4days and 24 hours of actual detailing writeup
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E90 M3
Great writeup, once it gets a little nicer, I'm going to go out and buy all of those detailing supplies. My car has taken a severe beating this winter.
How do I go about touching up hairline scratches that are through the clearcoat and into the paint, if possible?
How do I go about touching up hairline scratches that are through the clearcoat and into the paint, if possible?
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Normal price is $800 here.They had my car over the night for the sealant to hardend. They said that I shouldn't wash the car for two weeks after the treatment.
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This thread has got me all motivated to DIY detail my car! I just ordered a bunch of detailing supplies on Advanced Auto Parts, spent about $58 (after using a $35 off $85) coupon. I have high hopes for Meguiars SwirlX, after seeing a thread with a before and after pic.
What I bought:
Autocraft Microfiber Towels, 24pk
Meguiars Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo and Conditioner
Meguiars Smooth Surface™ Clay Kit
Meguiars ScratchX® 2.0 (7 oz.)
Meguiars Deep Crystal® System Carnauba Wax
Rain X 2-in-1 Glass Cleaner Plus Rain Repellent (23 oz.)
Meguiars Gold Class™ Rich Leather Wipes
Meguiars Quik Interior Detailer Wipes
Meguiars Hot Rims® All Wheel Cleaner (24 oz.)
This was done by hand!!!
What I bought:
Autocraft Microfiber Towels, 24pk
Meguiars Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo and Conditioner
Meguiars Smooth Surface™ Clay Kit
Meguiars ScratchX® 2.0 (7 oz.)
Meguiars Deep Crystal® System Carnauba Wax
Rain X 2-in-1 Glass Cleaner Plus Rain Repellent (23 oz.)
Meguiars Gold Class™ Rich Leather Wipes
Meguiars Quik Interior Detailer Wipes
Meguiars Hot Rims® All Wheel Cleaner (24 oz.)
This was done by hand!!!
Last edited by kevblah; Mar 15, 2011 at 03:28 PM.
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I definitely will. Won't be as amazing as the OP's thread since I don't have nearly as many supplies nor the expertise, but I will try my best. The before/after results should be good since my black paint has been neglected all winter :0
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I have been reading Detailed Image's blog everyday to try this for myself before the summer gets here. I will be stocking up on supplies also. They have some great tips, check it out.
http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-Pro/
