4 hours of detailing

lotsie · #1 07-01-2005, 06:41 PM

I washed with the new NXT wash I got, worked great, hard water was not a problem
I then clayed the bonnet, front bumper, leading edge of the roof, spots here and there, and in front of the rear wheels.
Used more of the wash as lube, worked great.
Dryed the car with a new micro fiber drying towel I just got.
Laying it on and waiting a minute, then moving on.
NO WATER SPOTS

I then applied NXT booster wax, slowly, making sure I got it everywhere. Did small sections at a time,1/2 the bonnet, one door, one rear 1/4 panel.I did a light mist, but put the bulk of the wax on with a micro towel.
Buffed by hand with a micro buffing towel.

The black trim had some white spots and streaks from the last waxing. Taping is good to do, but takes time, so last waxing I didn''t tape.

I used Meguiars trim detailer, seems to have cleaned up that issue.Will see in a few days, but the spats look great now.

Finished with Stoners glass cleaner.

Back lit, heavy overcast

Tomorow the inside

**MINIclo** · #2 07-01-2005, 06:44 PM

I see YOU, Lotsie! Poco is so nice and shiny! Good job!

Clover

ncdave · #3 07-01-2005, 06:54 PM

Looking Extremely Good!

Glad to see y'all have thawed out!

Pendergast · #4 07-01-2005, 07:33 PM

If you keep posting pictures like this I'm gonna have to start waxing Dingo more often. She'd be lookin a bit drab next to Poco.

lotsie · #5 07-01-2005, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ran48

If you keep posting pictures like this I'm gonna have to start waxing Dingo more often. She'd be lookin a bit drab next to Poco.

MINI's always look good.
But to make them really glow well ya gots to rub em

dr_doogie_md · #6 07-03-2005, 07:43 PM

Heh I'm making my detailing rookie kit shop list in anticipation of Kavan's arival, and I can't wait to spend an afternoon like that!
Nice work and VERY nice shine lot!

driver centric · #7 07-03-2005, 07:46 PM

Looking good, lot!

lotsie · #8 07-03-2005, 08:50 PM

Shortly after taking those shots, I went for a fun motor on the gravel back roads, then it rained

A round of quick detailer, and the shine came right back

ScuderiaMini · #9 07-03-2005, 09:01 PM

I spent almost 5 hours, including interior. Whay a joy

Xman · #10 07-04-2005, 12:26 AM

Wow!!! all that in only four hours

It takes me two days (or afternoons) to do a complete wash + dry + clay + wax

.....and I have to add another day for the interior

Very nice job

lotsie · #11 07-04-2005, 09:54 AM

I only put the NXT spray/booster wax on, as I had just put a coat of NXT Tech wax on 2 weeks ago.
Did not need to clay the whole car, just the front bumper, bonnet and in front of the rear wheels.
First time I clayed using soapy water, worked great

Thanks