detaildoc Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 I just finished detailing my car. After all the swirl marks and scratches (inside and out) from the idiots at the car wash, I decided to invest on some detailing products and do everything myself. I bought everything from autopia and used mostly Sonus products. I love this stuff, although very pricey (since the bottles are small), everything is very mild and cleans very well without scratching your car, great scent and easy to use. You can't put a price on a job well done and peace of mind. Here is what I used: For washing and drying: Genuine Wool Wash Mitt OXO Wash Brush Sonus Gloss Shampoo Sonus Der Wunder Drying Towel Tires: OXO Tire & Wheel Brush Sonus Rim Bright Sonus Tire & Bumper Dressing Gel (also used on rubber moldings around the doors) 1-inch Round Natural Detail Brush Leather interior: Sonus SFX Professional Applicator Sonus Leather Cleaner Sonus Leather Conditioner Vinyl and plastic: Sonus Ultimate Detailing Towels Sonus Cockpit Detailer Sonus Total Eclipse Two-Way Mini Detail Brush Glass and Plastic: Sonus Ultimate Detailing Towels Sonus Vision Glass & Plastic Cleaner Carpet and floor mats: 303 Carpet & Upholstery cleaner Polishing: Ultimate Detailing Machine DAS Polisher Kit Sonus SFX-2 Enhance Swirl Remover Sonus Paintwork Cleanser Sonus Der Wunder Applicator Sonus Ultimate Detailing Towels Waxing: Sonus Der Wunder Applicator Sonus Ultimate Detailing Towels Meguiars NXT Generation Tech Wax Two-Way Mini Detail Brush and the Crack & Crevice Detail Brush to remove residues from hard to reach places. Here are some pics I took. Tell me what you think. There was no sun out when I took the pics, so you can't appreciate the shine very much, but trust me, this stuff left my car looking very shinny and sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlkLexus20 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 VERY NICE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mburnickas Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Looks wet! Keep us posted on longevity! Just a FYI, this is like crack here. Try other products and see what happens. Try JW, Clearkote, Optimum, swisswax, CG, to name a few. Also Autopia is the BOMB on car stuff. Love the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfish Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Looks wet! Keep us posted on longevity! Just a FYI, this is like crack here. Try other products and see what happens. Try JW, Clearkote, Optimum, swisswax, CG, to name a few. Also Autopia is the BOMB on car stuff. Love the place. Superb, Like Showroom B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djspawn00 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 wow, I'd love to get a finish that rich and glossy on my GS, NY hasn't treated it too well... I guess I'll be checking out autopia soon and doing the work myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mburnickas Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 wow, I'd love to get a finish that rich and glossy on my GS, NY hasn't treated it too well... I guess I'll be checking out autopia soon and doing the work myself. autpoia is THE best site for products, applications, etc. Been there for years....they do not help LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatingupblacktop Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Looks great! Good of you to list supplies used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrome04 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Quality Job. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBdenny Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Your car looks great. I have always used a wax called Collinite #845 Insulator Wax. I have never found any other wax that lasts bearly as long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdmaristodriver Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 came out good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blu_mesa Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Lovin tha wood. very wet. sexy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZAXES Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 NICE....where can you purchase some of these products to clean the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DvnAppt Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 That's an awesome shine for low light. I'll have to try the products out here in Alaska. :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saabkyle04 Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 I just finished detailing my car. After all the swirl marks and scratches (inside and out) from the idiots at the car wash, I decided to invest on some detailing products and do everything myself. I bought everything from autopia and used mostly Sonus products. I love this stuff, although very pricey (since the bottles are small), everything is very mild and cleans very well without scratching your car, great scent and easy to use. You can't put a price on a job well done and peace of mind. Here is what I used:For washing and drying: Genuine Wool Wash Mitt OXO Wash Brush Sonus Gloss Shampoo Sonus Der Wunder Drying Towel Tires: OXO Tire & Wheel Brush Sonus Rim Bright Sonus Tire & Bumper Dressing Gel (also used on rubber moldings around the doors) 1-inch Round Natural Detail Brush Leather interior: Sonus SFX Professional Applicator Sonus Leather Cleaner Sonus Leather Conditioner Vinyl and plastic: Sonus Ultimate Detailing Towels Sonus Cockpit Detailer Sonus Total Eclipse Two-Way Mini Detail Brush Glass and Plastic: Sonus Ultimate Detailing Towels Sonus Vision Glass & Plastic Cleaner Carpet and floor mats: 303 Carpet & Upholstery cleaner Polishing: Ultimate Detailing Machine DAS Polisher Kit Sonus SFX-2 Enhance Swirl Remover Sonus Paintwork Cleanser Sonus Der Wunder Applicator Sonus Ultimate Detailing Towels Waxing: Sonus Der Wunder Applicator Sonus Ultimate Detailing Towels Meguiars NXT Generation Tech Wax Two-Way Mini Detail Brush and the Crack & Crevice Detail Brush to remove residues from hard to reach places. Here are some pics I took. Tell me what you think. There was no sun out when I took the pics, so you can't appreciate the shine very much, but trust me, this stuff left my car looking very shinny and sharp. This is REALLY impressive! I was hoping to can give me some advice on my car. I've been detailing cars for the past 5 years as my side job while I go to school. I just about know most every trick to detailing cars. My question deals with acid rain and other clear coat blemishes. My car, 07 Lexus ES350, is forced to be parked outside all day every day of the school year! Now I am very particular with my car, and I polish it and wax it often. I even clay barred it a couple of weeks ago (the first time since I got it) but I am really worries about the acid rain spots on the hood and trunk. also, anything else that may cause blemishes on the top painted parts, eg. droppings. Is there something that will TOTALLY remove this stuff? I'm just trying to maintain the car, it's not bad at all, but I don't want it to get bad and I have noticed a few water spots!!! I've heard of polishers and what not but I DON'T want to scratch my finish! any advice on perfecting my car would be greatly appreciated! Also, what is your opinion on some of the things I have used to detail the car in the past? Lexol leather cleaner and conditioner. Mother's clay bar and spray wax Duragloss clear coat polish Meguiars nxt 2.0 tech wax meguiars wheel cleaner ONE MORE THING LOL! What do you BEST recommend for cleaning wheels? I have the UL package with the graphite wheels. I wanted something that would do a fantastic job cleaning the rims and a tire shine that will look glossy and wet without the sling!! If there is such a thing lol Thanks, Kyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pentool Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 good job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amcdonal86 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Fantastic! Looks better than new! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekCurtis Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I bet all those products cost a pretty penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerzynuts Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 very nice love the wood grain interior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imjames407 Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Awesome shine buddy,In the dim light its shining like a diamond.You have done a great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky13 Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Like everybody else.. I love the wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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