Spin Cykle
07-31-2010, 09:34 AM
The title pretty much sums it up. It all started when I bought my new car, a 2010 Carbon Steel Grey Metallic VW GTI. Wanting to maintain its finish I hit the internet running. Started doing some homework on detailing and after a months time, here are my results. I didnt go over the top with 3 different polishes, LSP, wax and 12 hours of work, not that the car needed it, but I'm happy with the results. And like many folks here, I can say it was a learning process the whole way through. Total time for the detail was just under 5 hours. Now keep in mind that includes my learning curve, breaks, and the "much better looking" other half checking up on me every few hours. Below you'll find all the products used and pictures to go along with it. Thanks for looking and all the inspiration this forum has provided me.
Washing & Drying
DP Auto Bath Shampoo w/ ONR 2oz/1oz
2 Bucket method - grit guard
Cobra MF Blue Mitt w/ dreads
Guzzler HD and non HD (green) drying towels
California Water-blade
Wheels & Tires
Megs APC+ spray down (soak 5 min.)
Megs Gold Class Wash
Cobra MF Blue Mitt w/dreads (separate wheels only mitt)
Daytona Speed Brush
Klasse AIO
Poor Boys World n' Bright Dressing
Exhaust
Megs APC+
Eagle 1 Never Dull
Clay & Spray
Megs OTC Clay bar kit
Wolfgang Deep Gloss Spritz Sealant (clay lube)
Windows & Interior
Aerospace 303
Stoners Invisible Glass
Polish & Wax
Porter Cable 7424XP
Lake Country White/Red Pads
Klasse AIO w/ white pad and Wolfgang Deep Gloss Spritz Sealant to prime pad
Pinnacle Liquid Sovereign w/ red pad
General Overview
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v395/Spin_Cykle/Detail/DSCF1100.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v395/Spin_Cykle/Detail/DSCF1098.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v395/Spin_Cykle/Detail/DSCF1099.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v395/Spin_Cykle/Detail/DSCF1102.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v395/Spin_Cykle/Detail/DSCF1101.jpg
Close Up's
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v395/Spin_Cykle/Detail/DSCF1103.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v395/Spin_Cykle/Detail/DSCF1105.jpg
Reflections & Image Clarity
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v395/Spin_Cykle/Detail/DSCF1108.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v395/Spin_Cykle/Detail/DSCF1107.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v395/Spin_Cykle/Detail/DSCF1106.jpg
Washing & Drying
DP Auto Bath Shampoo w/ ONR 2oz/1oz
2 Bucket method - grit guard
Cobra MF Blue Mitt w/ dreads
Guzzler HD and non HD (green) drying towels
California Water-blade
Wheels & Tires
Megs APC+ spray down (soak 5 min.)
Megs Gold Class Wash
Cobra MF Blue Mitt w/dreads (separate wheels only mitt)
Daytona Speed Brush
Klasse AIO
Poor Boys World n' Bright Dressing
Exhaust
Megs APC+
Eagle 1 Never Dull
Clay & Spray
Megs OTC Clay bar kit
Wolfgang Deep Gloss Spritz Sealant (clay lube)
Windows & Interior
Aerospace 303
Stoners Invisible Glass
Polish & Wax
Porter Cable 7424XP
Lake Country White/Red Pads
Klasse AIO w/ white pad and Wolfgang Deep Gloss Spritz Sealant to prime pad
Pinnacle Liquid Sovereign w/ red pad
General Overview
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v395/Spin_Cykle/Detail/DSCF1100.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v395/Spin_Cykle/Detail/DSCF1098.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v395/Spin_Cykle/Detail/DSCF1099.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v395/Spin_Cykle/Detail/DSCF1102.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v395/Spin_Cykle/Detail/DSCF1101.jpg
Close Up's
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v395/Spin_Cykle/Detail/DSCF1103.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v395/Spin_Cykle/Detail/DSCF1105.jpg
Reflections & Image Clarity
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v395/Spin_Cykle/Detail/DSCF1108.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v395/Spin_Cykle/Detail/DSCF1107.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v395/Spin_Cykle/Detail/DSCF1106.jpg