My first attempt at proper detailing...

[Torres1]

Morning all..the weather this past weekend in CT presented me with the ideal opportunity to put my new found knowledge and products to the test. Thanks to Carn for the products and thanks to everyone who has given input to my questions and for this fantastic forum, I am still learning and will continue to do so. My ST needed some TLC and this is how it went...havent done the interior yet but that will follow this coming weekend.

Basic outline of items used:
CG citrus wash and clear
Lambswool mitt
MF drying towel
Smartwax clay bar and CG Lube
AG SR polish
AG Gloss
MF towels and foam applicators

My box of goodies from Carn..


Includes:



What lies ahead:







Started with those dirty wheels. I used a mag cleaner I already had as I did not include that as part of my purchase from Carn. That is in the next list Carn, please make a note of that.. After cleaning the wheels, washed the car using the 2BM, what a joy when I placed the mitt on the body, WOW!!! It felt like silk.

This is what she looked like after wash and hose down..



After giving her a dry I proceeded to using the clay bar for the first time ever. I seem to have forgotten to add those pictures but will add them later this week. The process was not as bad as I first thought but I must admit, the clay works like a BOMB! and judging by the contaminants that were present on the clay after using it, it was well worth it and definitely needed. I used most of my lube tho, is that normal or did I use too much?
After claying, proceeded to apply AG SRP:




SRP went on well and came off pretty easily as well. Cant say the same for the AG gloss, did i use too much or did I leave it on too long. Bottle said leave it on for 30 - 60 min.. I left it for 30. It came off but boy was I tired.The last pics were taken yesterday to see how everything held up. And then, just as took the last pic, it started to rain...





Next week I will try the RG leather kit and the 303..!! Cant wait. Thanks for looking and any advice would be appreciated.