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CamaroDreams07 · 05-23-2014, 03:19 PM

Had today off so I figured I'd do my full exterior detail I've neglected for almost two years now. I don't think I've done a proper polish on my car since 2012 believe it or not.

The goal today was to strip off the Colli 845 I had put on for winter (before I ended up just buying a beater), polish out anything I might find lurking under there, and apply my favorite coating, GTechniq EXO v2.

Not a lot of process pics because nothing new there. You guys have all seen it before.

*Wheels cleaned with SCG Balanced Wash (wheel woolies & boar's hair brushes)
*Tires wiped down with a rag and SCG Balanced wash
(I had just done my wheels good last week with active wheel cleaner and stripped the tires so I didn't need to do that this time if you're wondering.)
*Car washed with SCG Surface Prep Wash & MM Incredimitt
*Iron X treatment
*Speedy Prep clay w/ ONR lube
*Polished off remaining GTechniq G1 w/ Ceriglass
*Glass treated with FlyBy30 glass coating
*Wipers treated w/ Reload
*Engine bay washed with SCG APC and various brushes
*One step polish w/ FG400 and black Buff and Shine MF Pads on a PC
*GTechniq Panel Wipe
*2 Coats GTechniq EXO v2
*Wheels & calipers sealed with Sonax PNS
*Exhaust tips polished with Mother's metal polish
*Trim sealed with UTTG+

Still to do:
*Coat of Sonax PNS over EXO v2
*Strip and re-dress interior
*Dress engine bay

Let me know if you have any questions.

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13lstuner · 05-23-2014, 03:47 PM

I wish I had a color as easy to make look good as CGM

Immaculate work as always. Just superb.

What do you use to dress your engine?

CamaroDreams07 · 05-23-2014, 03:48 PM

UTTG+ on plastic and rubber, whatever sealant I happen to grab for paint.

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13lstuner · 05-23-2014, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

UTTG+ on plastic and rubber, whatever sealant I happen to grab for paint.

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Alright thanks. How often do you do a complete engine detail?

This section has been dead lately.. I'm surprised I'm the only one who has commented on this thread.

dorfmac · 05-23-2014, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 13lstuner

Alright thanks. How often do you do a complete engine detail?

This section has been dead lately.. I'm surprised I'm the only one who has commented on this thread.

In answering this, please specify what we are supposed to bag off/protect from moisture in the engine. I don't know much about what's underneath the hood, so if you could do a pic and circle the protected parts that's even better. Thanks!

camaro2ssblack · 05-23-2014, 08:36 PM

Very nice Matt.

bluBlud · 05-23-2014, 09:08 PM

What do you use to strip the interior? How can you tell it's needed? I never really thought about interior product buildup.

JTruck · 05-23-2014, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dorfmac

In answering this, please specify what we are supposed to bag off/protect from moisture in the engine. I don't know much about what's underneath the hood, so if you could do a pic and circle the protected parts that's even better. Thanks!

Excellent question, I've been meaning to ask this myself. Been avoiding detailing the engine in fear of damaging something with water.

Dubscamaro · 05-24-2014, 12:47 AM

Hey Matt, Could you post some links to some of these products? Looking to update my variety of chems

Thanks!

JTruck · 05-24-2014, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dubscamaro

Hey Matt, Could you post some links to some of these products? Looking to update my variety of chems

Thanks!

Just google them?

Bobs of FL · 05-24-2014, 06:45 AM

I'm always in admiration of your work man. You inspire me to wash my car every time I see a thread of yours.

For a full detail like this, how long does it take, from start to finish?

CamaroDreams07 · 05-24-2014, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 13lstuner

Alright thanks. How often do you do a complete engine detail?

This section has been dead lately.. I'm surprised I'm the only one who has commented on this thread.

Not nearly as often as I should. I always wipe it down with a damp rag every time I wash so it never really gets dirty. I do a full degrease type 'detail' probably quarterly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dorfmac

In answering this, please specify what we are supposed to bag off/protect from moisture in the engine. I don't know much about what's underneath the hood, so if you could do a pic and circle the protected parts that's even better. Thanks!

I double bag shopping bags over my air intake and fuse box. That's it. As long as you don't shoot high pressure water directly on anything else you'll be fine. Remember when working in the engine bay you just want to let the water fall onto it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluBlud

What do you use to strip the interior? How can you tell it's needed? I never really thought about interior product buildup.

I use a 10:1 dilution of APC (your ratio will vary depending on your APC.) I just mist it on and lightly agitate with a soft brush or microfiber.

I don't think it's really 'needed' per se, but I always like to start from scratch when I reapply my dressing.

Probably do this quarterly as well, depending on your dressing choice.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dubscamaro

Hey Matt, Could you post some links to some of these products? Looking to update my variety of chems

Thanks!

