Driven Auto Detail
04-24-2007, 12:03 PM
Hey all! I did an exterior detail on my Mazda3 the other day & thought I'd share the pics. Sorry that the backgrounds aren't the greatest. I was running out of time because we had to leave to go pick up a couple new lab pups :) .
-Wash-
Meg's Gold Class
This is my favorite shampoo. While I've used DG #901 and liked it, Gold Class is still my favorite shampoo.
-Polish-
Cyclo Polisher w/Green Polishing Pads
I purchased the polisher a few weeks ago and have now used it a couple of times. This machine is so much better than a PC. It's heavier out of the box, but once you turn it on, it requires very little effort. Vibrations are much much less than a PC so my hands and arms don't feel weird after I'm done using it. The biggest difference is how much faster it goes vs. the PC. I wish I would have purchased this polisher a long time ago!!!
Optimum Polish
This is my go to polish right now because of the working time and ZERO dusting! I didn't need much in the means of correction so nothing more than this was needed.
-Wax-
DP Max Wax
I know I've said it before, but I aboslutely love this wax. For the $30 that it costs, I don't see myself going to anything different anytime soon.
-Windows-
Duragloss Rain Repel #751
This is a great product. I love using it on the exterior glass to help aid in beeding of water. It has a very slick feel when using it.
-Wheels & Wheel Wells-
Meguiars Hot Shine Tire Spray
I like aerosols for these kinds of areas. This is the only can of Meg's Hot Shine I've tried and I like it. Although, I took other's recommendations and purchased a half dozen cans of AA Tire Foam & AA Tire Gel for an upcoming F250 detail.
-Wheels-
Duragloss Aquawax #951
Another product that I love. This was the first time I've used it on the wheels. I did so because I was in a hurry. Normally, I would have applied PB Wheel Sealant. PB WS really makes my painted wheels shine. It'll have to wait until next time though.
-Trim-
DP Max Wax
Since Max Wax is such an awesome, non-staining wax, I thought I'd apply it to the trim. No staining what-so-ever and since it goes on and comes off like butter, application was a breeze. It has yet to rain but I'm interested to see what kind of beeding action I get on the trim.
Ok, on to the pics. Comments and/or questions welcome! Thanks for viewing!
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n59/mshu7/Charkey_04-21-2007/IMG_0995.jpg
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n59/mshu7/Charkey_04-21-2007/IMG_0997.jpg
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n59/mshu7/Charkey_04-21-2007/IMG_0998.jpg
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n59/mshu7/Charkey_04-21-2007/IMG_0999.jpg
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n59/mshu7/Charkey_04-21-2007/IMG_1000.jpg
Flake anyone?
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n59/mshu7/Charkey_04-21-2007/Flake_01.jpg
Reflections
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n59/mshu7/Charkey_04-21-2007/IMG_1010.jpg
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n59/mshu7/Charkey_04-21-2007/IMG_1007.jpg
-Wash-
Meg's Gold Class
This is my favorite shampoo. While I've used DG #901 and liked it, Gold Class is still my favorite shampoo.
-Polish-
Cyclo Polisher w/Green Polishing Pads
I purchased the polisher a few weeks ago and have now used it a couple of times. This machine is so much better than a PC. It's heavier out of the box, but once you turn it on, it requires very little effort. Vibrations are much much less than a PC so my hands and arms don't feel weird after I'm done using it. The biggest difference is how much faster it goes vs. the PC. I wish I would have purchased this polisher a long time ago!!!
Optimum Polish
This is my go to polish right now because of the working time and ZERO dusting! I didn't need much in the means of correction so nothing more than this was needed.
-Wax-
DP Max Wax
I know I've said it before, but I aboslutely love this wax. For the $30 that it costs, I don't see myself going to anything different anytime soon.
-Windows-
Duragloss Rain Repel #751
This is a great product. I love using it on the exterior glass to help aid in beeding of water. It has a very slick feel when using it.
-Wheels & Wheel Wells-
Meguiars Hot Shine Tire Spray
I like aerosols for these kinds of areas. This is the only can of Meg's Hot Shine I've tried and I like it. Although, I took other's recommendations and purchased a half dozen cans of AA Tire Foam & AA Tire Gel for an upcoming F250 detail.
-Wheels-
Duragloss Aquawax #951
Another product that I love. This was the first time I've used it on the wheels. I did so because I was in a hurry. Normally, I would have applied PB Wheel Sealant. PB WS really makes my painted wheels shine. It'll have to wait until next time though.
-Trim-
DP Max Wax
Since Max Wax is such an awesome, non-staining wax, I thought I'd apply it to the trim. No staining what-so-ever and since it goes on and comes off like butter, application was a breeze. It has yet to rain but I'm interested to see what kind of beeding action I get on the trim.
Ok, on to the pics. Comments and/or questions welcome! Thanks for viewing!
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n59/mshu7/Charkey_04-21-2007/IMG_0995.jpg
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n59/mshu7/Charkey_04-21-2007/IMG_0997.jpg
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n59/mshu7/Charkey_04-21-2007/IMG_0998.jpg
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n59/mshu7/Charkey_04-21-2007/IMG_0999.jpg
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n59/mshu7/Charkey_04-21-2007/IMG_1000.jpg
Flake anyone?
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n59/mshu7/Charkey_04-21-2007/Flake_01.jpg
Reflections
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n59/mshu7/Charkey_04-21-2007/IMG_1010.jpg
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n59/mshu7/Charkey_04-21-2007/IMG_1007.jpg