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Blackfire Products On Sale

April 11th, 2008

Detailed Image now proudly carries the Blackfire line of products.  Blackfire has recently developed some outstanding products that have really made this brand stand out to to detailing enthusiasts.  Blackfire’s owners have several decades of detailing experience and vast product development experience.  This has helped them create and refine some ultra high quality products that exceed the needs of even the most particular detailers.  They have products to help you care for your wheels, tires, paint, trim, interior and so much more.

One particular group of products I really like is the Blackfire polishes (Final Polish and Compound).  Blackfire has partnered with Menzerna to develop some of the most refined and effective polishes on the market.  Menzerna has become the world leader for polishes and shared some of the trade secrets with Blackfire.  The Blackfire polishes use a uniquely refined polishing particle that is densely clustered for exceptional cutting power and a remarkably smooth finish.  Some traditional polishes use a larger particle for increased cutting power which creates far more haze and micro-marring.

I’m also impressed with several other Blackfire products that are highly versatile and safe to use.  These products make detailing more cost effective and easier to do.  Each product is very well balanced and doesn’t have the major downsides that other manufacturers accept.  Please look through the Blackfire line of products and see what products they have created to help you complete an outstanding detail.

Chemical Guys Now Available At Detailed Image

April 11th, 2008

At Detailed Image we constantly review brands and their respective products.  We pride ourselves on doing all the research for our customers and offering them only the highest quality products.  This process requires us to continuously search for high quality suppliers that we can develop long term relationships with.  This winter we spent a lot of time looking over various different opportunities and we picked up the Chemical Guys (CG) brand.  Even though we put plenty of hours into researching the CG brand it actually wound up being a very easy decision.  After speaking with the CG representatives and testing their products, we can now proudly offer you some of the finest CG products!

CG has a large selection of diverse products (clay bar, polishes, sealants, waxes, quick detailers, odor eliminators, etc) that are highly effective and innovative.  Most products are developed in house by CG’s own highly talented staff.  These employees are surrounded by detailing enthusiasts who really embody high quality auto detailing.  The CG products all have to produce exceptional results while being user friendly.  Products like CG Jetseal 109 is a great example of their best work.  This product is extraordinarily strong, easy to use and looks outstanding.  It has quickly swept through the detailing industry and become one of, if not, the best sealants in the industry.  Industry leading products like the Jetseal 109 and many others is why Detailed Image now carries CG and why they are one of the premier brands in detailing.

Probably one best factors about the CG brand is their constant refining and improvement of their products.  Even when they are the industry leader they continuously look for improvement.  CG has been in business for over 30 years because they never rest on their laurels.  It was really important to for us to know we can depend on the CG brand to constantly deliver some of the newest and best products on the market.  Please look through our selection of Chemical Guys products and let us know if we can help you pick out the ones that will work best for you.

Menzerna PO106FF now in 16oz size

March 5th, 2008

If you’ve been holding off on trying one of the best finishing polishes, Menzerna PO106FF, now is the time to test it out with the more affordable 16oz version.  This polish will enhance the depth and gloss on virtually any vehicle.  The reason this polish works so well is that it utilizes some of the smallest abrasive particles available, but they are sharper than normal abrasives.  Using sharper abrasives means it’s easier to break down and give you the results you are looking for.  For maximum results, we recommend applying this polish (or any polish for that matter) with a quality buffer, like the Flex XC3401VRG or the Porter Cable 7424.  This polish leaves behind an addictive gloss and once you get a chance to use the PO106FF, it will be your new finishing polish.

Good detail work starts before the detail…

February 11th, 2008

So you’ve done all the research, gathered all the right products and you are ready to detail. You’ve completed a large part of the preparation but there is more you can do before the detail begins. We’ll go over some things you can do before you detail that ensures your detail will go smoothly.

The day before and the day of your detail you should check the weather to be sure it will be conducive to the detail. Extremely high and low temperatures or precipitation can affect your decision on whether or not to detail. Check the weather forecast and plan accordingly.

Detailing may require you to use some muscle groups you do not use on a regular basis. To help loosen these muscles and minimize soreness you should develop a good stretching routine. Your arms, back and legs will all get a good work out, so take the time to stretch them out before beginning.

Wear clothing that is appropriate for the weather and safe to have on around a vehicle. Your clothes are likely to touch the paint at some point, even if you are careful. Clothing articles like rivets on jeans, belt buckles, zippers, buttons and other objects can do plenty of damage to your vehicle. Make sure you take off any jewelry, keys, cell phones, etc. that may scratch the paint or other surfaces. The clear coat can be scratched much easier than you might think, so don’t underestimate the importance of wearing appropriate clothes.

