheels good one day, then the general car wash/clay/cleaner.wax a day. Then really go to work on the swirls as you have time.

Nothing to worry or feel bad about.

Matt,

Don't you work by hand? Can you tell us your steps, especially since this member is working by hand and not machine? What products do you think work best by hand and such....

Andy

[dave93761]

Re: Taking a week to get everything done

to do all of that should take a sunday afternoon at most. it shouldnt take 1 week 5-6hours? do the products the way demonstrated and you should be fine

it shouldnt take too too long unless you are detailing a trailer queen. like it was said above 8-10 or even 6-10 hours should be adiquite

You're kidding right??

To do the job properly, if he is working by hand (which I am assuming he is), I would estimate 8-10 hours as a minimum (for a medium-large sized car)! A rushed job will equal an unsatisfactory result.

Better to get it done properly the first time, which will only help to make 'maintenance' easier between details, as it will prolong the amount of time before another 'correction' is needed!

[wifpd4]

Re: Taking a week to get everything done

See the issue with me doing the bulk of it in one day is that I don't have the time to dedicate so much time to my car in one day. I go to school and study 10 hours a day, and the days off of school, I work all day. So, I can only put 1-2 hours every few days to my car

zobie, permit me to make this slightly off-topic observation and advice. You go dude! Employers are looking for people like you! Document this car cleaning process and keep it for your resume'. Heck what am I saying, you be a business owner not an employee!

It will take awhile to complete the car properly. With your time constraints, doing it right the first time is the way to go.

[rapport25]

Re: Taking a week to get everything done

For me to detail my VW passat it has taken me 5 days. If you are limited on time as you described 2hrs free. I would simply do one panel at a time untill you are happy with the finish. Then move on to another panel

As always use the least aggrressive method to get the job done. And do a test spot first.

Hth's

Rappy

[zobie02]

Re: Taking a week to get everything done

zobie, permit me to make this slightly off-topic observation and advice. You go dude! Employers are looking for people like you! Document this car cleaning process and keep it for your resume'. Heck what am I saying, you be a business owner not an employee!

It will take awhile to complete the car properly. With your time constraints, doing it right the first time is the way to go.

Thanks! Maybe I will, I'm I don't know if medical school would care about me knowing how to detail cars, but hey, you never know.

[Murr1525]

Re: Taking a week to get everything done

Matt,

Don't you work by hand? Can you tell us your steps, especially since this member is working by hand and not machine? What products do you think work best by hand and such....

Andy

Well, some hand, some G100...

Giving the car a basic detail to start off, you would be looking at a process like:

1. Wash - Gold Class Soap, 2 buckets, good towels/sponges, Grit Guard
2. Clay - Smooth Surface Clay kit
3. ColorX

And at least then your car will look ok, be able to see what you are working on.

Then for your actual defect removal from the panels, you would be looking at products like SwirlX and Ultimate Compound. As mentioned, it is safest to try the mild product (SwirlX) first, then move stronger if needed. But you'll probably need UC working by hand. So you would use UC with a few well worked in applications on each panel, then apply 2 coats of wax. Probably Nxt 2.0 or the new Ultimate Wax.

Then like I mentioned, in a week or two or three, when you have all your panels done, a wash and UQW can help even everything back out.

With all the defects removed, a future detail then would go pretty fast:
1. Wash
2. Clay if needed
3. ColorX
4. Wax - Nxt 2.0, or Ultimate Wax, etc.

And you would be looking at using the smooth foam applicators (round yellow discs) for applying the cleaners, waxes, etc.

[wifpd4]

Re: Taking a week to get everything done

Thanks! Maybe I will, I'm I don't know if medical school would care about me knowing how to detail cars, but hey, you never know.

Ha, joke's on me. I guess when I visit Mayo or University of Iowa Clinics, car detailing isn't a major concern for me in reviewing my doctors' career history!

Follow Murr's advice, you can't go wrong.

[prbrianpr]

Re: Taking a week to get everything done

Well Im working the car by Rotary buffer to compound and polish it, It takes me like 1 hour 30 minutes to do the hood (Compound, polish, waxing). It takes to me 20 minutes to wash my car that never gets too dirty. So if you want to wash, clay, polish (compounding and polishing) and waxing it to a like new paint state and all that by hand, you will spend several days. For me, compounding by hand is a pain.

[gmc1500]

Re: Taking a week to get everything done

it takes me about 12 hours to correctly do a paint correction detail (with a dual action polisher) on a triple stage factory red Cadillac paint. Wash, clay, prep (tape all moldings and lenses off), ultimate compound, NXT wax, clean interior (all purpose cleaner plus), gold class leather cleaner/conditioner, ultimate protectant on all interior panels and polish the wheels and exhaust tips with hot wheels mag and aluminum polish.

No polish for me since I have clear coat!

After that I take a shower and go out for some much needed cruising on the streets of Los Angeles. You may feel a little tired but its well worth it!

[zobie02]

Re: Taking a week to get everything done

I was just at the store going to buy some stuff, like NXT tech wax paste and beside it was sitting Ultimate wax paste. How is this one? Is this one better? It was a little bit more expensive, but I'd rather have the better one. Opinions, comments?

[Murr1525]

Re: Taking a week to get everything done

The Ultimate one is new... havent got reviews of it on here yet really.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Taking a week to get everything done

Ultimate Wax is our newest fully synthetic product. NXT used to be our longest lasting, best protecting product but UW has since taken over that spot.

The paste version goes on almost like warm butter and dries pretty quickly; wipe off is very easy once dry. It is very important to not over use this, or any, wax. When using a paste wax, when you're done waxing the whole car (or even two whole cars) the contents of the can should almost look like it hasn't even been touched.

[zobie02]

Re: Taking a week to get everything done

Ultimate Wax is our newest fully synthetic product. NXT used to be our longest lasting, best protecting product but UW has since taken over that spot.

The paste version goes on almost like warm butter and dries pretty quickly; wipe off is very easy once dry. It is very important to not over use this, or any, wax. When using a paste wax, when you're done waxing the whole car (or even two whole cars) the contents of the can should almost look like it hasn't even been touched.

Thanks! It says that an applicator is included. I was recommended to use a soft foam applicator to put it on, is that what is included? Or do I need to purchase another applicator? Thanks again.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Taking a week to get everything done

It comes with the appropriate applicator pad and a microfiber towel. You might want to wash the supplied black microfiber towel separately first, however, as it will tend to bleed a bit and tint your other towels. Just an FYI.