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Originally Posted by benz rider  I don't need your lectures on how to do a full detail, I've been doing this for quite a while with not a single complaint. not all cars are the same. you can't "do it all" on all cars but you can get a "full detail" done if you're not able to "do it all". understand?
there's people that I've run into claiming they know how to do full details but fail to even wipe down the door jams.
some cars need the whole sha-bang, some don't. doesn't mean then can't still get a full detail. give me a break. next you're gonna tell me that the products I use are not the right ones.
here's a "full detail" I did on mine:
1. Blue Magic clay bar
2. Cali Gold
3. Ajax (on the wheels)
4. Nu Finish - 2 coats
5. 303 on the windows
8. Shampooo and vacuumed
9. Tire Wet on the tires with a sponge
There's really no need to poplish/wax a car EVERY single time you wash your car. I only recommend it 4 times a year. others do their's 15-20 times a year. but that's their choice, not the rule. |
No one was lecturing you, simply defining certain terms, such as a full detail... a full detail consists of EVERYTHING from wash/dry, to clay, to polish, to sealant, and the rest like tires, trim, wheels, etc. what you did and what you noted above in the 9 steps, is a simply wash & wax, where you wash and clay a car, then apply wax.. that's all (btw, I REALLY hope you're not doing step 1 and 2 in that order, unless you wash, clay, wash)
As for your complaints, or lack thereof, there are 100s of businesses across the country thriving on people's lack of knowledge when it comes to detailing cars and proper paint correction and maintenance... meaning just because you're not getting a single complaint, doesn't mean you're doing a good job, and as dumb as that sounds, it's unfortunately true... I've personally had a bunch of people, who actually cared for their cars, come so I can correct $100-200 "full detail".. However, I'm not saying you're one of those "hacks" in the detailing industry doing horrible work and shining up the car temporarily.. we might have a misunderstanding here and that could be all, but based on what you've typed on here and your process, it makes me think otherwise...
I have one request... post some photos of your and your clients' cars, in direct sunlight, without any wax/polish/etc. rather a car that's just been washed, clayed, and dried... if possible... this way I can say I'm wrong and go my merry little way...
For reference, here are two examples of a hack job, which I had to correct...
Porsche 2002 996 C4S Porsche 2003 911tt
Click on after photos to see how they looked later, without any sealant to hide swirlmarks... I'm not the greatest detailer, but that's what a proper full detail consists of