DJJimGreen Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Hey all, I'm really creating this, just so I don't need to keep trying to remember and can quickly reference it. A general detailing order of operations would look as follows, correct? If not, please edit and I'll update.. 1) Wash 2) Clay + Detail Spray (Do I wash again after claying? Some do...) 3) Paint Correct 4) Seal 5) Glaze 6) Wax 7) Wheels/Windows/Trim 8) Interior A few could be moved, but I'm totally spacing on steps 4-6.. I think that's the way, but forgot if it's seal first, glaze first... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 IAcamoprincess01 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Looks good, but I would usually do interior first...then wheels, wash, clay,( depending on how much residue is left or if you have a lot of humidity and it is streaking on the car then possibly rewash ),dress the trim and windows I also like to wax before I glaze Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Norton Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 (edited) Your plan looks pretty good, with a few recommended tweaks... 1) STRIP Wash 1.3) DRY 1.6) DRESS plastic, rubber, trim 2) Clay + Detail Spray (Do I wash again after claying? Some do...) 2.5) You do NOT need to wash again 3) Paint Correct 3.5) ISOPROPYL WIPEDOWN 4) Seal 5) Glaze 6) Wax 7) Wheels/Windows/Trim 7.3) Doing Wheels/Windows now is fine 7.6) Trim should have been DRESSED at Step 1.6 8) Interior 8.5) Doing the Interior now is fine FWIW, I posted a summary of the steps/process I follow here. Edited January 16, 2015 by Norton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DJJimGreen Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 Ahhh yes. Thank you both. I'm sure it lived somewhere but I never find stuff when I search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chris@Adams Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 You can apply BG under LPS........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DJJimGreen Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 Your plan looks pretty good, with a few recommended tweaks... 1) STRIP Wash 1.3) DRY 1.6) DRESS plastic, rubber, trim 2) Clay + Detail Spray (Do I wash again after claying? Some do...) 2.5) You do NOT need to wash again 3) Paint Correct 3.5) ISOPROPYL WIPEDOWN 4) Seal 5) Glaze 6) Wax 7) Wheels/Windows/Trim 7.3) Doing Wheels/Windows now is fine 7.6) Trim should have been DRESSED at Step 1.6 8) Interior 8.5) Doing the Interior now is fine FWIW, I posted a summary of the steps/process I follow here. Thanks for this. One thing.. with the ISO wipedown, don't most people say to use 70%? I'm trying to remember where I read this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ricky Bobby Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 You can use 70 or 90 but dont use it straight. I'd cut it 3:1 with distilled for 70% and 4:1 with distilled for 90% Norton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chris@Adams Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I hardly ever do a isopropyl wipe down. Do you ever see Adam do a isopropyl wipe down in his videos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Norton Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 You can use 70 or 90 but dont use it straight. I'd cut it 3:1 with distilled for 70% and 4:1 with distilled for 90% +1. I hardly ever do a isopropyl wipe down. Do you ever see Adam do a isopropyl wipe down in his videos? He may not demonstrate it, but I don't think I've heard him recommend against it either. An alcohol wipe down is the quickest/easiest way I've found to strip polish residue, guaranteeing a clean surface to seal. As long as it's done only to painted surfaces (or glass) with properly diluted alcohol, there's certainly no harm in doing it. Ricky Bobby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 TheBurninator Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 1) Interior (before you get dirty and sweaty from washing the car) 2) Clean wheels/Tires/Wheel wells 3) Strip Wash 4) Door Jambs 5) Clay 6) Dress Trim and tires. (I seal my wheels with some quick sealant before putting on any tire shine) 7) Mask anything that requires it (emblems, graphics, etc) 8) Polish (Panel wipe down if you feel the need) 9) Seal 10) Glaze/Wax if desired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DJJimGreen Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 1) Interior (before you get dirty and sweaty from washing the car) 2) Clean wheels/Tires/Wheel wells 3) Strip Wash 4) Door Jambs 5) Clay 6) Dress Trim and tires. (I seal my wheels with some quick sealant before putting on any tire shine) 7) Mask anything that requires it (emblems, graphics, etc) 8) Polish (Panel wipe down if you feel the need) 9) Seal 10) Glaze/Wax if desired Good point with the interior first so you're not all sweaty and gross before getting in the car. I love discussing people's "order of operations." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hey all,
I'm really creating this, just so I don't need to keep trying to remember and can quickly reference it.
A general detailing order of operations would look as follows, correct? If not, please edit and I'll update..
1) Wash
2) Clay + Detail Spray (Do I wash again after claying? Some do...)
3) Paint Correct
4) Seal
5) Glaze
6) Wax
7) Wheels/Windows/Trim
8) Interior
A few could be moved, but I'm totally spacing on steps 4-6.. I think that's the way, but forgot if it's seal first, glaze first...
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