Detailing our Fleet

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  1. lotsie

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    Looks like this will be a good week to detail the fleet. Weather is perfect, and so far I'm off work, but that can always change.

    The MINIs will get dawn washed, clayed, Amigo, then 2 coats of Epic. BW on the trim after the wash.

    The scooter will get washed, then a coat of Banana Gas.

    The Teardrop trailer is going to get it's first detail. I'll dawn wash it, clay, then go straight to Epic with it. Polish the chrome trim. I also need to touch-up some of the black paint on the hitch. If all goes well, we plan on finally getting to go camping weekend after next.

    I'll post some pics as things progress.

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    Well I changed my mind. The MINIs missed their spring Epic coats, I was busy. But they still look really good, water beads nicely, baggy paint test is smooth still.

    So they are getting a coat of Banana Gloss, Black Wow, wheel wax.

    I think 2 coats of Epic applied once a year, with BG applied every 6-8 weeks, and Hydro with every weekly wash is enough for DD's that sleep in a carport.

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  3. Justa Jim

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    Is Banana Gloss OK for roof graffics?

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  4. lotsie

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    Yes:yesnod:.

    It works on graphics too:Thumbsup:

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    What is this?

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  6. lotsie

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    It's a way to determine how much contaminants are embedded in the paint. You use a regular plastic sandwich bag(not a hefty freezer bag) put your hand in it, and LIGHTLY slid it on the paint. If it glides along with hardly any resistance, that's a good thing, but if it gets snagged and you feel resistance, that's not a good thing, and it's time to clay the paint. You can also place the bag on a slightly sloping surface, say the bonnet, or the downward curve of a fender, and if it slides off, this is good. I also use the back of my hand and lightly sweep the surface, again feeling for resistance.

    You can try this any time. Wash, rinse, dry a small area. Then do the test going from the washed area, to an unwashed area, and you will feel the difference. Then clay that clean area, and do the test again, and you will feel a huge difference.

    Clay is your friend:Thumbsup:

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    Never "clayed" a car before. I'll have to check into that. Thanks.

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    I'll post something up about claying.

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    :Thumbsup:

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