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Re: First Detailing Job
Most of what you have sounds good...quick suggestion with washing...
Use one dedicated mitt/sponge or whatever your using for the TOP portion of the car (i.e everything above the lowest pannels on the car) and then use a sponge or differnt mitt (personally i use a MF sponge with MF on 2 sides and mesh on 2 sides for stuck on stuff) for the lower portion, still working from top to bottom. Just get a little $2 from walmart and that way when its trashed its easy to replace. Also if you clean it out as soon as your done using it..even just a good hose down, you'll extend its life quite a bit
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Not sure how extensive your washing process is, but 2 bucket method is a good idea...sheeting is a life saver (running a solid stream of water over the whole car to 'sheet' the water off...makes towel drying faster). Make sure you're in the shade of course for everything.
The only thing i'd change if i were you is your wheel/rim cleaning. Personally for rims...99% of the time if you just make sure you have some clean soapy water (whatever car wash your using) and a soft sponge (MF is what i use) almost all the brake dust/grime etc will come off WITHOUT using harsh chemicals. If it doesnt just wipe off and you find yourself using a lot of pressure...then use a rim cleaner to break it up...just make sure to not let it set too long and rinse it completely clean.
For tire CLEANING ive never used armorall for it but then again im not a big fan of their products in most cases. Personally i use an Megs APC+ 10:1 (all purpose cleaner plus) Its only about $15 for a gallon and you can dilute it to many different strengths. You will ALWAYS be using this stuff so its a great investment...tires...carpet..interrior ...works on all of it just be sure to spray it on...let it set for a SHORT time and maybe scrub it with whatever brush your using for that job....then wipe/rinse it clean.
For dressing I think your black magic will do...but if you get into doing this a lot invest in a dilutabe type of dressing or just a better dressing all the way around.
I think your about set...for pricing thou...wellllll I really dont know what to tell you there lol
Originally posted by tjnizzi
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Use one dedicated mitt/sponge or whatever your using for the TOP portion of the car (i.e everything above the lowest pannels on the car) and then use a sponge or differnt mitt (personally i use a MF sponge with MF on 2 sides and mesh on 2 sides for stuck on stuff) for the lower portion, still working from top to bottom. Just get a little $2 from walmart and that way when its trashed its easy to replace. Also if you clean it out as soon as your done using it..even just a good hose down, you'll extend its life quite a bit
. Not sure how extensive your washing process is, but 2 bucket method is a good idea...sheeting is a life saver (running a solid stream of water over the whole car to 'sheet' the water off...makes towel drying faster). Make sure you're in the shade of course for everything.
The only thing i'd change if i were you is your wheel/rim cleaning. Personally for rims...99% of the time if you just make sure you have some clean soapy water (whatever car wash your using) and a soft sponge (MF is what i use) almost all the brake dust/grime etc will come off WITHOUT using harsh chemicals. If it doesnt just wipe off and you find yourself using a lot of pressure...then use a rim cleaner to break it up...just make sure to not let it set too long and rinse it completely clean.
For tire CLEANING ive never used armorall for it but then again im not a big fan of their products in most cases. Personally i use an Megs APC+ 10:1 (all purpose cleaner plus) Its only about $15 for a gallon and you can dilute it to many different strengths. You will ALWAYS be using this stuff so its a great investment...tires...carpet..interrior ...works on all of it just be sure to spray it on...let it set for a SHORT time and maybe scrub it with whatever brush your using for that job....then wipe/rinse it clean.
For dressing I think your black magic will do...but if you get into doing this a lot invest in a dilutabe type of dressing or just a better dressing all the way around.
I think your about set...for pricing thou...wellllll I really dont know what to tell you there lol
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