You should also try and estimate how long the detail will take and allocate more time than you think will be needed. I typically try and make sure that I have 25% more time than I think I need, just to be sure I have enough time to complete the detail. For example if you think the detail will take 4 hours, allocate 5 hours just in case it’s needed. If you end up rushing you will likely sacrifice some quality and add more stress to your day. There are very few times I detail where I don’t see something I just “have to” take care of, while I didn’t plan for it. Sometimes I need to clay an especially contaminated area, polish out a scratch I had not seen previously, remove tar or other unexpected detailing needs. You may also have other unexpected interruptions like phone calls, neighbors stopping by, errands, etc. While these things are unexpected they are very normal and should be planned for by adding some extra time for the detail.

You should also plan plenty of breaks, where you can rest, eat and re-hydrate. We all get wrapped up in our work at times, but it’s important to pace yourself. If you burn yourself out in the first couple of hours you could be putting your health at risk and reduce the quality of your detail. You need to be disciplined and stick to a schedule where you take breaks and stay energized. We recommend taking a short break hourly and drinking fluids each time. You may also want to make sure you get out of the sun and elevate your feet as needed. While it seems obvious, you should plan on eating as well. You’re going to be expending plenty of energy and your body will need more nutrition to keep going. Make sure you have some food in your home so you don’t have to take an extended break that could interrupt your detailing plans.

Flex Carrying Case Now In Stock

February 7th, 2008

Flex Carrying CaseSo you got the new Flex XC 3401 VRG, pads and polishes, but where do you store them all? Detailed Image just added this durable, light weight bag to our product line up so you can easily store all of your polishing equipment in one place. It’s important to store your buffer and pads in a place that is not subject to dust or other contamination that could get on your pads or in your buffer. This will help prolong the life of your buffer and make sure you get the most out of your pads and polisher.

One of the nicest features about the carrying case is the roomy interior and the large shoulder strap. The large adjustable strap makes it easy to carry and fits all body types. Treat you and your buffer to this professional bag by Flex today.

CRSpotless Water De-ionizers Available

February 2nd, 2008

Detailed Image is proud to announce that we are now offering CRSpotless Water De-ionizers.  CRSpotless has been the industry favorite for water purification units.  CRSpotless offers two sized units, a 100 gallon unit and a 300 gallon unit.  The standard units can be wall mounted, or for an additional $50 you can turn them into mobile units with wheels and a handle attached.  CRSpotless units come pre-assembled so you can be using pure, de-ionized water in minutes.  Each unit comes with an electronic display to let you know if your cartridges (or resin) needs replacing.

Replacement cartridges are available as well as loose resin bags or a large 1 cubic foot drum of resin.   With the drum of resin, you can enjoy 900 gallons of de-ionized water for as low as $0.22 per gallon.

If you’re serious about detailing and never want to worry about water spots again, a CRSpotless water de-ionizer may be for you.  Simplify your washing and drying process and improve your detailing results.

Sheeting Method – Dry your vehicle with Water

January 30th, 2008

I find that many people hate the drying process, and this is also the time when you are most likely to add imperfections to the paint. One of the best things you can do to not only cut down on your time, but minimize adding swirls, scratches, water spots, and other imperfections, is to utilize the sheeting method. This works best if you have a fresh coat of sealant or wax on your paint.

After washing your vehicle and rinsing down the paint so there are no suds left behind, remove your hose nozzle so you get free flowing water. Start at your top panels and let the free flowing water flow down your vehicle. Create a cascading effect by moving the hose so the water moves left to right, then a little lower moving right to left, then a little lower and from left to right. The water will flow together and eventually run off of your vehicle, leaving behind much less water that you can easily blot dry with a quality waffle weave drying towel. Since this minimizes wiping your paint, you minimize adding imperfections. It will also save you time, which is important when you are washing so water spots are not left behind.

Below is a very brief video taken from a cell phone. The first few seconds show wetting the hood of the car, then the last few seconds are using the free flowing water moving left to right quickly. You can see the water pool together and run right off of the hood with very little water left behind. We’ll be creating a new video of this technique in the spring, but this should help for now. The wax on this car was Pinnacle Souveran.

Complete Glass Care Kit

January 28th, 2008

The Detailed Image Glass Care Kit is a thorough glass cleaning and protection package that gives you all products needed for professional glass care. Glass has tiny micro pores where contamination like road grime, acid rain, water marks, etc. can easily collect. Dirty wiper blades will add micro-scratches that provide more areas for contaminants to accumulate. Therefore it is important to regularly deep clean your glass and seal the micro pores. By sealing the micro pores you’ll force moisture to bead up and roll off the glass much easier, which will help eliminate the smearing you’ll get when using your wiper blades. Now you can drive in rain, sleet and snow with better vision and more time to react to driving conditions.

