My attempt at a detail

Sniz · 03-12-2008, 06:11 PM

I did a half ass detail on my own car a few evenings ago. Main point was to get rid of some scratches on my hood and some bird drop etchings on the trunk. Scratches are still there but very light and the etchings are 100% gone.

Products used were:

Jeffs AutoBody Wash
Menzerna P0106FF
Menzerna SIP
Jeffs Acrylic Jett (2 coats)
CG Pete's 53 wax
CG tire dressing (forget the name)

not going into much detail I know. I will say I love the Pete's 53 wax....easy on...easy off and a great deep shine. I've never topped my sealant w/ carnuba, didnt know what I was missing.

Took these shots of the end product the next morning. Neighbors giving me strange looks as always as I'm squirming around in my suit taking pictures.

sweetc6 · 03-12-2008, 06:18 PM

Great job Sniz the car looks awsome

JOYRIIDE1113 · 03-12-2008, 06:25 PM

Looks good. I love Montego Blue.

Random Orbital or Rotory polisher?

ScheerSpeed · 03-12-2008, 06:25 PM

looks WET!

Sniz · 03-12-2008, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JOYRIIDE1113

Looks good. I love Montego Blue.

Random Orbital or Rotory polisher?

PC random orbital. I think I used an orange pad then white.

i'm new to all this detailing talk....engines I know, detailing I pretend I know

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Sniz · 03-12-2008, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScheerSpeed

looks WET!

looks much better in better lighting too, backlighting = bad.

Raz335 · 03-12-2008, 06:34 PM

Great work Sniz. You def used some good products and the end result looks awesome!

Sniz · 03-12-2008, 06:38 PM

Hey whats a good quick detailer to use that now that I have a layer of carnuba on the car? I've seen Jeff's Carnuba Glos, looks interesting as it will keep the wax layer built up during quick details.

any other suggestions?

pacman · 03-12-2008, 06:47 PM

looks great.

ScheerSpeed · 03-12-2008, 06:48 PM

cg speedwipe

Netcub · 03-12-2008, 07:19 PM

Looks Great! you did a nice job!

montreal red · 03-12-2008, 08:46 PM

nice... your car looks great considering that you didnt use that man products.

JOYRIIDE1113 · 03-12-2008, 09:17 PM

Meguairs Ultimate Detailer. Good and OTC.

Bobby_Light · 03-12-2008, 09:24 PM

Very well done. Look forward to breaking out my PC.

Sniz · 03-12-2008, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by montreal jet black

nice... your car looks great considering that you didnt use that man products.

I might have used a few more, didnt list glass cleaners and other little stuff like that. I have a Menzerna glaze but since I didn't use the Porter Cable on the whole car I decided not to apply the glaze everywhere. Also I did use a CG clay on the necessary areas, but not the whole thing......like I said, kinda half assed. I do keep the car really clean though in general.

AWD Addict · 03-12-2008, 10:04 PM

secks

Bama M3 · 03-12-2008, 10:15 PM

That looks great. Nicely done.

ScheerSpeed · 03-12-2008, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JOYRIIDE1113

Meguairs Ultimate Detailer. Good and OTC.

good stuff too

FMINUS · 03-13-2008, 01:44 AM

looks awesome!

JOYRIIDE1113 · 03-13-2008, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScheerSpeed

good stuff too

Yea, and if you want a more cost effective approach for volume use, you can buy it of ADS from the Detailers Line's new synthetic detailer in gallons. Same product, different target buyer.

Sniz · 03-13-2008, 09:50 AM

still looking pretty good today! you know you love your car too much when as soon as you get to work you want to walk back out the door and go drive!

Car still has a great shine, just wiped it down w a microfiber to dust it off last night.

This is outside my office, strategically parked to minimize possible door dings.

Das M · 03-13-2008, 09:56 AM

much love for the montego. car looks bad ass.

03-12-2008, 06:11 PM	#1
Sniz Lieutenant General 713 Rep 10,584 Posts Drives: e92 335 - gone // e36 M3 turbo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD iTrader: (1)	My attempt at a detail - Montego blue I did a half ass detail on my own car a few evenings ago. Main point was to get rid of some scratches on my hood and some bird drop etchings on the trunk. Scratches are still there but very light and the etchings are 100% gone. Products used were: Jeffs AutoBody Wash Menzerna P0106FF Menzerna SIP Jeffs Acrylic Jett (2 coats) CG Pete's 53 wax CG tire dressing (forget the name) not going into much detail I know. I will say I love the Pete's 53 wax....easy on...easy off and a great deep shine. I've never topped my sealant w/ carnuba, didnt know what I was missing. Took these shots of the end product the next morning. Neighbors giving me strange looks as always as I'm squirming around in my suit taking pictures. __________________
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sweetc6 Private First Class 14 Rep 175 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Elora iTrader: (0)	Great job Sniz the car looks awsome
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Sniz Lieutenant General 713 Rep 10,584 Posts Drives: e92 335 - gone // e36 M3 turbo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD iTrader: (1)	Hey whats a good quick detailer to use that now that I have a layer of carnuba on the car? I've seen Jeff's Carnuba Glos, looks interesting as it will keep the wax layer built up during quick details. any other suggestions? __________________
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Sniz Lieutenant General 713 Rep 10,584 Posts Drives: e92 335 - gone // e36 M3 turbo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD iTrader: (1)	still looking pretty good today! you know you love your car too much when as soon as you get to work you want to walk back out the door and go drive! Car still has a great shine, just wiped it down w a microfiber to dust it off last night. This is outside my office, strategically parked to minimize possible door dings. __________________
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Das M Colonel 76 Rep 2,382 Posts Drives: YMB F80 ///M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NoVA iTrader: (3)	much love for the montego. car looks bad ass. __________________ 2016 F80 ///M3 [YMB / Black Full Merino / Carbon Fiber Trim / DCT / Everything] I picked DCT because I want to be more involved in my un-involvement.
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