[gregb]

Wanted to send a shout out to glen_e for all of his trips and tricks on detailing. I dedicated my Sat to go through the process and am very happy with the results. The shine is ~2x what it was before and will never take my car into the shop for detailing services again. I'm going to start on my wife's car next.

In short:

1) Striped car using Dawn dish washing soap
2) Sponged using Speedy Prep Sponge (like claying except using a sponge)
3) Polished using orbital sander and Blackfire Total Polish Seal
4) Sealed using Blackfire Crystal Seal
5) Have a beer and enjoy!

The whole process took me about 4 hours. Well the beer part continued for a few more hours but who's counting

Thanks again to this forum for the abundance of info and a special thanks to glen_e!

 

[glen e]

congrats!! - but I cringe at you using an "orbital sander"...LOL - it's an orbital polisher!!!

Nice spending time with you over the phone....

guys, I see all the time that people spent "the day" detailing their car, it used to be that way, but with new products, no way - easily a 3-4 hour job now....

 

[jagamajajaran]

congrats!! - but I cringe at you using an "orbital sander"...LOL - it's an orbital polisher!!!

And thus the reason his car now has a pinkish tint! HAHA!

Looks very nice, by the way! Congrats!

 

[gregb]

And thus the reason his car now has a pinkish tint! HAHA!

Looks very nice, by the way! Congrats!

Just my crappy camera

 

[jagamajajaran]

Wanted to send a shout out to glen_e for all of his trips and tricks on detailing. I dedicated my Sat to go through the process and am very happy with the results. The shine is ~2x what it was before and will never take my car into the shop for detailing services again. I'm going to start on my wife's car next.

In short:

1) Striped car using Dawn dish washing soap
2) Sponged using Speedy Prep Sponge (like claying except using a sponge)
3) Polished using orbital sander and Blackfire Total Polish Seal
4) Sealed using Blackfire Crystal Seal
5) Have a beer and enjoy!

The whole process took me about 4 hours. Well the beer part continued for a few more hours but who's counting

Thanks again to this forum for the abundance of info and a special thanks to glen_e!

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A little better, maybe...

 

[m3incorp]

That bottom picture makes the shine pop on your beautiful car.

 

[Racerbob]

Glen,
I noticed online that there is more than one type of Speedy sponge. Which one did you use?

 

[glen e]

Nanoskin Autoscrub Speedy Prep Sponge – Fine Grade

 

[Majestic]

Dish soap, really?
Never heard that before

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[Derrick1812]

Dish soap, really?
Never heard that before

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Yes like dawn dish soap for the first wash it strips all the grease and wax that is on the car.


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[glen e]

Dawn Just the first time to strip the car clean.....if you don't like that, get some CarPro "eraser" from the vendors here.

 

[Majestic]

Damn I'm a novice at this.
Now you got me looking up orbital Sanders ( jk, polishers).
Any recommendations?

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[jagamajajaran]

I got this one...does a great job! Porter Cable 7424 XP Dual Action Orbital Polishers and pads: Porter Cable 7424 : Porter Cable 7424XP: Lake Country Buffing Foam Pads

 

[Majestic]

Cool thanks

Is it easy and safe to to use for a beginner? (Don't want to damage anything)

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[glen e]

The griots is the one to get,it has more power and warrantee that the porter cable...if you want to spend more, the flex and the rupes are a step up but are used by guys using them every day.

Get educated by going to autogeek.net and reading and looking at the "how-to videos" on using an orbital , polishing and waxing.

 

[Majestic]

I was looking at the flex. I think I'll go that route.
Any techniques tips?

Sorry for all the questions, just want to get her to look the best

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[glen e]

The flex is very nice but overkill if you are using it just for a new Vette. It's for heavy duty correction but is a great unit. I own a flex rotary.

Look,at the first post here, he followed a document I sent him with step by step directions...you want it, PM ME WITH YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS.

 

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. What tips do you have for the wheels, mine get dirty quick. Is it any way to repel brake dust?

 

[jagamajajaran]

Pur a sealant on your wheels. Makes cleaning them much easier.

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[53Vette]

Opti coat 2.0.