Detailing thread- Q&A Welcome!

[hamish_023]

I thought decontamination was a chemical. What's the white soapy looking stuff that you put at the start of all your pics Hamish?
Or is it all top secret...
Also in your before and after pics are the after shot taken after you've applied a wax or straight after a cut as such?

Normally do a chemical to get rid of iron traces in the paint and clay bar for decontamination of tar spots, overspray, other road grime

That white stuff is a foam mixture from a high pressure (pretty much just car wash)

Most of the after shots are before a wax or sealant. A camera won't really pick up a difference between a wax or non waxed car, but will when it's had a good paint correction

[hamish_023]

Honda Prelude on Sunday:

In the sunlight:





Before:


After:


Wash:

[hamish_023]

Before:



50/50:





Before:



After:



Before (key mark):


After: wet sanded flat and polished:


Exhaust: 50/50:

[hamish_023]

After:

[hamish_023]

S15 on saturday:















Time spent: 8 hours

[Deep Heat]

Anyone used a DAS6-Pro, thinking about getting it instead of the Concours since waxit are taking forever to get the pads back in stock.

[hamish_023]

Anyone used a DAS6-Pro, thinking about getting it instead of the Concours since waxit are taking forever to get the pads back in stock.

Das6-pro is very similar to Concours 900, a tiny bit less power and more $$

What pads are you waiting for?

[Deep Heat]

Das6-pro is very similar to Concours 900, a tiny bit less power and more $$

What pads are you waiting for?

hmm is 30w diffrence really noticable?

Lake County 6.5" would be nice.

[Deep Heat]

So I went and bought a das6 yesterday with the 4 Lake County pads (blue, black,white,orange) came with Menzerna sampler kit. Cars been washed and clayed so what would be the best combination to remove a heap of swirl marks?

[hamish_023]

Always use the lightest combo and move up, black pad and 85rd. Subaru is very soft so you won't need power gloss

[hamish_023]

Another RX8, this time a very nicely modded Aurora Blue GT

For unknown reason this wasn't sticky and soft like the previous RX8 and had been well looked after

Wash:



Iron decontamination:



Clay (Few tar spots and clear overspray from panel respray)



Before condition out in the sun, swirl marks and water spots:





Taking thickness readings (consistent 120-150 over all panels besides the ones that had been resprayed)





Wet sanding marks 50/50:



Much deeper blue was evident although hard to capture on camera:







Before:



After:



Deep cuts needing serious attention:



After:







Before:



After:

[hamish_023]

After shots:

















Interior cleaned and treated:





Time taken: 8 hours

[Rome_BRZ]

What kind of interior cleaner prevents dust from accumulating on the dash?

[hamish_023]

What kind of interior cleaner prevents dust from accumulating on the dash?

- Stay clear from products like Armourall and Meguiar's dash protectant as they don't dry and collect dust. If you want a protectant or a conditioner get one that dries (Waterbased) PM me if you want some options.
- Keep a cloth in your glove box and simply wipe over once a week
- Don't have any tissue boxes in the car, if you must then keep in a compartment
- Vacuum car frequently
- Don't leave windows/sunroof open for outside dust to settle
- Use a mild cleaner safe for vinyl and leather when you get stains or marks

[Rome_BRZ]

What kind of interior cleaner prevents dust from accumulating on the dash?

- Stay clear from products like Armourall and Meguiar's dash protectant as they don't dry and collect dust. If you want a protectant or a conditioner get one that dries (Waterbased) PM me if you want some options.
- Keep a cloth in your glove box and simply wipe over once a week
- Don't have any tissue boxes in the car, if you must then keep in a compartment
- Vacuum car frequently
- Don't leave windows/sunroof open for outside dust to settle
- Use a mild cleaner safe for vinyl and leather when you get stains or marks

Great answer, PM sent!