Washing your glass with regular automotive shampoo helps remove loose contaminants. Unfortunately many contaminants are deeply embedded in the glass or etched in to the surface, which requires a deep cleaning from the Glass Science Glass Scrub. Wet your exterior glass, then apply a nickel sized drop of the Glass Scrub on a foam applicator and buff it on your glass in a circular motion. Use medium pressure and spend more time on problem areas. 1 – 2 applications of product should be enough to do all of the exterior glass. When you’re done, thoroughly rinse down your glass and dry it. Drying the glass quickly and easily is important because unfiltered water naturally has mineral deposits in it that can etch in to your glass and clear coat and leave stubborn stains. We recommend you dry your vehicle quickly in a shaded area upon completion. Apply a dime to nickel sized drop of Rain Clear Gel to a Yellow Foam Applicator Pad and buff it on to your exterior glass in a overlapping circular motion. Reapply more product to your applicator as needed for complete coverage. Buff off the remaining residue with a clean All Purpose Microfiber Towel. Follow up with a Glass Microfiber Towel to ensure no residue is left behind.

Moving on to the interior glass, we recommend you use the Stoner Invisible Glass, 2x All Purpose Microfiber Towels and 1x Glass Microfiber Towel. Spray a light mist of the Stoner Invisible Glass directly on an All Purpose Microfiber Towel and wipe the interior glass down. Remove the majority of the cleaning solution with a separate slightly damp All Purpose Microfiber Towel. Lastly use the Glass Microfiber Towel to do a final wipe down and ensure no streaks are left behind. This towel has a special low nap design to make solid contact with the surface and leave no residue behind.

Now your glass should look very clean and clear with fantastic protection. You’ll notice moisture rolls off the glass much easier and you have improved visibility during hazardous driving conditions. Restore transparency to your glass with the outstanding Glass Care Kit at a great price!

Advanced Complete Detailing Kit

January 28th, 2008

Completing an exquisite detailing job comes from a combination of using the right tools and techniques. We have provided a wealth of detailing information in our Detailing Guide and all the right tools included in the Complete Detailing Kit – Advanced. The Advanced Complete Detailing Kit has many of the finest detailing products available in the world in one package hand selected by the owners of Detailed Image. You will have everything you need to care for your interior, exterior and engine bay from one simple kit.

A good detail starts off by removing the contamination from the surface. This is a two step process that starts off with a good wash and is followed up with a clay bar. Washing the vehicle will help remove loose contamination. Rinse down your vehicle and spray the P21S Auto Wash on areas with heavy contamination or stubborn stains. The P21S Auto Wash is a citrus degreaser that is totally safe on your vehicle’s exterior. It gently breaks up contaminants so they can be removed during the washing process. Get two buckets and fill them both two thirds full with water. Put the Grit Guard in one bucket and then pour 1 – 2 ounces of the Chemical Guys Maxi Suds II in to the other bucket. Add more water to the shampoo and water mix to increase the suds so you have a nice lather to work with. Rinse your vehicle now and use the Sheepskin Wash Mitt to wipe the vehicle from the top down. After 1 – 2 panels we recommend rinsing your Sheepskin Wash Mitt in the bucket with the Grit Guard. Wipe the mitt lightly against the Grit Guard to help loosen contaminants. Keeping your wash mitt clean is essential to washing safely. Next dunk your mitt back in the shampoo and water mix and continue washing your vehicle. After you have done all the upper panels and glass we recommend you use the Blue Grout Sponge on low panels, wheels and other highly contaminated areas. This helps preserve your Sheepskin Wash Mitt so it remains a safe an effective cleaning tool. When you are done thoroughly rinse your vehicle and move it into a shaded area, if it’s not already. The Microfiber Waffle Weave Drying Towels will help you safely dry your vehicle without adding any micro-scratches. The waffle weave pattern helps the towel absorb large amounts of water unlike any other towel you have ever used. Use the blot drying technique, which is the when you lift the towel up and move it to a new area, instead of dragging the towel. We have included two of these towels so you can thoroughly dry your vehicle.

Step one of the cleaning process is done and you have removed the majority of the contamination. Clay bar is the next step which removes the more tightly bonded contaminants that have clung to the clear coat or the clear coat’s micro-ridges. If you look at the clear coat through a microscope you’ll see many tiny ridges where contaminants will get stuck. This causes the clear coat to look dull and it also prevents the sealant from properly bonding to the clear coat. To remove these contaminants you’ll need to spray the Chemical Guys Luber (i.e. clay lube) across a small section of the paint (2ft x 2ft). Glide the DI Accessories Gentle Fine Grade Clay Bar across that area with light pressure. The clay bar will automatically pick up and collect the contaminants. Stubborn stains will take multiple passes, but when you are done wipe the area with a clean All Purpose Microfiber Towel. Remold the clay and repeat this process on the paint, glass, coated wheels and more. The 200gram clay bar we provide is extra large so we recommend you break it into 4 or 5 pieces for multiple fresh uses. We also recommend you spray some clay lube on the clay bar and put it back in the storage container in between uses.

