So I finally washed my car.
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So I finally washed my car.
So I finally got courage to clean my car by myself.
1. Cleaned the wheels.
2. Washed and dried the car.
3. Clay barred the whole car (scary)
4. Applied Mother's Pre-Wax Cleaner, buffed off
5. Applied Mother's Sealant and Glaze, buffed off
6. Applied Mother's Caru*something* Wax, buffed off.
7. Applied Mother's Leather Cleaner, buffed off.
8. Applied Mother's Leather Conditioner, buffed off.
9. Applied Rain-X Anti Fog.
10. Dusted interior, applied 303.
11. Shined tires.
In total, it took me about 7 hours.
Unfortunately, it's too dark for me to take pictures - AND IT'S RAINING OUT, GODDAMNIT!
1. Cleaned the wheels.
2. Washed and dried the car.
3. Clay barred the whole car (scary)
4. Applied Mother's Pre-Wax Cleaner, buffed off
5. Applied Mother's Sealant and Glaze, buffed off
6. Applied Mother's Caru*something* Wax, buffed off.
7. Applied Mother's Leather Cleaner, buffed off.
8. Applied Mother's Leather Conditioner, buffed off.
9. Applied Rain-X Anti Fog.
10. Dusted interior, applied 303.
11. Shined tires.
In total, it took me about 7 hours.
Unfortunately, it's too dark for me to take pictures - AND IT'S RAINING OUT, GODDAMNIT!
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Originally Posted by exceldetail
LMFAO! Thats terrible!
BTW, I had to take the car to work today, so it's dirty again.
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Oh, before I forget, how long should the entire process take (according to what I've done)? 7.5 hours seems a bit slow, but my arms were getting really tired by the time I was on the sealant step.
Is there anything you can recommend to speed up my process? (i.e. different products, using a machine buffer, etc.)
Thanks in advance.
Is there anything you can recommend to speed up my process? (i.e. different products, using a machine buffer, etc.)
Thanks in advance.
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Originally Posted by exceldetail
A PC 7336 SP would have possibly cut all your polishing and paint work in 1/2. Not to mention your arms would still be alive....
Question: A PC 7336 SP is ....a ??? and do you sell those?
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Its a Random/Orbital polisher....And yes, I actually have ONE left. I think you will find most avid detailers here, as well as elsewhere use one. Is it a necessity? NO. Is it a time saver? Yes. Does it offer something unequal to polishing by hand? Yes, about 10 fold. Its manufactured by Porter Cable, and its twin is the 7424 which contains a #5 counterweight vs the 7336 Sander/Polisher which holds a #6 counterweight. The differences in counterweights relates to backing plates, which is relevant to pad size.......The larger pad, the larger backing plate, the larger the counterweight. How large is too large? I wouldnt venture over a 6" BP with a 7" pad. I just dont think the PC has the ability to EFFECTIVELY remove scratches and swirls as would a 6" BP/6.5" pad or a 5" BP/6" pad. They may be small incraments but its a world of difference. Using a 3.5" BP and a 4" pad, one has to actually excercise some caution.
Are they safe? Very safe for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Can they cause harm? Sure, but you have to work at it. Who can use one? Anyone with the ability to operate a belt sander or cordless drill will find extreme value in ownership. Your car will thank you, and your neigbors will be quite envious!
Are they safe? Very safe for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Can they cause harm? Sure, but you have to work at it. Who can use one? Anyone with the ability to operate a belt sander or cordless drill will find extreme value in ownership. Your car will thank you, and your neigbors will be quite envious!
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Originally Posted by Pika817
So I finally got courage to clean my car by myself.
1. Cleaned the wheels.
2. Washed and dried the car.
3. Clay barred the whole car (scary)
4. Applied Mother's Pre-Wax Cleaner, buffed off
5. Applied Mother's Sealant and Glaze, buffed off
6. Applied Mother's Caru*something* Wax, buffed off.
7. Applied Mother's Leather Cleaner, buffed off.
8. Applied Mother's Leather Conditioner, buffed off.
9. Applied Rain-X Anti Fog.
10. Dusted interior, applied 303.
11. Shined tires.
In total, it took me about 7 hours.
Unfortunately, it's too dark for me to take pictures - AND IT'S RAINING OUT, GODDAMNIT!
