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I frankly don't have the energy to spend a bunch of time detailing my cars anymore so I go for something that is easy to use and lasts a long time but still looks good. I'm a big fan of Optimum products.
After washing the car (with Optimum car wash and a dash of Optimum No Rinse) and drying it, I start by doing the whole car with Klasse All In One. The one thing I don't like with Optimum is their no cut polish/cleaner so I use Klasse instead. Klasse AIO cleans the paint and adds a durable acrylic sealant. http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31Nr1wUT8jL.jpg I then add a sealer, Optimum Opti-Seal. It adds a super durable finish to the car. A little goes a long way and it only takes like 2-3 squirts to do a whole car. You just apply it with a microfiber towel. Too much leaves a haze, so you have be careful there. http://www.optimumcarcare.com/optimg...pti%20Seal.jpg That makes up the base which lasts quite a while, six months or so. To keep it going as long as possible, I top that with Optimum Car Wax. I love this stuff. You just spray it on and wipe it off. No buffing or residue. You can hit it again with the OCW after every wash. It only takes a few minutes. http://www.optimumcarcare.com/optimgs/17ozCarWax2.jpg The nice thing about all of these is that they don't stain trim. In fact they keep the trim nice and black and you don't have to use Armorall type stuff on it. My wife's CR-V has tons of that black trim and it's a pain to deal with otherwise. Nothing super fancy but I think it ads a nice shine and some depth. It also lasts. I can do a final detail in September and still be beading in March, even with our shitty winters. https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...90090233_o.jpg |
KAIO is old school but still works well.
Lew, trust me that Meg's system is perfect for the beginner. It will give you unreal results from the jump. Spend a little more it's well worth it. |
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You can use zanio with that polisher with different pads. Have a feeling you won't play with zanio after the megs stuff. |
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And since I have been told the paint on this Stang is really good, I don't want a bunch of abrasive correcting compounds to start with? |
Mobile detailing. Ask somebody...
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Should be no need for much paint correction if any on the stang if it was maintained really well. I do the whole car maybe once a year or so an touch up any trouble spots where needed. I use these two polishes: Wolfgang Total Swirl Remover (for correction) Wolfgang Wolfgang Finishing Glaze (jeweling polish) Also for autogeek they do have sales from time to time that can be a good way to load up. Another tip is if you order from them pick up a sample of compound if you want some on hand just in case for a scratch. You likely will never use up all of that sample. |
Just washed and waxed the Celica today as well.
Hose off the car followed by Optimum no rinse wash in small sections so it doesn't dry. I have been using Finish Kare 2685 Wax for a few years after getting come containers really cheap. It goes on super smooth and I buff it once with a denser Microfiber and follow it up with a lighter Microfiber to get it super smooth. It's a good wax for the money and I have two of these containers which look like they will last forever as it's very minimal application with how well the product spreads. Has a great reflective finish that I like. A few reviews have people using it on dark cars with good results as well. I've layered it over Finish Kare Sealant in the past and both products held up very well last year when I did it. Not sure how respected their products are but they seem to have worked well in taking care of my Celica. http://www.autogeek.net/finish-kare-2685-wax.html Not bad for 15 year old daily driver that spent half it's life ungaraged. Of course I am gonna miss taking car of a silver car. :( http://i.imgur.com/yzZVDGX.jpg?1 http://i.imgur.com/4Z5ad3U.jpg?1 http://i.imgur.com/MeiemD9.jpg?1 |
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Plus I'm not working with a 2015 Chevy Silverado here! :D |
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ROFL This isn't even new! It's 10 damn years old. But sure more fun to drive than anything else I have ever driven and maybe my last fun car for a while. |
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