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The document provides instructions for cleaning the exterior of a vehicle, including cleaning the engine compartment, wheels, and exterior body with soap, degreaser, and wheel cleaner using protective equipment and a pressure washer to remove dirt and prepare the surfaces for polishing. It also includes a vehicle condition report form to document the vehicle's details and the work being performed.

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Professional-Detailing-Manual 4 19

The document provides instructions for cleaning the exterior of a vehicle, including cleaning the engine compartment, wheels, and exterior body with soap, degreaser, and wheel cleaner using protective equipment and a pressure washer to remove dirt and prepare the surfaces for polishing. It also includes a vehicle condition report form to document the vehicle's details and the work being performed.

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Name Here
VEHICLE CONDITION REPORT
WORK ORDER ESTIMATE
BEFORE WORK BEGINS:
PAINT TYPE PAINT CONDITION
Basecoat/Clearcoat Scratches Chips Oxidation
Lacquer Water Spots Acid Rain Damage Other______________________
Enamel Fallout Overspray

OWNERS INFORMATION:
NAME______________________________________ADDRESS ___________________________________ CITY/ZIP _________________
PHONE (HOME) ________________________________ (MOBILE) ___________________________________EMAIL ________________
VEHICLE INFORMATION:
YEAR ______________________MAKE__________________________________________MODEL _______________________________
LICENSE PLATE # __________________MILEAGE____________________________COLOR ____________________________________
WRITTEN BY _______________________ESTIMATE $ ________________DEDUCTIBLE $ ALLOWANCE _______________________
$___________________________________DATE/TIME _________________/ ___________ BY ___________________________________
$___________________________________DATE/TIME _________________/ ___________ BY ___________________________________
DATE/TIME RECEIVED____________________________ AM/PM PROMISED ____________________________________ AM/PM
PHONE WHEN READY ________________________________________DELIVER _____________________________________________
CAR BODY
Left Side Front/Top/Back Right Side

DESCRIPTION OF WORK ORDERED:


EXTERIOR: COMPOUND POLISH WAX SEALANT
PAINT COATING GLASS COATING TRIM COATING AMOUNT $______________________________
INTERIOR: CLEAN FABRIC PROTECTOR DRESS PERFUME
OTHER_____________________________________________________________________ AMOUNT $______________________
ENGINE: TOP CLEANED BOTTOM CLEANED PAINT DRESS
OTHER______________________________________________________________________ AMOUNT $_____________________
ACCESSORIES: CHROME VINYL RUBBER PLASTIC
LEATHER OTHER______________________________________________ AMOUNT $_____________________

TOTAL PARTS & ACC. _______________


I hereby acknowledge notice and oral approval of an increase in the
original estimated price. LABOR (DETAIL) _______________
ADVANCE CHARGE _______________
Signed____________________________________ Date______ ______________ _______________
_______
Method of Payment: SALES TAX _______________
TOTAL AMOUNT _______________
Cash Check#__________ P.O.#______________
M/C Visa American Express
Card #________________________________________________
AUTHORIZED BY
Other_____________________________________________
______________________________________
Bill To: _____________________________________________ SIGNATURE
_____________________________________________ ______________________________________
DATE
_____________________________________________
I hereby authorize the repair work, as per estimate, to be performed along with necessary materials. You and your employees may operate vehicle for purposes of testing,
inspection and delivery at my risk. An express lien is acknowledged on vehicle to secure the amount of the repairs thereto. You will not be held responsible for the mechanical
condition nor for loss or damage to vehicle or articles left in vehicle in case of fire, theft, accident or any other cause beyond your control.

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PRO FESSIONAL DETAIL MANUAL
® * Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

• Safety Glasses
• Safety Gloves
Step #1 Exterior Cleaning • Rubber Boots
• Apron

Purpose: To clean the engine compartment and exterior so that you can clearly see the paint condition and any hidden
damage; to produce a clean surface to polish & finish with wax,sealant or coating.