1. Cleaned the wheels.
2. Washed and dried the car.
3. Clay barred the whole car (scary)
4. Applied Mother's Pre-Wax Cleaner, buffed off
5. Applied Mother's Sealant and Glaze, buffed off
6. Applied Mother's Caru*something* Wax, buffed off.
7. Applied Mother's Leather Cleaner, buffed off.
8. Applied Mother's Leather Conditioner, buffed off.
9. Applied Rain-X Anti Fog.
10. Dusted interior, applied 303.
11. Shined tires.
In total, it took me about 7 hours.
Unfortunately, it's too dark for me to take pictures - AND IT'S RAINING OUT, GODDAMNIT!
I got mine (same) car almost 2 months but haven't done anything. Where do you get all the washing / wax supply ? And can you tell me wat is Clay barred the whole car ??
Thanks ...
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Originally Posted by zzvi3ti3oi83zz
man, very nice job done to the Type S.
I got mine (same) car almost 2 months but haven't done anything. Where do you get all the washing / wax supply ? And can you tell me wat is Clay barred the whole car ??
Thanks ...
I got mine (same) car almost 2 months but haven't done anything. Where do you get all the washing / wax supply ? And can you tell me wat is Clay barred the whole car ??
Thanks ...
Automotive clay is a petroleum/resin product with abrasives and used for removing contaminants from paint. More info about claying can be found here or Autopia.
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Originally Posted by exceldetail
.....twin is the 7424 which contains a #5 counterweight vs the 7336 Sander/Polisher which holds a #6 counterweight. The differences in counterweights relates to backing plates, which is relevant to pad size.......The larger pad, the larger backing plate, the larger the counterweight.
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Originally Posted by Hawhyen51
The 7424 has a #5 CW for use with a 5" BP which can take up to a 7" pad if I remember correctly. I prefer a 6" BP with Excel Erasure pads. Patrick has the same setup.
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#6 CW, 6" BP.
#5 CW, 5" BP.
I prefer using a #6 CW, and 6" BP with 6.5" pads.
The heavier the "set up" (BP and pads) the larger the CW. But as a general rule of thumb, match CW to BP.
To add to the confusion, I will be carrying a 5.5" pad soon......
06, it sounds like the #6 !
Dont arrange your purchase around the CW my friend, its only a couple /few bucks to swap it out.....But I think your good to go with the 6/6.5" setup if you like.
#5 CW, 5" BP.
I prefer using a #6 CW, and 6" BP with 6.5" pads.
The heavier the "set up" (BP and pads) the larger the CW. But as a general rule of thumb, match CW to BP.
To add to the confusion, I will be carrying a 5.5" pad soon......
06, it sounds like the #6 !
Dont arrange your purchase around the CW my friend, its only a couple /few bucks to swap it out.....But I think your good to go with the 6/6.5" setup if you like.
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Lots of info in this thread.
I am looking to get a porter-cable for detailing the car.
From what I understood, one good setup could be a 7336, which comes with a #6 counterweight. Used with a 6'' backing plate and a 6.4'' pad.
Is what I understood correct?
Thanks
I am looking to get a porter-cable for detailing the car.
From what I understood, one good setup could be a 7336, which comes with a #6 counterweight. Used with a 6'' backing plate and a 6.4'' pad.
Is what I understood correct?
Thanks
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Originally Posted by exceldetail
#6 CW, 6" BP.
#5 CW, 5" BP.
I prefer using a #6 CW, and 6" BP with 6.5" pads.
The heavier the "set up" (BP and pads) the larger the CW. But as a general rule of thumb, match CW to BP.
To add to the confusion, I will be carrying a 5.5" pad soon......
06, it sounds like the #6 !
Dont arrange your purchase around the CW my friend, its only a couple /few bucks to swap it out.....But I think your good to go with the 6/6.5" setup if you like.
#5 CW, 5" BP.
I prefer using a #6 CW, and 6" BP with 6.5" pads.
The heavier the "set up" (BP and pads) the larger the CW. But as a general rule of thumb, match CW to BP.
To add to the confusion, I will be carrying a 5.5" pad soon......
06, it sounds like the #6 !
Dont arrange your purchase around the CW my friend, its only a couple /few bucks to swap it out.....But I think your good to go with the 6/6.5" setup if you like.
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As a newbie PC user, I will second that whole "two of each pad" thing. Except maybe yellow (which you probably shouldn;t get yet anyhow), you will probably find that having two is much better than wanting two.
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