Starting over, your advice is much appreciated

:Gen_Compound: Process

Hi folks. I appreciate your help in advance.

I’m fairly confident in saying I’m a hobbiest detailer. I enjoy doing our cars and some friends and family. Washes, one step DA polishes, interior detailing, clay, and ceramic coatings. Here is my process in a nutshell for a vehicle i’m working on for the first time:

  • griots wheel cleaner. Foamed on. Scrubbed, brushed, washed, rinsed. Done.
  • pressure wash vehicle if necessary (caked on dirt, rocks, etc)
  • Moving to paint trim and glass: spray on Opticoat ONR one panel at a time. Using two bucket method and ONR pre-spray work my way down starting with the roof. Dry each panel as I go.
  • decontaminate by foaming it up with griots foaming surface prep. Dwell for a few while I go over with synthetic clay mit, wash off.
  • Polish using a DA, medium pad, and griots complete polish. I change pads about every 3-4 panels and clean it after every panel.
  • Apply Griots 3 in 1 ceramic wax spray on all paint, trim, glass, and wheel faces. 24hr cure. 2nd coat. 24 cure. Done.

For maintenance I just do a simple ONR wash. Nothing too fancy.

What I need your help with is how to take this to the next level. I love the results I get with my process but I wish the coating would last longer and I could get out a bit more scratches out.

Posted Dec 7, 2025, 12:38 PM UTC

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