ponzy
12-26-2011, 11:45 PM
Hi guys, my name is ponzy. I've been a lurker for about a 2 weeks now and finally decided to join the fun with you guys.... Im a total noob when it comes to car detailing. Though, i always wanted to learn on how to do it on my own, i always end up having it done by a local car wash detailer at most once a year (wopping $150/ detail). 2weeks ago i received a gift from my wife, a griots 6 " orbital polisher plus an "approved" gift certificate of $100 off autogeek. Thats why im here :)
First and foremost, i have a 2009 honda accord, royal blue pearl exterior and gray interior, paint condition is MINT (only have it detailed once last year and just hand car washed evrry month since then), with very light swirls(visible even without swirl gun), normal wear paint scratches on bumpers(street parked) and some annoying paint chips( caused by small rock hitting while driving esp against big trucks over interstate 78- nj). Heavy water spots (could be more like a acid rain spots) on all glasses(visible esp during sudden colder temp weather that makes your windshield fogs). Well thats the "actual profile" of my car now.
Secondly, as i mentioned my wife gave me a griots 6" polisher plus its red and orange pads. I patiently searched for information and resources over the internet on how to detail a car "the right way" and luckily, i found AUTOGEEK as the SOLE store/forum website that give out informed facts about deatiling products, so i joined in and told my wife about this site and i spoke off about the christmas "gift certifcate". Then boom, my wife approved me of $100 gift certificate which i bought a klasse AIO/ glaze paint sealant and some bogo cobra microfiber towels (wish i could have bought more at that price. PLS BRING IT BACK ON JAN 1ST, PLEASE!!!! :)
to summarize, everything, i washed it, clayed it (with mothers gold clay kit- 2 pcs of 80 grams mothers yellow clay i think is not enough for a 15
Months of not having a complete detailing service, wish i could have bought more), used the KLASSE AIO AND PAINT SEALANT with my griots, came out great if not perfect(swirls is still visible---- i was just being a coward to overdo it--- I HONESTLYT DONT KNOW HOW LONG IS THE WORKING TIME OR HOW LONG SHOULD I POLISH EVERY SECTION WITH KLASSE PRODUCTS). I just followed the "GENERIC" instructions and did it. And I DID MY FIRST DETAILING at least on my body alone, not including the interior, extrior trims, glass, tire and wheel( still searching and waiting for best recommendation-pls read below)
http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac30/ka_ponzy/Mobile%20Uploads/1324959065.jpg
http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac30/ka_ponzy/Mobile%20Uploads/1324959094.jpg
http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac30/ka_ponzy/Mobile%20Uploads/1324959136.jpg
Apology for a poor quality of the pic taken off my htc evo phone :)
It was time consuming on a freezing cold (but did it anyway last fri for a total of 11 hours---1st day 5 hours wash and claying alone plus a little AIO HAND BUFF, 6 hours the next day buffing with AIO with griots and orange pad, glaze with red pad (both griots pads) and finished off with a quick detailer.
Thanks for reading. I hope i can get some factual information(i know i could, esp from you honest guys here in the forum and autogeek) in terms of buying the RIGHT COMPOUND (M105? or Optimum polish 2?, or optimum hyper? Designed for a softer paint on my honda accord with my EXISTING griots polisher and pads; the highest value bang for the buck waterless spray on produc, excellent acid stain remover off windshield, microfiber products, interior and exterior trim cleaner and dressings(no leather for me). All these stuff were on top on my list this coming jan...
Again, thanks all for reading :)
First and foremost, i have a 2009 honda accord, royal blue pearl exterior and gray interior, paint condition is MINT (only have it detailed once last year and just hand car washed evrry month since then), with very light swirls(visible even without swirl gun), normal wear paint scratches on bumpers(street parked) and some annoying paint chips( caused by small rock hitting while driving esp against big trucks over interstate 78- nj). Heavy water spots (could be more like a acid rain spots) on all glasses(visible esp during sudden colder temp weather that makes your windshield fogs). Well thats the "actual profile" of my car now.
Secondly, as i mentioned my wife gave me a griots 6" polisher plus its red and orange pads. I patiently searched for information and resources over the internet on how to detail a car "the right way" and luckily, i found AUTOGEEK as the SOLE store/forum website that give out informed facts about deatiling products, so i joined in and told my wife about this site and i spoke off about the christmas "gift certifcate". Then boom, my wife approved me of $100 gift certificate which i bought a klasse AIO/ glaze paint sealant and some bogo cobra microfiber towels (wish i could have bought more at that price. PLS BRING IT BACK ON JAN 1ST, PLEASE!!!! :)
to summarize, everything, i washed it, clayed it (with mothers gold clay kit- 2 pcs of 80 grams mothers yellow clay i think is not enough for a 15
Months of not having a complete detailing service, wish i could have bought more), used the KLASSE AIO AND PAINT SEALANT with my griots, came out great if not perfect(swirls is still visible---- i was just being a coward to overdo it--- I HONESTLYT DONT KNOW HOW LONG IS THE WORKING TIME OR HOW LONG SHOULD I POLISH EVERY SECTION WITH KLASSE PRODUCTS). I just followed the "GENERIC" instructions and did it. And I DID MY FIRST DETAILING at least on my body alone, not including the interior, extrior trims, glass, tire and wheel( still searching and waiting for best recommendation-pls read below)
http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac30/ka_ponzy/Mobile%20Uploads/1324959065.jpg
http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac30/ka_ponzy/Mobile%20Uploads/1324959094.jpg
http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac30/ka_ponzy/Mobile%20Uploads/1324959136.jpg
Apology for a poor quality of the pic taken off my htc evo phone :)
It was time consuming on a freezing cold (but did it anyway last fri for a total of 11 hours---1st day 5 hours wash and claying alone plus a little AIO HAND BUFF, 6 hours the next day buffing with AIO with griots and orange pad, glaze with red pad (both griots pads) and finished off with a quick detailer.
Thanks for reading. I hope i can get some factual information(i know i could, esp from you honest guys here in the forum and autogeek) in terms of buying the RIGHT COMPOUND (M105? or Optimum polish 2?, or optimum hyper? Designed for a softer paint on my honda accord with my EXISTING griots polisher and pads; the highest value bang for the buck waterless spray on produc, excellent acid stain remover off windshield, microfiber products, interior and exterior trim cleaner and dressings(no leather for me). All these stuff were on top on my list this coming jan...
Again, thanks all for reading :)