Im getting ready to do a full detail on my black g6, I've searched all over this forum ans still I'm a bit confused. I know the basics of detailing, but what I don't get is the complete process. This is what im planing
(All Meguiars)
terrycloth or sponge applicator for the compound would be optimal. the claybar is for getting little stuff thats stuck on the paint off that your first wash couldnt. then the compound is to bring ur paint back to life, get scratches and swirls out ect... then polish is to make it shinny and wax is to protect. somone correct me if im wrong.
naw you don't gota do it everytime. everyones got a different schedual for there car. I usually just do it when my cars look like they need it. if you give it a good wax it should protect it for a good while
I do a full exterior detail every six months. Just did it the other day after I replaced the rear brake pads.
My steps:
wash
hand dry
clay bar
Mothers clean/wax
full carnuba wax put on by hand
When I wax, I open all doors, the trunk, and the hood slightly so I can get the metal areas that wrap under where it touches the weatherstripping.
If anything, white cars are the worst. Depending on the kind of paint/finish, it will look as if small rust spots are forming, but it's just dirt trying to penetrate the clear coat that you won't normally see on vehicles of any other colour but white. My G6 is a dark graphite metallic (not black, but close), and it cleans up rather beautifully.
For the wheels, I get a gallon of water and add a few drops of dish soap. Taking the cloth I even wipe down the tire sidewalls. Once dry, I take Nevrdull polish (fine steel wool like substance) and it takes the tiny spots and blemishes off the chrome wheels. I go over the wheel with a clean dry cloth. I then apply BlueMagic polish and use a drill attachment to burn it on until it shines through, then I buff with a dry cloth by hand. I also use the polish on the headlights, once every 2-3 months.
Nice detailing, i have a white G6 and man does it just suckk ha. this might sound like a dumb question but do you know of anything that can help with the dirt? my car attracts dirt like i can barely detail it and then my car is already getting a thin layer of dust or something, also what wax do you use?
OP if you are interested in even more in depth info on detailing, I'd check out autopia. It may seem way over the top, but the tips and product discussion are top notch.
Another good place for info and products is 'autogeek.net'.
Perfessor
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