posted 11-05-2013 12:55 PM                  

The junkman (dual action polisher, clay bar)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP-eAddv2sk and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_0nr6XPEHM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=900rjH-FKHA

Mike Phillips (wash, clay, polish, wax)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOt--yizRoc
http://www.youtube.com/embed/N9r5XS0xriI?rel=0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xpgWnWbWfY#t=870

Auto Obsessed (multiple videos on auto detailing)
http://www.youtube.com/user/autoobsessed1

Ammo NYC
http://www.youtube.com/user/AMMONYCdotcom

Presidential Details
http://www.autopia.org/forum/topic/121168-bentl ey-gt-60-hour-car-detail-by-barry-theal-of-presidential-details-in-lancaster-pa/

Migliore
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yyj2g2o26O8

GTechniq
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsSX_kaetgw

Leather types
http://www.ferndownservices.com/typesofleather.html

Swissvax leather care
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaPDcGdd8PI

posted 11-05-2013 03:39 PM                  

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Originally posted by ed monahan:
How much to do the same to my cars? Can you give me a three Prowler discount? I am not much into doing any real work anymore.
Your car looks fabulous, great job.

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Hey Ed,

I am a novice at this. I don't do this for a living. Besides, I am in TX, looks like you are in OH.

posted 11-05-2013 05:29 PM                  

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Originally posted by beachcat:
Hamlyn, thanks for that comprehensive tutorial. I read every word and found it very interesting. You didn't mention what polish you used on the wheels but I assume it was also the Never Dull.

You must have spent an absolute fortune on all the different products. Do you see this as a yearly procedure with just repeating some of the later steps, maybe halfway through the season?

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I had used NEVR DULL on the wheels a few days before I actually removed them and gave them a thorough cleaning. The NEVR DULL did a remarkable job. I did, however, use Wolfgang Uber Wheel Cleaner on the wheels when I took them off for thorough outside and inside cleaning. I sprayed down the wheels and allowed the cleaner to dwell for a couple of minutes. The wheel cleaner, as it works and breaks down dirt from the wheel, will turn colors (purple). I could not tell if the wheels on the Prowler were coated, so I did not apply any product on them. I bought Migliore Wheel Seal, but did not use it on this set of wheels. The wheels, after wiping them down inside and out, looked great.

Yes, I did go on a spending spree for this new hobby. I see myself doing this as needed. Every quarter or so for the Prowler. I don't expect that I will do any corrective care on the paint, but clean and wax every so often. My daily driver is a '13 Gran Coupe. I will probably do more frequent detailing on that car. It's really a time waster more than anything else.

posted 11-28-2013 03:53 PM                  

I bought a small electric pressure washer this Summer and I like to use the high pressure to remove the heavy stuff from my work car before I wash it. Anything you can get off of the car without rubbing saves you from scratching when you hand wash.

posted 01-20-2014 06:56 AM                  

Great job! All the work you put into it was worth it. Outstanding looking. Looks like a $1,000 job to me. Thanks for sharing all of your notes.

posted 03-05-2014 04:01 PM                  

My top two favorite pictures among the numerous pictures you've helpfully posted on your thread here about detailing the Prowler are these two:

However, maybe you need to "buff out" with more detail work...

...the arches of a building depicted as emanating frontward from the rear of your Prowler's hood in the first picture, and

...those branches of a tree depicted as emanating rearward from the front of your Prowler's hood in the second picture.

posted 03-05-2014 06:45 PM                  

I recently picked up some Zymol Vintage wax. I will hand wax the Prowler and see what, if anything, it does for the car.

posted 04-16-2014 10:57 PM                  

After reading everything you wrote, I took the plunge and started researching the sources you provided and after about 15 hours of that, watching videos, reading reviews, etc, I started buying supplies. Last Saturday, I started the process. After about 30 hours of claying, compounding, polishing, applying 2 coats of sealant and about to start my 3rd coat of Carnuba.. it's hard not to just sit and stare at the car! The difference is absolutely unbelievable. I actually thought my paint was looking pretty good when I bought the car 3 weeks ago until I got up close, felt it and really scrutinized it. Now, it's like a mirror. Mine is yellow and I don't have anything special when it comes to a camera (iPhone) so it doesn't show up anywhere near as reflective as your orange Kat in pictures, but it definitely reflects! And it's smooth as glass. And it's got depth, probably the first time in it's 15 year life (am I gloating? sorry... haha)

Thank you for all of the time and effort you put in to providing details for my detail! Holy cow, that was a LOT of work though.. I'll be sore for weeks. Still have to do the interior, more products on the way. Couldn't be happier I saw your post and decided to invest.

Thank you again!