Removing the contaminants makes polishing more effective as well. Polishing helps eliminate many of the swirls and fine scratches in the clear coat where contaminants are often found. Swirls, oxidation and fine scratches are also a major contributor to a dull shine. All of these imperfections in the clear coat prevent light from giving your paint that deep and luminous glow. We have included one of the finest buffers in detailing with the world’s premier polishes from Menzerna and high quality buffing pads for the ultimate polishing. Before we explain how to use these products together we’ll explain why the selected products here are so highly regarded by the high end detailing community. The Flex 3401 VRG is really a revolutionary buffer that uses a forced orbital rotation. This makes it almost like a hybrid orbital and rotary buffer. The Flex buffer has the strong power of a rotary buffer that allows you to remove deeper imperfections and truly restore paint to a like new condition. Traditional rotary buffers have been able to do this but they have always had the propensity to easily burn your paint. The Flex buffer all but eliminates this problem with it’s forced orbital rotation, which prevents the buffer from building up too much heat and possibly burning through the paint. It has an adjustable speed dial from 1 – 6 that brings you from 3,200 – 9,600 OPMs (Oscillations Per Minute). There is also a trigger that allows you to gently raise and lower the speed, with the maximum speed being whatever you set the dial to. You can lock the buffer in at your desired speed by simply pushing in the locking button. Amazingly the Flex buffer weighs less than 6lbs so it’s easy to operate for extended periods of time and hold at different angles. Two ergonomic grips at 6 and 12 o’clock, directly above and below the spindle, help the operator apply more even pressure. In summary this buffer has everything you need to buff in your favorite polish.

The Menzerna polishes we selected to be applied by the Flex buffer are some of the newest products from Menzerna that are the favorite of many high end professional detailers. Menzerna has been making polishes for over 130 years and they are obsessed with delivery only the absolute highest quality polishes, which has kept them one step ahead of their competition. The two polishes included in this package are the Menzerna Super Intensive Polish and the Menzerna PO106FF. These polishes will help remove light to medium imperfections in the clear coat like swirls, oxidation, fine scratches, water marks, etc. Both polishes have some of the finest sized cutting particles any polish has ever used. These particles are much smaller and smoother than previous polishes, but they are more densely clustered. The new particles gives the polishes similar cutting power to previous polishes, but significantly increases the clarity of the clear coat. Since the particles are so smooth the clear coat is far more optically clear, this allows more light to pass through the clear coat and thus a deeper reflection. These products can be applied by hand or with an orbital buffer but higher speed buffers like the Flex are ideal for their application. Polishes need lots of heat and pressure to be properly broken down and worked in to the clear coat. The pads that apply these products are specifically selected to help maximize each products performance as well. We have supplied you with two of each of the pads needed to complete a detail. You may want to use two of the same pads during the detail as the pad becomes more saturated with product. We recommend using a fresh pad halfway through the detail for optimal results.

Before polishing we recommend you thoroughly shake the bottles and pour the polishes and sealant into the three supplied 4oz Dispenser Bottles. The 4oz Dispenser Bottles have a fine tipped spout for more accurate pouring, the bottle fits nicely in your pocket so you don’t have to bend over continuously and you can more easily monitor how much product you are using. Attach your Orange Light Cutting Pad to the Flex buffer and apply several small drops of the Menzerna Super Intensive Polish to the outside edge of the pad. Smear the product over a small area (no more than 2ft x 2ft). Turn the buffer on to the desired speed, usually speed 4 – 6, and work the buffer slowly up and down and side to side overlapping each pass by 50%. Use light to medium pressure during this process so the product is worked in appropriately. After completing this step stop the buffer and remove the excess product with a clean All Purpose Microfiber Towel. Repeat this until you have done the whole vehicle and repeat the same steps with the Menzerna PO106FF and a White Polishing Pad. Upon completion you will be amazed at how many swirls and fine imperfections you have removed from the clear coat. The true shine of your paint can now be seen and further enhanced with a coat of sealant and wax.

Pour several small drops of Chemical Guys Jetseal 109 on the Blue Fine Finishing Pad and smear the product over a small area roughly 2ft x 2ft. Turn the buffer on and work the product in with several passes until the area is thoroughly covered. After completing several panels you can remove the excess product very easily with either an All Purpose Microfiber Towel or the Ultra Plush Microfiber Towel. The Chemical Guys Jetseal 109 is arguably one of the most well rounded sealants because it does everything very well. The paint will look very shinny and feel ultra sleek to the touch. With one coating you’ll protect your paint for 4 – 6 months. For optimal results and durability, before you apply an additional coat of sealant or a new coat of wax you should 24 hours for the sealant to fully cure. During this time we recommend you begin other parts of the detail like wheel and tire care or interior detailing. Next take the supplied applicator pad from the Chemical Guys 50/50 Limited Edition Concourse Paste Wax and buff the top of wax for a light coating of wax. Buff it on the paint with a circular hand motion and light to medium pressure. After completing several panels remove the product with an All Purpose Microfiber Towel or the Ultra Plush Microfiber Towel. The Chemical Guys 50/50 Limited Series Concourse Paste Wax is one of the premium waxes on the market.  It’s a versatile wax designed to look exceptional on every color paint.  It adds a layer of gloss and depth that makes the paint look infinitely deep.  It applies and removes with ease so you can get that amazing shine in no time.  Best of all this is a 16oz jar where as most waxes are only 6 – 8 ounces so it’s also a tremendous value!

