Getting it ready for prom!
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RE: Getting it ready for prom! - 4/14/2008 4:31:34 PM
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sir_nasty
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Well I can't say for certain what order to do the detail in but I'd go with Claybar (if it needs it), wash, rinse, wax, then pickup a bottle of quickshine/show shine stuff (like wet paint) and if it's not raining then use it before you pick her up to ensure that you have a nice sheen to it. Or drop some cash and rent a limo *L*
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RE: Getting it ready for prom! - 4/14/2008 7:00:18 PM
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RTexasF
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Unless it looks awful I'd pull all the hubcaps off or get four el cheapos at Wal-Mart or Pep Boys. Wash, clay, then apply/remove the NXT twice - it will help cover the swirls and rough clear coat areas. It's gonna be night for the prom correct? Spend more time on the inside and make SURE it smells clean. Wash mitts don't remove swirl marks so don't sweat them. If you're pressed for time blow off the clay and do more coats of the NXT synthetic wax. No need for cleaner wax now just go with the NXT and clean extra good on the glass inside and out. Rain or not it will look clean and make you feel better about driving it. You're not going for a full detail here....the idea is to make it look good (inside and out) in a short time. The NXT will blow you away on your color car. Don't forget to dress the tires.
Have a good time, be a gentleman, and be careful.
< Message edited by RTexasF -- 4/14/2008 7:21:49 PM >
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RE: Getting it ready for prom! - 4/14/2008 7:56:28 PM
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Unless it looks awful I'd pull all the hubcaps off or get four el cheapos at Wal-Mart or Pep Boys. Wash, clay, then apply/remove the NXT twice - it will help cover the swirls and rough clear coat areas. It's gonna be night for the prom correct? Spend more time on the inside and make SURE it smells clean. Wash mitts don't remove swirl marks so don't sweat them. If you're pressed for time blow off the clay and do more coats of the NXT synthetic wax. No need for cleaner wax now just go with the NXT and clean extra good on the glass inside and out. Rain or not it will look clean and make you feel better about driving it. You're not going for a full detail here....the idea is to make it look good (inside and out) in a short time. The NXT will blow you away on your color car. Don't forget to dress the tires.
Have a good time, be a gentleman, and be careful.
I will keep the hubcaps on ive decided. I will put them on the side that everyone will see so it wont matter! I just better put them on the right side! haha I am thinking about taking off my stupid yellow seat covers! I am planning on getting racing seats anyways this summer and tint to hide the backseats. Some people like the yellow and think its awesome! Others dont! Hmmm....
Time wise: I can do it Wednesday, however there is a 30-40% chance of showers on Thursday, Fri., and Saturday, so I didnt know if it would even be worth it if it ends up raining to spend so much time on the exterior. If so, I will probably get it perfect on Wed. then do touchups on Saturday before prom.
I have had a nice lambskin wash mitt for quite some time and I am thinking stuff has gotten embedded and created the swirl marks when I washed it. But I have a new one now.
I have used the NXT a few times and your right...it looks good! I have put 2 coats on only one time and it was even better! I will put 2 coats on, but can I do one right after another?
Windows - Stoners Glass cleaner w/ microfiber cloth
Carpets - Turtle Wax carpet cleaner (smells great)
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Dash - I will have to see what I have
Exhaust - Stainless Steel cleaner
Music - Eh, might make a prom mix
Effects - I will have the neons on inside the car 8-) No bass though...
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RE: Getting it ready for prom! - 4/14/2008 8:06:07 PM
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 If your girl friend wants to really go in style...have her pop for a Avis Rental Car... Just kidding of course..Or am I !
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RE: Getting it ready for prom! - 4/14/2008 8:24:24 PM
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Uh oh. Is there a certain condition that your car needs to be in in order to use the clay bar?
No.. I clay a new car .. best first step in detailing
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RE: Getting it ready for prom! - 4/15/2008 6:57:34 AM
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RTexasF
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Uh oh. Is there a certain condition that your car needs to be in in order to use the clay bar?
No.. I clay a new car .. best first step in detailing
Agreed, all I am saying is that in this particular instance you would benefit more from an extra layer or two of NXT than clay. Clay will certainly clean the contaminants and make the surface smooth but it will also EXPOSE the swirls that you want to hide with the NXT. Why do that now? It's kinda pointless, save that step for another time when you have more time. Even if it does rain the car will clean up easier on Saturday so go for it.
Yes you can put two or more coats of the NXT on one right after the other. The next day it will look even better as all the components bond to the paint.
< Message edited by RTexasF -- 4/15/2008 7:00:00 AM >
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RE: Getting it ready for prom! - 4/15/2008 7:03:57 AM
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RTexasF
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quote:
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ORIGINAL: Jesstzn
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ORIGINAL: 19Accord97
Uh oh. Is there a certain condition that your car needs to be in in order to use the clay bar?
No.. I clay a new car .. best first step in detailing
Agreed, all I am saying is that in this particular instance you would benefit more from an extra layer or two of NXT than clay. Clay will certainly clean the contaminants and make the surface smooth but it will also EXPOSE the swirls that you want to hide with the NXT. Why do that now? It's kinda pointless, save that step for another time when you have more time. With spider webs/marks/marring you have two choices: machine polish (remove them) or hide them. You don't have a machine so the answer is obvious. Even if it does rain the car will clean up easier on Saturday so go for it.
Yes you can put two or more coats of the NXT on one right after the other. The next day it will look even better as all the components bond to the paint.
< Message edited by RTexasF -- 4/15/2008 7:07:33 AM >
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Neuspeed short shift kit
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17mm rear anti sway bar
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DC Sports SS Header
Kicker Speakers
JL Audio Clean Sweep
JL Audio Amp
200W Bazooka sub
V-6 OEM 7 spoke alloys
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RE: Getting it ready for prom! - 4/15/2008 7:26:20 AM
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Rent a car is the way to go dont go through all the hastle lol....
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