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One step process
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
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Re: One step process
Originally Posted by 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
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 !
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Re: One step process
Originally Posted by oceanside
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.
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Re: One step process
Originally Posted by hollerstiltner
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.
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Re: One step process
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.
2013 Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track Edition
2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited, 2016 Pearl White Nissan Altima SR
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2013 Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track Edition
2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited, 2016 Pearl White Nissan Altima SR
2019 Nissan Rogue SL
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Re: One step process
Originally Posted by duffthebluff
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"...
Originally Posted by duffthebluff
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
"Be wary of the man who urges an action in which he himself incurs no risk."
~Joaquin de Setanti
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Re: One step process
I suggested the rotary for clearing all scratch's ...
the guy said he was new to the business
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Re: One step process
Originally Posted by oceanside
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 = $$
Two step correction = $$$
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Re: One step process
I don't recall telling the OP to one step with a rotary...
jesus people....READ !
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