Spray P21S Auto Wash on your tires to help clean them from the road grime and contamination they accumulate. By cleaning the tire you will help the tire dressing more readily absorb into the rubber. The P21S Wheel Gel is used to help safely clean any type of wheel finish. This product uses a citrus cleaning solution that is pH balanced, so it is fine on ALL wheels. Spray the gel on your wheels and watch as it clings to the surface and starts separating contaminants from the surface. Use the Blue Grout Sponge to help agitate difficult build ups. If any stains remain polish them out with the P21S Finish Restorer and a Two Sided Microfiber Polishing Towel. This polish will help remove oxidation, embedded brake dust, corrosion and other embedded contaminates. With one application you won’t believe how much better your wheels look. This product is fine on stock wheels and most aftermarket wheels but do not use this product on painted wheel, hard cast aluminum or anodized surfaces. To protect your wheels from future build-ups you should apply a coat of the Poorboy’s World Wheel Sealant. Wipe your Microfiber Applicator Pad in the Wheel Sealant Jar for a very small dab of product and then buff it into the wheel. This product stretches very far so one small drop should be enough for an entire wheel. One jar should give you 15 – 25+ coats for all four wheels. The Wheel Sealant provides a micro thin yet extremely strong barrier between your wheels and the environment. This helps prevent the build up of brake dust and makes future cleanings much easier. The last step is to apply the Poorboy’s World Bold n Bright with your Tire Dressing Applicator. The applicator will help you carefully spread the product to add a bold shine to your tires. The Poorboy’s World Bold n Bright is a water based dressing that will actually nourish the rubber and help prevent brown spots and cracking.

Driving with clean and clear glass is a necessity to safe driving which is always highlighted when you drive in difficult conditions. Whether it is the glaring sun or torrential rain we all drive in difficult conditions at some point. The glass care products we have included in this package will help eliminate and minimize most problems drivers encounter with simple and easy to use products. The first part of this process is to understand where the problems lie. Your vehicle’s glass has micro pores all over it that create pockets for moisture and contaminants to cling to. Dirty wiper blades can grind in contaminants in to the same area of the glass over and over again with very strong pressure. This can create fine scratches that span the entire length of the wipers path. These pockets and fine scratches are where smearing, contaminants and haze accumulate, which makes seeing directly through the glass difficult. It’s essential to deep clean the glass and then seal the micro pores for the best vision possible. To begin wet the exterior glass, which may be best done while in conjunction with washing your vehicle. To begin this process pour a quarter sized drop of the Glass Science Glass Scrub to a wet Foam Applicator Pad. Buff the glass in a circular motion with medium pressure and then thoroughly rinse the glass. You’ll instantly notice the water running down the glass with ease. Dry the glass when you’re done with the Microfiber Waffle Weave Drying Towel in a shaded area. The glass should now be clean and ready to be sealed with the Glass Science Rain Clear Gel. Apply a nickel sized drop to a clean Microfiber Applicator Pad and buff the exterior glass. After completing one window remove the excess product with a clean All Purpose Microfiber Towel and repeat on all of the exterior glass. Now when you drive through a snow storm or heavy rain you’ll notice the moisture beads up and rolls of the glass with ease. When you’re driving over 40 mph you may even notice the moisture rolling off with no wipers. The sealant helps fill in those micro pores so the windshield wipers make more solid contact with the glass. The Chemical Guys Window Clean will help you clean the interior glass now. The Chemical Guys Window Clean is safe on tinted windows. Spray a light mist of the Invisible Glass on an All Purpose Microfiber Towel and wipe the glass until it’s clean. Follow up this application with a slightly damp microfiber towel and wipe the windows you just cleaned to remove any remaining residue. Wipe down the glass with the Glass Microfiber Towel to ensure you have absolutely streak free glass. The low nap and special materials used in this towel make solid contact with the glass and let no streaks escape. Use this same process on the exterior glass if you don’t want to use the Glass Scrub in the beginning of your routine. The glass will now look clean and clear, just as it was intended to be.

