My Hand Detailing Results

samunoz1 · 10-02-2007, 10:32 AM

These are the results I achieved by hand.

SkyNV · 10-02-2007, 10:35 AM

Nice results! I just got the NXT also but have not been able to use it yet because we are not allowed to use water in my area right now. Little bit of a drought.

SUNNY_SKY · 10-02-2007, 10:43 AM

Looks great. What did you use?

samunoz1 · 10-02-2007, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SUNNY_SKY

Looks great. What did you use?

Its in the detail underneath the pictures @ flickr. Last time I wrote what I used my post was deleted.

SolScuba · 10-02-2007, 11:05 AM

Looks good!! I don't think you'd have too many problems talking about what you used to detail your car. AT least I hope not

MRSSKY · 10-02-2007, 11:18 AM

BEAUTIFUL!! I p.m. you...

mary

samunoz1 · 10-02-2007, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SolScuba

Looks good!! I don't think you'd have too many problems talking about what you used to detail your car. AT least I hope not

I used (in order):

1. Turtle Wax ICE Car Wash soap w/ Microfiber wash mitts
2. Blow-dry with a leafblower and what remains w/ a microfiber towel.
3. Turtle Wax ICE Polish paste.
4. Meguiar's NXT Spray Wax. (not the paste or liquid)
5. Mother's Showtime Instant Detailer spray to pickup remaining residue.

Each step of it done with Microfiber towels. I use a separate one for each product.

Skykid · 10-02-2007, 11:34 AM

The way it should be done on these beautiful cars.

waywyrd · 10-02-2007, 12:05 PM

Absolutely beautiful!

xmicro_Redline · 10-02-2007, 12:44 PM

GLASS..........NICE!!!!!

You should bring it to the Hudson Valley Run on Oct 21st!!!

samunoz1 · 10-02-2007, 01:05 PM

Actually I think I might go to that. I'll check with the Mrs. tonight.

SSRL · 10-02-2007, 01:15 PM

Man, We need to get together and have you teach me. That's amazing! My lotus buddy pays 225 for that same look!

Juno56 · 10-02-2007, 07:33 PM

Wow! That's amazing! How long did it take?

It's a beautiful car. Nice color combo!

Yo Jeff · 10-02-2007, 07:59 PM

Dude, that is sweet, thanks for the putting out the recipe; I’ve been looking for a good combination. One day I went out shopping for the right waxes, after reading the 4th product and all the “and”, “if”, “do”, “don’t”, I forgot what the heck I was shopping for. I like the GEL for the tires with the app sponge

samunoz1 · 10-02-2007, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Yo Jeff

Dude, that is sweet, thanks for the putting out the recipe; I’ve been looking for a good combination. One day I went out shopping for the right waxes, after reading the 4th product and all the “and”, “if”, “do”, “don’t”, I forgot what the heck I was shopping for. I like the GEL for the tires with the app sponge

No problem. It would be great if everytime someone saw a Sky it was nice and Shiny. I use a Dupont Teflon tire shine product and spray it onto a terry cloth towel and then apply on tire. You never want that stuff to get on your nicely finished panels or chrome wheels.

1Man1Sky · 10-02-2007, 08:45 PM

Wow...that is fantastic. Great work!

marlboromike · 10-02-2007, 09:16 PM

The fault finder finds fault even in paradise...sorry, but u have a front license plate...everything is now obscurred...sorry SAM...

SWTSKY · 10-02-2007, 09:18 PM

Great job.

I've been looking for the Meguiar's NXT, but no luck finding it. I guess I'm gonna have to look harder.
Where did you get yours?

**Celt03** · 10-02-2007, 10:05 PM

Yup - looks really good!
Cost my dealership almost $300 to get mine looking that good before I was happy. (Because I insisted they pay my detail guy do it after thiers flubbed it several times.

)
Maybe they should send thier detail guy to you for lessons.

xmicro_Redline · 10-02-2007, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by samunoz1

Actually I think I might go to that. I'll check with the Mrs. tonight.

Awesome, we have a great group of 35 cars so far. Great people, awesome food, and crazy roads, what more can you ask for!

