Decontamination?

jamesgarbett · Post by **jamesgarbett** » Sat Jan 29, 2022 3:52 pm

What is it exactly?

I'm completely new to detailing

idej_z4 · Post by **idej_z4** » Sat Jan 29, 2022 3:55 pm

jamesgarbett wrote: ↑Sat Jan 29, 2022 3:52 pm What is it exactly?

I'm completely new to detailing

It's the process of ensuring all contaminates are removed from the paint before you start polishing. Several stages involved depending on far you want to go. Look up White Details on YouTube for an idea of the full decontamination process.

Chris_D · Post by **Chris_D** » Sat Jan 29, 2022 4:05 pm

Before I set-to with the DA, I usually just give it a wash, then claybar, another wash/rinse then spray and wipe 50/50 alcohol and demineralised water, then let rip with the polisher.
An easy way to tell if your paint is contaminated is to wash and rinse once then run your finger over the panel when still wet. If it's contaminated you'll feel it, otherwise it should be glass smooth.

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Sat Jan 29, 2022 6:02 pm

jamesgarbett wrote: ↑Sat Jan 29, 2022 3:52 pm What is it exactly?

I'm completely new to detailing

It’s used to describe an obsessive approach to cleaning your car

Rob

idej_z4 · Post by **idej_z4** » Sat Jan 29, 2022 6:26 pm

Smartbear wrote: ↑Sat Jan 29, 2022 6:02 pm
jamesgarbett wrote: ↑Sat Jan 29, 2022 3:52 pm What is it exactly?

I'm completely new to detailing
It’s used to describe an obsessive approach to cleaning your car
Rob

But also good practice if you're going to use a polisher.

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Sat Jan 29, 2022 8:45 pm

idej_z4 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 29, 2022 6:26 pm
Smartbear wrote: ↑Sat Jan 29, 2022 6:02 pm
jamesgarbett wrote: ↑Sat Jan 29, 2022 3:52 pm What is it exactly?

I'm completely new to detailing
It’s used to describe an obsessive approach to cleaning your car
Rob
But also good practice if you're going to use a polisher.

I have one of those, but i don’t like to talk about it

Rob

idej_z4 · Post by **idej_z4** » Sat Jan 29, 2022 8:57 pm

Smartbear wrote: ↑Sat Jan 29, 2022 8:45 pm
idej_z4 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 29, 2022 6:26 pm
Smartbear wrote: ↑Sat Jan 29, 2022 6:02 pm It’s used to describe an obsessive approach to cleaning your car
Rob
But also good practice if you're going to use a polisher.

I have one of those, but i don’t like to talk about it
Rob

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Sat Jan 29, 2022 9:00 pm

Chris_D wrote: ↑Sat Jan 29, 2022 4:05 pm Before I set-to with the DA, I usually just give it a wash, then claybar, another wash/rinse then spray and wipe 50/50 alcohol and demineralised water, then let rip with the polisher.

You do know this thread is about car cleaning, not what you get up to in your bedsit on a Friday evening?

Chris_D · Post by **Chris_D** » Sat Jan 29, 2022 9:08 pm

Pondrew wrote: ↑Sat Jan 29, 2022 9:00 pm
Chris_D wrote: ↑Sat Jan 29, 2022 4:05 pm Before I set-to with the DA, I usually just give it a wash, then claybar, another wash/rinse then spray and wipe 50/50 alcohol and demineralised water, then let rip with the polisher.
You do know this thread is about car cleaning, not what you get up to in your bedsit on a Friday evening?

I suspect when you read this thread title you immediately thought to yourself 'Maybe I'll get some tips on how to optimise my monthly underpants rotation regimen....'

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