97expo Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Detailed the engine bay. APC, steam cleaner, and a diluted VRT mix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slow Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 (edited) Wednesday evening I traded in the G8 on a 2015 Dodge Dart SXT. It is a step down in horsepower from the G8 but it is every bit of fun to drive. My wife and I had discussed an SS but the direction we're going is practicality. We have twin daughters that are in private school and the tuition is rather steep. So now you know which is our priority. The hot rod can wait for the future. Any way when I negotiated the purchase I insisted no dealer prep be done. They agreed thankfully so before I got home Wednesday evening gave it a wash at the DIY place. I figured the caustic soap they use would get rid a lot of the surface grit and it did. Thursday I left it in the garage because we had severe weather in the forecast. After work I removed all plastic film from the interior, gave it a quick wipe down, cleaned, clayed and sealed the glass. The trunk got cleaned out as well then the interior got Scotchgarded. While doing this the weather radio was going ape s*** because of this an hour to the north. Fortunately all we got was thunder, lightning and rain. Friday was dry so the Dart went with me to the office. No work on the car due to oldest twin being in Variety Show after school. Saturday I gave it an Adam's Rinseless Wash. I saw absolutely no rail dust and just to be sure I sprayed Deep Wheel Clean on the trunk lid and got nada. Baggie test showed enough bumpiness to warrant clay barring the vehicle. I used Adam's grey Clay bar and Adam's Detail Spray for lube. Paint got sealed as did the wheels. I coated the tires with an OTC product that I love but won't name. Under the hood and inside the trunk got wiped down with SVRT as did what little plastic trim there is on the vehicle. My neighbor photo-bombed me while standing next to his Tornado Magnet! The wood in the old green recycle bin got burned last night as did some wienies and marshmallows. Leinenkugel Berry Weiss was the beverage of choice for the adults. Yes, debadging to follow. BTW: I did literally kiss the G8 goodbye, but with my MPG at 25.6 right now on regular gas vs. G8 16.7 lifetime average on premium gas I'm happy with the purchase. Edited April 12, 2015 by Captain Slow LFairbanks, TheWolf and mc2hill 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim293 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Washed my wives Ford Flex and also tried out the new tire shine. Man that baby looks awesome. Sorry no pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Clayed the Vette and put down a coat of Patriot on her. She's ready to roll...................as soon as the roads are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLKoupe Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Gave the coupe its first real wash of the season. Tried out the new foam gun but the stupid camera malfunctioned so no pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkj4243 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Yesterday, the weather here was 60 and sunny, and after having it rain here the last few days, I was pretty confident all of the dirt, grime, and salt from the past winter would be washed away from the main roads, so I uncovered my Magnetic Red 2004 Corvette, and took it on a short 100 mile round trip. Photos of that car are in the detailing section, and it looked the same now as it did then, as it just sat under cover since I detailed it in December. Today, again 65 and sunny, and I spent a few hours cleaning and detailing the interior of my significant other's 2008 Dodge Avenger. Car has many miles, light gray interior, and was purchased used, so it needed major attention. Used Adam's All Purpose Cleaner, diluted 50/50, Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner, as well as Total Interior Detailer, and topped off the door trim panels with VRT. No "as found or started" photos taken, due to embarrassment that someone could let interior get that dirty, especially carpets, but I did get compliments and recognition that it now looks better than new after completion, at least the interior. Next weekend I may attempt the exterior if the weather again cooperates, and will post those pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkj4243 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Wednesday evening I traded in the G8 on a 2015 Dodge Dart SXT. It is a step down in horsepower from the G8 but it is every bit of fun to drive. My wife and I had discussed an SS but the direction we're going is practicality. We have twin daughters that are in private school and the tuition is rather steep. So now you know which is our priority. The hot rod can wait for the future. Any way when I negotiated the purchase I insisted no dealer prep be done. They agreed thankfully so before I got home Wednesday evening gave it a wash at the DIY place. I figured the caustic soap they use would get rid a lot of the surface grit and it did. Thursday I left it in the garage because we had severe weather in the forecast. After work I removed all plastic film from the interior, gave it a quick wipe down, cleaned, clayed and sealed the glass. The trunk got cleaned out as well then the interior got Scotchgarded. While doing this the weather radio was going ape s*** because of this an hour to the north. Fortunately all we got was thunder, lightning and rain. Friday was dry so the Dart went with me to the office. No work on the car due to oldest twin being in Variety Show after school. Saturday I gave it an Adam's Rinseless Wash. I saw absolutely no rail dust and just to be sure I sprayed Deep Wheel Clean on the trunk lid and got nada. Baggie test showed enough bumpiness to warrant clay barring the vehicle. I used Adam's grey Clay bar and Adam's Detail Spray for lube. Paint got sealed as did the wheels. I coated the tires with an OTC product that I love but won't name. Under the hood and inside the trunk got wiped down with SVRT as did what little plastic trim there is on the vehicle. My neighbor photo-bombed me while standing next to his Tornado Magnet! The wood in the old green recycle bin got burned last night as did some wienies and marshmallows. Leinenkugel