Here is the process I used:

Wash car with Pinnacle Bodywork Shampoo
Dry car with 200 mph leafblower
Apply Pinnacle Paintwork cleansin lotion with SFX-1 Foam pad
Buff out with microfiber cloth
Spot clay with Pinnacle clay
Buff out spots with microfiber cloth
Apply Pinnacle Advanced Swirl remover with Orange Light cutting pad
Buff out with microfiber cloth
Apply Sonus Final Finish SFX-3 with SFX-3 Foam pad
Buff out with microfiber cloth
Apply a layer of Pinnacle Souveran wax by hand
Buff out with microfiber cloth
Apply a layer Pinnacle Crystal Mist Spray wax by hand
Apply a second layer of Pinnacle Souveran wax by hand
Buff out with microfiber bonnet
Buff out with microfiber cloth
Apply Pinnacle Vinyl & Rubber protectant to convertible top
Vacuum interior
Apply Sonus Cockpit detailer to dash
Apply Pinnacle Leather Cleaner & Conditioner to seats
Apply Sonus Glass & Chrome polish to windows and miscellanous chrome pieces (like exhaust)
Apply Wheel Wax on wheels
Apply Black Magic Tire Wet on Tires

Total time: 8 hours




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After:














And here is all the stuff I used:








I still need a good sealant before applying the Souveran. I'm probably going to end up trying the Klasse High Gloss Sealant next month.

 

wow, great post!!!

i can feel the pride... and it is well deserved-
great job!




you prob know, but be sure to let that wax cure before the second coat

 

I waited half an hour between layers.

 

Dayyyammmn dude...your worse than a crack addict

 

You shoulda faced the labels out so would could see what each bottle/container is

 

Nice job!

And if you think HE'S a crack addict...

Some of the guys from Autopia (in THIS thread):

 

 

There is no way I will even attempt to top that. That's just insane. All I need to do is to a pretty good job at detailing my car.

 

Whoa, I noticed you used the Pinnacle Advanced Swirl remover with an orange cutting pad... that stuff is like liquid sandpaper!

 

I actually had swirls which needed to be removed. Did a very good job.