Claybar, cleaning, polishing, ceramic

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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-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
 
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-...07-20&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.
 
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Tek_Freek said:
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-...07-20&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.
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Of course you'll be posting before and after photos, right? A photo of all your carefully researched and chosen detailing products would be fun to see, too. If it's not too much trouble, could you track your time for us? It takes me a couple of hours to do just clay and polish. You're taking the process up many levels beyond me.
 
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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/
 
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