Let's see your collection!

[CU2MIKE]

Well, I've noticed many people here with some to lots of experience in detailing, so post your collection and let's all see what you've got! Don't be shy now!

[CU2MIKE]

Really? No one? I guess I'll go first then







Smaller sized pads for tight areas

[MannyO]

That's quite the collection you've got there. I'm gonna go out on a limb and say you don't just do this as a hobby, correct?

Is that a syringe of OptiCoat in that last pic?

I don't have a collection so I can't really contribute. I think I have 3 microfiber cloths, 2 foam applicator pads, and an assortment of Meguiar's products (Quik interior, liquid wax, ultimate compound, and some gold class wash shampoo, etc.)

[Fish]

Oh my wow. That is crazy.

[86design]

yeah i'm not even near what you have lol whats the blower for?

[CU2MIKE]

Originally Posted by MannyO

That's quite the collection you've got there. I'm gonna go out on a limb and say you don't just do this as a hobby, correct?

Is that a syringe of OptiCoat in that last pic?

I don't have a collection so I can't really contribute. I think I have 3 microfiber cloths, 2 foam applicator pads, and an assortment of Meguiar's products (Quik interior, liquid wax, ultimate compound, and some gold class wash shampoo, etc.)

Yes, that's another OC2, I've got one sitting around, and now I have 2.
And don't be shy, you can take a picture of whatever you got, I'm sure no one here will judge, everybody started somewhere.

Originally Posted by Fish

Oh my wow. That is crazy.

You feel better about that detail this Sunday huh? lol

Originally Posted by 86design

yeah i'm not even near what you have lol whats the blower for?

Blower is for drying the car lol. And I'm guessing you're gonna schedule an appointment huh? lol

[russv]

I thought I was OCD...

[Dadhawk]

CU2MIKE for the win!

[RaceR]

Originally Posted by russv

I thought I was OCD...

No need to throw that word around. We all love cars here. Some are just more dedicated towards one or several aspects around our hobby. It is called being passionate.
People spending hours upon hours upon hours perfecting their paint and making old look like new. Or even look better than new in some cases..

I have checked out detailer forums and seen amazing collections like this one. Im not a detailer. But I appreciate to see the effort some people put into their cars. And the money and time they put into finding products they like or that are best suited for a job or a type of paint..

Amazing collection CU2MIKE!

[russv]

Originally Posted by RaceR

No need to throw that word around. We all love cars here. Some are just more dedicated towards one or several aspects around our hobby. It is called being passionate.
People spending hours upon hours upon hours perfecting their paint and making old look like new. Or even look better than new in some cases..

I have checked out detailer forums and seen amazing collections like this one. Im not a detailer. But I appreciate to see the effort some people put into their cars. And the money and time they put into finding products they like or that are best suited for a job or a type of paint..

Amazing collection CU2MIKE!

I agree. I was joking....

[CU2MIKE]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

CU2MIKE for the win!

Thank you!

Originally Posted by russv

I thought I was OCD...

Originally Posted by RaceR

No need to throw that word around. We all love cars here. Some are just more dedicated towards one or several aspects around our hobby. It is called being passionate.
People spending hours upon hours upon hours perfecting their paint and making old look like new. Or even look better than new in some cases..

I have checked out detailer forums and seen amazing collections like this one. Im not a detailer. But I appreciate to see the effort some people put into their cars. And the money and time they put into finding products they like or that are best suited for a job or a type of paint..

Amazing collection CU2MIKE!

Originally Posted by russv

I agree. I was joking....

lol yeah there no need for that. I'm just more anal about how the paintwork should look. Plus I get a huge satisfaction out of my customer when they could not believe it's the same car

[russv]

Originally Posted by CU2MIKE

Thank you!






lol yeah there no need for that. I'm just more anal about how the paintwork should look. Plus I get a huge satisfaction out of my customer when they could not believe it's the same car

I have a strong appreciation for people who take pride in how their car looks. I usually go to monthly Eurosunday sports car enthusiast meets and am impressed with how many take exceptional care of their cars. But I've also been disappointed with some who don't even bother to wax their expensive Ferrari's. Although I am not a professional detailer I do spend a great deal of time caring for my 3 cars and have always gotten positive comments and people asking me to de tail their cars.

[CU2MIKE]

Originally Posted by russv

I have a strong appreciation for people who take pride in how their car looks. I usually go to monthly Eurosunday sports car enthusiast meets and am impressed with how many take exceptional care of their cars. But I've also been disappointed with some who don't even bother to wax their expensive Ferrari's. Although I am not a professional detailer I do spend a great deal of time caring for my 3 cars and have always gotten positive comments and people asking me to de tail their cars.

That's actually how I got started 6 years ago! FRS I'm guessing has the infamous sticky, finicky paint because it is Subaru paint, and Subaru paint is famous for that. So I'll probably end up using a non diminshing abrasive, known as SMAT, to polish the car. This type of polish does not leave an oily residue so it'll be easier to wipe off while not marring the paint. I'll probably end up using M205 from Meguiar's or S17 from Scholl Concepts on a light polishing or even a finishing pad to clean up the paint, citrus based degreaser to clean up the polishing residue/oil, and apply opti coat to ensure proper bonding!

[ayau]

i finished detailing and opticoating my brz.

my steps were:

onr wash
mothers clay
optimum hyper polish with white pad
ipa wipe
opticoat