blacknblu
06-01-2008, 07:30 PM
Here's my first full detail with my Flex 3401. I tried it out when I first got it, but with the products I used, had mediocre results. Based on a recommendation by Rsurfer, I picked up a bottle of Menz 106ff, and a bottle of Wolfgang Paint Sealant 3.0 (hey, it was on sale). Overall, the results were spectacular.
This is my car, so I probably spent more time on it than I should have. Some of the following steps were probably unnecessary, as I didn't need to clay. Hey, what the heck, this should get her ready for summer and it gave me the opportunity to really learn about my new flex. I finished step 5 last night about 11:00, and have learned the importance of workshop lighting. Today, when starting on Step 6 (after the Wolfgang sealant cured), I noticed little webs in the paint that I didn't notice last night in the garage. Oh well, there's always next time...
1 - Wash
2 - Clay Bar
3 - Clean paint (Megs Step 1 - Orange CCS pad)
4 - Polish (Menz 106ff - Orange CCS pad)
5 - Paint Sealant (Wolfgang 3.0 handheld foam applicator)
6 - Dress Tires
7 - Polish Wheels and Exhaust Pipes (Mother's Metal Polish)
:buffing:
Here are some pics -
Before
http://www.kcmetroweb.com/AOG/Before_Rear.jpg
Not too bad looking
http://www.kcmetroweb.com/AOG/Before_Rear_Left.jpg
Still though...
http://www.kcmetroweb.com/AOG/Before_Front_Right.jpg
And AFTER
http://www.kcmetroweb.com/AOG/After_Rear.jpg
http://www.kcmetroweb.com/AOG/After_Rear_Left.jpg
And the "AFTER" reflection - If you look, you can see the basketball goal in the reflection (never had that before)
http://www.kcmetroweb.com/AOG/After_Reflection.jpg
I tried to reduce the size of the picture for this site. If you want the full size pic, send me a PM and I'll get it to you. I should change my nick to "Proud_And_Tired_Newbie"
This is my car, so I probably spent more time on it than I should have. Some of the following steps were probably unnecessary, as I didn't need to clay. Hey, what the heck, this should get her ready for summer and it gave me the opportunity to really learn about my new flex. I finished step 5 last night about 11:00, and have learned the importance of workshop lighting. Today, when starting on Step 6 (after the Wolfgang sealant cured), I noticed little webs in the paint that I didn't notice last night in the garage. Oh well, there's always next time...
1 - Wash
2 - Clay Bar
3 - Clean paint (Megs Step 1 - Orange CCS pad)
4 - Polish (Menz 106ff - Orange CCS pad)
5 - Paint Sealant (Wolfgang 3.0 handheld foam applicator)
6 - Dress Tires
7 - Polish Wheels and Exhaust Pipes (Mother's Metal Polish)
:buffing:
Here are some pics -
Before
http://www.kcmetroweb.com/AOG/Before_Rear.jpg
Not too bad looking
http://www.kcmetroweb.com/AOG/Before_Rear_Left.jpg
Still though...
http://www.kcmetroweb.com/AOG/Before_Front_Right.jpg
And AFTER
http://www.kcmetroweb.com/AOG/After_Rear.jpg
http://www.kcmetroweb.com/AOG/After_Rear_Left.jpg
And the "AFTER" reflection - If you look, you can see the basketball goal in the reflection (never had that before)
http://www.kcmetroweb.com/AOG/After_Reflection.jpg
I tried to reduce the size of the picture for this site. If you want the full size pic, send me a PM and I'll get it to you. I should change my nick to "Proud_And_Tired_Newbie"