Hi All,
Over the Labor Day weekend, I've finally given the van a wash & polish.
Here's my first attempt at inserting pics here.
Thank you for all the postings and helpful people here.
Big thanks to Patrick, for suggesting me Optimum.
My process:
Wash = ONR with 2 bucket method
Polish = Optimum Polish + Finish Polish (mixed at 2:1) on white pad followed by Poliseal on white pad
LSP = Optiseal (x2)
I squeezed a coat of Danase Wet Glaze in between the Opti-seal coats.

Here's a shot of the hood:
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side shot :
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another side shot:
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Thanks

Raoul

 

sorry
can't seem to post pics here.
pls ignore this thread.

 

You'll need to post the pictures on an external source such as Photobucket or Flickr and then link them here. Direct linking from your computer won't work.

 

Thanks!

I will try that.

 

I thought optiseal was a cleaner also. Wouldn't the last coat of optiseal take off the coat of glaze?

 

Yes, the DWG should be used prior to a non abrasive sealant or Nuba............I would think the PS would compromise the DWG Raoul......

 

Hi Pat,

Yeah?
You mean, I should've done
Polish - DWG - Poliseal - Opti-seal?

I thought DWG would bond with OS.

I will try that next time.

 

Poliseal has light cleaners in it so use it first!
PoliSeal, Optiseal, then DWG.
According to your setup, Poliseal would remove a little DWG.

 

Copy that Pat!

will do it next time.

 

nothing is mini regarding an Odyssey detail!!! lol. I need to get my 2nd winter prep detail done on my wife's 08.

 

well, that's what i meant by 'mini'

the long weekend wasn't enough to fully detail the van.

i probably need a week!

 

very true!

 

Detailing aside, cleaning the damn thing takes me a solid two hours at least, it's soo large. But it's a good vehicle.

 

just got our a few months ago, so far havent had to clean the inside yet. Gave a stern warning to the kids and the wife regarding food type allowed in the van. no cookies or anything that will leave crumbs.

so far so good, but I dread the day when I have to give it a full interior cleaning.

 

And just how long will that last?! "Dad, how come you can have a Mrs Fields but we can't ?"

 

its lasted for almost the three months we have had it. so far only fruit snacks.

they are already somewhat trained there is NO eating in my car so they know the rules. lol

 

I get ya!

I try to teach my kids not to make a mess too much while in the van.

Luckily, I try to vacuum the seats everytime I get to wash it.
Good thing there's ONR, as I can take advantage of washing it while in the garage while the little ones are taking their naps.