Sticky 2/ first detail

[turbomangt]

First Detail
First Detail

Here is a basic guide for detailing your new 300 for the first time. Some basic things you will need are two plastic buckets, wash mitt (don’t use any type of sponge or towel) chanelli, Micro fiber, Terri, lambs wool type. Any of these are available at any auto supply store. Car wash soap, foam applicator pads, Electric leaf blower, wheel brush (soft bristle) waffle weave micro fiber towel, smaller MF towels, clay bar, all purpose cleaner, garden tank type sprayer, (optional) hose and water. Detailing chemicals: clay bar,spray and shine, paint cleaner, paint sealer, poly-seal (optional) dressing, wheel cleaner.

Make sure you work in the shade. Fill one bucket with car wash soap and water, the other with plain water. In your tank sprayer, put a mild solution of liquid dawn. NOTE, we will use the dawn for the first detail only NEVER use dawn for regular washings. The reason we are using it now, is because we want to remove ALL contaminants plus any wax you or the dealer might have put on your finish. First spray water on the entire car, wheels and wheel wells also. Now spray the solution on the car from the tank sprayer. Starting from the top of the car, using your wash mitt wash the car as you normally would. Make sure however that you use the fresh water bucket to rinse out the wash mitt, then to go the soapy water. Save wheels for last. Change soapy water as often as necessary depending on how dirty your car is. Now rinse the car. Get a fresh bucket of soapy water, using your wheel brush, clean your wheels and wheel wells, rinse.
Before you dry, clay the car, (read the sticky for clay bar procedure) wash again to remove any clay residue. Use the leaf blower and blow dry the car, final drying use waffle weave MF towel. Spray dressing on the tires and wheel wells.
Paint cleaner/polish. Put a small amount of paint cleaner on your foam pad, using back and forth motion work product into the finish. Remove with a small MF towel, Work in small sections at a time, do not allow product to dry. Do entire car. Keep in mind the claying removes contaminants “ON” the finish and paint cleaner will prep the paint by removing oxidation/minor scratches/blemishes and prep the car for final application of the sealant.
Next, using a new applicator pad, apply a small amount of sealant to the pad, apply a thin layer over the finish, allow to dry 20 minutes, (this allows the sealant to bond to the finish) remove with MF towel. You should put a layer of sealant on the wheels as well.


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[greedyk]

Hi Gary
I have a question
I have your Ultimate poly seal and Ultimate paint sealer
The paint sealer is applied after the poly seal, correct?
Thx Gary

[DUBSTER]

EXCELLENT!!!!!! Thanks again!

[HEMMISSEY]

Gary, if I have no access to a "foam applicator pad', can I use a soft sponge?

[turbomangt]

Originally Posted by HEMMISSEY

Gary, if I have no access to a "foam applicator pad', can I use a soft sponge?

DON'T USE A SPONGE!!!!! TOO ABRASIVE! If you order again soon, let me know I will get you a couple of foam pads, I can't believe they don't have them near you, do you have a pep boys or auto zone?
next question, the paint selant is applied first, as the base, polyseal is used once a month to "refresh" the paint sealant. gary

[StealthAuto]

EXCELLENT GUIDE!!!

Mucho kudos!!

-Aaron

[CustomChrome]

hey gary ive been readign alot of your post and you are very smart with the cleaning of your car.. i have 22 inch rims on my chrysler 300 and they are all chrome.and the way they are made down in the corners it is a little messed up like from salt or something idk i took them off and cleaned all up and they look good but i know thats there and it bugs me what can i use to get that off and is the mothers pwoerball a good choice to use for rooms i never had rims before these and im jsut trying to get all the info i cna thanks alot..

[turbomangt]

I would not keep chrome rims on if you live in the snow belt, with salt and such they can destroy them quickly. try my wheeel cleaner, then follow up with polyseal to protect them, also, get my DVD for more info on car care. gary