So I detail cars...

[Pogre]

I'm not even a car guy and those pics get me excited about cars. Beautiful cars, beautiful photography. Thanks for sharing!

 

[2channel lover]

I'm not even a car guy and those pics get me excited about cars. Beautiful cars, beautiful photography. Thanks for sharing!

I like a nice driving car, but I'm not either really. Especially exotics...two of my brother in laws are into cars...one has a 911, white 6sp...I drove it a couple of times. I get it, 95 mph in 3rd gear, but unless you get it track ready, the car doesn't get to let it's hair down near often for the money you pay for it. The other one has an M5...freakin v10 engine, no pics of his.

In our old office, there was a guy with an exotic car club biz...Ferrari, Lambs, Aston Martin, he had them and members of the club would rent them...crazy biz, but surprisingly he stayed pretty busy.

 

[NINaudio]

So I just heard there was a thread for detailing cars. Here's a shot of my previous Accord, an 07 in Nighthawk Black Pearl

And one of my current Accord, a '16 in Deep Blue Opal Metallic:

And some shots from when it was keyed (in my driveway, no less) last weekend:

 

[William Lemmerhirt]

Nice!

 

[TheWarrior]

Clay bar! They are stupid easy to use and find a shine that no amount of wax alone can match! May not be news to some, but I finally gave it a trial this week, and WOW!

I'll try n get some pics up if I get all the cars done in between the rain this week!

 

[everettT]

I've been using this . Works well and easy, just don't use in direct sunlight and only do a panel at time unless you have a foam gun.

 

[William Lemmerhirt]

Clay bar is great. It takes all the contaminants off and cleans the paint. Still needs wax, and sometimes a good buff too.

 

[NINaudio]

Clay bar! They are stupid easy to use and find a shine that no amount of wax alone can match! May not be news to some, but I finally gave it a trial this week, and WOW!

I'll try n get some pics up if I get all the cars done in between the rain this week!

It's an important tool in the arsenal!

 

[everettT]

Clay bar is great. It takes all the contaminants off and cleans the paint. Still needs wax, and sometimes a good buff too.

Agree about the clay bar, but I haven't applied wax to a car in years, the only time the orbital comes out is when the wife has an "accident"

 

[William Lemmerhirt]

Agree about the clay bar, but I haven't applied wax to a car in years, the only time the orbital comes out is when the wife has an "accident"

lol I hear that.

Actually I wax my daily driver a couple times a year. My hot rod and boat I do a few more than that lol. I actually use the rotary on them periodically just because.

 

[NINaudio]

Agree about the clay bar, but I haven't applied wax to a car in years, the only time the orbital comes out is when the wife has an "accident"

So what do you do for paint protection if you don't wax?

 

[everettT]

So what do you do for paint protection if you don't wax?

The link was in my first post, it's CarPros Hydr02 Foam, all in one wash and polymer.

 

[William Lemmerhirt]

The link was in my first post, it's CarPros Hydr02 Foam, all in one wash and polymer.

Been curious to try that stuff but I'm old skool. Don't really believe in them. Like shampoo and conditioner in one. Lol

 

[NINaudio]

Ah yeah, I prefer using multiple steps to an all in one. I feel like it lasts longer that way.

 

[everettT]

Been curious to try that stuff but I'm old skool. Don't really believe in them. Like shampoo and conditioner in one. Lol

Can absolutely attest that it works perfectly. Try it and follow the instructions and you will never wax a car again.

 

[William Lemmerhirt]

Ah yeah, I prefer using multiple steps to an all in one. I feel like it lasts longer that way.

Me too. I use maguires gold class quick detailer for in between.

 

[William Lemmerhirt]

Can absolutely attest that it works perfectly. Try it and follow the instructions and you will never wax a car again.

I think I will. I'll start with my DD and wife's truck. I'll go from there. I do however enjoy the act of polishing and waxing.

 

[everettT]

Ah yeah, I prefer using multiple steps to an all in one. I feel like it lasts longer that way.

3 months on average, if you look at the professional detail forums it will confirmed as well. My brother uses it on his M5, and he old school : changes his oil, removes his wheels to apply polymer , lots of passive mods etc.

 

[William Lemmerhirt]

3 months on average, if you look at the professional detail forums it will confirmed as well. My brother uses it on his M5, and he old school : changes his oil, removes his wheels to apply polymer , lots of passive mods etc.

I'm definitely willing to try it. I detailed professionally, and to my little brain, you just can't beat putting your hands on paint. Don't believe in touchless car washes either. I will try this though, just because b

 

[NINaudio]

I have so much product. I couldn't justify buying another one like this.

I use Poorboy's World sealant with wax over it.