Claybar, cleaning, polishing, ceramic

More decisions. Getting close to a complete list. Or I'm done. I've been doing this enough that my head is spinning. Time to pull everything together and see if I'm there yet.

Degreaser A number of sites recommend this Amazon $27.50
https://www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guys-CWS_301-Citrus-Concentrated/dp/B004K9KETY/?tag=cb-global-20

Spray bottle for degreaser Pick a bottle, any bottle. Decide to get more than one just in case. Amazon Qty 3 $20.25
https://smile.amazon.com/Pack-Chemical-Resistant-Bottles-Sprayer/dp/B078YZQZYX/ref=sr_1_1?crid=28VDD8AVX0JNT&dchild=1&keywords=spray+bottles+for+cleaning+solutions+32oz&qid=1587527933&refinements=p_72%3A1248921011%2Cp_n_availability%3A1248818011%2Cp_85%3A2470955011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&s=industrial&sprefix=spray+%2Cindustrial%2C218&sr=1-1

Washing mitt Flipped a coin basically Amazon $7.10
https://smile.amazon.com/Verigle-Wash-Mitt-Car-Professional/dp/B07KJDN58N/ref=sr_1_11?dchild=1&keywords=automotive%2Bwashing%2Bmitt&qid=1587528152&refinements=p_72%3A1248921011&rnid=1248919011&s=industrial&sr=1-11&th=1

 

I come to what might be the time to start ordering just as the weatherman says we are approaching our first over 100 degree day. Whoopee! I might be doing all this in the middle of the night.

 

Ceramic AvalonKing Armor Shield IX DIY Kit $69.00 at AvalonKing Use code JASONSGARAGE25 for $25 off
https://avalonking.com/ref/jdebler/

Polisher. Polisher PORTER-CABLE Variable Speed Polisher, 6-Inch (7424XP) $122.00 Amazon or Home Depot
https://www.amazon.com/PORTER-CABLE...+buffer&qid=1587344493&sr=8-1&th=1&pldnSite=1

Backing pad. Astro Pneumatic Tool 4607 5" PU Hook & Loop Backing Pad $11.25 Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Astro-4607-Velcro-Backing-Pad/dp/B003CH3Z8W

Pressure Washer. Ryobi 2,300 PSI 1.2 GPM High Performance Electric Pressure Washer $300.00 Home Depot
https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-2...e-Electric-Pressure-Washer-RY142300/300405751

Foam Cannon Lance. DUSICHIN DUS-007 Snow Foam Lance Foam Cannon Adjustable Jet Wash Quick Release 5 Pressure Washer Nozzles $18.00 Amazon
https://smile.amazon.com/DUSICHIN-D...HIN+SFL-001+Foam+Cannon&qid=1587401723&sr=8-4

High Pressure Gun. ProwessPro High Pressure Washer Gun 4000 PSI M22 x 14mm Inlet Fitting with 21 Inch Extension Wand Lance & 5 Quick Connect Nozzles $33.00 Amazon
https://smile.amazon.com/ProwessPro...ements=p_72:2661618011&rnid=2661617011&sr=8-2

Adapters. Prince Mark Ultimate Pressure Washer Adapter Set, Quick Disconnect Kit, M22 Swivel to 3/8" Quick Connect, 3/4" to Quick Release, 8-Pack $18.25 Amazon
https://smile.amazon.com/Prince-Mar...4+Inch+to+Quick+Release&qid=1587402285&sr=8-3

Degreaser Chemical Guys Citrus Amazon $27.50
https://www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guys-CWS_301-Citrus-Concentrated/dp/B004K9KETY/?tag=cb-global-20

Spray bottle for degreaser Pick a bottle, any bottle. Decided to get more than one just in case. Amazon Qty 3 $20.25
https://smile.amazon.com/Pack-Chemi...dustrial&sprefix=spray+,industrial,218&sr=1-1

Washing mitt Flipped a coin basically Amazon $7.10
https://smile.amazon.com/Verigle-Wa...011&rnid=1248919011&s=industrial&sr=1-11&th=1

Towels The Rag Company (4-Pack 16 in. x 16 in. Eagle EDGELESS 500 Professional Korean 70/30 Super Plush 500gsm Microfiber Detailing Towels (16x16, Blue) Amazon $20.25
https://www.amazon.com/RAG-COMPANY-Professional-Microfiber-Detailing/dp/B00GXRG64I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1523632797&sr=1-5&keywords=the+rag+company+microfiber&th=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=troys07-20&linkId=7c2dc6026c9069ab07612d0d32e67ba3

Polish Optimum Hyper Polish $30.25
https://optimumcarcare.com/product/optimum-hyper-polish

Recommended for soft paint. Decent instructions on the sell page.

I consider polishing to be the most important step and I'm going to watch a lot of videos before starting.

 

I will attempt to. I'm not very good at that type of thing, but I found a mount for installing my phone to a tripod so I'll do my best. I still have to get things ordered. Believe it or not even though I'm retired and staying in I still have little spare time. OTOH the house and garage have never looked better!

 

I am estimating a few days. I need to research when to use IPA so I don't over do it.

Day 1: Spray wash, foam wash, decontaminate. Leave it in the garage overnight.
Day 2: IPA, paint correction, IPA, polish, IPA, ceramic. Leave it in the garage to cure. Assuming this can be done in one day.
Day 3: Nothing. Let it finish curing.
Day 4: IPA. Second coat of ceramic. Leave it in the garage to cure.
Day 5: Nothing. Let it finish curing.
Day 6: Go for a drive and (hopefully) take some pictures of how shiny it is. As long as it's not raining.
Day 7: Start on the inside.
Day 8: Finish the inside.
Day 9: Margaritas.
Day 10: Regret the margaritas.
Day 11: Try to pull together pictures, videos, etc to post.
Day 12: Discover I really am no good at videos, etc.

 

I'm exhausted from making it. I have spent hours going over reviews, prices, budget, etc. As a first timer I decided to take as much time as necessary to understand the process and the correct equipment required.

I do not want to screw up the paint on this car.

Besides I'm running out of things to do to the house and garage.

 

A note for anyone considering buying the AvalonKing ceramic for their car. I ordered tonight and it's $69.99 a bottle. I used the coupon code JASONSGARAGE25 to get $25.00 off. After entering the information to order a screen popped up offering a second bottle for $29.99. Total with shipping for both: $74.98

A sedan the size of the Clarity takes two bottles. Ends up being a good price.

I ordered 13 items from Amazon as well. I have to pick up the Toro power washer from Home Depot. Probably Tuesday since we will be out and about for a doctors appointment. Then one more item from Optimum Polymer. Maybe. It looks like they only use PayPal and I don't. Might be on another hunt.

https://avalonking.com/shop/armor-shield-ix-diy-kit/

 

Please note that I am NOT buying a Toro power washer. I'm not sure where that came from. I'm buying the Ryobi at HD.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-2-300-PSI-1-2-GPM-High-Performance-Electric-Pressure-Washer-RY142300/300405751

And the Optimum products are sold on Amazon.