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I am new to detailing. My background is 10+ years using a simple Meguiar's Glaze & Wax routine. I honestly thought that was good, because nobody I knew even detailed to that level. Little did I expect how the online community would open up a whole new world, and redefine the definition of 'detailing' to me. You can imagine if my friends were impressed at my simple routine before, they flat out call me crazy now. Wonder how many of you guys received the same remarks?
I have to say that as a first time machine user, the Flex was not the daunting obstacle that I feared. After 45 mins on spd 3-4 to get the hang of it, I did the rest on spd 5 & 6. I learned to control the 'runaway' and had to stop every hour or so because the 'vibration' would numb my wrists and elbows - these are the 2 words you hear reviewed about the Flex most often.
My fiancee's yellow beetle has NEVER been detailed in the past 8 years. The entire car was swirled up (see tail light pics). It was so much work removing swirls, but was fun seeing the transformation on her Herbie.
In terms of product selection, I selected Meguiar's NXT 2.0 over my Poorboy's EX-P. This is because NXT 2.0 was SO easy to remove, I wouldn't feel lazy reapplying it for her later. I also did a carnauba topper test, but surprisingly, I liked it better w/o a topper. Maybe because her car was yellow.
Note: Since you guys are enthusiasts, I won't be able to slide one past ya. Yes, her door panel was discolored because of a re-paint job, hehe. Sorry the pics are not better; I have a really crappy camera.
Flex XC3401VRG on spd 5 (6 for spot areas)
Clear Kote Clay & Lube
Menzerna Intensive Polish (LC orange pad)
Menzerna Final Polish II (LC white pad)
Menzerna Final Tough Glaze
Meguiar’s NXT 2.0 (2 coats, 24 hrs apart)
Poorboy’s World Wheel Sealant (2 coats, 24 hrs apart)
Meguiar’s Rich Leather Conditioner
303 Aerospace Protectant
Stoner’s Invisible Glass
Total Time: 20 hrs (ouch - hopefully less next time)
I have to say that as a first time machine user, the Flex was not the daunting obstacle that I feared. After 45 mins on spd 3-4 to get the hang of it, I did the rest on spd 5 & 6. I learned to control the 'runaway' and had to stop every hour or so because the 'vibration' would numb my wrists and elbows - these are the 2 words you hear reviewed about the Flex most often.
My fiancee's yellow beetle has NEVER been detailed in the past 8 years. The entire car was swirled up (see tail light pics). It was so much work removing swirls, but was fun seeing the transformation on her Herbie.
In terms of product selection, I selected Meguiar's NXT 2.0 over my Poorboy's EX-P. This is because NXT 2.0 was SO easy to remove, I wouldn't feel lazy reapplying it for her later. I also did a carnauba topper test, but surprisingly, I liked it better w/o a topper. Maybe because her car was yellow.
Note: Since you guys are enthusiasts, I won't be able to slide one past ya. Yes, her door panel was discolored because of a re-paint job, hehe. Sorry the pics are not better; I have a really crappy camera.
Flex XC3401VRG on spd 5 (6 for spot areas)
Clear Kote Clay & Lube
Menzerna Intensive Polish (LC orange pad)
Menzerna Final Polish II (LC white pad)
Menzerna Final Tough Glaze
Meguiar’s NXT 2.0 (2 coats, 24 hrs apart)
Poorboy’s World Wheel Sealant (2 coats, 24 hrs apart)
Meguiar’s Rich Leather Conditioner
303 Aerospace Protectant
Stoner’s Invisible Glass
Total Time: 20 hrs (ouch - hopefully less next time)
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