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06-05-2013, 05:53 PM | #1 |
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What order to do detailing steps
Hey guys,
I posted up some before pictures of the project I'm doing next week on my Sea Ray. I had a question on the order I should do some things. My first question is, should I polish up all the metal using the brightening soap before starting my compounding work; or should I do it before waxing after compounding; or as the last step? I wonder because of the residue that the metal soap leaves. My second question is similar to the first but with the starbrite deck cleaner. Being that I can't polish and wax the non skid on the deck for obvious reasons, I plan on cleaning it with the startbrite like I usually do. I'm worried that as it drains over the sides that it would strip wax off. Should I use it first before even compounding? Any information is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Seb |
06-06-2013, 09:03 AM | #2 | ||
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Re: What order to do detailing steps
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If you have non-skid surfaces to clean, clean these after polishing the metal and then wash the boat, you'll wash away all the metal polishing residue and any cleaners and dirt from cleaning the non-skid surfaces. Then finish out by washing the boat from the highest portions first working down. Quote:
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06-06-2013, 03:36 PM | #3 | |
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That makes sense. Thanks for clearing that up. I was trying to make a list of the order I should do things in to be most effective with my time. |
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