PROCEDURE WHY DO THIS? PRO® PRODUCT EQUIPMENT* TIPS


1. Wet fenders with car wash soap To prevent cleaning solutions • C-60 Super Car Wash di- • PPE Paint surface should
from streaking body/fender during luted 100:1 • 5-Gallon bucket be cool to the touch
engine cleaning process • Wash mitt
2. Clean the following areas using a pressure • C-51 Red Devil Degreaser Do not warm up en-
washer and recommended cleaner: Removes dirt, grease, grime; re- • PPE gine; causes product
stores original appearance; preps diluted 1:1 • Pressure washer evaporation; conden-
• Engine compartment or • Stiff bristle brush to agitate
• Behind the gas filler door engine for dressing sation in electrical
• C-84 Frank's Special Cleaner dirt in engine compartment components. Cover
• Fender Wells diluted 1:1 • Pressurized tank sprayer sensitive electrical
• Door jambs-by hand/no pressure Pressure washer is quicker; cleans or spray bottle for dispens- components.
washer (sensitive electronics area) better in hard to reach places ing C-51 or C-84

3. Clean wheels using a pressure To remove brake dust, dirt, road • C-42 Wheelie Clean (non-ac- • PPE
washer and recommended cleaner: • Pressure washer
grime, dressing and other surface id) diluted 9:1 Aftermarket wheels:
contaminants or • Soft bristle brush to agitate Check with manu-
wheel facturer for cleaning
• C-24 PRO® Power (acid) • spray bottle for dispensing directions.
diluted 9:1 C-42 & C-24
4. Clean tires using a pressure washer To remove new tire mold release, Clean new tires to
• PPE remove tire mold
and recommended cleaner: blue coating, brake dust, dirt, road • C-52 Whitewall Cleaner • Pressure washer
grime, previous dressing and other diluted 1:1 • Nylon/brass tire brush release; prevents
surface contaminants. To prep tire • Pressurized tank sprayer staining lower plastic
or spray bottle for dis- body panels.
for new dressing application. pensing C-52
5. Wash entire body To remove surface contaminants Use 2 buckets; one
• C-60 Super Car Wash • PPE
• Foam Cannon “clean” suds bucket
diluted 2:1 in foamer jar; set • 2 wash mitts for exterior cleaning;
foamer to 64:1 or • 2 buckets a second bucket for
tires & wheels, door
• C-60 Super Car Wash & trunk jambs, under
diluted 2 oz. per gallon in a hood and fender
5-gallon bucket. wells.
6. Rinse thoroughly
Rinse away contaminants • Water hose with plastic Do not use metal
or rubber coated pressure sprayers. Contact
sprayer. with painted surface
can cause dents or
scratching.

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PRO®FESSIONAL DETAIL MANUAL * Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

• Safety Glasses

Step #1 Exterior Cleaning (Continued)


• Safety Gloves
• Rubber Boots
• Apron

Purpose: To clean the engine compartment and exterior so that you can clearly see the paint condition and any hidden dam-
age; to produce a clean surface to polish & wax.

PROCEDURE WHY DO THIS? PRO® PRODUCT EQUIPMENT* TIPS


7. Spray water based dressing in an To produce a satin finished appear- • S-92 Premo diluted 1:1 or • PPE Do not use solvent
“criss-cross” pattern over engine ance that won’t collect dust • S-71 Clear Rubber Dressing • Spray bottle for dispensing based dressing on
compartment Conc. diluted 3:1 S-92 and S-71 engine

Reduces moisture in engine com- • PPE Compressed air is a


8. Blow dry engine compartment. Blow quick & easy way to
dry or chamois all exterior surfaces partment and helps dressing dry • Compressed air
• P-78 Sheetz™ Rinse Aid or remove excess water
evenly. To remove excess water • B-90 Synthetic chamois
and crevices • B-90 Chamois • Clean dry towel for greasy in hard to reach areas
and blow away any residue while Do not use chamois on
areas
still wet greasy areas.
9. Clean the following areas using rec- • PPE
To remove tar, wax, road film, ad- • C-61 PRO®-Sol™ or Apply C-61 or C-62
ommended cleaner: • Applicator pad
• Bumpers hesive and other contaminants that • C-62 Cal-Solv™ • Clean dry microfiber towel to applicator & wipe
normal washing cannot remove. surface clean; Never
• Lower Body Below Moldings
Helps wax, polymer sealant or spray solvents. Do
• All exterior surfaces
coating adhere to paint better. not apply directly to a
hot surface.

