Hi everyone, this is my first detail write-up, I just recently got into detailing last June after seeing some Adam’s videos on youtube and have finally amassed a collection in order to do such a large detail. I haven’t yet picked up a porter cable or a flex, but my car is kept in well enough shape that it hasn’t bothered me too much yet. I’m a senior in high school and I drive a 2008 Mercedes Benz C300 with 53,000 miles or so. The detail took about 2 days, finishing with clay the first day. I haven’t had the chance to do a “shoot” yet, but once I do, pics will be uploaded. I am suuuuper open to suggestions in products I need to get, techniques, etc. and would really appreciate it. Next on my list of things I need to buy is Einzett Cockpit, ONR, and I’d like to try something from Prima so I’m thinking Hydro. Enjoy, Tony In a nutshell: Exterior - All exterior plastic was sprayed with Adam’s APC and scrubbed with a brush, then rinsed - License plate and rear chrome removed in order to polish - Wheels were sprayed with Brown Royal wheel cleaner and let soak, then rinsed off - Wheels were then cleaned with Adam’s APC - Tires were sprayed with Adam’s APC, scrubbed - Wheel were sprayed with Adam’s APC, scrubbed - Wash down and rinsed - Door jambs cleaned with Adam’s APC - Car foamed with Adam’s APC - Car washed - Clayed - Dried - Specifically damaged areas treated with Adam’s spot pads on a drill. - Whole car hand polished - Car treated to coat of glaze - Car waxed with Americana Premium Paste - Wheel Wells were cleaned and dressed with Adam's Undercarriage Spray - Tires dressed with Adam's VRT - Rubber and Plastics Treated - Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed - Exhaust tips cleaned - Engine Cleaned and Dressed Interior I keep in pretty good shape and didn’t really need much work other than the regular maintenance. Equipment Adam’s Foam Gun Honda leaf blower HD Bucket x2 Grit Guard bucket inserts Fire hose nozzle Towels, Pads, Sponges, and Brushes Pakshack waffle weave drying towels Uber Glass Towels Adam’s Double-soft Microfiber towel Adam’s Waffle Weave Towels (for interior) Autozone Microfiber Mitt (for wheels and exhaust) Uber “Black” Microfiber towels Uber No name towels Low Pile microfiber for carpets Uber Yellow Wash Sponges Daytona Speed Wheel Brush Tampico carpet brush Vroom Tire Brush Adam’s Boar's Hair Fender Brush Tapered Stick things with foam Horse Hair Upholstery Brush Adam’s Foam Pads and Sponges Products Used Adam’s All Purpose Cleaner Adam’s and 3M Car Shampoo Uber Yellow wash sponge Adam’s Vinyl, Rubber, and Tire Dressing Adam’s Detail Spray Adam’s Leather and Interior Cleaner 303 Aerospace Adam’s Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner Chemical guy’s Fade2Black Adam’s Swirl and Haze Remover Adam’s Revive Polish Sprayway glass cleaner Invisible Glass Glass Cleaner With sealant 3M Adhesive Cleaner Adam’s Brilliant Glaze Adam’s Americana Premium Paste Wax Adam’s Invisible Undercarriage Spray Poorboy’s Pina Colada Deodorizing spray Pictures Before Trim Wheels Pre Soak & Foam Clay DARK Not too bad Much cleaned up DAY 2 In the garage Sorry no SHR or polish pics Glaze Recon on the removal Wax Finishing touches, glass trim, etc AFTER Brilliant shine.. lol
Looks great! I'm not the only senior in high school here either! And wow, you've already got more products and stuff than me.
:thumb:Nice work. Might I suggest next time you don't solely foam down the vehicle only with your Adams APC. You should still use your car wash (Your Adams or 3M) with APC added if your intention is to strip off the old lsp when using your foamgun. Not only that dilute your APC down as its a little harsh to use only an APC at full strength when foaming a vehicle.
I forgot to mention it up there, I did dilute it 1:1 with Adam's car soap, if you look at the picture with the foam gun, it's an offset like red-green color. I figured pure APC would be too hard as well. Also I have a feeling next time I'm gonna do a few IPA wipedowns as well. Thanks AZN, definitely look up to you on the Merc forum :worship2:
