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sional retail center. It was out-growth of<br />
the wholesale trade. Get the dealer car<br />
done quickly and with the least amount<br />
of work with an inexpensive product<br />
that might provide shine and protection<br />
for 30 days.<br />
In my mind, if a professional detail establishment<br />
offers the customer a one-step<br />
it is like a qualified mechanic only cleaning<br />
your spark plugs instead of changing<br />
them, to charge you less. He knows it’s<br />
not the best. So does the professional<br />
detailer.<br />
But my opinion<br />
aside, one-step chemical<br />
products and<br />
procedures are<br />
here to stay in<br />
both wholesale<br />
and retail detailing.<br />
So let’s understand<br />
them.<br />
A one-step or<br />
cleaner/glaze product<br />
is, as the second name connotes,<br />
a combination of a light cleaner<br />
and an inexpensive protectant which is<br />
generally a light silicone and/or light wax<br />
product.<br />
When using it, understand that it is intended<br />
to be used by itself, not followed by<br />
a wax or sealant. Why? It is not necessary<br />
because it has protectants in it. Although<br />
not as durable as a straight wax or sealant.<br />
It is amazing how many detailers follow a<br />
one-step with a wax or sealant.<br />
Because it is a finishing product. It<br />
should be used with a finishing pad and either<br />
a high speed buffer or dual action tool.<br />
The one-step process assumes the<br />
paint finish does not have any severe<br />
problems. If it does you must follow one<br />
of the other procedures described, even<br />
on a dealer car. The one step process is<br />
there if you can use it.<br />
The one-step can also be used with an<br />
orbital for application and removal. This<br />
is an ideal procedure for dealer cars with<br />
clear coats in reasonably good condition.<br />
This process can be done in 30 to 45 minutes<br />
by an inexperienced detailer, saving<br />
time and money.<br />
There is so much more that can be<br />
written on the subject of paint finishing,<br />
and the point of this article was not to<br />
make you painters but to make you aware<br />
of common paint finishing problems. As<br />
a professional detailer you must be able to<br />
identify paint finish problems, know their<br />
cause and whether you can repair them.<br />
Far too many detailers haven’t a clue regarding<br />
some paint finish problems and<br />
get themselves into “hot water” trying to<br />
correct them.<br />
If you want to learn more about paint<br />
finishes and paint finish problems, you<br />
might want to purchase the <strong>Auto</strong>motive<br />
Paint Handbook. It costs about $20 and<br />
is an excellent and easy to read source of<br />
great information for the detailer. You may<br />
also try to attend some of the seminars that<br />
the automotive paint companies in your<br />
area offer to their body shop customers.<br />
And, as always, if you have any questions,<br />
disagreements or comments feel<br />
free to contact me at buda@detailplus.<br />
com or text 503-816-7304.<br />
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