baseballlover1
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Hey yall, its been forever since I have done a proper write-up and this one isnt going to be the end all, be all write up by any means but I thought you might enjoy this car, because I certainly did.
Last weekend I had a Mini GP in for a minor surface correction detail topped with infinity coating.
The car wasn't overly dirty, but I first started by cleaning the wheels. For this I used Sonax then agitated with an array of brushes.
After discussions with the owner, we decided to remove some of the side graphics but leave the GP on the side. I think it looks so much more subtle. What do yall think? For this I pretreated with tarX adhesive remover then removed the adhesive marks with tarX also.
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After:
I then began the washing process. I used born to be mild through a foam lance.
Using the two bucket method (with gritguards), Supernatural wash concentrate, and a wookie fist I worked my way around the car.
Here is the car after the car was clayed using a mild clay bar. The car is relatively new and has been clayed recently so very few contaminants remained although I did find some that were missed.
Here are a few shots of the paint defects (holograms and minor swirls):
I then brought the car inside and inspected the paint and tried a couple different polishes and pads.
There were a few deeper RIDS I chased a stepped up to the place against.
DSC_0219.jpg Photo by dwendell01 | Photobucket
I jumped around a little bit with my process depending on defects on different panels, but mostly the paint was done with Menzerna Intensive Polish on a polishing pad, then jeweled down with M205 finishing polish on a finishing pad. Oh and this was done with a rupes
:buffer:... I love my new machine! This thing is cool!
Before:
After IP:
I have found the pillars of the Mini's to be very soft and therefor very susceptible to scratches. Apologies for the bad pictures, I still have trouble with my camera.
Before:
After:
Before:
After:
The car was then wiped down with an IPA mixture.
following the wipedown, the paint was treated with Dodo Infinity coating.
The glass was then coated with G-technic.
Door Sills were treated with Wekstatt Prime.
Interior cleaned then protected with 303.
Leather Masters collection used.
Wheels were treated with Dodo wheel coating and tires coated with a great water based rubber treatment.
After the Infinity had cured fully I through on a coat of Dodo Supernatural to give the paint that glow and the silky smooth feel.
Some after photos:
Hope this write up was nearly as enjoyable to read as it was to do!
Soon I should have a really well done write up. Im bringing along a buddy who's a professional photographer to a detail!
Here is a couple pictures of other cars I have recently done.
Last weekend I had a Mini GP in for a minor surface correction detail topped with infinity coating.
The car wasn't overly dirty, but I first started by cleaning the wheels. For this I used Sonax then agitated with an array of brushes.
After discussions with the owner, we decided to remove some of the side graphics but leave the GP on the side. I think it looks so much more subtle. What do yall think? For this I pretreated with tarX adhesive remover then removed the adhesive marks with tarX also.
Before:
After:
I then began the washing process. I used born to be mild through a foam lance.
Using the two bucket method (with gritguards), Supernatural wash concentrate, and a wookie fist I worked my way around the car.
Here is the car after the car was clayed using a mild clay bar. The car is relatively new and has been clayed recently so very few contaminants remained although I did find some that were missed.
Here are a few shots of the paint defects (holograms and minor swirls):
I then brought the car inside and inspected the paint and tried a couple different polishes and pads.
There were a few deeper RIDS I chased a stepped up to the place against.
DSC_0219.jpg Photo by dwendell01 | Photobucket
I jumped around a little bit with my process depending on defects on different panels, but mostly the paint was done with Menzerna Intensive Polish on a polishing pad, then jeweled down with M205 finishing polish on a finishing pad. Oh and this was done with a rupes
:buffer:... I love my new machine! This thing is cool!
Before:
After IP:
I have found the pillars of the Mini's to be very soft and therefor very susceptible to scratches. Apologies for the bad pictures, I still have trouble with my camera.
Before:
After:
Before:
After:
The car was then wiped down with an IPA mixture.
following the wipedown, the paint was treated with Dodo Infinity coating.
The glass was then coated with G-technic.
Door Sills were treated with Wekstatt Prime.
Interior cleaned then protected with 303.
Leather Masters collection used.
Wheels were treated with Dodo wheel coating and tires coated with a great water based rubber treatment.
After the Infinity had cured fully I through on a coat of Dodo Supernatural to give the paint that glow and the silky smooth feel.
Some after photos:
Hope this write up was nearly as enjoyable to read as it was to do!
Soon I should have a really well done write up. Im bringing along a buddy who's a professional photographer to a detail!
Here is a couple pictures of other cars I have recently done.
. But i certainly have always enjoyed the art of detailing. Im working on getting the pictures from my photographer so I can do a write up of the Gallardo I worked on this weekend