Just thought I'd throw a suggestion out there... my theory of car detailing -- anyone looking to restore the look of the car to "perfect" needs to look to more than just an excellent wax job.. I firmly believe that there is a huge visual benefit that comes from keeping your trim shined. Try "Back to Black" for a cheap trial, or look online for something better. But don't neglect the trim! It will make your car look new (or old!). Waxing without detailing that trim is like painting a room without cutting in the edges. See if it makes a difference! (especially on your black plastic front grille).

 

ive been wetsanding my car. I bought my car with roughly new brake pads and my brotherblew one up. Got dust all down the side. I hadto wet sand to get rid of the dust and when finishedfound other scratches and blemishes to remove. Wet sanding andwaxing make a huge differnece if you do it right. Cheap, but very time consuming.

 

Wet sanding? I hope you mean you're using something 1500-2000 grit to just basically smooth out the clear coat...kind of like a slower version of using a paint cleaner. Wouldn't a clay bar take the brake dust out of the paint?

Oh yeah, in response to the initial post. I agree. Nothing looks worse than a car that's freshly detailed with dull trim and/or brown tires.

 

+1 (just to keep this thread on top and get some more valuable insight from people who've been there!)

 

2000 works great. YOu have to be very carful not to go through the clearcoat.

claybar may work but i need to get out imperfections also.

 

I use a Porter-Cable variable speed buffer, poly pads, and Meguairs polishing products. Much more controlable IMHO than wet sanding.

 

aye carumbah! wet sanding?? that does seem extreme... good luck