First time doing a "real" detail
07-13-2009 | 08:00 PM
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Looks good, but you should have done the sealant after the polish. Polish should always come after you clay/rinse. This way, there's no barrier between the polishing agent and the paint finish/clear coat. 
Originally Posted by BulldogE60' post='940973' date='Jul 13 2009, 02:40 PM
My process:
1. Wash
2. Clay (man was it dirty!)
3. Wash/Dry
4. Tape off trims
5. Sealant
6. Polish
7. Wax
1. Wash
2. Clay (man was it dirty!)
3. Wash/Dry
4. Tape off trims
5. Sealant
6. Polish
7. Wax
07-13-2009 | 08:08 PM
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Great work! Jet Black is a B*TCH to keep looking good 
Too bad the car is going to be dirty again within the week
detailing Jet Black is a never ending battle
Too bad the car is going to be dirty again within the week
detailing Jet Black is a never ending battle
07-13-2009 | 08:18 PM
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Thanks for the kind words, I definitely have much to learn, but I'm happy with the way it came out so far.
As for the Polish mistake, I don't know why, but I was thinking that SEALant will seal up the holes that the clay may have left
Krozi, I'm glad you feel me and I'm sure all the other Jet Black guys do as well. Its not even taking a week, the next day I had to get my CA duster out on it haha.
As for the Polish mistake, I don't know why, but I was thinking that SEALant will seal up the holes that the clay may have left
Krozi, I'm glad you feel me and I'm sure all the other Jet Black guys do as well. Its not even taking a week, the next day I had to get my CA duster out on it haha.
07-13-2009 | 10:42 PM
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Awesome job George!
The paint looks great. And now that you've gotten use to the PC you can start trying out different polishes and waxes and sealants and the never ending quest of having a clean car.
Welcome to my addiction
The paint looks great. And now that you've gotten use to the PC you can start trying out different polishes and waxes and sealants and the never ending quest of having a clean car.
Welcome to my addiction
07-14-2009 | 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by kaiten408' post='941575' date='Jul 13 2009, 11:42 PM
Awesome job George!
The paint looks great. And now that you've gotten use to the PC you can start trying out different polishes and waxes and sealants and the never ending quest of having a clean car.
Welcome to my addiction
The paint looks great. And now that you've gotten use to the PC you can start trying out different polishes and waxes and sealants and the never ending quest of having a clean car.
Welcome to my addiction
Thanks buddy! Yeah now i'm starting to think if I used a different product how much would the result differ by etc. haha. Damn who knew that detailing cars is so expensive haha.
07-14-2009 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by BulldogE60' post='941764' date='Jul 14 2009, 10:44 AM
Thanks buddy! Yeah now i'm starting to think if I used a different product how much would the result differ by etc. haha. Damn who knew that detailing cars is so expensive haha.
But hey, the end result is SO worth it and nothing beats the sense of accomplishment.