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    Long Time Since I Detailed

    It’s been a long time since I detailed my car. Holidays, bad weather, illness, and family commitments have kept me from detailing for a couple of months.

    Finally, I felt well enough, had the time, and the weather could not have been better. The car actually wasn’t too dirty as I recently broke down and had someone else wash it for me.

    Before wash:






    Process:
    Wheels have a coat of PB Wheel Sealant so they were not too dirty. Man, that PB Wheel Sealant is awesome! I used a black Schmitt, EZ Brush, Meg’s Tire Brush and a bucket of Duragloss Shampoo.

    Wheel before:


    Wheel after:


    I Washed the car with DP Extreme Foam in a Foam Gun with a white/yellow Schmitt. Dried with the Leaf Blower + Air Wand.

    Car with DP Extreme:


    A few areas needed some clay. I didn’t have time enough to do the entire car so I just hit the bad areas. I used Poorboy’s World clay & PB Spray & Wipe as the lube. I really liked the DP Clay.

    I then broke out the UDM and started out with a grey LC CCS pad and Clearkote Red Moose Machine Glaze (RMG). Halfway through I switched to a blue pad that I think worked better than the grey.

    I started out thinking I’d top with Souvern Paste wax. Then thought I might try Natty’s Blue as I had not used that in a long time. But, as it turned out, it got so late that I topped it with Souvern Spray Wax.

    The tires were finished with Pinnacle Black Onyx and the wheel wheels with No Touch spray.

    Windows were washed with Diamondite. The interior got a quick wipe down with PB Natural Look except for the seats that got Pinnacle Leather Cleaner & Conditioner.

    It felt so good to use the UDM and my stuff to detail the car. I wanted to dress the trim (with PB Trim Restorer) but ran out of time. It was a great day!

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    Re: Long Time Since I Detailed

    Enjoyed the post. Appreciate the work. The last picture is the money shot as far as I am concerned.

    Beautiful looking car!!
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    Re: Long Time Since I Detailed

    hahahah yeah from the last shot that thing looks like a Bentley ( what color is that ? money green )
    nice job

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    Re: Long Time Since I Detailed

    Very nice! I like the depth and wetness!

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    Re: Long Time Since I Detailed

    Nice job, those were some deep reflection shots...although your before shots looked pretty good.
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    Re: Long Time Since I Detailed

    Thanks everyone. The color is British Racing Green. The RMG really gives it a deep reflection. A coat of Souvern really makes it look wet. Maybe I`ll be able to add that this weekend. Althought, I may go for a coat of Natty`s Blue instead. So many choices!

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    Re: Long Time Since I Detailed

    Quote Originally Posted by cwcad View Post
    Enjoyed the post. Appreciate the work. The last picture is the money shot as far as I am concerned.

    Beautiful looking car!!
    Took the words right outta my mouth

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    Re: Long Time Since I Detailed

    Nice job on the Jag looks great

 

 

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