Help needed - Ferrari 360
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There are a load of things you could do, but I take it that you're not a regular detailer?
Simple stages would be:
Rinse the car of any large dirt particles etc.
Wash with an appropriate car shampoo (I like Zymol) using a mitt if possible, and two buckets (one for the shampoo and one to clean the mitt before dipping again).
Dry the car - some recommend using a soft towel rather than a chamois, but I use a chamois.
Using Quick Detailer as a lube, clay the car - ensure the clay is lubed at all times, and wipe off the excess from the car with a micro-fibre cloth.
Polish the car with a "filling" polish such as P21S Paint Cleaner - this will remove some very light swirl marks and fill the rest.
Wax with your chosen product (I'm a P21 Carnauba wax fan)
If you really want to go super deep shine, then you could re-wax, or use a finisher.
If you drop any cloth/pad/mitt on the ground at any time, do not re-use it, replace it. You will end up scratching the car otherwise!
By the way, I have no professional involvement - I am just a bit of an addict!
Simple stages would be:
Rinse the car of any large dirt particles etc.
Wash with an appropriate car shampoo (I like Zymol) using a mitt if possible, and two buckets (one for the shampoo and one to clean the mitt before dipping again).
Dry the car - some recommend using a soft towel rather than a chamois, but I use a chamois.
Using Quick Detailer as a lube, clay the car - ensure the clay is lubed at all times, and wipe off the excess from the car with a micro-fibre cloth.
Polish the car with a "filling" polish such as P21S Paint Cleaner - this will remove some very light swirl marks and fill the rest.
Wax with your chosen product (I'm a P21 Carnauba wax fan)
If you really want to go super deep shine, then you could re-wax, or use a finisher.
If you drop any cloth/pad/mitt on the ground at any time, do not re-use it, replace it. You will end up scratching the car otherwise!
By the way, I have no professional involvement - I am just a bit of an addict!
I wouldn't use a high pressure jet for anything other than wheel arches and chassis parts, personally.
That said, I would think that most problems of damaging paintwork are due to holding the jet too close and generally being over-zealous!
If you really want to "care" for the paintwork though, I would tend to avoid them.
Ooooh, and don't forget some pics once you're done!
That said, I would think that most problems of damaging paintwork are due to holding the jet too close and generally being over-zealous!
If you really want to "care" for the paintwork though, I would tend to avoid them.
Ooooh, and don't forget some pics once you're done!
Aaron have a read of this guide:
www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/guides_wash.html
www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/guides_wash.html
David H said:
Aaron have a read of this guide:
www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/guides_wash.html
David, your guide is an absolute gem. thanks.
morebeanz said:
I wouldn't use a high pressure jet for anything other than wheel arches and chassis parts, personally.
That said, I would think that most problems of damaging paintwork are due to holding the jet too close and generally being over-zealous!
If you really want to "care" for the paintwork though, I would tend to avoid them.
Ooooh, and don't forget some pics once you're done!
Cheers for the assistance. I'll do my best and get some photos sorted. Apologies in advance but i'm a begineer at this! (promise not to use the jet on anything but the wheels)
No probs! I've got really in to this detailing lark, but of course the rest of the family think I'm bonkers!
If you fancy understanding some more about what each of the products or processes do, try www.detailingworld.co.uk - there are lots of guides and tips on the theory and practice of getting the best out of your cleaning. It gets pretty involved, but it's all good stuff.
Have fun!
If you fancy understanding some more about what each of the products or processes do, try www.detailingworld.co.uk - there are lots of guides and tips on the theory and practice of getting the best out of your cleaning. It gets pretty involved, but it's all good stuff.
Have fun!
Thanks again for all of the information, followed it completly. The job went well and I've got the photos to prove but how do I post them on pistonheads!?!??
I've got a chap coming to Zymol the car tomorrow before Le Mans so I can compare the difference and of course copy his methods/products. I'll let you know how it compares.
I've got a chap coming to Zymol the car tomorrow before Le Mans so I can compare the difference and of course copy his methods/products. I'll let you know how it compares.
to host a picture i just use www.photobucket.com, upload your photos there and link them in using the tags which you'll find in the formatting codes to the left of your text when you type a reply.
i'm no detailing fanatic, or expert, but i don't rate zymol shampoo that highly, much prefer meguiars and poorboys products.
for future reference i'd start by giving the car a good rinse, then meguiars shampoo.
then get the claybar out and pull any further contaminants ( you'll be amazed how many remain embedded when you see the colour of the clay on anything but the newest paintwork), i use pinnacle poly clay, and meguiars Quick Detailer as a lube for it. works a treat, found i get much better results than with the zymol equivelent. then i give it another wash just to pull surface contaminants claying has pulled out away.
after that i usually get polishing, i use poorboys SSR 2 first, and i find a quick going over with meguiars deep crystal finished that stage off a treat, should have an amazingly glossy shine by now. then its just a case of sealing it all up, for which i firstly use a layer of meguiars stage 3 carnuba wax and a finishing layer of natty's paste wax.
its a hell of a lot of work, but doing it this way makes it amazingly easy to clean in the future, and also pulls out a lot of tiny surface scratches and swirls.
personally i'd NEVER use a car wash, they're awful and ruin paint.
i'm no detailing fanatic, or expert, but i don't rate zymol shampoo that highly, much prefer meguiars and poorboys products.
for future reference i'd start by giving the car a good rinse, then meguiars shampoo.
then get the claybar out and pull any further contaminants ( you'll be amazed how many remain embedded when you see the colour of the clay on anything but the newest paintwork), i use pinnacle poly clay, and meguiars Quick Detailer as a lube for it. works a treat, found i get much better results than with the zymol equivelent. then i give it another wash just to pull surface contaminants claying has pulled out away.
after that i usually get polishing, i use poorboys SSR 2 first, and i find a quick going over with meguiars deep crystal finished that stage off a treat, should have an amazingly glossy shine by now. then its just a case of sealing it all up, for which i firstly use a layer of meguiars stage 3 carnuba wax and a finishing layer of natty's paste wax.
its a hell of a lot of work, but doing it this way makes it amazingly easy to clean in the future, and also pulls out a lot of tiny surface scratches and swirls.
personally i'd NEVER use a car wash, they're awful and ruin paint.
All well covered! And goodly. Would also recommend Mothers Reflections Top Coat, as finisher. Trust me, does the job....Other products I now use are P21swax, Mothers filler type product (ordered by mistake-tis good, tho)and various Meguiars stuff on occasion. Car rarely gets washed; use quick detailer if it doesnt get too dirty....
Dave.
Oh, and take your time......
Dave.
Oh, and take your time......
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