shane@detailedreflections

Some VRT to remoisturize it or some In & Out Spray to restore the color should make it good. Just might take a few coats. Worth a shot before replacing.

Welcome from another Connecticut guy. And I agree, sounds like a solid plan.

To make taping less involved I typically will apply VRT to any trim before polishing or layering. With a fresh coat of VRT, any excess product simply wipes away. Once I'm done I reapply a coat of VRT to even it out make sure I didn't miss any spots or product.

My bad. I do have a sidekick. Not the junior.

Looks like I might have to order one...

Hey guys. Looking for some thoughts. I've always done my drying by hand and followed it up with detail spray and a drying towel. I would use my Master Blaster, Jr to try to blow out heavy water from all the seams and trim.

Lately I've been contemplating a master blaster revolution and the 15% off sale makes it look even better. Before making the leap to a purchase like that, I also have a 20 gallon air compressor with the different blower attachments.

So the question is, will the master blaster revolution be a useful tool in the garage or is it simply redundant given the Master Blaster, Jr and having an air compressor?

Share some thoughts.

The old paint sealant used to have a 24 hour curing time. The newer stuff I believe is just one hour. I haven't had issues layering after waiting just an hour or two. And I've used it on the Tuxedo Black.

Also if you want to use less tape, if you apply VRT to plastic you don't want stained before using, you can pretty much wipe up any product that gets on there after. I'll usually apply VRT, complete layering and then add another coat of VRT to make sure it's complete and even.

It's an addiction and definitely great therapy. Especially when you're seeing the results and how it comes together.

You'll find all of the users here use Adam's products. They aren't the cheapest, but certainly among the best. The Americana is a great product for your truck!

I think one of the biggest obstacles to pricing work is being willing to walk away from a job which is sometimes easier said than done.  I know I've priced jobs and had customer say no over the price.  It's tempting to see what they would pay, but if I don't value my time and effort, who will? 

Shane

Thanks for the tips guys. I was away the last couple of days with work. I'll get on it tonight or tomorrow and see what happens. I have a 2800 psi pressure washer that I use for my motorcycle. I've never used it on the truck. I'll start with that and then some clay. Once it's off I'll reseal that part of the truck, glaze it and wax it again.

Thanks,

Shane

So I recently went through some construction and ended up getting white line paint on the side of my truck since they apparently just sprayed it. About two weeks ago I just stripped my truck, sealed it, glazed it and waxed it twice. How do I get the paint off? Will it come off with just clay? I didn't want to just put APC on it since it'll strip the layers off. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Shane

Thanks for the help guys.  I'll make sure that I tape the edges of the graphic before I do anything.  And I'll use the quick sealant on the decal and the liquid sealant on the rest of the truck.

When taping the graphic, I can get away with just taping the edges?  So that the tape overhangs just slightly onto the paint, correct?

I'll post pictures as soon as the truck comes home and gets cleaned up.  It has a build date of 12/12…then hopefully a couple of weeks and I'll have her!

Thanks again,

Shane

Hey guys,

I'm going to be taking delivery of my new 2014 Ford Raptor SE in the next few weeks.  The truck has a bedside graphic on it.  When I get the truck, my plan is to clay bar it, seal it, glaze it and wax it…with machine polishing if needed.  

My question though is with regard to the graphic.  Can I just run the machine right over it with the polish, seal, glaze and wax?  Or do I have to do anything special for it?  Don't want to mess it up, but want to give my truck the best protection it can right out of the gate!

Thanks,

Shane

I guess you could fit the 4" Focus pads in the Americana container and apply  with a machine.  But just because you can, why?  Americana is so easy to apply by hand, to me using a machine would ADD time to the process..

Thanks for the reply.  I haven't used the Americana Wax yet so I wasn't sure how easy/hard it was to apply.  

You guys are awesome.  Thanks for the quick replies.

Shane

Awesome.  Thanks so much for the quick replies.  Does this mean that regular waxing can be done with the cycle?  Or should that still be done by hand?  My package should arrive tomorrow...

Shane

Just wondering if the machine sealant is ok to apply with the cyclo polisher? I see a lot of flex info on it, but no mention of cyclo. Just want to be sure I'm using an ok combo.

Thanks,

Shane

Thanks so much. That's super helpful.

Maybe they can also put one together with their current line up? But at least I know the polishing is the two step process and can substitute.

Thanks again,

Shane

I saw on some old posts that there was a .pdf guide for detailing that doesn't seem to be available any more.  Does anyone still have it?  I've watched all of the videos, but to have a printed guide that I could look at to make sure I don't mess anything up would be beneficial.  

If I'm not mistaken...the steps should be:

1. Wash & Dry (wheels first)

2. Claybar

3. Machine Polish (High RPM with Cyclo)

4. Machine Finish (High RPM with Cyclo)

5. Sealant (Lower RPM with Cyclo)

6. Glaze (Lower RPM with Cyclo)

7. Wax (Hand or possibly low RPM with Cyclo?)

And obviously there's the interior and the VRT treatments for the trim pieces of the vehicles.

Still think it'd be nice to have a printout hanging on my toolbox...

Thanks,

Shane

Hey guys and girls,

Looking forward to learning more about detailing a bit.  I just placed an order for the Ultimate Cyclo Package after talking to Nick quite a bit.  Figured it'll pay for itself pretty quickly as opposed to having our cars detailed once or twice a year by someone else.

Also want to be able to take great care of my new Ford Raptor once it arrives next month.  And to keep the wife's Mercedes C300 looking great.  I'll probably work on her car before my truck arrives.  Not sure I'll put that much time into my current car since it's going away with the arrival of the truck.

Anyway, looking forward to absorbing some information!

Shane