The interior of your vehicle is where you will spend countless hours, so take pride in this area by cleaning and protecting it regularly. The Microfiber, 303 and Leatherique products included in this part of the process will leave your interior looking better than new. Spray the 303 Cleaner and Spot Remover on an All Purpose Microfiber Towel and wipe down your dashboard, doors, console, pillars, cup holders, fabrics and more. This product will help you safely and efficiently pick up contaminants. The All Purpose Microfiber Towel helps collect dust with its special weave and fibers. This helps ensure you don’t push particles in to the air and let them resettle on the same area you just cleaned. For dusting in between full details we recommend you keep an Ultra Plush Microfiber Towel handy and lightly wipe the desired surfaces when needed. For fabrics spray any stains and agitate them with a brush and wash them disappear. To protect any rubber, leather, leatherette, vinyl or plastic surface treat them with the 303 Aerospace Protectant. Spray a clean All Purpose Microfiber Towel and then wipe down your doors, seats, console, trim, rubber molding, tires, etc. You will give them a nice bold matte finish with valuable UV protection. Best off all this product does not have a greasy or oily feel when you apply it lightly as it is intended to be applied. To clean and condition your leather trust the Leatherique brand to give your leather the finest care available. Massage the Leatherique Rejuvenator Oil in by hand or with a Microfiber Applicator Pad. The conditioner will soak deep in to the leather and help force proteins back in to the leather so it remains strong yet flexible. This will also help force foreign particles out of the leather and to the surface for removal. If your seats are dry you may want to apply extra product and let it soak in. For best results let your leather sit in the sun or turn on your heated seats for several hours. The heat helps open the leather’s pores and let the product soak deeper in to your leather. After you are done apply a coating of the Leatherique Prestine Clean right on top of the Rejuvenator Oil with a Microfiber Applicator Pad. This product will help remove contaminants that have risen to the surface or if they are still in the leather. Let this product sit for 15 minutes and then remove the excess product with a damp All Purpose Microfiber Towel. Follow it up with a dry All Purpose Microfiber Towel to ensure all moisture and excess product is thoroughly removed. Your leather will look and feel much better every time you use this product. This process will also help keep your leather healthier to help prevent fading, cracking, etc. You may also apply the 303 Aerospace Protectant to the leather for additional UV protection.

Completing this process will leave your vehicle thoroughly cleaned and protected while looking its absolute best. The Advanced Detailing Kit gives you many of the best products available and the results will show it. This will help increase the resale value of your vehicle while you get a great deal on the bundle savings in the Advanced Complete Kit. Transform your vehicle today in to something you will be extremely proud of! To purchase this kit at a special package price, visit our Advanced Complete Kit product page.

All the Detailing Essentials Package

January 27th, 2008

All the Detailing Essentials Package
1x 303 Aerospace Protectant – 16 oz
1x 303 Cleaner & Spot Remover – 32 oz
1x Chemical Guys M-Seal Pure Sealant – 16 oz
1x Chemical Guys Maxi Suds II – 16 oz
1x Chemical Guys Wheel & Rim Citrus Cleaner – 16 oz
1x Chemical Guys Window Clean – 16 oz
1x DI Accessories Foam Applicator Pad
1x DI Accessories Gentle Fine Grade Clay – 180 g
1x DI Accessories Sheepskin Wash Mitt
1x DI Microfiber All Purpose Towel – 16″ x 16″(Qty 20)
1x DI Microfiber Applicator Pad(Qty 3)
1x DI Microfiber Glass Polishing Towel – 16″ x 12″
1x DI Microfiber Waffle Weave Drying Towel – 36″ x 24″(Qty 2)
1x Glass Science Rain Clear – 5 oz + Bonus
1x Grit Guard Grit Guard Insert
1x Lake Country 6″ Backing Plate for Porter Cable 7424 – 148 mm
1x Lake Country Blue Fine Finishing Pad – 6.5″
1x Lake Country Blue Grout Sponge
1x Lake Country Orange Light Cutting Pad – 6.5″
1x Lake Country Red Foam Applicator Pad
1x Lake Country Snappy Clean Pad Cleaner(Qty 3)
1x Lake Country Tire Dressing Applicator
1x Lake Country White Polishing Pad – 6.5″
1x Menzerna Final Polish II (FPII) – 32 oz
1x Menzerna Intensive Polish (IP) – 32 oz
1x P21S Finish Restorer – 75 ml
1x Poorboy’s World Bold ‘n Bright – 16 oz
1x Poorboy’s World Leather Stuff – 16 oz
1x Poorboy’s World Natty’s Blue Paste Wax – 8 oz
1x Poorboy’s World Spray & Wipe (S&W) – 16 oz
1x Porter Cable 6″ Counter Weight
1x Porter Cable 7424XP Random Orbital Buffer

