1st Detailing - '07 Lariat
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1st Detailing - '07 Lariat
Well,
My shoulder is about to fall off as I write this..... Finished my first detailing, after picking up my new 07 Lariat last week. I had only 4 hours so by using the combined knowledge of this forum, I tried to use some common sense in picking what steps I should do.
1. Washed.. 2 bucket method - Meguiars Deep Crystal Car Wash
2. Microfiber dried.. pulled it into the garage and took an ice tea break.
3. ClayBarred the car using Meguiars SmoothSurface Clay Kit and Detailing Spray.
4. 2-3 swirly spots in the paint were found. Buffed out with NuFinish Polish.
5. Applied Meguiars Deep Crystal Carnauba.
6. Contemplating applying another coat tomorrow if the shoulder feels better.
So I skipped using a polish on the whole car or any type of "cleaner" wax like NXT. I assumed since the paint is so new (had 18 miles when i bought it last week - Manufactured April 07), that I could skip this step.
I guess I'm satisfied with the results. I can't really see getting a deeper color then what you'll see in the following photos, but I'm very open to any suggestions for the future.
SideNote: I've been reading the various posts on "Orange Peel" and really didn't understand it till I looked closer at the paint. Oh Brother do I NOW understand what people mean. The paintspray nozzle at the Dearborn Plant went positively FLORIDA on my car. Oh well... it's comforting to know that all Fords are afflicted with this paint disease.
My shoulder is about to fall off as I write this..... Finished my first detailing, after picking up my new 07 Lariat last week. I had only 4 hours so by using the combined knowledge of this forum, I tried to use some common sense in picking what steps I should do.
1. Washed.. 2 bucket method - Meguiars Deep Crystal Car Wash
2. Microfiber dried.. pulled it into the garage and took an ice tea break.
3. ClayBarred the car using Meguiars SmoothSurface Clay Kit and Detailing Spray.
4. 2-3 swirly spots in the paint were found. Buffed out with NuFinish Polish.
5. Applied Meguiars Deep Crystal Carnauba.
6. Contemplating applying another coat tomorrow if the shoulder feels better.
So I skipped using a polish on the whole car or any type of "cleaner" wax like NXT. I assumed since the paint is so new (had 18 miles when i bought it last week - Manufactured April 07), that I could skip this step.
I guess I'm satisfied with the results. I can't really see getting a deeper color then what you'll see in the following photos, but I'm very open to any suggestions for the future.
SideNote: I've been reading the various posts on "Orange Peel" and really didn't understand it till I looked closer at the paint. Oh Brother do I NOW understand what people mean. The paintspray nozzle at the Dearborn Plant went positively FLORIDA on my car. Oh well... it's comforting to know that all Fords are afflicted with this paint disease.
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Originally Posted by Nerd-ina-Truck
So I skipped using a polish on the whole car or any type of "cleaner" wax like NXT. I assumed since the paint is so new (had 18 miles when i bought it last week - Manufactured April 07), that I could skip this step.
As is always true, just ask if/when you have a question. We'll all be happy to provide insight/tips. I will say this, though--I'm probably going to hunt you down and take your truck. I like it. (J/K. I wouldn't do that. To you.
)Next time you're planning a detail, post something, and we'll help out more. Nobody wants to tell you that they would have changed somthing when your truck looks this good. Also, I'm pretty sure your arms won't like it if they are forced to do it again. But it sure beats the gym, doesn't it???!!!
Again, looks great, keep it up, and let us know if you have any more questions!
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06-09-2007, 11:05 PM
Originally Posted by knighj1
Looks good, Im still trying to figure out what to do to mine once it arrives
Gosh man... we've all put about 3 or 4 hours in to you a piece... HAHAHA! Surely you have some idea...
Really, Pinnacle, Wolfgang, Meguiar's, Duragloss, Aquaman, Collinite, or Billy Bob's Perfect Cowgut Wax...
Pick one, stick with it, use it often... you'll be impressed.
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Originally Posted by knighj1
Looks good, Im still trying to figure out what to do to mine once it arrives
J/K. As RP said, I'd be willing to bet that it just seems daunting now...Once it's here it'll be easier because you'll remember all the Meg.s scripture RP read you when you were but a young Patewan...
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06-10-2007, 07:49 AM
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06-10-2007, 11:44 AM
Originally Posted by Nerd-ina-Truck
I tried to use some common sense in picking what steps I should do.
1. Washed.. 2 bucket method - Meguiars Deep Crystal Car Wash
2. Microfiber dried.. pulled it into the garage and took an ice tea break.
3. ClayBarred the car using Meguiars SmoothSurface Clay Kit and Detailing Spray.
4. 2-3 swirly spots in the paint were found. Buffed out with NuFinish Polish.
5. Applied Meguiars Deep Crystal Carnauba.
6. Contemplating applying another coat tomorrow if the shoulder feels better.
I can't really see getting a deeper color then what you'll see in the following photos, but I'm very open to any suggestions for the future.
1. Washed.. 2 bucket method - Meguiars Deep Crystal Car Wash
2. Microfiber dried.. pulled it into the garage and took an ice tea break.
3. ClayBarred the car using Meguiars SmoothSurface Clay Kit and Detailing Spray.
4. 2-3 swirly spots in the paint were found. Buffed out with NuFinish Polish.
5. Applied Meguiars Deep Crystal Carnauba.
6. Contemplating applying another coat tomorrow if the shoulder feels better.
I can't really see getting a deeper color then what you'll see in the following photos, but I'm very open to any suggestions for the future.
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Originally Posted by ddellwo
Next time, modify Step 2 with cold beer.....
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06-10-2007, 10:24 PM
Very nice job... sorry man. I forgot to say that in my first post because I found knighj's amusing and forgot... 
The NXT wouldn't have been a bad choice. Some may call NXT a cleaner wax on occasion - me included - but, the bottom line is that the cleaners in NXT are so mild that you could use it just about every day of the year and really suffer absolutely no adverse effects. No problem though... it turned out sharp.
If I were you, I would go with the second coat of step #3.... maybe even a couple of coats. You remember how easily it comes off so, no worries in trying -- although, I can't attest to the condition of your shoulder!
(hint: get a PC!)
-RP-
The NXT wouldn't have been a bad choice. Some may call NXT a cleaner wax on occasion - me included - but, the bottom line is that the cleaners in NXT are so mild that you could use it just about every day of the year and really suffer absolutely no adverse effects. No problem though... it turned out sharp.
If I were you, I would go with the second coat of step #3.... maybe even a couple of coats. You remember how easily it comes off so, no worries in trying -- although, I can't attest to the condition of your shoulder!
(hint: get a PC!)
-RP-