Recent Detail: Mazda 2 Renew

Process & Products

Foam Wash with Poorboy’s Super Slick & Suds

Tires with Power Clean 3:1. Optibond 1:1

Wheels with Power Clean 3:1 & Various Brushes. Sealed with OptiSeal.

Paint Decontaminated with Special Yellow Elastic Clay

1 Layer of Optimum Poliseal, OptiSeal, Optimum Car Wax

Finish Kare 425 Walk Around.

Interior with Optimum Protectant, Vacuumed

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LF Guide: Routine Maintenance Tools

Maintenance of the vehicle with the right tools is extremely important Whatever touches the finish of your paint can either do damage or preserve the finish. These products are recommended based on popularity, performance, and value. Detailed Image is Liquid Finish’s preferred distributor for their quick shipment, quality customer service, and frequent sales.

Detailed Image Auto Detailing Supplies

Wash Tools

I recommend the Lake Country Blue Grout Sponge since it releases dirt, produces suds, and is extremely durable. Microfiber Wash Mitts & Wool Wash Mitts are recommended as well.

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LF Guide: Routine Maintenance Products

After a thorough Detail Session, Maintenance of the vehicle is by far the most important step. These products are recommended based on popularity, performance, and value. Detailed Image is Liquid Finish’s preferred distributor for their quick shipment, quality customer service, and frequent sales.

Detailed Image Auto Detailing Supplies

Wash

ONR Optimum No Rinse & Shine – Best product for waterless washing in low water or winter environments. Be sure to read the ONR Guide. Continue reading LF Guide: Routine Maintenance Products

Recent Detail: 135 BMW Black Minor Correction Detail

Fall is here, meaning way better temperature to work on this CPO’d 135. New products include Tuf Shine Tire Clearcoat & Meguiars DA Microfiber System.

After polishing with D300/105 Meguiars I found deep etching and minor swirling which meant deeper cutting was needed with Surf Buf, etc. I decided for the recent life of the paint it was better off leaving it at 95%. This paint responds better with depth, reflection & sparkle.

Process & Products

Foam Wash with Poorboy’s Super Slick & Suds

Tires with Tuf Shine Tire Cleaner x2, Power Clean 3:1. Tuf Shine Clearcoat 1.5 Times

Wheels with Sonax Wheel Cleaner & Various Brushes. Sealed with OptiSeal.

Paint Decontaminated with Special Yellow Elastic Clay

Polishing via D300 Compound + Cutting MF Pads, Meguiars 105 Compound & Cutting MF Pads.

Final Polish via Meguiars 205 & Low Profile Orange Pad.

1 Layer of Optimum Poliseal, OptiSeal, Optimum Car Wax

Finish Kare 425 Walk Around.

Total Time: Approx 12 Hours at slow rate.

Before Pictures:

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