Detailing Step-By-Step Chart & Pad Application Chart *Look Here*

[SRT Handz]

People always have alot of confusion regarding the "Detailing Steps".

Here are a few questions that come up ALOT.

"What Comes First, Wax or Polish?"
"When Do I Use Claybar?"
"What Do I Do After Polishing?"

Well to clear this all up, here is a Flow Chart that shows the "Step-By Step" process of detailing!!!!

*Flow-Chart provided by AutoGeek.Net* :thumbsup:

Dalamar Was Kind Enough to Make This Pad Application Chart.
there's been some questions about it so I posted it up here.
this is just copy/paste info from Chemical Guys web site.

PDF www.actioncompaction.com/dalamar_96/2009/Hex Pad chart.pdf

 

[Dalamar]

Great Stuff Handz!!!

I think a pad chart would also b handy.

 

[greenscobie86]

Great, thank you.

+1 on a pad chart. the one on Autogeek is kinda confusing.

 

[SRT Handz]

Great Stuff Handz!!!

I think a pad chart would also b handy.

I really dont want to post up a Pad chart because different companies use different pad colors for different cutting strengths. One company's Orange pad may be used for cutting while another company's orange pad is used for finishing. With pads, its good to go with the what the manufactures states.

 

[dafizuck]

Great Stuff Handz!!!

I think a pad chart would also b handy.

I really dont want to post up a Pad chart because different companies use different pad colors for different cutting strengths. One company's Orange pad may be used for cutting while another company's orange pad is used for finishing. With pads, its good to go with the what the manufactures states.

What about posting the pad chart with the corresponding company...

 

[Dalamar]

does CG have a chart?

 

[97ponygt]

Very helpful thanks!

 

[Dalamar]

I made up a pad chart for my own use.
there's been some questions about it so I posted it up here.
this is just copy/paste info from Chemical Guys web site.

PDF www.actioncompaction.com/dalamar_96/2009/Hex Pad chart.pdf

 

[SRT Handz]

Please note, These are ONLY for CG pads. CG also offers 2 types of Green pads and one is just for Mercedes Benz paint.

 

[MustangChris]

thanks for the info!

 

[Dalamar]

that green pad works really good.

 

[atlanticblue98]

that green pad works really good.

you mean it works really well

:bootyshake:

 

[Dalamar]

WELL,... yes.

 

[SRT Handz]

I have the green pad.... but for some reason i have not gotten a chance to use one yet. from what i have been told, its pretty good being just under orange.

 

[Dalamar]

supposed to be softer than an orange. I used it on the black saleen, and on my car last detail.

 

[MustangChris]

too many typos for my liking. lol. but good info!

 

[Sinned83]

This is a useful chart. Thanks Handz

 

[marq.fcb]

I ordered my first polishes :binkybaby:

Menzerna Power Finish Polish - P0 203S
Menzerna Final Finish Polish - P0 85 RE 5

so, now I need pads

3m or menzerna ?

 

[Dalamar]

I've got a bunch of those Menzerna pads, like the hex pads better myself.

 

[wytstang]

I ordered my first polishes :binkybaby:

Menzerna Power Finish Polish - P0 203S
Menzerna Final Finish Polish - P0 85 RE 5

so, now I need pads

3m or menzerna ?

Just pick up some Lake Country Flat pads Autogeek ships over sea's http://www.autogeek.net/lake-country-beveled-pad-kit.html
I also like LC's Curved Edge Variable Contact pads http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/files/techdocs/curved-edge-vc-foam-pads.pdf
Make it easy to get under the side mirrors by flipping the buffer upside down giving the pad enough reach to polish under there.