Why do we detail our cars?
08-02-2014, 02:51 PM
#1
2016 E350 Sport
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Why do we detail our cars?
I was walking back to my car and had one of those "ah ha" moments. This is why we detail our cars. I rarely get a chance to see my car next to "the average black car" but the difference in person is really striking. The iPhone pic does not do this comparison justice but hopefully you can see the difference.
Last edited by SweetJazz; 08-02-2014 at 02:55 PM.
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08-03-2014, 09:00 PM
#3
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You can alaway tell "us" that do.. I was at a car show today and people were asking/comenting on how I can get a reflection like this in a white car (wdp) , it was a sign that was standing in front of the car.
Told them, like SweetJaz said, its all in the detailing.
Sorry for the crap pix .. Was taken with the Ipad.
Told them, like SweetJaz said, its all in the detailing.
Sorry for the crap pix .. Was taken with the Ipad.
08-05-2014, 10:54 PM
#4
2016 E350 Sport
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You can alaway tell "us" that do.. I was at a car show today and people were asking/comenting on how I can get a reflection like this in a white car (wdp) , it was a sign that was standing in front of the car.
Told them, like SweetJaz said, its all in the detailing.
Sorry for the crap pix .. Was taken with the Ipad.
Told them, like SweetJaz said, its all in the detailing.
Sorry for the crap pix .. Was taken with the Ipad.
Nice pic. As long as the paint is in the shade and the object is illuminated by the sun or other light source you can get great reflections on white.
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justnspace (08-06-2014)
08-06-2014, 07:40 AM
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I got tired of being nuts about swirls and whatnot, but I have been able to keep a really nice luster with a consistent coat of polymer based waxes every three months. I get compliments on my paint all the time.
At nearly 11 years old...she isn't flawless, but she's pretty durn good overall.
Great thread!
DSC_2057 by swimex37, on Flickr
At nearly 11 years old...she isn't flawless, but she's pretty durn good overall.
Great thread!
DSC_2057 by swimex37, on Flickr
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cjTL (08-09-2014)
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08-06-2014, 10:54 AM
#9
Waxing a car and wheels does wonders if you park in dusty areas.
Everyday I work in a canyon at a shooting range with dirt being kicked up every minute by rounds hitting ground.
A nice wax will see that the dust falls right off the car once I'm on the freeway.
My coworkers cars just cake the dust on.
Everyday I work in a canyon at a shooting range with dirt being kicked up every minute by rounds hitting ground.
A nice wax will see that the dust falls right off the car once I'm on the freeway.
My coworkers cars just cake the dust on.
08-08-2014, 05:52 PM
#10
I drive a Subata.
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Thought it's the same reason why girls wax their thing?
08-08-2014, 09:05 PM
#11
2016 E350 Sport
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I got tired of being nuts about swirls and whatnot, but I have been able to keep a really nice luster with a consistent coat of polymer based waxes every three months. I get compliments on my paint all the time.
At nearly 11 years old...she isn't flawless, but she's pretty durn good overall.
Great thread!
DSC_2057 by swimex37, on Flickr
At nearly 11 years old...she isn't flawless, but she's pretty durn good overall.
Great thread!
DSC_2057 by swimex37, on Flickr
08-20-2014, 08:31 AM
#16
I don't bother getting swirls out anymore on a hard driven daily, it's too much of a commitment and my neurosis needed a break.
I am for an overall good look from a distance and for that I use wolfgang paint deep sealant about every 4 to 6 months.
At almost 11 years old, she still looks pretty damned good on the original paint. When I did do it though, orange pad with Megs 105 and white pad and Megs 205. Then seal.
DSC_1739 by swimex37, on Flickr
I am for an overall good look from a distance and for that I use wolfgang paint deep sealant about every 4 to 6 months.
At almost 11 years old, she still looks pretty damned good on the original paint. When I did do it though, orange pad with Megs 105 and white pad and Megs 205. Then seal.
DSC_1739 by swimex37, on Flickr
09-11-2014, 08:04 PM
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Helped clean a friend's new black Mazda3. With a coat of wax, and not too many swirls, black cars really pop.
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