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45thAnniversary2SS · 04-03-2014, 08:57 PM

Just finished a 2 day, 6 hour detail job for the first car show of the season. Bought a new DA orbital buffer this week from a member and couldn't wait to try it out.

Used Adams Finishing Polish to start since I wasn't trying to do any heavy paint correction. It took me about 3 hrs last night and 2 tonight to finish every single inch of the car. Is 5 hours too long for polishing?

After the polishing, I used some of Chemical Guys Blacklight for a protectant/sealant. WOW, this stuff is amazing! No melting of panels or anything since I was mixing two leading competitors products, so that was good.

The Blacklight goes on very easily. It says to let sit for at least 15 minutes, so I gave it 30 and it wipes off with no effort at all.

I'm debating whether or not to put a few coats of Pete's 53 wax on tomorrow night. Will probably end up doing so.

Here are a few pics of the results.

45thAnniversary2SS · 04-03-2014, 08:59 PM

Was also hoping for a little advise from you real detailers out there. My old house had VERY bad hard water. I've gotten it all off the paint finally, but the windows are giving me a hard time. I'd think they would be easier.

What would you guys use to get these spots off? I was thinking a harsh compound with a wool pad on machine polisher. I've zoomed way in so they show up.

WiSSDiver · 04-03-2014, 09:09 PM

Try Claying first before anything else. Use Adams Glass cleaner for the clay lube.

45thAnniversary2SS · 04-03-2014, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by WiSSDiver

Try Claying first before anything else. Use Adams Glass cleaner for the clay lube.

i'll try that, thanks.

camaro2ssblack · 04-03-2014, 09:34 PM

The car looks great. I would definitely add the wax as I would not exactly consider black light a protectant. It's more of a glaze/light polish hybrid.

45thAnniversary2SS · 04-03-2014, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro2ssblack

The car looks great. I would definitely add the wax as I would not exactly consider black light a protectant. It's more of a glaze/light polish hybrid.

Thanks, wax it is then.

CamaroDreams07 · 04-03-2014, 09:57 PM

Claying, then white vinegar then polishing for the glass.

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45thAnniversary2SS · 04-03-2014, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

Claying, then white vinegar then polishing for the glass.

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Was hoping you'd chime in, THANKS!

charlietuna · 04-03-2014, 10:21 PM

Looks great. I'm a Blacklight fan as well. Wax for sure on top of it.

JTruck · 04-03-2014, 11:34 PM

Looks good!

Off-topic... What's the paint color considered on the 45th? It looks black but with metallic in it also?

13lstuner · 04-03-2014, 11:56 PM

Looks great. BlackLight will last less than two weeks without a good sealant/wax on top of it. 5 hours is nothing when polishing, to do it properly I would take atleast 5 hours if not longer. Also, not knocking Adams but there polishes and compounds general lack compared to others(I haven't tried their new formulas) so I would look into menzerna fg400 for a compound, and menzerna sf4000 for a polish. You also can't go wrong with meguires 105/205 for a compound and polish. In my experience 205 and sf4000 finish about the same and 205 is cheaper. But fg400 is in it's own league with moderate swirls and scratches. It nearly doesn't require a polish at all after finishing. Though I will say 105 does remove heavier swirls and bites into RIDS better, and definitely requires a polish afterwards.

Just some food for thought.

13lstuner · 04-03-2014, 11:59 PM

And also about windows. You can polish those but you will need a special paper thin pad to do it.
Larry at AMMO nyc has the best glass cleaning video I know of so here you go. I have used this process on atleast 20 clients cars as well as my own many times.

http://youtu.be/q4WwOrkgXlc

45thAnniversary2SS · 04-04-2014, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by JTruck

Looks good!

Off-topic... What's the paint color considered on the 45th? It looks black but with metallic in it also?

CFM. Carbon Flash Metallic

45thAnniversary2SS · 04-04-2014, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 13lstuner

Looks great. BlackLight will last less than two weeks without a good sealant/wax on top of it. 5 hours is nothing when polishing, to do it properly I would take atleast 5 hours if not longer. Also, not knocking Adams but there polishes and compounds general lack compared to others(I haven't tried their new formulas) so I would look into menzerna fg400 for a compound, and menzerna sf4000 for a polish. You also can't go wrong with meguires 105/205 for a compound and polish. In my experience 205 and sf4000 finish about the same and 205 is cheaper. But fg400 is in it's own league with moderate swirls and scratches. It nearly doesn't require a polish at all after finishing. Though I will say 105 does remove heavier swirls and bites into RIDS better, and definitely requires a polish afterwards.

