So i have a 2011 Pickup (black) that i want to detail. It has very minor "spider webbing" almost zero scratches and just want to stay on top of it since its black. I haven't detailed a car in a good 5yrs or so and researched the latest procedures (or at least tried to).
I am a little confused on what to do. Going to Meguiars site there is so many freaking choices my head hurts, then going to Mothers and its super general almost to general if you ask me. I bought some stuff but thinking of returning it before i get started. I really don't want to clay bar and don't think its necessary since it is so new and gets washed alot. Also don't want to spend a ton of money for any fancy ****. your basic selection at Oreilys/advance/autozone/etc
So i was thinking of doing a paint cleaner (not sure if this is actually needed) then some sort of polish or glaze (don't really know the difference here) and a nice carnuba wax. This will all be done by hand since 1) i don't have a buffer and 2) inexperienced with it.
What do you guys recommend in terms of products and steps?
I bought all meguiars stuff since i have used their stuff in the past -cleaner- ultimate polish- carnuba wax. If this is ok to do then i will do the truck but what to hear what the experts say before getting started.
The first step is to wash the exterior with a good car wash detergent, then remove the impurities that have collected on the painted surfaces and the best way to do this is with the clay bar. Only then ca you start to protect what's now clean. I try to clay bar my nicer cars every year no matter if they're parked indoors or not. Even though the vehicle is a year old, there will be gunk that's stuck on the paint.
From there, a good wax coating followed by serious elbow grease, and then a repeat of wax and final buff. Use good quality micro-fiber towels that are designed for detailing and make sure the tags are removed and the seams are not going to scratch the paint if they happen to touch it.
I use Adams Products for the best results but Meguire's and OTC product are also good.
From there, a good wax coating followed by serious elbow grease, and then a repeat of wax and final buff. Use good quality micro-fiber towels that are designed for detailing and make sure the tags are removed and the seams are not going to scratch the paint if they happen to touch it.
I use Adams Products for the best results but Meguire's and OTC product are also good.
Just my .02 from a lot of detailing work ...
Mary Pozzi
so there is no need to polish/glaze it? The spidering is very very fine so maybe the wax will be enough i don't know. I was under the impression the polish/glaze is required.
so there is no need to polish/glaze it? The spidering is very very fine so maybe the wax will be enough i don't know. I was under the impression the polish/glaze is required.
HaulnSS said it best.
Wash / Wash Again / Clay / Polish / Protect
Check out his examples. And again, see the Adams Polishes website for tutorials. The polishing is the most time consuming part.
i am ok hiding them as i know the only way to get rid of them is to wet sand and then wait for them to come back in the coming months.
So i called meguiars and they said to use swirlx, ultimate polish, and one of their waxes. So i am going to give it a shot and if it doesn't work at least it will be protected, b/c the marks are barely there and just wanted to get back to the original deep finish it had when i got it (ordered it from the dealer so truck literally came from the factory to me and didn't sit on the lot)
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