My first real attempt at a proper detail

[kelv2888]

Re: My first real attempt at a proper detail

u didnt od any paint cleaner step? and it onli took u 6 hours to do a YUKON! wow!

My wonderful wife was helping me remove polish/ dry etc as I worked so I had four hands!
All that wining and dining has to be cashed in sooner or later haha

[3Fitty]

Re: My first real attempt at a proper detail

Kelv,

We used to be neighbors!!! I lived in Bay Ridge (on 72nd b/n 3rd and 4th Aves). SUV looks amazing bro. You wrote:

1) Gold class wash
2) Megs detaill clay (whole car )
3) Wash number two with NXT car wash
4) Megs cleaner polish step 2
5) Professional pure polish mirror glaze
6) Professional wax number 27
7) Nxt 2.0 wax
8) UQD whole car
9) professional finishing spray to remove wax residue
10) kissed the hood gently without leaving residues.

I use some different products, but your method is good. I think the second wash is not really necessary. (That will save you some time).

Here is what I do (when I'm not doing a major detail):

1. Wash NXT.
2. DC Paint Cleaner (only if there is a need - sometimes I skip this step).
3. Show Car Glaze #7
4. Two Coats of NXT

My car is much smaller than your SUV, so I can get it done really quick (less than 3 hours including wheels and interior).

[Andy M.]

Re: My first real attempt at a proper detail

I completely screwed up the pics and post...sorry

Nice ride and nice reflections! You did an awesome job on a very large truck. One question though, where did you get the wash mit with eyes and a tail! Just kidding

Andy

[Heatgain]

Re: My first real attempt at a proper detail

I detailed in the following order....
1) Gold class wash
2) Megs detaill clay (whole car )
3) Wash number two with NXT car wash
4) Megs cleaner polish step 2
5) Professional pure polish mirror glaze
6) Professional wax number 27
7) Nxt 2.0 wax
8) UQD whole car
9) professional finishing spray to remove wax residue
10) kissed the hood gently without leaving residues....jk

Kelv,
Good work! But........
I wouldn't UQD the whole car till at least 12 hours after applying and wiping off the NXT 2.0. The NXT needs time to cure.
BTW, the NXT 2.0, looks better and better when a day or two goes by and it cures.

[kelv2888]

Re: My first real attempt at a proper detail

Kelv,

We used to be neighbors!!! I lived in Bay Ridge (on 72nd b/n 3rd and 4th Aves). SUV looks amazing bro. You wrote:



I use some different products, but your method is good. I think the second wash is not really necessary. (That will save you some time).

Here is what I do (when I'm not doing a major detail):

1. Wash NXT.
2. DC Paint Cleaner (only if there is a need - sometimes I skip this step).
3. Show Car Glaze #7
4. Two Coats of NXT

My car is much smaller than your SUV, so I can get it done really quick (less than 3 hours including wheels and interior).

Hey thanks for the reply.
I will skip the second wash next time.
Lemme know if you are in the neighborhood so we can compare shine in front of my neighbors who think im insane!

[kelv2888]

Re: My first real attempt at a proper detail

Nice ride and nice reflections! You did an awesome job on a very large truck. One question though, where did you get the wash mit with eyes and a tail! Just kidding

Andy

Thanks andy for the encouragement.
I actually picked up the live microfiber wash mit at puppy city in brooklyn.
I may try and use it as a polishing wool when i get my g110.
lol

[kelv2888]

Re: My first real attempt at a proper detail

Kelv,
Good work! But........
I wouldn't UQD the whole car till at least 12 hours after applying and wiping off the NXT 2.0. The NXT needs time to cure.
BTW, the NXT 2.0, looks better and better when a day or two goes by and it cures.

Wow I didnt catch that point in the 2.0 threads. Thanks so much for that. Ill let it cure overnight next time.

[jjbleds]

Re: My first real attempt at a proper detail

Sorry for the short post and not answering your question. I have a 04 XL 3/4 ton in Silver Birch. That is Silver Birch on your Yukon right. The polish that really makes the difference for me is #9 Swirl remover 2.0. It really seems to give the paint extra depth that is difficult to get with lighter colors. Plus you can usually get it at regular auto parts stores.

[kelv2888]

Re: My first real attempt at a proper detail

Sorry for the short post and not answering your question. I have a 04 XL 3/4 ton in Silver Birch. That is Silver Birch on your Yukon right. The polish that really makes the difference for me is #9 Swirl remover 2.0. It really seems to give the paint extra depth that is difficult to get with lighter colors. Plus you can usually get it at regular auto parts stores.

Thanks so much for the reply.
I have the swirl remover 2.0 but I havent used it yet. Can I get decent results with it by hand? Im gonna buy a DA soon.
I just cant seem to get my color to pop..I shoulda coulda woulda picked black.Any other tips for making light colored cars pop or really shine?
Thanks for the info