Money2536

So if you haven’t declared me crazy yet, you may change your mind should you decide to waste 3+ hours of your life to watch my goofy videos. I’ve already done a step-by-step paint correction using mostly photos in my other journals. For the GT3, I thought I would set-up my camera and talk you through my entire process.

Now I know there are lots of detailing tutorials and videos online, but they usually gloss over the details in interest of entertainment/production value or don’t want to divulge all of the secrets. I wanted to put something together for those that enjoy doing this stuff themselves. I’m not selling any products and don’t have an agenda. I’m just a super nerd that loves doing this stuff. I have a unique gift to do endless research and seem to have a ton of free time on my hands. I am simply posting this to share with others that are like me. That, and I don’t have any friends.

To qualify these videos, I am not a professional. I don’t detail for money. I will not detail cars that are not my own due to the time investment. My time is worth much more to me than the money someone would pay me. Not to mention, who would pay me my hourly rate to do this anyway? I don’t claim to know it all, but I’ve developed a pretty decent process through extensive research, spending thousands of dollars, and many years of trial and error.

There isn’t any techno music and there is a ton of dead space as I filmed pressure washing, polishing, taping, etc. I kept the camera running a lot during the videos and pretended I was talking to someone that wanted to learn what I know. I hope these videos help you skip some of the mistakes I’ve made over the years. Thanks for entertaining my obsessive tendencies.

Matt

In summary, below are what the videos show:

1.) Decontamination
a. Initial Washing and Removal of Wax/Sealant
b. Quick Drying
c. Removal of Iron Contaminants
d. Drying
e. Auto Scrub

2.) Paint Correction
a. Prewash
b. Compounding
c. Masking/Taping
d. Finishing Polish/”Jewelling”
e. Wheel Cleaning
f. Polishing Dust/Residue Removal
i. Wash
ii. Dry
iii. IPA Wipe Down

3.) Protection
a. Coat of Carnauba Wax Applied
b. 12 Hours Curing Time
c. 2nd Coat Applied

*Not Shown: Glass Treatment, Trim Protection, Engine Cover Carbon Fiber Correction, Wheel Coating, Tire Prep, Tire Treatment, Interior Detailing.

See my YouTube Channel for more videos and future videos of the missing detailing processes.


Product List Used in Videos
Chemical Guys Citrus Red Car Shampoo
Adam’s All Purpose Cleaner
MTM Foam Cannon
Adam’s Large Wash Pad
Grit Guard Dual Bucket System
Good Year ¾” Kink-Free 100’ Hose
Dramm Shut-off Valve
Eley Corp. Pistol Spray Nozzle
Eley Corp. Hose Reel
General Purpose Quick Connects
Kranzle 1122TST Electric Pressure Washer
Eley Corp. Quick Connect
Eley Corp. 6’ Connection Hose
Stihl BG 55 Leaf Blower
Adam’s Great White Drying Towels
Griot’s Garage Car Drying Towels
Optimum No Rinse
Kranzle Spray Bottle
Nano Skin Auto Scrub 6” Orbital Pad, Fine
Nano Skin Auto Scrub Small Block Sponge, Fine
Griot’s Garage 1st Gen. 6” Orbital
Menzerna FG400
McGuiar’s D300
Rupes LHR21
Rupes Duetto
Griot’s Garage 1st Gen. 3” Orbital
Uber 7” Microfiber Cutting Pad
McGuiar’s 3”, 5”, 6” Microfiber Cutting Pads
Menzerna SF4000
Uber Green Polishing Pads 4”, 5”, 6”
Scotch 233+ Auto Masking Tape Various Sizes
Scotch Blue Painter’s Tape
Uber Ultra 16” Microfiber Towels
Griot’s Garage Green Wheel Cleaner
Griot’s Garage Rubber Cleaner
Large EZ Detailer Brush
Griot’s Garage Lamb Skin Mitt
91% IPA diluted to ~30%
Adam’s Car Shampoo
Auto Geek Generic Waxing Pads
Auto Finesse Desire

Not Shown
Adam’s Foam Tire Block
Car Pro Pearl
Wolf’s Trim Coat
Wolf’s Glass Shield

rockitman

Very cool...Thanks for taking the time to share your techniques with the GT3 community.

CAlexio

Money should be up there with Macca and Mike in CA as essential contributors to the forum. There should a "subject master" title given, with a sub-forum to ask questions, where Money for example would be head of the "freakish detailing" dept.

I never know anything past "wash and dry" existed. I'm in awe

MileHigh911

WOW!!!! THE O-C-D CHANNEL!!!! Thanks!!!!

rockitman

+1... Back in the 996 days I did similar things for exhaust install, GT3 seat install and roll bar install.the links in my sig still work.

911Monte

Awesome detailing tutorial. Just got through the third video. Thanks for taking the time to do this and I respect your commitment. I followed your c2s detailing posts and you definitely kicked it up a notch this time around. I have the 6" Griots and I'm also debating about adding the Rupes Mini to compliment it. Are you thinking about making a Sharkwerks video similar to the passes you did when you installed the AWE system?

Money2536

Thanks guys!

Money2536

I'm going to get the Mini and LHR15 at some point. I love these things.

Yeah, I'm going to try and get out this weekend to make a Sharkwerks video. The key is not getting arrested trying to do it.

WernerE

My car needs a bath...what time do u open in the morning?

OldGuy

Money, do you mind if I take your you tubes, make hard copies, market them, Sell them that at AutoZone and make enough money to buy my OWN GT3?I have to rename them to
Coinage2637

UAEGT3

I am having a similar thing done , the car is clay barred too. What I am having extra is the application of 4 coats of Ceramic Pro.

Will post pic in the Official GT3 Pic thread when done.

SToronto

Awesome vids. Any concern using a gas blower to dry the car? Isn't' the air that comes out also the engine exhaust.

bronson7

Great stuff Money. Are you not concerned about using a high pressure washer and getting water into areas you don't want? What pressure are you using ? Also another little tip, I noticed you had a belt on your pants, I try to avoid having anything on me that could scratch the paint, meaning the buckle. I will always use sweat pants. Just a thought. I love your passion.

mundman

No

911Monte

Matt, looking for your opinion on someone doing full detail/paint correction, finished with Menzerna SF4000 and then sealed with Sonax PNS. At that point is there anything else you can apply like a carnauba that will help the depth and shine of the paint or after using a sealant is any top coat essentially adding no value? Thanks in advance.