Absolutely will do. If I could just ask for a little patience I'm going camping tonight and wont have access to a computer.

If I don't do it by Monday please PM me and bug me about it.

That being said, everything in here save 2 or 3 products is in my product guide sticky.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobs of FL

I'm always in admiration of your work man. You inspire me to wash my car every time I see a thread of yours.

For a full detail like this, how long does it take, from start to finish?

Thanks! This one I spent 3 hours on Thursday night and 8 on Friday. So that's 11 for exterior only and even that isn't finished!

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CamaroDreams07 · 05-24-2014, 05:42 PM

Well my grandfather had emergency surgery today- so I canceled my camping plans to stay close.

Here are the links:

GTechniq EXO v2

GTechniq Panel Wipe Note, this is NOT an IPA or Eraser replacement. This should ONLY be used before coatings. It's too strong to use on a regular basis.

Sonax Polymer Net Shield

JTruck · 05-24-2014, 09:05 PM

Couple of questions:

When you detailed your engine, did you use any trim products after using the APC? And what dilution for the APC.

Did your Camaro have orange peel at all when you got it? And if so did you remove it?

Also sorry to hear about your grandfather. Coincidentally my closest friend's grandfather just passed two days ago from a stroke.

05-23-2014, 03:19 PM	#1
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	Spring Detail Had today off so I figured I'd do my full exterior detail I've neglected for almost two years now. I don't think I've done a proper polish on my car since 2012 believe it or not. The goal today was to strip off the Colli 845 I had put on for winter (before I ended up just buying a beater), polish out anything I might find lurking under there, and apply my favorite coating, GTechniq EXO v2. Not a lot of process pics because nothing new there. You guys have all seen it before. Wheels cleaned with SCG Balanced Wash (wheel woolies & boar's hair brushes) Tires wiped down with a rag and SCG Balanced wash (I had just done my wheels good last week with active wheel cleaner and stripped the tires so I didn't need to do that this time if you're wondering.) Car washed with SCG Surface Prep Wash & MM Incredimitt Iron X treatment Speedy Prep clay w/ ONR lube Polished off remaining GTechniq G1 w/ Ceriglass Glass treated with FlyBy30 glass coating Wipers treated w/ Reload Engine bay washed with SCG APC and various brushes One step polish w/ FG400 and black Buff and Shine MF Pads on a PC GTechniq Panel Wipe 2 Coats GTechniq EXO v2 Wheels & calipers sealed with Sonax PNS Exhaust tips polished with Mother's metal polish Trim sealed with UTTG+ Still to do: Coat of Sonax PNS over EXO v2 Strip and re-dress interior Dress engine bay Let me know if you have any questions. __________________ [B]

05-23-2014, 03:47 PM	#2
13lstuner Drives: 2013 2LS BLK Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,444	I wish I had a color as easy to make look good as CGM Immaculate work as always. Just superb. What do you use to dress your engine? __________________

05-23-2014, 03:48 PM	#3
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	UTTG+ on plastic and rubber, whatever sealant I happen to grab for paint. Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk __________________ [B]

05-23-2014, 08:36 PM	#6
camaro2ssblack Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS - Black on Black Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Jackson, TN Posts: 731	Very nice Matt. __________________

05-23-2014, 09:08 PM	#7
bluBlud Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: CT Posts: 483	What do you use to strip the interior? How can you tell it's needed? I never really thought about interior product buildup. __________________

05-24-2014, 12:47 AM	#9
Dubscamaro Living Life in MPH. Drives: 15 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,114 View My Garage	Hey Matt, Could you post some links to some of these products? Looking to update my variety of chems Thanks! __________________ Devon W.

05-24-2014, 06:45 AM	#11
Bobs of FL Drives: 2010 2SS Black/IOM Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 108	I'm always in admiration of your work man. You inspire me to wash my car every time I see a thread of yours. For a full detail like this, how long does it take, from start to finish?

05-24-2014, 05:42 PM	#13
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	Well my grandfather had emergency surgery today- so I canceled my camping plans to stay close. Here are the links: GTechniq EXO v2 GTechniq Panel Wipe Note, this is NOT an IPA or Eraser replacement. This should ONLY be used before coatings. It's too strong to use on a regular basis. Sonax Polymer Net Shield __________________ [B]

05-24-2014, 09:05 PM	#14
JTruck Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,693	Couple of questions: When you detailed your engine, did you use any trim products after using the APC? And what dilution for the APC. Did your Camaro have orange peel at all when you got it? And if so did you remove it? Also sorry to hear about your grandfather. Coincidentally my closest friend's grandfather just passed two days ago from a stroke. __________________ Detailing is an involuntary obsession.