What did you do today, in regards to detailing?

[Thomkirby]

Finally took time to try a new coating in my Lexus with PPF film on the hood and front bumpers. PPF has been on the car hood for 2-years at this time and did have a few rock chips that tore into the PPF.

Carpro SKIN has been on for just over 6-months and has done well but lacked the slickness I wanted. I have tried a few toppers and the last time was with PBL Surface Coating. Helped but still not that slick feeling like the paint.

Had a suggestion after watching Chicago Auto Pros video on a full PPF with coating a nice GT500 Mustang. They used Gtechniq HALO so I found that and had time try it this weekend.

Carpro SKIN Before



Carpro SKIN with PBL Surface Coating showing beading as I pre-washed with ONR


Polished the PPF with Carpro Essence to for HALO



HALO applied



Halo shows to be nice and clear, as it cured it was slick with a slight grab to the touch.

[Misterpaul]

Waterless washed both rides using Meguiar’s Ultimate Wash & Wax as they were both pollen dusty. In between the two washings the neighbor called me with an automotive detailing SOS. His wife had picked up tar spray front to back top to bottom due to road construction. I brought over Stoners Tarminator and after a quick wash we got to cleaning the tar off, with each taking one side of the vehicle. Each panel was then soaked with Griots Surface prep wash to help remove residual chemical then washed and rinsed. I hit each panel with a fine clay mitt, rinsed and applied Dr. Beasley’s Formula 1201 Paint Coating. Took us an hour or so but we were both pleased with the outcome.

BTW, as windy as it was we were not concerned with possibly transmitting the CCP flu.


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[Eldorado2k]

Hey Bill D, check this out...


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[Bill D]

Oh no!!! That would be my worst nightmare!!!

[Eldorado2k]

Oh no!!! That would be my worst nightmare!!!

Crazy huh? That happened in Tustin Ca, about 5 miles away from Meguiars in Irvine. I’m very familiar with that stretch of freeway.

[Bill D]

I wonder what caused it. I bet the car checked out fine before they drove it.

[JDGolden]

Washed my wife’s car.
Foamed, scrubbed tires/cleaned wheels while it dwelled. Rinsed, then foamed again and 2bm washed.








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[cgdalton]

Washed my wife’s car.
Foamed, scrubbed tires/cleaned wheels while it dwelled. Rinsed, then foamed again and 2bm washed.








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Looks great! Does that one have the EcoBoost?

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[Eldorado2k]

I wonder what caused it. I bet the car checked out fine before they drove it.

Iirc the comments mention someone in the video talking about the fuel pump.

[Bill D]

Fuel pumps scare me. My Audi has a recall on it.