To remove excess water and pre- • PPE Use caution around


10. Blow dry & towel dry door jambs
vent water spotting • Compressed air sensitive electrical
mirrors, gas tank door
• B-90 Chamois components in door
• Clean dry microfiber towel jambs
11. Re-inspect for tar and road residue To prevent tar/residue from con- • C-61 PRO®-Sol™ or • PPE
taminating clay bar & buffing pad • C-62 Cal-Solv • Applicator pad
and harming paint surfaces • Clean dry microfiber towel
12. Prepare surface for buffing/ • C-105 Clay Away™ for dark If clay bar is dropped,
compounding and/or polishing-wipe Removes paint finish roughness/ • PPE do NOT use again
paint finishes or • Spray bottle for dispensing
down horizontal surfaces with clay contaminants; makes buffing on painted finish. It
• C-106 Clay Away™ for light S-74 could scratch. How-
bar easier and faster. Polish and wax
colored vehicles • Clean dry microfiber towel ever, it can be used to
perform better. remove contaminants
• S-74 Wipeout™ Spray Gloss
on lower body panels
to lubricate where less exposed.
13. Inspect vehicle for any residual
contaminants or repairs that should
be noted
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PRO FESSIONAL DETAIL MANUAL
® * Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

• Safety Glasses
• Safety Gloves
Step #2 Interior Cleaning • Apron

Purpose: To remove dirt, stains and odors; make interior look as new as possible; identify any carpet, upholstery or trim repairs
that need to be corrected.

PROCEDURE WHY DO THIS? PRO® PRODUCT EQUIPMENT TIPS


1. Dry brush carpets & mats Loosens dirt & makes carpet • PPE Report any needed
pile stand up; vacuuming is • Short handle stiff bristle repairs found in step
brush #1 Exterior Cleaning
easier

2. Use compressed air to blow dirt from Move hard to reach dirt to • PPE Blow out console, dash
cracks, crevices, vents and between • Compressed air and seat crevices. Also
where it can be easily vac- • Air hose with rubber blow air conditioner ducts
seats uumed nozzle
Remove all loose dirt before Do not forget spare
3. Vacuum interior, ash trays, glove box, • Shop vacuum with plastic tire and tool storage
trunk carpet and all trunk compart- attempting to clean carpet & crevice tool
ments seats areas
• PPE Spray product onto
4. Clean all vinyl, rubber & plastic sur- Procedures #4 through #7 are • C-49 HD Interior Cleaner • Clean microfiber towel
faces towel, not directly on
done before cleaning seats and diluted 15:1 • Nylon Brush surface
5. Clean headliner, sun visors, ash trays carpets; eliminates risk of re- • PPE Do not use cleaners
soiling seats and carpets while • C-49 HD Interior Cleaner diluted 15:1
and glove box • Clean microfiber towel on clear plastic
cleaning and dressing trim and (instrument panels,
6. Dress all vinyl areas except accelerator • AHF-400 Aerosol Fabric Cleaner • PPE etc..) For headliners-
cleaning windows. use AHF-400 only
& brake pedal and steering wheel • S-92 Premo® Dressing • Applicator pad
7. Clean interior windows using 2-towel • C-13 Super Glass Gleam diluted • PPE
method; remove unnecessary decals 3:1 • 2 towels - 1 for cleaning and Do not use ammonia
cleaner on window tint
1 for buffing
8. Pre-spot trouble areas on carpets, seat Breaks down stains to be • C-83 Xtract Power™ diluted 10:1 • PPE
Do not over saturate
belts, seats, door trim and trunk carpet removed with extractor • Spray bottle
9. Clean carpet, mats, seats, door trim, Hot water extractor produces • C-83 Xtract Power™ diluted 40:1; • PPE S-44 Leather Lotion™
trunk carpet and seat belts cleaner and dryer interiors • Hot water extractor may be applied to
in less time; helps eliminate • C-28-Q Seat Belt Cleaner • Short stiff bristle brush damp leather
odors.
10. Clean and condition leather surfaces, Restore and renew suppleness • C-12 Leather Cleaner and • PPE Do not dress spare
as necessary • S-44 Leather Lotion™ to condition • Spray Bottle tire
to leather surfaces leather
• Wipe on with applicator;
11. Re-install spare tire and tighten buff dry with towel
down all equipment
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PRO FESSIONAL DETAIL MANUAL
® * Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

