Wgeffon Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 How often are you guys doing a full detail? Wash, clay, polish, sealant, wax.. My wife has a new CRV and I will have a new car as well in a few weeks. My plan is to do a full detail on both of these cars ASAP but after that, what's the typical time frame before it all gets done again? And, what are you guys doing in between full details? Wash and what else is the best thing to be doing in between the full details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 FarbeyondDriven Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 1-2 times a year. I plan on doing it only once a year, right after the winter, then just keep up with 2 bucket washes. I guess its really up to your standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Wgeffon Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 Thanks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ChargerMatt Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Right after winter and right before fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Gone & Forgotten Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 (edited) Depends on the storage, use and care of the car. A properly washed daily driver shouldn't need it more than 1-2x a year. A garage queen should almost never require it other than a touch up now/then. Â How the car is treated in the wash process is the catalyst. A 2-bucket wash with a clean fresh wash pad, proper drying technique (study the water sheeting method of rinsing to aid in drying), use of detail spray as a drying agent and using properly cared for microfiber towel will minimize the need for paint correction/polishing. Â I check the surface with a baggy once a month after a wash/dry and see if they need claying. If so.. Then I clay, seal. Next wash I glaze and use Americana. That lasts a few months with proper wash technique. Â Hope this helps. Edited March 4, 2013 by KicktoTheJunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 LFairbanks Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I will do mine when I notice that the water isn't beading well anymore. For example I did a full detail on my DD back in October if I remember right. The water wasn't beading well after all the abuse it has gone thru this winter. It was a heavy winter here. About a month ago I did a strip wash, and did everything by hand. No paint correction however (machine). Clay bar, Swirl and Haze Remover, Revive, Quick Sealant then some Americana. It should hold me over till Spring when I can do a full correction. So for me it would be 3 times a year on that car. The other two I do in the spring and late fall. They aren't driven as much however. In between I do the 2 bucket washes, and top everything off with some SVRT. May even add another coat of Americana and some BG in between. Â BTW. My DD is a CR-V as well. I got the AWD version and love that thing in the snow. I had a Tundra as my DD at one time, and with the CR-V I save $150 bucks a month in gas. Easy and fast to clean up as well in comparison to a full size pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Wgeffon Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 Thanks for the advice everyone. 2 bucket washing and detailing spray before drying is what I normally do. My cars are always in pretty good shape but, I am learning a ton on this site about the other stuff that needs to be done on occasion. Â Spent a lot of money today at Adam's but I know it will be worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Z71_Denali Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 1-2 times a year... depends on if it needs any correction. when i do, i do 1 layer of sealant, 1 BG, then 1 americana coat; and each quarter i'll add a layer of BG and americana. Â right now is the perfect time of year to do it. not too hot, not too cold, and 6 months from now will be the perfect time to do the same before winter hits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Wgeffon Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 Thanks Ryan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 goheels Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I do full details on our 2 vehicles twice a year, prior to the winter and summer months. Â 2 bucket washes once every 1-2 weeks - both vehicles are DD and garaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Wgeffon Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 I know it will be obvious when i hear it but what does DD stand for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Z71_Denali Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 daily driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Wgeffon Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 Yup, I knew it would obvious as soon as someone said it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BluedogGMC Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 right now is the perfect time of year to do it. not too hot, not too cold, and 6 months from now will be the perfect time to do the same before winter hits. Â Maybe in Texas, Still a little cold here in Delaware and I would think also in Illinois where Wayne is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chuckkilo3 Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Depends on the storage, use and care of the car. A properly washed daily driver shouldn't need it more than 1-2x a year. A garage queen should almost never require it other than a touch up now/then. Â How the car is treated in the wash process is the catalyst. A 2-bucket wash with a clean fresh wash pad, proper drying technique (study the water sheeting method of rinsing to aid in drying), use of detail spray as a drying agent and using properly cared for microfiber towel will minimize the need for paint correction/polishing. Â I check the surface with a baggy once a month after a wash/dry and see if they need claying. If so.. Then I clay, seal. Next wash I glaze and use Americana. That lasts a few months with proper wash technique. Â Hope this helps. Â I did my truck last February and have been wanting to do it again. It's a garage queen as is my car so it still beads up nicely and the paint is smooth. I will likely do something as far as strip washing and resealing soon. Therapy courtesy of Adam's products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Wgeffon Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 Maybe in Texas, Still a little cold here in Delaware and I would think also in Illinois where Wayne is. Definitely not spring here yet. More snow on the way tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 CMDChase Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I do mine in April and November, with regular washing and touchups between full detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chris@Adams Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 At least twice a year, however it depends on .... Is your car a DD? Does your car live outside? etc etc...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Wgeffon Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 Yes. It's a DD and stays in a garage at home. I'm lucky because I have access to a heated airplane hangar for washing etc.. It also stays in there when I am at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 EPHIOS Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I do a full detail, twice a year, and wash my car once every two weeks. You don't need to do a full detail as much, if you vehicle is well taken of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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How often are you guys doing a full detail? Wash, clay, polish, sealant, wax..
My wife has a new CRV and I will have a new car as well in a few weeks.
My plan is to do a full detail on both of these cars ASAP but after that, what's the typical time frame before it all gets done again?
And, what are you guys doing in between full details?
Wash and what else is the best thing to be doing in between the full details.
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