ldtCapitan

Hi everyone, this is my first detail write-up, I just recently got into detailing last June after seeing some Adam’s videos on youtube and have finally amassed a collection in order to do such a large detail. I haven’t yet picked up a porter cable or a flex, but my car is kept in well enough shape that it hasn’t bothered me too much yet. I’m a senior in high school and I drive a 2008 Mercedes Benz C300 with 53,000 miles or so. The detail took about 2 days, finishing with clay the first day. I haven’t had the chance to do a “shoot” yet, but once I do, pics will be uploaded.

I am suuuuper open to suggestions in products I need to get, techniques, etc. and would really appreciate it. Next on my list of things I need to buy is Einzett Cockpit, ONR, and I’d like to try something from Prima so I’m thinking Hydro.
Enjoy,
Tony

In a nutshell:

Exterior
- All exterior plastic was sprayed with Adam’s APC and scrubbed with a brush, then rinsed
- License plate and rear chrome removed in order to polish
- Wheels were sprayed with Brown Royal wheel cleaner and let soak, then rinsed off
- Wheels were then cleaned with Adam’s APC
- Tires were sprayed with Adam’s APC, scrubbed
- Wheel were sprayed with Adam’s APC, scrubbed
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs cleaned with Adam’s APC
- Car foamed with Adam’s APC
- Car washed
- Clayed
- Dried
- Specifically damaged areas treated with Adam’s spot pads on a drill.
- Whole car hand polished
- Car treated to coat of glaze
- Car waxed with Americana Premium Paste
- Wheel Wells were cleaned and dressed with Adam's Undercarriage Spray
- Tires dressed with Adam's VRT
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned
- Engine Cleaned and Dressed

Interior I keep in pretty good shape and didn’t really need much work other than the regular maintenance.


Equipment
Adam’s Foam Gun
Honda leaf blower
HD Bucket x2
Grit Guard bucket inserts
Fire hose nozzle

Towels, Pads, Sponges, and Brushes
Pakshack waffle weave drying towels
Uber Glass Towels
Adam’s Double-soft Microfiber towel
Adam’s Waffle Weave Towels (for interior)
Autozone Microfiber Mitt (for wheels and exhaust)
Uber “Black” Microfiber towels
Uber No name towels
Low Pile microfiber for carpets
Uber Yellow Wash Sponges
Daytona Speed Wheel Brush
Tampico carpet brush
Vroom Tire Brush
Adam’s Boar's Hair Fender Brush
Tapered Stick things with foam
Horse Hair Upholstery Brush
Adam’s Foam Pads and Sponges


Products Used
Adam’s All Purpose Cleaner
Adam’s and 3M Car Shampoo
Uber Yellow wash sponge
Adam’s Vinyl, Rubber, and Tire Dressing
Adam’s Detail Spray
Adam’s Leather and Interior Cleaner
303 Aerospace
Adam’s Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner
Chemical guy’s Fade2Black
Adam’s Swirl and Haze Remover
Adam’s Revive Polish
Sprayway glass cleaner
Invisible Glass Glass Cleaner With sealant
3M Adhesive Cleaner
Adam’s Brilliant Glaze
Adam’s Americana Premium Paste Wax
Adam’s Invisible Undercarriage Spray
Poorboy’s Pina Colada Deodorizing spray

Pictures

Before






Trim
















Wheels






Pre Soak & Foam














Clay



DARK

Not too bad

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Not too bad

Much cleaned up





DAY 2








In the garage


Sorry no SHR or polish pics L

Glaze

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Recon on the removal




Wax






Finishing touches, glass trim, etc






AFTER

Brilliant shine.. lol