• Safety Glasses

Step #3 Exterior Dressing


• Safety Gloves
• Apron

Purpose: To prepare the exterior for compounding, polishing and waxing; to protect vinyl surfaces from residue and to make
final clean-up easier and faster.

PROCEDURE WHY DO THIS? PRO® PRODUCT EQUIPMENT TIPS


1. Re-inspect for tar and road residue To prevent tar/residue from con- • C-61 PRO®-Sol™ or • PPE Apply solvent directly
taminating buffing pad and harming • C-62 Cal-Solv™ • Plastic razor blade to towel not painted
paint surfaces • Microfiber Towel surface
2. Dress fender wells with water base Keep dressing off
• S-92 Premo® Dressing • PPE wheels, fenders &
dressing Gives finished look to wheel area wheel covers. Do not
diluted 1:1 • Spray bottle
drive vehicle immedi-
ately after application
3. Dress tires with solvent based dress- when tires are wet
Solvent base dressings stand up to to avoid unabsorbed
ing and allow to dry; remove excess • S-86 Premium Blue™ or • PPE
the elements better than water base • Foam dressing applicator product "sling" onto
with towel • S-87 Blue Gloss Dressing
on exteriors body panels

4. Dress rubber moldings, window trim Protects surfaces from buffing resi- • S-86 Premium Blue™ or • PPE Use detail brush to
and door and trunk gaskets with sol- due; cuts final detailing time • S-87 Blue Gloss Dressing • Foam dressing applicator apply dressing to
vent based dressing • Detail brush windows, trim &
molding. Buff with
5. Dress or coat faded black bumpers Produces a black satin finish on dry • S-67-Q Blue Ice™ or dry towel to remove
• PPE excess material and
with trim gel or coating and faded bumpers without col- • S-3 Synergy Trim Coating • Foam dressing applicator eliminate streaking or
lecting dust • Microfiber Towel
collecting dust

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PRO FESSIONAL DETAIL MANUAL
® * Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
• Safety Glasses
• Safety Glasses

Step #4 Compounding, Polishing & Finishing (Rotary)


• Ear Plugs
• Apron
• NIOSH Dust Mask
Purpose: To restore painted surfaces to an even, high luster; to remove surface scratches and swirl marks; to remove oxida
tion; to give paint added durability.

