Detailer's Domain: Mazda 3 New Car Prep
 

What was done -
Exterior

- Wheels were prepped with P21S Wheel Cleaner Gel and cleaned up with various brushes
- Tires were spritzed down with P21S Total Autowash and washed down
- Wheel wells were spritzed down with P21S Total Autowash and washed down
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Paint inspected and measured
- Tires dressed with einszett Vinyl Rubber Care
- 1 Step Paint correction (Menzerna Power Finish with an Uber Green Pad)
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Menzerna Power Lock
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned

Products used:
Exterior:
Sonax Gloss Shampoo
P21S Wheel Cleaner Gel
Swissvax Pneu
Uber Blue Clay Bar and Optimum No Rinse
Menzerna Power Finish PO203
Menzerna Power Lock
Adam's Glass Sealant
Adam's Glass Cleaner
einszett Vinyl Rubber Care

Tools:
Infratech 5300
Porter Cable 7424XP
Makita
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels
Brushes
Cam Spray Pressure Wash and Foam Canon Attachment

Before:
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Wash/Wheels etc
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Clay
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...3/IMG_9719.jpg

Masking
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...3/IMG_9727.jpg

Polish 50/50
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Menzerna Power Lock
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Mirror Trim Before
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After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...3/IMG_9736.jpg

Finishing up the car, final wipe down, wheels/tires/glass
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Final shots
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(Permission was granted by the owner to post photos and write up)

What did you use here? I've been trying to find a new exterior trim product that cleans the plastic and stuff, but doesn't leave it too greasy or anything.

Stunning job as always, wow. Man you guys make me want to try that Power Lock stuff over NXT 2.0 really bad.

you won't be disappointed.