1st time detailing

[got.pho?]

Wel, my Mini is my first worthy car of a nice detail so I just washed it wish turtle ICE wash =]

Now im using Mequirs (step 1, 2, 3) detail..paint cleaner, polish, wax

just got done with step one, and eating some lunch.

Im pretty new at detailing, but anyone have any advice on getting little sap drop/circles off?

thanks guys

[CR&PW&JB]

Yep.

I see one critical step missing in your process. Clay bar. Try that on those spots. Easy to use and not expensive.

And no mention of a Random Orbital buffer. Also critical if you really want to have a beautiful paint finish.

[got.pho?]

clay bar.... hmmm whats a good brand?

i just finished polish and wax.. LOVE the way it turned out. 95% ish satisfied =]

Illl try to get pics

[kenchan]

wd40 works well for tree sap or if you're those artsy folks, googone.

[CR&PW&JB]

I've used the Meguiar's clay bar and the Clay Magic brand clay bar.

I prefer the Clay Magic. Very nice density and easy to work with.

And don't listen to ken about WD40. That's for door hinges and such, not for your car's paint.

[kenchan]

Originally Posted by CR&PW&JB

And don't listen to ken about WD40. That's for door hinges and such, not for your car's paint.

do i have to pull out my 9position hose nozzle again?

[CR&PW&JB]

Sorry, you're not my type.

Wait a minute. You love MINIs. You're OCDetailer. You love Hydro and Monster Fluffies. You are EXACTLY my type.

So... how YOU doin' ??

[andrewholmes]

[CR&PW&JB]

Thank you, Andrew... glad someone appreciates my warped sense of humor.

[andrewholmes]

i have a quick question for you. would there be any benefit to adding more than 1 coat of amigo before using epic? i finally got my prima shipment and am cant wait to try it! if yes, is there a cure time like epic?

[CR&PW&JB]

Can't imagine any benefit of multiple layers of Amigo. It's just filling in any microscopic imperfections and leaving you with a near-perfect surface for the wax. No, one coat is plenty and as good as two.

On Epic, yes, there is a cure time. Once you remove it, let it cure for about 24 hours before you add a second coat (if you're so inclined), or before you QD it. Watch how much better Epic looks after one full day.

[MiniMaybee]

CRPWREALLYHARDUPJB & kenny sitting in a tree ....

[kenchan]

...dropping eggs on MINIMAYBEE's MINI..

[CR&PW&JB]

[andrewholmes]

thanx for the reply

[kenchan]

i think you're going to like Amigo. dont expect any miracles but the way
it cleans up the surface is very nice. my carnauba appears even deeper
now.