All The Detailing Essentials is a complete detailing kit that gives you all the most necessary products to complete a show car worthy detail. Don’t just get pieces of a detail when you can have everything you need for a thorough detail. Removing contaminants from the exterior is the first step which can be done with the Chemical Guys Maxi Suds II and the Sheepskin Wash Mitt. Fill two buckets two-thirds full with water and put the Grit Guard in one and pour shampoo in the other. Add more water to the shampoo and water mix to create a rich lather of suds. Soak the Sheepskin Wash Mitt in the shampoo mix and wash the vehicle from top down. After every 1 – 2 panels you should dunk the Sheepskin Wash Mitt in the Grit Guard bucket. Lightly wipe the mitt against the Grit Guard to help release contaminants and then continue washing. Do your best to preserve the mitts so they remain clean and safe to use on the paint. After you’re done thoroughly rinse the paint from the top down and move the vehicle in to a shaded area if it’s not already. Then use the Microfiber Waffle Weave Drying Towels to thoroughly dry the paint.  These towels are extra large, super absorbent, paint safe and washable!

The paint may look totally clean now but many contaminants remain bonded to the clear coat or stuck in the micro-ridges of the clear coat. Much like your skin there are tons of microscopic pores in the clear coat where contaminants become embedded. By removing these contaminants you’ll help the polish, sealant and wax do their jobs better. A clay bar will help remove these contaminants, leaving your paint much smoother and optically clear. Simply spray the clay lube, Poorboy’s World Spray & Wipe, over a small area (2ft x 2ft). Then gently glide the bar side to side and it will pick up contamination. Wipe the area clean with an All Purpose Microfiber Towel, then re-mold the clay and repeat the process on a new area. When you’re all done you won’t believe how much contamination you removed and how smooth your paint feels. Now the paint looks better and is perfectly ready to be polished.

Polishing your paint is the process by which you work in tiny particles that permanently removes swirls and other fine imperfections. Swirls cause light to fragment when it passes through the clear coat, which diminishes your paint’s ability to show it’s true shine. By removing those imperfections you allow the light to pass directly through the paint and thus a deep shine. The Porter Cable 7424 is a major asset in this process because of its ability to effectively work in the polish. Polishes need lots of heat and pressure to break down and work in to the clear coat properly. Generating an equivalent amount of pressure by hand is nearly impossible over an entire detail. To begin using the buffer you should first replace the 5” counterweight weight with the 6” counterweight, to help reduce vibration. Then screw in the 6” backing plate so you can attach the Lake Country Orange Light Cutting Pad. Apply several small drops of the Menzerna Intensive Polish to the outside edge of the pad and then smear the pad over a small area (no more than 2ft x 2ft) with the buffer off. Turn the buffer on and work it up to speed 6. Move the buffer slowly up and down and then side to side over your allocated area. Remove the excess product with a clean All Purpose Microfiber Towel and repeat the process on the rest of the vehicle. It will likely take 2 – 4 All Purpose Microfiber Towels to thoroughly remove all of the product. After you are done repeat the same process with a White Polishing Pad and the Menzerna Final Polish II. This combination of polishes will make the clear coat a light more vibrant and shinny. You only need to polish the paint 1 – 2 times per year, so these steps are not generally included in your normal maintenance routine.

Having smooth and clean paint will allow the sealant to adhere to the paint much better so you get longer lasting protection! Attach your Blue Fine Finishing Pad and apply a tiny amount of the Chemical Guys M-Seal. With the M-Seal you’ll use less product than you would with the polishes, approximately 1 oz per coat. This sealant leaves an acrylic layer of protection that will protect your paint for about 3 – 6 months depending on conditions. The paint will look highly reflective and sharp after completing this step. We recommend waiting at least 12 – 24 hours before applying another coat to ensure the sealant properly cross links and bonds to your paint, giving you optimal durability. To increase the protection and really enhance the depth and gloss of the paint use the Poorboy’s World Natty’s Blue Paste Wax. Wipe your Microfiber Hand Applicator Pad in the jar in a circular motion to gather a light coating of wax on the applicator. Apply the product by hand to your paint and hand remove the left over wax with a clean All Purpose Microfiber Towel. You will be amazed at how much deeper you paint looks with one coat of this wax. Additionally you’ll add more protection which will help preserve the underlying coat of sealant. Step back when you’re done and take a look at your stunning paint!

Clean your wheels with the pH neutral Chemical Guys Wheel and Rim Citrus Cleaner.  This solution is safe on ALL wheels and helps gently separate contaminants from your wheel without using harsh acidic formulas. The gel formula clings to horizontal and vertical surfaces where pure liquids often run down quickly. This helps the formula stay in contact with more parts of the wheel and loosen more contaminates. You can agitate more difficult build ups with the Lake Country Blue Grout Sponge.  If deep stains still remain like oxidation, embedded brake dust, rust, etc. use the P21S Finish Restorer and the All Purpose Microfiber Towel. Apply a small drop of the polish to the towel and buff the contaminated area. Then remove the remaining residue with a clean part of the towel. You’ll restore an amazing glow to any metal or clear coated surface. Do not use this metal polish on painted, hard cast aluminum or anodized surfaces. You can also use this polish in the engine bay, exhaust tips, trim, around the home, etc. After the wheels are thoroughly cleaned and polished you should apply the Poorboy’s World Bold n Bright to the Tire Dressing Applicator. Wipe on the dressing and you’ll instantly notice a bold new finish to your tires. The Bold n Bright is a water based dressing that can actually be absorbed in to the leather to nourish it so it remains flexible yet strong.

