2011 Aston Martin Rapide Jet Black Correction #3 by Richie's Custom Detailing

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dtraylor

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Hi all,



I've searched all over the forum and have done a lot of research, and I find one product that I want to get but then I hear something negative about it or find something better. Here is my scenario:



Vehicle: 1995 Ford Explorer Limited. All options including painted to match running boards and grille. Tan leather interior. Lowered 1 1/4", so it doesnt see much offroad except for gravel roads, but its still 4x4, so it gets into mud and stuff every now and then. The paint is in good condition for the age. Has a good amount of swirls, but only the kind you can see in certain light and angles. Has a couple light scratches. The paint is otherwise in great shape. It is the Willow Frost color.



Interior is in great shape. No stains, cut seats, etc.



The products I use now are as follows:



Wash: Meguiars GC

Drying: CWB and a towel

Windows: Eagle 1 20/20

Polish: NuFinish and Meguiars #7 (havent used #7 yet on this paint)

Wax: Meguiars #26

Wheel cleaner: Meguairs Hot Rims right now, but doesnt seem to be doing much.

Tire cleaner: Greased Lighting or Meguairs GC

Tire dressing: Eagle 1 Protectant

Exterior trim: Eagle 1 Protectant

Interior (dash, doors): Black Magic dressing (kind that YoSteve likes)

Leather: Eagle 1 cleaner and conditioner



And some other stuff, ask if it would help any.



I plan on making an order sometime in the future, once I get the money, from somewhere like CMA or Tacscar. I'm looking to spend $80-$100 including shipping. What all do you think I should get? Could you please give me some advice on which products I shoudl get for the areas listed above?



I greatly appreciate any help you all can provide me with. Thanks a bunch :xyxthumbs



Grant
 
Well,



The Klasse combo, $40.

A gallon of EF Hi-Intensity, $20.

Polish - Try locally at NAPA or such from 3M or Meguiars swirl remover.



What kind of towels do you use?



Well thats what I can think of off the top of my head,

Jason
 
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by JasonC8301 [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>Well,

The Klasse combo, $40.
A gallon of EF Hi-Intensity, $20.
Polish - Try locally at NAPA or such from 3M or Meguiars swirl remover.

What kind of towels do you use?

Well thats what I can think of off the top of my head,
Jason [/b]</blockquote>
Ya, get those. Also get either the Meguiar's #9 Swirl Remover 2.0 or the 3M Swirl Mark Remover to polish with before doing the Klasse thing. Personally, I prefer #9, but there are many that love the SMR. That should be around $10. Some quality MF towels are nice to have, too.
 
Well, I was pretty much set on the Klass Kit and EF HI in some form, and maybe some EF Clear Vision, that 32 oz is tempting. I was leaning more toward #9, but if I had a PC or a good polisher I would use the 3M SMR. As far as towels I was looking at the Viper 3 packs and maybe one of the glass cleaning cloths. The leather care has been a toss up, I cant decide between Auto Glym, Lexol, and Hide Food. The Pinnacle sounds nice but its too much just for leather conditioner right now.



Thanks for the suggestions guys, keep em coming!
 
Ef Clear Vision is great! I can send you a 16 oz. sample which you can put into a spray bottle and use. What was I thinking buying a gallon of that stuff?????



For leather, I think Eagloe One makes a good product based on the reviews. If I'm ever by an x-mart type store I'll pick it up (cleaner/conditioner only $10.)



Jason
 
The EO cleaner works good (especially after the cat puke episode) but I think the conditioner is drying out the leather or something. Its soft and smooth, but it feels dried out almost. I dont know if it was like this before and I just notice it more now or what. Its alot easier to use than the Meguiars Gold Class stuff though.
 
I was called in to save the finish on yet another Jet Black 2011 Aston Martin Rapide.


I was pressed for time on this one so there aren't alot of pics.

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Passenger rear quarter.

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Nice job, that was a mess.

The Rapide is my favorite of the 4 door super cars. The Porsche Panamera not so much, well maybe not at all and I love Porsches.
 
Wow...Huge difference...I Can't believe someone would let their car waste away. Richie, you saved the day! great job.
 
Wow. That's an impressive turnaround. How does a car that new get so bad so fast? A few of the pictures made it look like poor polisher use, right? But what/how do you get such bad paint so soon? Am I just being naive here?
 
kakeuter said:
Wow Richie, that car was is rough shape. Great turnaround!

-Kody-
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Thanks Kody.

GoFast908Z said:
Great save!!
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Thanks Jeff.

broker99 said:
Nice job, that was a mess.

The Rapide is my favorite of the 4 door super cars. The Porsche Panamera not so much, well maybe not at all and I love Porsches.
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Thanks.

SoonerFan said:
Wow...Huge difference...I Can't believe someone would let their car waste away. Richie, you saved the day! great job.
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Thanks. Unfortunately that's how it came in from the port.

bmw5541 said:
Unbelievable job Richie.
What a mess that AM was. You truly are a master at your craft!!!:thumbup:
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Thanks for the kind words Barry.

Hawkeye_TDI said:
Wow. That's an impressive turnaround. How does a car that new get so bad so fast? A few of the pictures made it look like poor polisher use, right? But what/how do you get such bad paint so soon? Am I just being naive here?
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Thanks. The damage was caused by the port jockies.
 
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