Just some food for thought.

Will try fg400 next time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 13lstuner

And also about windows. You can polish those but you will need a special paper thin pad to do it.
Larry at AMMO nyc has the best glass cleaning video I know of so here you go. I have used this process on atleast 20 clients cars as well as my own many times.

http://youtu.be/q4WwOrkgXlc

Thanks for this!

04-03-2014, 08:57 PM	#1
45thAnniversary2SS Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,812 View My Garage	Detail job with Polish/Blacklight and advice for cleaning windows Just finished a 2 day, 6 hour detail job for the first car show of the season. Bought a new DA orbital buffer this week from a member and couldn't wait to try it out. Used Adams Finishing Polish to start since I wasn't trying to do any heavy paint correction. It took me about 3 hrs last night and 2 tonight to finish every single inch of the car. Is 5 hours too long for polishing? After the polishing, I used some of Chemical Guys Blacklight for a protectant/sealant. WOW, this stuff is amazing! No melting of panels or anything since I was mixing two leading competitors products, so that was good. The Blacklight goes on very easily. It says to let sit for at least 15 minutes, so I gave it 30 and it wipes off with no effort at all. I'm debating whether or not to put a few coats of Pete's 53 wax on tomorrow night. Will probably end up doing so. Here are a few pics of the results. Attached Images __________________

04-03-2014, 08:59 PM	#2
45thAnniversary2SS Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,812 View My Garage	Was also hoping for a little advise from you real detailers out there. My old house had VERY bad hard water. I've gotten it all off the paint finally, but the windows are giving me a hard time. I'd think they would be easier. What would you guys use to get these spots off? I was thinking a harsh compound with a wool pad on machine polisher. I've zoomed way in so they show up. Attached Images __________________

04-03-2014, 09:09 PM	#3
WiSSDiver Drives: 1968 Coupe, 2010 2SS, 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: WIsconsin Posts: 1,252 View My Garage	Try Claying first before anything else. Use Adams Glass cleaner for the clay lube. __________________

04-03-2014, 09:34 PM	#5
camaro2ssblack Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS - Black on Black Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Jackson, TN Posts: 731	The car looks great. I would definitely add the wax as I would not exactly consider black light a protectant. It's more of a glaze/light polish hybrid. __________________

04-03-2014, 09:57 PM	#7
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	Claying, then white vinegar then polishing for the glass. Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk __________________ [B]

04-03-2014, 10:21 PM	#9
charlietuna Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,342 View My Garage	Looks great. I'm a Blacklight fan as well. Wax for sure on top of it. __________________ Laus Deo

04-03-2014, 11:34 PM	#10
JTruck Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,693	Looks good! Off-topic... What's the paint color considered on the 45th? It looks black but with metallic in it also? __________________ Detailing is an involuntary obsession.

04-03-2014, 11:56 PM	#11
13lstuner Drives: 2013 2LS BLK Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,444	Looks great. BlackLight will last less than two weeks without a good sealant/wax on top of it. 5 hours is nothing when polishing, to do it properly I would take atleast 5 hours if not longer. Also, not knocking Adams but there polishes and compounds general lack compared to others(I haven't tried their new formulas) so I would look into menzerna fg400 for a compound, and menzerna sf4000 for a polish. You also can't go wrong with meguires 105/205 for a compound and polish. In my experience 205 and sf4000 finish about the same and 205 is cheaper. But fg400 is in it's own league with moderate swirls and scratches. It nearly doesn't require a polish at all after finishing. Though I will say 105 does remove heavier swirls and bites into RIDS better, and definitely requires a polish afterwards. Just some food for thought. __________________

04-03-2014, 11:59 PM	#12
13lstuner Drives: 2013 2LS BLK Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,444	And also about windows. You can polish those but you will need a special paper thin pad to do it. Larry at AMMO nyc has the best glass cleaning video I know of so here you go. I have used this process on atleast 20 clients cars as well as my own many times. http://youtu.be/q4WwOrkgXlc __________________