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Seymore
Guest
I'm new to the detailing arena. I'm nearly 40 and although I've always thought I've taken pretty good care of my cars, after quite a bit of perusing of various detailing forums, it seems that my single bucket wash w/ cotton mit, drying with cotton towels, and a wax job is probably hurting my car's finish more than helping.
I bought an '04 Brilliant Silver G35 sedan about 6 months ago and I just love the car. I want to take care of it to the best of my ability for longevity purposes and I also want it to look the best that it can because I take pride in the car. Although the car is in very good shape, I have no idea how well the paint has been taken care of in the past (i.e. clay bars, polishings, etc.).
I chose Poorboys World products after a good deal of research because of the performance/price positioning and am very much looking forward to spending a couple of days on my cars (my wife drives an '03 Sandstone Mettalic Honda Pilot, we're the original owners) and seeing what a difference the right process and products can really make.
My products should arrive Wednesday (8/27) and I plan to spend this 4 day weekend (I'm off from Thursday at noon through Monday) detailing. I was going to use the Pilot as my "practice" vehicle and move to my G second.
I dropped nearly $200 on product, so a PC is out of the question at the moment (likely later). I have the following product arriving Wed:
Pinnacle Ultra Poly Clay Special
Grit Guard Inserts (2)
PB Super Slick & Suds Concentrate
PB EX-P Pure Sealant
PB White Diamond
PB SSR1
PB Natty's Carnauba Paste Wax
PB QD +
Genuine Sheepskin Wash Mitt
I have a few microfiber hand towels and drying towels already. I have a Craftsman 10" buffer that I've used for years to apply and remove wax as well as buff.
Please tell me if anything I'm planning to do seems way out of line with any of you. I realize the Craftsman Buffer is an inferior machine for my purposes, but it's either that or everything by hand.
Here are my plans:
Thursday (28 Aug) afternoon - both cars
1) Use the 2 bucket wash system w/ Grit Guards, sheepskin mit, and PBS&S (measured).
2) Dry with microfiber drying towels
3) Leave garaged overnight
Friday (8/29) - Honda Pilot
1) Feel paint on both cars (w/ plastic bag)
2) If imperfections detected (I assume they will be) clay with Pinnacle ultra clay and lube
3) Check with Halogen spotlight
4) If swirls or scratches detected (I assume they will be) polish with SSR1
I plan to apply with Craftsman polishing bonnet and wipe clean with ISA water solution and microfiber towel
5) Apply PB White Diamond Glaze with Craftsman applicator bonnet and remove with Craftsman terry bonnet
6) Apply PB EX-P sealant with Craftsman applicator bonnet and remove with Craftsman terry bonnet
7) Let sealant cure
Saturday (8/30) - repeat Friday's processes on G35
Sunday (8/31) - Honda Pilot
1) Apply PB Natty's with Craftsman applicator bonnet and remove with Craftsman terry bonnet
2) Buff with Craftsman lambswool buffing bonnet
Monday (9/1) - repeat Sunday's process on G35
I plan to use the QD+ after regular washes weekly to maintain the shine between details. I think I read the the White Diamond can be used in this manner as well?
Does this make sense? Should I just throw away the Craftsman and do everything by hand? Are my application plans in the correct order? Do these steps make sense to use on both vehicles? The Pilot isn't really a light vehicle, but I wouldn't call it dark either. Anything I'm missing?
Thanks in advance for your advice; I appreciate the sanity check.
Peace.
I bought an '04 Brilliant Silver G35 sedan about 6 months ago and I just love the car. I want to take care of it to the best of my ability for longevity purposes and I also want it to look the best that it can because I take pride in the car. Although the car is in very good shape, I have no idea how well the paint has been taken care of in the past (i.e. clay bars, polishings, etc.).
I chose Poorboys World products after a good deal of research because of the performance/price positioning and am very much looking forward to spending a couple of days on my cars (my wife drives an '03 Sandstone Mettalic Honda Pilot, we're the original owners) and seeing what a difference the right process and products can really make.
My products should arrive Wednesday (8/27) and I plan to spend this 4 day weekend (I'm off from Thursday at noon through Monday) detailing. I was going to use the Pilot as my "practice" vehicle and move to my G second.
I dropped nearly $200 on product, so a PC is out of the question at the moment (likely later). I have the following product arriving Wed:
Pinnacle Ultra Poly Clay Special
Grit Guard Inserts (2)
PB Super Slick & Suds Concentrate
PB EX-P Pure Sealant
PB White Diamond
PB SSR1
PB Natty's Carnauba Paste Wax
PB QD +
Genuine Sheepskin Wash Mitt
I have a few microfiber hand towels and drying towels already. I have a Craftsman 10" buffer that I've used for years to apply and remove wax as well as buff.
Please tell me if anything I'm planning to do seems way out of line with any of you. I realize the Craftsman Buffer is an inferior machine for my purposes, but it's either that or everything by hand.
Here are my plans:
Thursday (28 Aug) afternoon - both cars
1) Use the 2 bucket wash system w/ Grit Guards, sheepskin mit, and PBS&S (measured).
2) Dry with microfiber drying towels
3) Leave garaged overnight
Friday (8/29) - Honda Pilot
1) Feel paint on both cars (w/ plastic bag)
2) If imperfections detected (I assume they will be) clay with Pinnacle ultra clay and lube
3) Check with Halogen spotlight
4) If swirls or scratches detected (I assume they will be) polish with SSR1
I plan to apply with Craftsman polishing bonnet and wipe clean with ISA water solution and microfiber towel
5) Apply PB White Diamond Glaze with Craftsman applicator bonnet and remove with Craftsman terry bonnet
6) Apply PB EX-P sealant with Craftsman applicator bonnet and remove with Craftsman terry bonnet
7) Let sealant cure
Saturday (8/30) - repeat Friday's processes on G35
Sunday (8/31) - Honda Pilot
1) Apply PB Natty's with Craftsman applicator bonnet and remove with Craftsman terry bonnet
2) Buff with Craftsman lambswool buffing bonnet
Monday (9/1) - repeat Sunday's process on G35
I plan to use the QD+ after regular washes weekly to maintain the shine between details. I think I read the the White Diamond can be used in this manner as well?
Does this make sense? Should I just throw away the Craftsman and do everything by hand? Are my application plans in the correct order? Do these steps make sense to use on both vehicles? The Pilot isn't really a light vehicle, but I wouldn't call it dark either. Anything I'm missing?
Thanks in advance for your advice; I appreciate the sanity check.
Peace.