My Journey begins here

[Legacykid]

So im making this thread as a learning experience and to log my introduction into the detailing world.

So let me start with my first official car.
Families lexus es350

products used-
GG6
Clay
M105
M205
1z glanz wax

Will upload more pics tomorrow but here is just a quick rundown of some snags I felt I hit, and something I liked/disliked.

First is the M105, I could not seem to find the correct amount to apply, I believe I was dry buffing, see pic below


Now here is the pad though, after roughtly the top of the car done( hood, roof, trunk lid) The pad looks saturated well enough or even to much. but after a pass and a half it seems to be drying and flaking. I did mist it with some WD


Now This was also my first time using 1Z wax, and I really liked it alot. The bottle wasnt working for me so I got a small container and used a dropper to help speed up the process while not making a mess, and having to pour from that bottle. Pic to come but here is the 1Z on the doors.


On horizontal serfaces like the hood, roof, trunk, this product went on smooth like butter very thin, came off very nicely as well, where I found and issue was on vertical serfaces such as the doors, maybe I was doing it differently but it was not drying as fast and coming off cleanly. I believe this was because it was to thick? I think I have to just get used to using the DA from different angles.

I will upload more pics tomorrow but any advice or comments is appreciated. I will be keeping this as a running log to help me further.

[wdmaccord]

Misted with WD? Do you mean QD? Do you have a pad brush? Looks like too much heat and the M105 was caking on the pad. Maybe try some QD on the pad to prime it, do a section, clean pad with pad brush, QD the pad again, repeat.

What kind of pad is that? I've pretty much stuck to LC CCS smart pads, so pardon for the question. You might try a smart pad or cool wave pad to see if that helps with the heat factor.

[Legacykid]

Misted with WD? Do you mean QD? Do you have a pad brush? Looks like too much heat and the M105 was caking on the pad. Maybe try some QD on the pad to prime it, do a section, clean pad with pad brush, QD the pad again, repeat.

What kind of pad is that? I've pretty much stuck to LC CCS smart pads, so pardon for the question. You might try a smart pad or cool wave pad to see if that helps with the heat factor.

Yes I ment QD, sorry. I have a brush yes. so try cleaning it after every few passes? i did QD from the start, and here and there to freshen it up.

This is a hex logic pad.

[hernandez.art13]

There is a lot more information in the book it's a good read. Here is a glimpse to your question Legacykid

http://www.autogeekmobile.net/how-to...ness-book.html

I suggest you buy the books to learn a lot more.





Good Luck,

Art

[Legacykid]

There is a lot more information in the book it's a good read. Here is a glimpse to your question Legacykid

Show Car Shine Detailing Book Combo

I suggest you buy the books to learn a lot more.





Good Luck,

Art

very helpful thanks

[Legacykid]

Back at it today for a little, let me know what you guys think. I dont see a drastic change, but im happy with it.



The following pictures have a scuff in the paint (upper left)






Here are the after shots.






Uncleaned side:


Cleaned Side:


Input? thoughts?

[Gsrjake]

Looks a tiny bit better, you have a ways to go. Start watching some videos and researching and you'll get the hang of it real quick. A little product goes a long way too..

[BlackHawk]

You need good lighting to show your results!!

[af90]

You need good lighting to show your results!!

Yep!

That's why 50/50's are often done on horizontal panels in the sun or vertical panels with halogen lighting. Use the light to your advantage to show your work and results.

[Legacykid]

Yep!

That's why 50/50's are often done on horizontal panels in the sun or vertical panels with halogen lighting. Use the light to your advantage to show your work and results.

I had already did the hood of the truck to begin with, but yes lighting in my garage is terrible, i have a small flashlight but im looking into those work lights from home depot or something similar.