Berry Weiss was the beverage of choice for the adults. Yes, debadging to follow. BTW: I did literally kiss the G8 goodbye, but with my MPG at 25.6 right now on regular gas vs. G8 16.7 lifetime average on premium gas I'm happy with the purchase. Paul, nice Dart! Really like the car and color. Be sure to post photos once all of your "personalization mods" are done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2hill Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 'Repaid' the neighbor with an exterior detail on her car. I caught her just as she got home from work this morning. Cleaned the wheels, and found a lot of road paint behind the driver's front wheel, so I clayed that with some aggressive clay. Then an Adam's "strip" wash, followed by claying the windows and hood. I did one section pass of the hood with an orange pad and PCP. There was much more clarity when I compared sections, although it still had some light swirls, but I left it and will do a full correction later. Then applied LPS and did the tires & trim with SVRT. She was very happy with the results! I will do her interior in a few weeks and maybe hit it with HGG. Then a MF polishing session down the road (maybe in the fall, if HGG will let me stretch the LPS). My wife has gotten into the habit of giving the neighbors 'detailing gift certificates' for dog sitting, etc, but is never around when they want to cash them in. Go figure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenWS6 Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Washed, trying VRT on my tires for the first time. APC and VRT on the side window moldings. b_pappy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForceofWill Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Began stage 1 of post Winter corrections. Tailgate and both bed sides polished and sealed. MF with PCP and white foam for finishing. Pretty good marks on the bed only took 2 passes of PCP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thewalsh68 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Quick dehaze on clouded headlights. I only had a about 15 minutes to do it and I don't have the focus pad. Overall it made the headlights brighter. Honestly the headlights should be wet sanded. But with the amount of time I had I was pleased. Sanchez03 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Gabe Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 oh just keeping this beauty swirl free my baby , my real baby, my gf is not my bby i just say she is so she can shut her face Sanchez03 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slow Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I watched the Dart get poured on twice this morning rinsing away all the pollen. After I got home and had lunch the Dart got a two bucket wash with the OLD great smelling pink car shampoo. After drying it off I Quik Sealed the door jambs, trunk margin and wheels. The Dart is staying in the garage until Monday when all of this rain will hopefully have passed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_pappy Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I have a really nice customer, who happens to have a really stinkin' nice 32 Ford. The level odf detailing is amazing. He hired a new detailer and had me show him a few tips, so I didn't have to do the entire car. I think the car is too pretty not to share. Basically we hit it with Paint Finishing polish and Brilliant Glaze, all by hand. Under the bright halogen lights it had a lot of flaws, but we're getting there. The engine is a ZZ430, and topped with 1963 Corvette mechanical Fuel Injection. Captain Slow, LFairbanks and mc2hill 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slow Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh! That's better! I Rinseless Washed the Dart and put one of my Adam's stickers on the right rear window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFairbanks Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Nothing......... for a month now. As it hasn't stopped raining. Maybe Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badpewterz Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 My father in law 2014 Silverado. Was a automatic car was special????. 2 bucket wash clay substitute,Adams shr, fine machine polish, machine super sealant. Wish I had before pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWolf Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh! That's better! I Rinseless Washed the Dart and put one of my Adam's stickers on the right rear window. Looks good! Have any extra stickers like that you might want to sell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYMAWD Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Washed the van which has been neglected for way too long. Then protected it with HGG. Then I was lazy and took mine to the touchless wash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slow Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Looks good! Have any extra stickers like that you might want to sell? I'll look, but I won't sell. Rather, if I find them, I'll just drop 'em in the mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWolf Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 I'll look, but I won't sell. Rather, if I find them, I'll just drop 'em in the mail. Thanks friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFairbanks Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Got some headed your way, Dan. Watch the mail. TheWolf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Guz Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Completed an AIO on this Harley Davidson F150 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWolf Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 (edited) Got some headed your way, Dan. Watch the mail. Thanks Chris, that's very nice of you! Edited May 25, 2015 by TheWolf LFairbanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongosg8 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Washed my G8 and the wife's Accord. Gave them a nice coat of buttery considering both cars are always maintained by me and Adams they really didn't need any crazy detailing. Also sealed our windshields with Adams Glass Sealant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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