Giving my G37 it's first detail
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New G37 owner here. She's an '08 and I have no idea about how she was taken care of before I bought her. There are some slight swirls and scratches, probably due to improper washing methods. Since received, I have done nothing but proper foam cannon, two bucket washes, and a single coating of CG Black Light/Hybrid V7 a month ago just for grins. I also powder coated the wheels last week. Now, I have finally decided to do some mild paint correction and a proper detail. Here is my plan (for the exterior only). Let me know if this seems like a good plan and where I should possibly tweak it. All products mentioned in this plan already exist in my garage, so that is why I chose them. I have others I can substitute if needed.
Wash - Foam Cannon, Two-Bucket, Chemical Guys Citrus Wash (1 oz per gallon to strip old wax) Seal Wheels - CarPro Hydro2 Dry - Waffle Weave / Leaf Blower Clay - Mothers California clay bars with CG Clay Luber Polish - Meguiars M205 Ultra Finishing Polish using Porter-Cable 7424XP Seal - Liquid Glass x 2 coats Wax/Sealant - CG Black Light (by hand) Detailer - Ride Shine or Hybrid V7 Trim/Tires - CG New Car High Shine Dressing A recent pic is attached. As you can see, the paint is in pretty good shape. Is the idea of polishing it overkill? Also, a pic from this morning where you can tell the original coat of Black Light is still causing the water to bead up. I just checked and I applied the BL on April 16th. Anyway, I'd like to hear your thoughts on my plan. Thanks! |
Never a overkill to polish it. If you were to do a three stage polish then maybe overkill. But one stage should be good enough. Just be aware black paint is easy to get marring . Let us know how it goes
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I've loved the black light on my G, killer on black paint.
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Well, as it turns out, my G needed more paint correction that I initially thought, so I ended up doing a 2 step polish. The steps I went with were as follows:
Wash - Foam Cannon, Two-Bucket, Chemical Guys Citrus Wash (1 oz per gallon to strip old wax) Seal Wheels - CarPro Hydro2 Dry - Waffle Weave / Leaf Blower Clay - Mothers California clay bars with CG Clay Luber (Also used a synthetic clay towel) Polish - Meguiars Ultimate Compound on CG Orange Hex Logic Pad followed by M205 Ultra Finishing Polish on CG White Pad using Porter-Cable 7424XP Seal - Liquid Glass x 2 coats Seal - Blackfire Crystal Seal (probably overkill, but its so easy to apply) Wax - CG Butter Wet Wax Detailer - Final Wipedown with CG Hybrid V7 Exhaust Tips - Eagle One Nevr-Dull Trim - 303 Aerospace Protectant Tires - Griot's Garage Tire Dressing I intended to use some CG Black Light, but I already had done two layers of Liquid Glass before I remembered, and ideally I probably should have done the Black Light before the LG as a glaze, so I figured it can wait till next time. I also decided to debadge the "INFINITI" letters off the trunk. Made it easier to polish/wax. The paint is now about 95% correct and there is not much better than a perfect OB vehicle. A few pics... |
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These pics below are post-polish, but pre-seal/wax.
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It came out awesome jeep! Like it's fresh out of the showroom! Really nice job man :biggthumpup:
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Originally Posted by kennyz424
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It came out awesome jeep! Like it's fresh out of the showroom! Really nice job man :biggthumpup:
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Nice job. OB is so beautiful when it is clean!
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Originally Posted by dwb993
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Nice job. OB is so beautiful when it is clean!
This weekend the interior is getting a Leatherique treatment. Heading out to do it now. |
Some before/after shots would be great if it's not to late!
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I only took 2 before shots, mainly b/c I wanted to have pics of one spot that has loose leather and see if I can tighten it up (tried steaming hot hand towels). The rejuvinator is soaking in now. I'll probably let it sit till Sunday and then post the before/after pics.
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Curious with the Liquid Glass if you let the car bake out in the sun for 2-4 hours prior to the next coat? I think thats what I recall reading on the can (the LG can and not the other can :icon38: )
Originally Posted by jeepbrew
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New G37 owner here. She's an '08 and I have no idea about how she was taken care of before I bought her. There are some slight swirls and scratches, probably due to improper washing methods. Since received, I have done nothing but proper foam cannon, two bucket washes, and a single coating of CG Black Light/Hybrid V7 a month ago just for grins. I also powder coated the wheels last week. Now, I have finally decided to do some mild paint correction and a proper detail. Here is my plan (for the exterior only). Let me know if this seems like a good plan and where I should possibly tweak it. All products mentioned in this plan already exist in my garage, so that is why I chose them. I have others I can substitute if needed.
Wash - Foam Cannon, Two-Bucket, Chemical Guys Citrus Wash (1 oz per gallon to strip old wax) Seal Wheels - CarPro Hydro2 Dry - Waffle Weave / Leaf Blower Clay - Mothers California clay bars with CG Clay Luber Polish - Meguiars M205 Ultra Finishing Polish using Porter-Cable 7424XP Seal - Liquid Glass x 2 coats Wax/Sealant - CG Black Light (by hand) Detailer - Ride Shine or Hybrid V7 Trim/Tires - CG New Car High Shine Dressing A recent pic is attached. As you can see, the paint is in pretty good shape. Is the idea of polishing it overkill? Also, a pic from this morning where you can tell the original coat of Black Light is still causing the water to bead up. I just checked and I applied the BL on April 16th. Anyway, I'd like to hear your thoughts on my plan. Thanks! |
Originally Posted by petemo94
(Post 4043184)
Curious with the Liquid Glass if you let the car bake out in the sun for 2-4 hours prior to the next coat? I think thats what I recall reading on the can (the LG can and not the other can :icon38: )
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Originally Posted by kennyz424
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Some before/after shots would be great if it's not to late!
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I'd say that this was a a success! If you look at the difference between the first and last picture, the stretched leather shrank back to size and the dimple isn't as noticeable.
Next time, I advise you to wrap the seat in a trash bag and let the leather sweat for at least 24 hours in the sun. Nevertheless, well done! |
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