Quote Originally Posted by shotgun View Post
what are the "correct steps" in a 3step exterior detailing? was canvassing at a carwash, first step daw is 3m rubbing compound. want to verify if this is ok.
Well, a proper three-step detailing consist of compounding, polishing and finish polishing. However, not all cars require all three steps - in some cases you might not need to compound; in other cases, the finish left behind by the polish is good enough not to warrant a finish polish. I'm not familiar with 3M rubbing compound - a quick search shows that there are multiple 3M products which are all called rubbing compound, some of which are for hand use only, some for machine use. My advice? Get the work done at a reputable place such as Big Berts, or hire a detailer to do it. (I can PM a few names if you want.)