One step process

[duffthebluff]

Hello,

I just started my auto detailing business. One concern i have is my process of my one stepper. My normal procedure is:

1. Car wash and dry the car
2. Clay bar all paints
3. Apply one stepper cleaner and wax
4. Top with final wax

I generally remove some of the scratches but not all. Can you guys help me or recommend me anything i need to change/add with my procedure? Thanks!

Ian Duff
Shineville Auto Detailing
Manila, Philippines

[oceanside]

Hello,

I just started my auto detailing business. One concern i have is my process of my one stepper. My normal procedure is:

1. Car wash and dry the car
2. Clay bar all paints
3. Apply one stepper cleaner and wax
4. Top with final wax

I generally remove some of the scratches but not all. Can you guys help me or recommend me anything i need to change/add with my procedure? Thanks!

Ian Duff
Shineville Auto Detailing
Manila, Philippines

go online and get yourself a lightweight rotary and some wool cutting pads (with a medium compound) to finish up all the scratch's and scuff you're not getting too....get proficient with the rotary and go from there :).....it's a great place to start !

[hollerstiltner]

go online and get yourself a lightweight rotary and some wool cutting pads (with a medium compound) to finish up all the scratch's and scuff you're not getting too....get proficient with the rotary and go from there :).....it's a great place to start !


One stepping with a rotary and wool pad will likely give you a bunch of holograms and a bad reputation.

There's a lot of medium polishes that may work. Sonax PF, menz 2500, fg400 (compound that finishes well), etc. Most around here will pare these with a dual action machine and a white pad.

Hopefully a few members from your location can give some more specific info. Your pricing can vary wildly from ours from what I've heard.

[Matt@Revive]

One stepping with a rotary and wool pad will likely give you a bunch of holograms and a bad reputation.

There's a lot of medium polishes that may work. Sonax PF, menz 2500, fg400 (compound that finishes well), etc. Most around here will pare these with a dual action machine and a white pad.

^^ I agreed, replacing the cleaner/wax with a medium polish (I use Menz 2500 or Rupes UHS). When applied with a DA will give you better correction over a cleaner.

[custmsprty]

HD Polish or Cut followed with Speed or Poxy

FG 400 followed with Menz 3-n-1 or Power Lock

FG400 Rupes 15 with LC flat orange pad on this Beat down Chevy. The one step results were amazing, zero marring.

http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w421/custmsprty/chevy6_zpsa1487b1e.jpg (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/custmsprty/media/chevy6_zpsa1487b1e.jpg.html)

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[custmsprty]

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[FUNX650]

I just started my auto detailing business. One concern i have is my process of my one stepper. My normal procedure is:

1. Car wash and dry the car
2. Clay bar all paints
3. Apply one stepper cleaner and wax
4. Top with final wax

Seems my definition of a one-stepper may
vary a little bit than yours.

You are using an AIO in Step #3:
a "one-stepper cleaner and wax";
and then, in Step #4, applying a "final wax".

That, to me, is a "two-stepper"... :)



I generally remove some of the scratches but not all. Can you guys help me or recommend me anything i need to change/add with my procedure? Thanks!

IMO:
You need to start using an AIO like Meguiar's D151.
That way, it will really be: "One and Done"!


Bob

[oceanside]

I suggested the rotary for clearing all scratch's ...


the guy said he was new to the business :)

[Audios S6]

I suggested the rotary for clearing all scratch's ...


the guy said he was new to the business :)


But then he has to go back with a second step to remove the holograms from the rotary and wool, that is no longer a one step correction.

Better to define your packages and price points and sell the package that works for the customer.

All-in-one = $
One step correction = $$
Two step correction = $$$

[oceanside]

I don't recall telling the OP to one step with a rotary...

jesus people....READ !

[FUNX650]

•Many, many years ago...

-The rotary was the only choice of a buffing-tool a
person had made available to them for the "detailing
business"...regardless their level of skill/experience.


•However, nowadays...(and with the availability
of many other types of buffing-tools----namely DAs)...

-To even suggest that someone, who is new to the
"detailing business", get a rotary and a wool pad is,
to me, injudicious.


Bob

[Audios S6]

I don't recall telling the OP to one step with a rotary...

jesus people....READ !


No you didn't, but the post title and the question are about a one step.....READ!

[duffthebluff]

Thanks for the replies guys, well I do have my Flex 3401 however it overheats, thinking of getting a Rupes as well. Is there an AIO that can be hand applied? Can D151 be applied using only hand application? I don't have much options of AIO in my place so I generally order them from Autogeek. Thanks!

Ian Duff
Shineville Auto Detailing
Manila, Philippines

[duffthebluff]

HD Polish or Cut followed with Speed or Poxy

FG 400 followed with Menz 3-n-1 or Power Lock

FG400 Rupes 15 with LC flat orange pad on this Beat down Chevy. The one step results were amazing, zero marring.

http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w421/custmsprty/chevy6_zpsa1487b1e.jpg (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/custmsprty/media/chevy6_zpsa1487b1e.jpg.html)

http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w421/custmsprty/chevy5_zpsed97e5fa.jpg (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/custmsprty/media/chevy5_zpsed97e5fa.jpg.html)

http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w421/custmsprty/chevy2_zps5e1794ea.jpg (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/custmsprty/media/chevy2_zps5e1794ea.jpg.html)

Some really nice work with an AIO! It's like doing a 3 step process already. Were you able to remove swirls as well?

[custmsprty]

It was a two step, FG 400 and topped with PL. Last pick shows it's totally swirl free. This paint was seriously oxidized.

Also, if you're considering a Rupes I would highly recommend taking a serious look at the new G15 or 21. I just got the 21 and it's my new go to machine.

I did this with my new G21 w/ 5" BP.

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