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08-29-2019, 06:52 PM | #1 |
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I think I found a new hobby
I'm too excited not to post these results...The car is 2 weeks old, has 1300 miles on the ODO, and it was already REALLY grimy from lots of canyon road and freeway driving. I tried the 2-bucket method with ONR last night at home after hosing the car down at a coin-wash, and holy SH**. I had no idea hand-detailing made such a difference. It's hard to describe how shiny and clean it looks in person...It's way better looking than when I bought it from the dealer 2 weeks ago, that's for sure.
I wish I had a good before picture to show you how grimy it got in just 2 weeks, but here's me washing it last night with a headlamp and how it looked when I walked out to it this morning: This was my first time washing it, and I already feel myself rabbit-holing into detailing, I had no idea how satisfying it would be. Here's the list of products I used: -ONR wash+wax for the body -Eagle One glass cleaner -Simple Green for wheels and wheel wells -Meguiar's #34 Final Inspection for the interior surfaces/door jams/trunk jam I know I'm just at the tip of the iceberg in detailing technique and quality, but I just wanted to share the results. It feels so damn good Any advice on maintenance going forward? Next steps if I want to get deeper into detailing? Last edited by JackRabbit; 08-29-2019 at 06:59 PM. Reason: grammar |
08-29-2019, 07:02 PM | #2 |
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I LOVE ONR WASH + WAX. Leaves the FRS nice and shiny all the time.
Wash & wax often and she'll look great for a long time! -Sam Picture taken after ONR wash + wax waterless wash. 4 year old car, 80k+ miles. |
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Here is some advice, do not use simple green on your wheels unless you have the aircraft grade that is safe to use on aluminum. (wheels and engine block in this car are aluminum). For the wheels basic soap and water and a scrub brush works great, no need for hardcore chemicals like simple green, which unless you got the aircraft aluminum grade one can erode aluminum. In fact don't use simple green at all until your over 90k. Tub-O-Towles works great for keeping your engine bay super clean (also works great on wheels and various other parts of the car like exhaust tips) if you do a quick wipe here and there inside the engine bay with that it wont get so gunked up and look new for a long time. The thing about detailing is you need to make sure the products you use are appropriate for the surface you are cleaning, the wrong product for the wrong surface can cause damage. Also congrats on the car and great choice on the unquestionably best color for the FRS! |
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Oh yes, deeper into detailing - open up the fuel door, I'll betcha there's work to be done there. - humfrz |
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Good job the car looks good. I suggest some form of UV protection. Wax or sealant.
Because you are already using ONR, check out optimum opti-seal. You can use it as a dry aid when you are drying the car. It is the easiest sealant/wax you'll ever use. One spray per panel, wipe into the paint and it will level it self without needing to be buffed off. A high quality wash mitt goes a long way. Adams makes one that's inexpensive. If you only wash with ONR check out the big red sponge(BRS). For wheels I've been using P&S brake buster. It's non acid based and also works as a tire cleaner. For heavier use sonax wheel cleaner is pretty fantastic. I have been using chemical guys VRP on trim, tires and plastics. I use standard ONR for basic interior cleaning. Diluted 256:1 or 16:1 for the detail spray. |
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The car seriously looks so good for 80k. Better than mine at half the mileage lol just shows how cosmetic maintenance makes a real difference. Inspiring for me
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