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How long does it take you to do a full detail?
02-09-2012, 04:41 PM
#1
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How long does it take you to do a full detail?
Did a search and didn't find this topic out there surprisingly! So how long does it take you to do a full detail on your S?
Leaving the definition of "full detail" open to interpretation, please post a brief description of your steps and how long it takes you. Link a thread if you've got one
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I'll start
Wash
Clay
Tape off
Polish (1 step)
Wax
Time: 6 hours w/o the wetsanding
https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/925...-today56k-die/
Leaving the definition of "full detail" open to interpretation, please post a brief description of your steps and how long it takes you. Link a thread if you've got one
--
I'll start
Wash
Clay
Tape off
Polish (1 step)
Wax
Time: 6 hours w/o the wetsanding
https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/925...-today56k-die/
02-10-2012, 08:41 AM
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Sorry I didn't give you a forever option 
02-11-2012, 04:29 AM
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It takes me about 12 hours, spread over two days. I have no idea how you guys do it in 6-7 hours. I do clean the wheels and dress the tires and wheel wells, but that doesn't add that much time to the process. But I am 60 years old and don't have the stamina you young guys have. I also have a weak back, which gets stressed by the machine polishing.
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02-11-2012, 11:45 AM
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6-7 hours
Wash body/wheels/wells, wipe jambs, dry
Clay
Tape
Compound
Wax/Sealant
I worked in sweat shop detailing for a few years and speed was always priority. but a quality job will take at least 6 hrs IMO
Wash body/wheels/wells, wipe jambs, dry
Clay
Tape
Compound
Wax/Sealant
I worked in sweat shop detailing for a few years and speed was always priority. but a quality job will take at least 6 hrs IMO
02-11-2012, 03:49 PM
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It takes me about 12 hours, spread over two days. I have no idea how you guys do it in 6-7 hours. I do clean the wheels and dress the tires and wheel wells, but that doesn't add that much time to the process. But I am 60 years old and don't have the stamina you young guys have. I also have a weak back, which gets stressed by the machine polishing.
02-12-2012, 02:13 PM
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My ignorance is showing here, but what do people mean when they say "tape off?"
As of right now, I don't have a garage or a water spigot (apartment), so all my detailing is minimal.
Wash
Dry
Clay
Wax
About 1.5-2 hours
As of right now, I don't have a garage or a water spigot (apartment), so all my detailing is minimal.
Wash
Dry
Clay
Wax
About 1.5-2 hours