PROCEDURE WHY DO THIS? PRO® PRODUCT EQUIPMENT TIPS


1. Wrap wiper blades and arms with shop Makes cleanups faster; reduces • Towels for wiper blades
towel; protect high edges by taping chances of burnt paint edges edges and arms
with masking tape • Masking tape for high
edges
CLEAR COAT FINISHES • PPE Compounding requires
2. COMPOUND painted surfaces as Remove contaminants and scratch- • P-26 Clear Cut Compound • Variable speed buffer lower RPM (1200-
required to remove oxidation, surface es embedded into paint finish and • VC-80-C Wool Buff Pad or • Use wool pad for moderate 1700) keeping buffing
prepares surface for polishing • VF-85-C Foam Compound oxidation/scratches pad flat and using
scratches and other imperfections • Use foam pad for light
step. Assures good wax or sealant Pad oxidation/scratches moderate pressure
CONVENTIONAL FINISHES adhesion • PPE Use separate pads for
2a. COMPOUND painted surfaces as • P-15 H.D. Machine Cleaner
• Wax applicator pad compounds, glazes,
required to remove oxidation, surface • VC-80-C Wool Buff Pad • Variable speed buffer and polishes;
scratches and other imperfections • Use wool cutting pad
• P-34 Progold™ for moderate
CLEAR COAT FINISHES oxidation/scratches or • PPE Polish and glaze-be-
3. POLISH painted surfaces as required to Remove micro scratches left after • Variable speed buffer
• P-21 Swirl Eliminator for light gin @1400 RPM-as
remove light oxidation and/or fine surface compounding. Restore gloss and oxidation/scratches
• Foam polish pad product dries, reduce
scratches left after compounding. provide minimal protection. Preps • Wax applicator pad pressure and increase
• RV-85-C Foam Polish Pad • Clean microfiber towel
surface for final finishing step to 2300 RPM-burnish
CONVENTIONAL FINISHES to high gloss
3a. POLISH painted surfaces as required • P-57 Miracle Wax™ Cream • PPE
to remove light oxidation and/or fine for moderate oxidation or • Variable speed buffer
surface scratches left after com- • RV-85-C Foam Polish Pad • Foam polish pad
pounding. • Wax applicator pad
• Clean microfiber towel
4. WAX, PAINT SEALANT or COAT for • P-35-Q Satin Creme™ or • PPE Apply with orbital
Seals in gloss, depth and clarity
added durability and provide additional after polishing; provides long term • P-82 Carnauba Creme Wax • DA Polisher buffer or by hand to
gloss protection • S-1 Synergy Paint Coating • Wax applicator pad eliminate any swirls
• Clean microfiber towel
5. Remove all dust and residue on sur- Gives finished look and assures • S-74 Wipeout™ Spray Gloss • PPE Pay particular at-
face and in cracks and crevices from optimal customer expectaions • Spray bottle for S-74 tention to cracks and
• Clean microfiber towel crevices
compounding, polishing or waxing • Short bristle detailing
processes. • C-13 Super Glass Gleam brush
6. Clean exterior glass to remove all dust Gives finished look and assures diluted 3:1 • PPE Lower windows to
and prepare surface for coating optimal customer expectaions • S-2 Syngergy Glass Coating • 2 towels - 1 for cleaning clean edges
and 1 for buffing
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PRO FESSIONAL DETAIL MANUAL
® * Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
• Safety Glasses
• Safety Glasses

Step #4 Paint Correction (DA)


• Ear Plugs
• Apron
• NIOSH Dust Mask
Purpose: To restore painted surfaces to an even, high luster; to remove surface scratches and swirl marks; to remove oxida
tion; to give paint added durability.

PROCEDURE WHY DO THIS? PRO® PRODUCT EQUIPMENT TIPS


1. Wrap wiper blades and arms with shop Makes cleanups faster; reduces • Towels for wiper blades
towel; protect high edges by taping chances of burnt paint edges edges and arms
with masking tape • Masking tape for high
edges
• P-16-Q Double Cut™ (Severe) • PPE
CLEAR COAT FINISHES Compounding requires
2. COMPOUND painted surfaces as Remove contaminants and scratch- • P-27-Q Ultimate Cutter (Mild) • DA Polisher lower RPM (1200-
es embedded into paint finish and • P-5 Reflect-It (Light) • Use wool pad for moderate

