Triumph TR6 Detail

[Cole'sCarDetailing]

Just booked an full exterior detail on a Triumph TR6 and was wondering if my usual process would be be safe to do on an older car such as this. Here's what I plan to do:

-Wash with GC car wash
-Clay (with clay that comes in detailing kit)
-ScratchX
-ColourX
-Deep Crystal Polish (Using G100A)
-NXT Wax (Also using G100A

I would appreciate any suggestions or insight you guys have.
Thanks a lot,
Cole

[soonercivic]

before you get into it too much you will need to see if its a single stage paint or not.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Triumph TR6 Detail

Originally posted by Cole'sCarDetailing
Just booked an full exterior detail on a Triumph TR6 and was wondering if my usual process would be be safe to do on an older car such as this. Here's what I plan to do:

-Wash with GC car wash
-Clay (with clay that comes in detailing kit)
-ScratchX
-ColorX
-Deep Crystal Polish (Using G100A)
-NXT Wax (Also using G100A

I would appreciate any suggestions or insight you guys have.
Thanks a lot,
Cole

Hi Cole,

Try this

• * Wash
  * Clay
  * ScratchX
  Deep Crystal Polish
  * NXT Tech Wax

Like soonercivic said, check for a clear coat finish or single stage before starting and if you find you're working on a single stage finish be careful around all the high points and body lines on the Triumph body style.

Quick question, when you looked at the finish, did it look oxidized?

If it did, then this is a sign that it is single stage paint and you might want to use the paint cleaner before the clay bar so you don't accumulate a lot of dead paint into your clay bar.

Here's how to test for a clear coat or single stage finish,

From Meguiar's *NEW* FAQ

Here's the link, below is the answer,

How can I tell if I have a clear coat finish?


To determine whether you have a clear coat or a single-stage finish perform this simple test.

• * Find an inconspicuous area to test, such as the lower rear quarter panel of your car's fender or inside the door jamb.
  
  * Clean this area first with car wash and water or Meguiar's Quik Detailer. You don't want any dirt or grime to interfere with your test.
  
  * Using a small piece of white cotton, such as a piece of terry cloth towel, rub a little paint cleaner or Cleaner/Wax into the paint of this inconspicuous area.
  
  * After rubbing for a few moments, turn your cloth toward you and look to see if there is any color from your paint on the cloth.

If you have a red car and you now have red paint residue on your cloth, this is a pretty good indicator that you have a single stage finish. If you have a red car and you don't see any red paint residue on your cloth, this is a pretty good indicator that you have a clear coat.

To be 100% sure, you should test in a couple of different areas.

Note: If you have a white, or very light colored car you should use a dark piece of cotton cloth and look for the color of your car's finish on it after rubbing some paint cleaner or Cleaner/Wax into the finish for a few moments.


p.s.

If possible, take some good before and after pictures to share on our forum!

[Cole'sCarDetailing]

Thanks Mike for the info. I haven't actually seen the Triumph yet all I know is that its British Racing Green, but I will check the paint.
I'll also try to do some before and afters.
Cole