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I've done basic details many times before but only ever by hand and with your off the shelf products. It's a little more difficult to get many of the Mirror Glaze products here in Australia. I decided to use my wifes '91 white Ford Laser at a test before attacking my Holden Calais in Panther Mica (black/green). I finally ordered three of the 6.5" Lake Country (Wolfgang) pads and they are fantastic to say the least. It also gave me a chance to finally use the GMC ROS150M orbital that my wife bought me for Christmas.
The process was
1; Wash
2: Clayed using 3M and Meguiars NXT speed detailer for lubricant.
3: Meguiars #80 'Speed Glaze' on an Orange LC pad
4: Meguiars #9 'Swirl Remover 2.0' on a white LC pad
5: Meguiars Deep Crystal pure polish on grey LC pad.
6: Meguiars Wet-look Polymer sealant applied by hand on Megs yellow applicator pads.
Before I started the paint wasn't in a bad condition but was pretty dull, not much reflection and pretty rough. After the whole process I backed the car into the sun and was greeted by a blinding white glow. Even for a 16 year old white car with single stage paint you have to admit the reflections are pretty good. All up an 8 hour detailing job including a lunch break and a coffee here and there.
Eventually I'd like to replace the Deep Crystal polish with #7 Show car glaze and the Polymer sealant with #21 synthetic sealant and a topper like #26 Hi tech Yellow wax paste, but as with everyone money is a bit of an issue. Will post the Calais in the next week or so once it's done. That will be the true test. I promise to get some better photos next time too.
The process was
1; Wash
2: Clayed using 3M and Meguiars NXT speed detailer for lubricant.
3: Meguiars #80 'Speed Glaze' on an Orange LC pad
4: Meguiars #9 'Swirl Remover 2.0' on a white LC pad
5: Meguiars Deep Crystal pure polish on grey LC pad.
6: Meguiars Wet-look Polymer sealant applied by hand on Megs yellow applicator pads.
Before I started the paint wasn't in a bad condition but was pretty dull, not much reflection and pretty rough. After the whole process I backed the car into the sun and was greeted by a blinding white glow. Even for a 16 year old white car with single stage paint you have to admit the reflections are pretty good. All up an 8 hour detailing job including a lunch break and a coffee here and there.
Eventually I'd like to replace the Deep Crystal polish with #7 Show car glaze and the Polymer sealant with #21 synthetic sealant and a topper like #26 Hi tech Yellow wax paste, but as with everyone money is a bit of an issue. Will post the Calais in the next week or so once it's done. That will be the true test. I promise to get some better photos next time too.
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