Antonio · 10-02-2007, 11:52 PM

Yep. Great shine

I use similar products, however I used Meguiars Clay bar, Meguiars Cyrstal polish and turtle wax ice wax. Followed with Meguiars quik detailer. I think once i finish the ice i'll switch to NXT however. Ice is alright, but doesn't last very long, and takes a LOT of buffing to get all the residue off. It just goes to show you, there's no shine like a black car shine. Here's mine from this past weekend's show.

samunoz1 · 10-03-2007, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SWTSKY

Great job.

I've been looking for the Meguiar's NXT, but no luck finding it. I guess I'm gonna have to look harder.
Where did you get yours?

The spray wax is just an extra layer of protection to help ICE last longer. I picked mine up at Walmart. I also just bought the NXT Liquid wax at amazon for $10.

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Originally Posted by marlboromike

The fault finder finds fault even in paradise...sorry, but u have a front license plate...everything is now obscurred...sorry SAM...

Hey your from Jersey too! I know your not trying to tell me you dont have a front license plate....

10-02-2007, 10:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
samunoz1 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 46 My Photos: (4)	My Hand Detailing Results These are the results I achieved by hand. Last edited by samunoz1 : 09-02-2008 at 02:55 PM.

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SkyNV Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 264 My Photos: (0)	Nice results! I just got the NXT also but have not been able to use it yet because we are not allowed to use water in my area right now. Little bit of a drought. __________________ ******************** Pick up: 5/21/07 Black 2.4L SKY with plumbing ONE HOT SKY AMONG MANY**

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SolScuba Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 197 My Photos: (0)	Looks good!! I don't think you'd have too many problems talking about what you used to detail your car. AT least I hope not

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Skykid Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fairfield CA Posts: 122 My Photos: (0)	The way it should be done on these beautiful cars.

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xmicro_Redline Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Posts: 4,140 My Photos: (1)	GLASS..........NICE!!!!! You should bring it to the Hudson Valley Run on Oct 21st!!!

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samunoz1 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 46 My Photos: (4)	Actually I think I might go to that. I'll check with the Mrs. tonight.

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SSRL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North NJ Posts: 230 My Photos: (0)	Man, We need to get together and have you teach me. That's amazing! My lotus buddy pays 225 for that same look! __________________ Do or don't do, There is no try.

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Yo Jeff Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Parma, Ohio (Cleveland) Posts: 45 My Photos: (0)	Dude, that is sweet, thanks for the putting out the recipe; I’ve been looking for a good combination. One day I went out shopping for the right waxes, after reading the 4th product and all the “and”, “if”, “do”, “don’t”, I forgot what the heck I was shopping for. I like the GEL for the tires with the app sponge __________________ 2008 SKY Redline (Auto) Black Onyx / Interior Black&Red 18" Chrome / Monsoon / Spoiler Magna Flow Fujita CAI Bad Boy Air Horn 2008 SKY VUE Redline (Awesome SUV)

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SWTSKY First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Corinth Tx Posts: 730 My Photos: (4)	Great job. I've been looking for the Meguiar's NXT, but no luck finding it. I guess I'm gonna have to look harder. Where did you get yours? __________________ Chili Pepper Red Premium Trim Package Tan/Black Tinted Windows / Wind Restrictor/ Automatic,LSD, Chili Pepper Red Calipers XM, MP3, 6 Disk, Monsoon Stereo / Stubby Antenna Duel CAI-Fujita Magnaflow Dual Exhaust w/ quad tips Last edited by SWTSKY : 10-02-2007 at 10:42 PM.

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Antonio Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Plainfield, New Jersey Posts: 1,632 My Photos: (6)	Yep. Great shine I use similar products, however I used Meguiars Clay bar, Meguiars Cyrstal polish and turtle wax ice wax. Followed with Meguiars quik detailer. I think once i finish the ice i'll switch to NXT however. Ice is alright, but doesn't last very long, and takes a LOT of buffing to get all the residue off. It just goes to show you, there's no shine like a black car shine. Here's mine from this past weekend's show. Attached Thumbnails __________________ HAD - '07 Redline -292 whp & 327 wtq - SOLD :( HAVE - '02 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - STOCK....for now http://youtube.com/profile?user=talkaboutblue NASSOA Founding Member

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