Suggestions for detailing a car once....

[clg82]

Hey everyone, I had someone housesit for me while I was away on vacation and in return I told them I would detail their car for them.  It's a brand new prius (habanero orange) and was just wondering what you guys suggest for detailing the outside of the car?  I don't want to do a whole paint correction, would like to do something like a 2 bucket wash followed by a clay, than maybe Americana then brilliant glaze?  does that sound reasonable....should I add in paint sealant in place of something else?  what does everyone suggest?

[Dwhite0960]

I'd do a inside outside wash job with paint sealnt and americana. Seems fair enough and I love this particular combo except I have patriot not americana

[PacificNWBuckeye]

I would throw in a coat of sealant before/instead of the wax, if you do both they should be protected for awhile, so long as they are not automatic car wash people.....

[clg82]

I'd do a inside outside wash job with paint sealnt and americana. Seems fair enough and I love this particular combo except I have patriot not americana

so no brilliant glaze....should I even clay the car then? 

[clg82]

I would throw in a coat of sealant before/instead of the wax, if you do both they should be protected for awhile, so long as they are not automatic car wash people.....

if they go to the automatic it's the touchless....and it's not daily lol.....so you suggest no brilliant glaze than?  do you suggest even claying the car then?  you suggest just paint sealant and than Americana? 

[Ricky Bobby]

Clay bar it and throw a coat of sealant. Vac and wipe down the inside. Done.

[chops1sc]

^ this

[Odds and Ends]

x2

[briarpatch]

Clay bar it and throw a coat of sealant. Vac and wipe down the inside. Done.

 

what he said

[Chris@Adams]

​​Do the baggy test first to see if it needs clayed. As far as Americana or PS, if the car lives outside I would definitely go with the PS. And as far as the BG, I would apply it no matter what protection that you go with.

[clg82]

​​Do the baggy test first to see if it needs clayed. As far as Americana or PS, if the car lives outside I would definitely go with the PS. And as far as the BG, I would apply it no matter what protection that you go with.

how long after using the paint sealant can I apply the brilliant glaze?

[Ricky Bobby]

Unless you're trying to get a hot date from a babe trust me they will be wowed with just the claying and sealant and a thorough wash and vac on the interior - if you have the time, apply whatever extra you want on top lol

Edited August 5, 2016 by Ricky Bobby