LDTcapitan Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Hi everyone, this is my first detail write-up, I just recently got into detailing last June after seeing some Adam’s videos on youtube and have finally amassed a collection in order to do such a large detail. I haven’t yet picked up a porter cable or a flex, but my car is kept in well enough shape that it hasn’t bothered me too much yet. I’m a senior in high school and I drive a 2008 Mercedes Benz C300 with 53,000 miles or so. The detail took about 2 days, finishing with clay the first day. I haven’t had the chance to do a “shoot” yet, but once I do, pics will be uploaded. Enjoy, Tony In a nutshell: Exterior - All exterior plastic was sprayed with Adam’s APC and scrubbed with a brush, then rinsed - License plate and rear chrome removed in order to polish - Wheels were sprayed with Brown Royal wheel cleaner and let soak, then rinsed off - Wheels were then cleaned with Adam’s APC - Tires were sprayed with Adam’s APC, scrubbed - Wheel were sprayed with Adam’s APC, scrubbed - Wash down and rinsed - Door jambs cleaned with Adam’s APC - Car foamed with Adam’s APC - Car washed - Clayed - Dried - Specifically damaged areas treated with Adam’s spot pads on a drill. - Whole car hand polished - Car treated to coat of glaze - Car waxed with Americana Premium Paste - Wheel Wells were cleaned and dressed with Adam's Undercarriage Spray - Tires dressed with Adam's VRT - Rubber and Plastics Treated - Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed - Exhaust tips cleaned - Engine Cleaned and Dressed Interior I keep in pretty good shape and didn’t really need much work other than the regular maintenance. Equipment Adam’s Foam Gun Honda leaf blower HD Bucket x2 Grit Guard bucket inserts Fire hose nozzle Towels, Pads, Sponges, and Brushes Pakshack waffle weave drying towels Uber Glass Towels Adam’s Double-soft Microfiber towel Adam’s Waffle Weave Towels (for interior) Autozone Microfiber Mitt (for wheels and exhaust) Uber “Black” Microfiber towels Uber No name towels Low Pile microfiber for carpets Uber Yellow Wash Sponges Daytona Speed Wheel Brush Tampico carpet brush Vroom Tire Brush Adam’s Boar's Hair Fender Brush Tapered Stick things with foam Horse Hair Upholstery Brush Adam’s Foam Pads and Sponges Products Used Adam’s All Purpose Cleaner Adam’s and 3M Car Shampoo Uber Yellow wash sponge Adam’s Vinyl, Rubber, and Tire Dressing Adam’s Detail Spray Adam’s Leather and Interior Cleaner 303 Aerospace Adam’s Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner Chemical guy’s Fade2Black Adam’s Swirl and Haze Remover Adam’s Revive Polish Sprayway glass cleaner Invisible Glass Glass Cleaner With sealant 3M Adhesive Cleaner Adam’s Brilliant Glaze Adam’s Americana Premium Paste Wax Adam’s Invisible Undercarriage Spray Poorboy’s Pina Colada Deodorizing spray Pictures Before Trim Wheels Pre Soak & Foam Clay DARK Not too bad Much cleaned up DAY 2 In the garage Sorry no SHR or polish pics L Glaze Recon on the removal Wax Finishing touches, glass trim, etc AFTER Brilliant shine.. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Nice job. Those C300's are nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Very nice! Thorough job, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2hill Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Nice job Tony! I like the "Dylan" shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1anonly Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Nice job Tony! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GXPimpin Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Nice Job! What% is your tint? Not to dark not to light kinda like that look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuelMJ Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70'sChevyGirl Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Good work. Its always fun detailing with friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDTcapitan Posted November 30, 2010 Author Share Posted November 30, 2010 Thanks everyone! GXPimpin, my tints are 35%, but stock Mercedes glass has some additional tint in it so when it rains they look like 20%, but when it's blazing hot in miami, they look more like the 35%. I really like the color as well, I'm not a fan of the super black spray-paint looking tint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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