required to remove oxidation, surface 1700) keeping buffing
prepares surface for polishing • BU-7-C Blue Compound Pad oxidation/scratches pad flat and using
scratches and other imperfections • Use foam pad for light
step. Assures good wax or sealant oxidation/scratches moderate pressure
CONVENTIONAL FINISHES adhesion
2a. COMPOUND painted surfaces as • P-15 H.D. Machine Cleaner • PPE Use separate pads
• Wax applicator pad for compounds and
required to remove oxidation, surface • BU-7-C Blue Compound Pad • Variable speed buffer polishes;
scratches and other imperfections • Use wool cutting pad
• P-29 Black Beauty™ for dark
CLEAR COAT FINISHES color finishes or • PPE Polish and glaze-be-
3. POLISH painted surfaces as required to Remove micro scratches left after • DA Polisher
• P-31 #1 Polish for light color gin @1400 RPM-as
remove light oxidation and/or fine surface compounding. Restore gloss and finishes • Foam polish pad product dries, reduce
scratches left after compounding. provide minimal protection. Preps • Wax applicator pad pressure and increase
• YU-7-C Yellow Polish Pad • Clean microfiber towel
surface for final finishing step to 2300 RPM-burnish
CONVENTIONAL FINISHES to high gloss
3a. POLISH painted surfaces as required • P-57 Miracle Wax™ Cream • PPE
to remove light oxidation and/or fine • YU-7-C Yellow Polish Pad • DA Polisher
surface scratches left after compound- • Foam polish pad
ing. • Wax applicator pad
• Clean microfiber towel
4. WAX, PAINT SEALANT or COAT for • P-35-Q Satin Creme™ or Apply with DA polisher
Seals in gloss, depth and clarity • PPE
added durability and provide additional after polishing; provides long term • P-82 Carnauba Creme Wax • DA Polisher or by hand to eliminate
gloss protection • S-1 Synergy Paint Coating • Wax applicator pad any swirls
• Clean microfiber towel
5. Remove all dust and residue on surface Gives finished look and assures • S-74 Wipeout™ or • PPE Pay particular atten-
and in cracks and crevices from com- optimal customer expectaions • S-4-P Synergy Detail Spray • Spray bottle for S-74 tion to cracks and
• Clean microfiber towel crevices
pounding, polishing and waxing • Short bristle detail brush
6. Clean exterior glass to remove all dust Gives finished look and assures • C-13 Super Glass Gleam • PPE Lower windows to
and prepare surface for coating optimal customer expectaions diluted 3:1 • 2 towels - 1 for cleaning clean edges
and 1 for buffing
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Paint Restoration Guidelines * Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
• Safety Glasses
• Safety Glasses

CLEAR COAT FINISHES


• Ear Plugs
• Apron
• NIOSH Dust Mask

PAINT CONDITION POOR AVERAGE GOOD


• Heavy oxidation • Light oxidation • No oxidation
• Moderate to heavy scratches • Dull paint luster • Fine scratches
TYPICAL PROBLEMS • Surface contamination (fallout and/ • Minor car wash scratches • Somewhat dull paint luster
CLEAR COAT FINISHES or overspray) • Light surface contamination
• Uneven paint luster

• Clay painted surface using: • Clay painted surface using: • Clay painted surface using:
STEP #1 C-106 Clay Away™ with S-74 Wipeout™ C-105 Clay Away™ with S-74 C-105 Clay Away™ with S-74
Spray Gloss Wipeout™ Spray Gloss Wipeout™ Spray Gloss

• Buff painted surface using: • Buff painted surface using: • Buff painted surface using:
P-26 Clear Cut; or P-21 Swirl Eliminator™ Polish; or P-21 Swirl Eliminator™ Polish; or
P-40 Duz-All® with VC-80C wool P-34 Progold with RV-85C
®
P-34 Progold® with CW-85C
STEP #2 cutting pad & variable speed buffer charcoal foam finish pad & variable charcoal foam waffle finish pad &
@ 1200-1700 RPM speed buffer @ 1400-2300 RPM variable speed buffer @ 1400-2300
RPM
• Buff painted surface using:
• DA or hand wax using: • DA or hand wax using:
P-21 Swirl Eliminator™ Polish; or P-35-Q Satin Creme™; or
P-34 Progold® with VF-85C yellow P-35-Q Satin Creme™; or
P-82 Carnauba Creme Wax; P-82 Carnauba Creme Wax;
STEP #3 foam polish pad & variable speed Wax with cotton wax applicator; Buff Wax with cotton wax applicator; Buff
buffer @ 1400-2300 RPM with clean towel to high luster. with clean towel to high luster.

• DA or hand wax using:


P-35-Q Satin Creme™; or
P-82 Carnauba Creme Wax;
STEP #4 Wax with cotton wax applicator; Buff
with clean towel to high luster.
• Foam pads are essential to removing swirl marks; they also provide better results on fine scratches.
• Use compounding and buffing products sparingly, especially when using foam pads.
• Use separate pads for compounds and polishes.
TIPS • Don’t forget final finish wax, paint sealant or ceramic coat with P-35-Q Satin Creme™, P-36 Cherry Finishing
Wax, P-82 Carnauba Creme Wax™, P-63-Q Poly Gard™ or S-1 Synergy Ceramic Paint Coating. Use these
products sparingly for best results and easier removal; wax/paint sealant/coating will seal in shine, depth and
clarity while providing long term protection.
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Paint Restoration Guidelines * Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
• Safety Glasses
• Safety Glasses

