Detailing 101 Thread?

TheirThere · 08-28-2019, 11:26 PM

Is there a thread that outlines the basics of detailing?

3 buckets
Optimum No Rinse
Microfiber towels
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BS_CS · 08-29-2019, 10:31 AM

Honestly all you really need to do is watch this and you'll have a good understanding of the basics of the 3-bucket method. Esoteric's videos in general are really really good for educating yourself on detailing.

Eric S · 08-30-2019, 08:12 AM

THIS^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

His videos are very educational and direct. The products they sell are quality

ritzzzzzwik · 09-06-2019, 01:43 AM

Well you really just need one bucket and ONR with a BRS and a couple Drying towels for a maintenance wash. You can always do a 3 bucket massive wash, but I dont find them necessary. Detailing is a massive subject. You can choose how obsessive you want to be (I am quite OCD)

Check out videos from AmmoNYC and Obsessed Garage, you'll learn a lot.

I have not let anyone else touch my cars in about 7 years. once you learn it and know how and what to do its a deeply satisfying, almost meditative process.

gatorfast · 09-07-2019, 07:25 AM

Just need some dish soap, an old sponge, and some sand paper for stubborn contaminates.

icegrill · 09-07-2019, 09:19 AM

I personally like the 9 bucket method

jasonjo · 09-10-2019, 04:07 PM

This was posted recently: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1649367

BS_CS · 09-10-2019, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorfast

Just need some dish soap, an old sponge, and some sand paper for stubborn contaminates.

Ahh yes. What grit sand paper do you use for said contaminates?

Are you into Ajax dish soap or are you using Dawn? How about that new fancy Mrs. Meyers stuff huh?

hellokitty · 09-17-2019, 01:47 AM

Wolfgang Waterless Wash in a pump spray bottle.

400 GSM microfiber

Do one panel at a time starting from the top and working your way down

Change towels often / when they get dirty.

MEN54 · 09-20-2019, 11:21 AM

i can certainly help. i have done paint corrections and ceramic coatings on cars.

TheirThere · 09-29-2019, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MEN54

i can certainly help. i have done paint corrections and ceramic coatings on cars.

what are some of your favorite products?

MEN54 · 09-30-2019, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheirThere

what are some of your favorite products?

well different products for different jobs, what are you looking to do?

TheirThere · 10-05-2019, 02:20 AM

some of the stuff i'm currently using:
ONR for the exterior
Einszett cockpit premium interior
Sonax for wheels

would you suggest using a different product on the carbon roof?
how would you clean the zcp cloth seats?

hellokitty · 10-10-2019, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by TheirThere

some of the stuff i'm currently using:
ONR for the exterior
Einszett cockpit premium interior
Sonax for wheels

would you suggest using a different product on the carbon roof?
how would you clean the zcp cloth seats?

Not a huge fan of ONR. I keep going back to Wolfgang. I like Wolfgang over my ONR and Ech2o.

I'm probably going to mix Wolfgang with Carpro Reload and that should be the perfect Waterless wash combo.

Interior I use nextzett. Perfectly fine to use and gets the job done.

Wheels: I use Wolfgang here as well. I spray the wheel down heavily and let the surface dust run off. Then I spray my thin microfiber with some solution and wipe the wheels down. If I'm doing a full pressure washer wash, Sonax full effect works perfect.

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