Reflections

Have done quite a few of these lately and this one came out very nice from the dealer. Wasn't washed or detailed prior which meant it had some near perfect paint.

Wash
CG CWC + Power Clean
Bug Remover
Zymol Sponge
Dreadlock Mitt

Wheels
Autoglym Custom Wheel Cleaner
Raceglaze Wheel Brush + Lug Nut Brush
IronX
EZ Wheel Brush
Tire Brush
PERL 1:1
CG Barebones

Decontamination:
Ricardo Yellow and Blue Claybar
ONR Clay Lube
IronX

Polishing:
SF4000 on White
OPT Metal Polish on Exhaust

Protection:
Opti-Coat 2.0

Before



Tires had the typical dealer applied dressing.


Bugs and road grime.


How paint should be! Although a gentle polish can always bring out a little extra.


Beauty!









During

Start on the wheels first.


Wheel woolies. Only the best wheel brush I have used.


Power Clean Pre-Soak to remove all heavy grime.


Dwelling.


Proceed with a citrus wash.


Sheeting like it should.


Getting into all the crevices.


Next Step: Decon with IronX






Round 2 IronX. Real heavy rail dust on this one.


Time to clay.


That fresh rare bar of Ricky Yellow.


A ton was still picked up!


Crevices clean!


Wheel wells in check.


Adhesive on the edge where the dealer plastic was removed.


All prep'd up.


Cleaning under the rubber roof seals.


Rubber seals treated.


After application.

After:



After polishing and Opti-Coat really brings out the pearl.

Reflections

The Perfection is in the Reflection.

Thanks for looking!