Cleaning the glass can be challenging but we’ve provided you all the tools to make the job a lot easier. For your exterior glass you will want to use the Glass Science Glass Scrub when you are washing your vehicle. Wet the glass and apply a nickel sized drop of Glass Scrub on your Foam Applicator Pad. Buff the product on your exterior glass with medium pressure and rinse the glass thoroughly when done. This process deep cleans the micro-pores of your glass so you can see what truly clean glass looks like. After you have dried the exterior glass you can seal it with the Rain Clear Gel. Apply a small drop on a Microfiber Applicator Pad and buff it on the glass in a circular motion. Remove the excess product with a clean All Purpose Microfiber Towel. The Rain Clear Gel helps seal the micro-pores in your glass and force moisture to bead up tightly. Moisture will roll of the glass and you’ll have improved vision while driving in any condition. For the interior glass start off with the Chemical Guys Window Clean, 2x All Purpose Microfiber Towels and 1x Glass Microfiber Towel. The Window Clean is completely safe on tinted windows. Spray a light mist of it on an All Purpose Microfiber Towel and wipe the glass until it’s clean. Follow up this application with a slightly damp microfiber towel and wipe the windows you just cleaned to remove any remaining residue. Lastly, you wipe down the glass with the Glass Microfiber Towel to ensure you have absolutely streak free glass. The low nap and special materials used in this towel make flush contact with the glass and let no streaks escape. Use this same process on the exterior glass if you don’t want to use the Glass Scrub in the beginning of your routine.

The interior of your vehicle can seem complicated but after you have just cleaned the glass we can clean and protect most of the rest of the interior with just three products. Clean your carpets, dashboard, console, doors, armrests and more with the 303 Cleaner and Spot Remover. 1 – 2 sprays on an All Purpose Microfiber Towel will give you enough cleaning solution to wipe down those surfaces and safely remove dust, stains, etc. Apply more product as needed, but try not to saturate the towel. Follow up this application by spraying 1 – 2 sprays of the 303 Aerospace Protectant on a clean All Purpose Microfiber Towel. Then wipe down any vinyl, rubber, leather or plastic surface. You’ll add a nice bold finish with UV protection, without the greasy or oily feeling. The Poorboy’s World Leather Stuff will help you clean your leather or leatherette (synthetic and coated leather) seats. Leather Stuff helps clean, condition and protect your leather all in one step. Apply a nickel sized drop of Leather Stuff to a clean Microfiber Applicator Pad and buff it in to your seats. Use more product as needed and let the product sit for at least fifteen minutes before removal. Some contaminates will rise to the surface so it’s important to wipe down the seats with a clean All Purpose Microfiber Towel. To add more protection to the seats you can also wipe them down with the 303 Aerospace Protectant when you are done with the Leather Stuff.

To clean your engine bay you will use all of the same products you just used throughout other steps in the detailing process. Detailing the engine bay can seem overwhelming but really the process is quite simple and easy. Most engine details only take about 30 – 50 minutes. Assuming the engine is cold run the engine for about 1 – 2 minutes to warm it up a little bit. If the vehicle is hot from a recent drive you should wait until it is warm before starting. Cover air filters, intakes and electrical connections with saran wrap or tin foil and mist water over the bay. Spray the 303 Cleaner & Spot Remover all over the engine bay and let it soak for about 1 – 2 minutes. Avoid spraying hard cast aluminum and mechanical parts like fans and belts. Agitate stubborn build-ups with an old rag until clean. Rinse the bay down upon completion and remove the tin foil or saran wrap. Dry the engine bay with a rag as well and apply a drop of the P21S Finish Restorer to your Two Sided Microfiber Polishing Towel. Buff any metals to a high shine so they look like new again. The last step is to apply the 303 Aerospace Protectant to an All Purpose Microfiber Towel. Wipe down all the non-mechanical rubber, vinyl and plastic surfaces. You’ll instantly notice the rich shine and bold appearance. The engine bay will stay cleaner with this application and make future cleanings much easier.

You can step back now and admire a beautiful engine bay and completed detail. This whole process will help transform your vehicle so it looks better than new. Upon completion you will feel extremely proud at what you have accomplished through this detail. You will also have learned about your vehicle and how to properly care for it. This is a very rewarding process that will help you take your detailing to the next level. Don’t delay, get the “All The Detailing Essentials Kit” today at a special complete package price!

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