CONVENTIONAL FINISHES
• Ear Plugs
• Apron
• NIOSH Dust Mask

PAINT CONDITION POOR AVERAGE GOOD


• Heavy oxidation • Light oxidation • No oxidation
• Moderate to heavy scratches • Dull paint luster • Fine scratches
TYPICAL PROBLEMS • Surface contamination (fallout • Minor car wash scratches and • Somewhat dull paint luster
CONVENTIONAL FINISHES and/or overspray) blemishes
• Light surface contamination • Light surface contamination
• Uneven paint luster

• Clay painted surfaces using: • Clay painted surface using:


STEP #1 • Clay painted surfaces using:
C-105 Clay Away with S-74 Wipeout C-105 Clay Away with S-74


C-106 Clay Away™ with S-74 Wipe-
Spray Gloss Wipeout Spray Gloss
out Spray Gloss

• Buff painted surface using: • Buff painted surface using:


• Buff painted surface using: P-57 Miracle Wax™ with RV-85C
P-15 HD Machine Cleaner with VC- P-57 Miracle Wax™ with RV-85C
80-C wool cutting pad & variable charcoal foam polish pad & variable charcoal foam polish pad & vari-
STEP #2 able speed buffer @ 1400-2300
speed buffer @ 1200-1700 RPM speed buffer @ 1400-2300 RPM
RPM

• DA or hand wax using: • DA or hand wax using:


• Buff painted surface using: P-35-Q Satin Creme™ or
P-57 Miracle Wax™ with RV-85C P-35-Q Satin Creme™ or
P-82 Carnauba Creme Wax; P-82 Carnauba Creme Wax;
charcoal foam polish pad & vari- Wax with cotton wax applicator;
STEP #3 able speed buffer @ 1400-2300 Wax with cotton wax applicator; Buff
with clean towel to high luster. Buff with clean towel to high luster.
RPM

• DA or hand wax using:


P-35-Q Satin Creme™ or
STEP #4 P-82 Carnauba Creme Wax;
Wax with cotton wax applicator; Buff
with clean towel to high luster.
• Foam pads are essential to removing swirl marks; they also provide better results on fine scratches.
• Use compounding and buffing products sparingly, especially when using foam pads.
• Use separate pads for compounds and polishes.
TIPS • Don’t forget final finish wax, paint sealant or ceramic coat with P-35-Q Satin Creme™, P-36 Cherry Finishing
Wax, P-82 Carnauba Creme Wax™, P-63-Q Poly Gard™ or S-1 Synergy Ceramic Paint Coating. Use these
products sparingly for best results and easier removal; wax/paint sealant/coating will seal in shine, depth and
clarity while providing long term protection.
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PRO®FESSIONAL DETAIL MANUAL
Step #5 INSPECTION By DETAIL MANAGER
Purpose: To insure all inspection check sheet standards have been met; to comply with program requirements for inspection
and signatures by proper parties; to identify any problems that need to be corrected.

PROCEDURE WHY DO THIS? TIPS


1. Remove any interior odors
Customers will not be satisfied Use F-17 Smoke & Odor Eliminator or
with an odor AOT Aerosol Odor Terminator
2. Use inspection Check Sheet to inspect
entire vehicle making sure: To re-check and correct the 5 most a) Return to Step #4
a) Paint is free of swirl marks common problems in auto de-
b) Buffing dust and residue have been tailing b) Return to Step #4
removed
c) Wheels are free of dirt and brake dust
d) All interior cracks and crevices are clean c) Return to Step #1
e) Glass is free of dirt and streaks
d) Return to Step #2

e) Return to Steps #2 & #4

3. After all standards have been met: Required to show that all detail Return Inspection Check Sheet to Service Department for filing with Repair Order(s)
• Detailer signs Inspection Check Sheet steps were followed in vehicle’s service history file
• Detail Manager signs Inspection
check Sheet

Revised Date: 4/19


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