spring time exterior detail

Discussion in 'Dodge Challenger Cleaning and Detailing Forum' started by IDMTfirefighter, Mar 23, 2012.

  1. Mar 23, 2012 at 10:34 AM #1
    IDMTfirefighter

    IDMTfirefighter Full Access Member

    Posts:
    56
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2011
    Location:
    Yonder
    did my annual spring time exterior detailing on my 2009 TorRed SE last weekend.
    dish soap wash to strip old wax, followed by Meguires clay bar, and then Meguires NXT 2.0

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
     
  2. Mar 23, 2012 at 2:34 PM #2
    jonmandude

    jonmandude Full Access Member

    Posts:
    356
    Likes Received:
    6
    Joined:
    Nov 23, 2011
    Location:
    the dreaded rust belt
    Looking sharp.
     
  3. Mar 23, 2012 at 5:40 PM #3
    Storm Rider

    Storm Rider Full Access Member

    Age:
    63
    Posts:
    1,294
    Likes Received:
    7
    Joined:
    Sep 18, 2011
    Location:
    High Point, NC
    Looking good. Your hard work paid off.
     
  4. Mar 23, 2012 at 8:24 PM #4
    jonmandude

    jonmandude Full Access Member

    Posts:
    356
    Likes Received:
    6
    Joined:
    Nov 23, 2011
    Location:
    the dreaded rust belt
    I just finished doing the clay bar, wax, and buff thing. Spent 3 hours. now when I run my hand down the car, it doesn't feel remotely gritty, doesn't feel like glass either, it feels so smooth that it feels like it has soapy water on the surface. You know that slick smoothess that soapy dishwater feels like on glass? yeah that.

    It was getting dark when I finished.
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
     
    Last edited: Mar 23, 2012
  5. Mar 24, 2012 at 4:08 PM #5
    genotex

    genotex Full Access Member

    Posts:
    349
    Likes Received:
    2
    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2011
    Location:
    WIzzzzzconsin
    clay, wax and buff in three hours !?!? You're FAST! LOL
     
  6. Mar 24, 2012 at 7:17 PM #6
    jonmandude

    jonmandude Full Access Member

    Posts:
    356
    Likes Received:
    6
    Joined:
    Nov 23, 2011
    Location:
    the dreaded rust belt
    Remember that the car is not driven much and kept clean, the clay bar went pretty quickly (1 hour) as the car probably didn't really need it. And I use a small (6") buffer to remove the wax and don't apply more than a very thin coat. I didn't do the wheels, tires, interior, or windows, just the paint.
     
  7. Mar 24, 2012 at 10:03 PM #7
    IDMTfirefighter

    IDMTfirefighter Full Access Member

    Posts:
    56
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2011
    Location:
    Yonder
    looks awesome!!!
     
  8. Mar 29, 2012 at 3:01 PM #8
    SRT-Tom

    SRT-Tom Well-Known Member Staff Member Super Moderator Article Writer

    Posts:
    8,242
    Likes Received:
    2,796
    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2011
    Location:
    southern New Jersey
    Looks great, but if you want to take it to the next level, apply Meguires Ultimate Detail Spray. I started using this product several years ago and the results are fantastic.

    Look at the gloss on my SRT and son's 2008 Tiburon.
     

    Attached Files:

    Last edited: Mar 29, 2012
  9. Mar 29, 2012 at 7:40 PM #9
    jonmandude

    jonmandude Full Access Member

    Posts:
    356
    Likes Received:
    6
    Joined:
    Nov 23, 2011
    Location:
    the dreaded rust belt
    I use that as well. After I wax, I usually use the detail spray. It helps get that extra shine while getting any missed wax