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OT - detail tip
I bought a semi-new CPO commuter car last week. It is in good shape and detailed but it was just waxed and wasn’t in as good condition as it could be. I spent the weekend claying it, polished it, then sealed it in wax. It turned out nice, claying is the secret sauce!
One of the rear taillights had mineral staining that wouldn’t wash or clean off. I studied it for a while and researched it. Come to find out, you can polish taillights also. I used some mothers polish and it looks like new. The video I watched suggested sealing in wax which I did, that the taillights had a clear coat also.
Just thought that was interesting. Since I was a kid waxing cars, I have always stayed away from the taillights, to avoid the white residue. Guess I will start waxing them now!
JB
One of the rear taillights had mineral staining that wouldn’t wash or clean off. I studied it for a while and researched it. Come to find out, you can polish taillights also. I used some mothers polish and it looks like new. The video I watched suggested sealing in wax which I did, that the taillights had a clear coat also.
Just thought that was interesting. Since I was a kid waxing cars, I have always stayed away from the taillights, to avoid the white residue. Guess I will start waxing them now!
JB
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I have been polishing this car for about a week now. I bought a big LED tripod light at Harbor Freight and it really shows the imperfections. Polishing is an art and requires multiple steps to have a great finish.
Right now my secret sauce is two passes of v34 from chemical guys, 3000 Menzerna, followed by 3500 Menzerna, then a wax. Using a Torq DA, with a smaller 2” DA for tight spots. One panel at a time with about 4 panels to go.
I post this because it has made me brave enough to do the same steps on our 52’. I have small patches of micro scratches, and I feel like I have enough skill now to do it, and do it right.
JB
Right now my secret sauce is two passes of v34 from chemical guys, 3000 Menzerna, followed by 3500 Menzerna, then a wax. Using a Torq DA, with a smaller 2” DA for tight spots. One panel at a time with about 4 panels to go.
I post this because it has made me brave enough to do the same steps on our 52’. I have small patches of micro scratches, and I feel like I have enough skill now to do it, and do it right.
JB
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From: Monmouth County, NJ
I like using clay bars too. I clayed my truck when it came back from being in a shop for 9 months. You felt and saw a good difference. Afterwards did some mild hand polishing of any isolated scratches Then I waxed it with a traditional hard paste carnuba wax. I just buy the basic griots products nothing too exotic. If you keep your truck parked inside this is about the only routine you should need. Maybe a claying every other year, twice a year waxing.
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