From Rag to richness - most Extreme Engine transformations by Detailien

[jkochis]

Anyone here use Xpel on their headlights that have wipers? Does the Xpel get all scratched up?

 

[Don2000g]

Good question! I'm not sure but my guess would be that over time you would get some streaks on the film. Best bet is to just call the company up in San Antonio. They have a 1800 number. You can find it in their website.

 

[Brad B]

Did so on my Dads Volvo Coupe. Still perfect after 6 months of everyday driving.

 

[Don2000g]

Hey Brad, so your dad doesn't have any minor streaks which are really very light scratches. I called the guys up in San Antonio and they pretty much thought that very light streaks occured over time on those areas. Maybe not then.

 

[jkochis]

Thanks for the replies guys. At $285 per headlight, I think I'll take my chances with minor scratching/streaks and go for the $50 Xpel.

 

[imported_Brad1]

I'm certain that over the years the Xpel will scratch. But, as RH deduced, it is worth replacing every couple years to save the expensive lights.

 

[Ryan]

I recommend that you have a nice coat of durable wax on them at all times.



Ryan

 

[Don2000g]

True. If you can get the film to last at least a year or two, then its a pretty good investment. Laters

 

[kc's]

MOST EXTREME ENGINE TRANSFORMATIONS - this is a true story of how one from Rag to Richness, ever told by Detailien

My buddy drove down 500 KM from PERLIS to ask me to detail his ride -

A date set & all necessarily arrangement for this full correction

Far away pics

not tooo bad 5 yrs old civic, Original paint...

closer look

Insect saps & dirt accumulated

SKIP SKIP - Paint correction Part

Moving to the Engine bay

a good mileage for a good reliable ride

Many would have avoided this section of the ride -
too much hassle & too little satisfaction

Back ground
No - high pressure jet - only a few pairs of brushes & hands

But as for me.....I had a little help from my apprentice - my youth from a children home - who love detailing & we did it together

tool for the day

while another buddy prep the car, we continue with the car

Before detailing

years of accumulated dirt

MA MA MIA - looks as though it just came back from PARIS DHAKA RALLY

detailing begin with Optimum Power clean diluting in 1: 8 water

Brushing begins, Power clean sprayed onto the brushes & agitating the dirt by its strokes

meticulously yours

giving his undivided attention - to complete his task with joy & love

remember before

a 50/50% comparison set

after a quick shower

pay attention to the detail & camel trophy engine looks

ta da now

would you believe from this (turning a 5 years old ride engine into Show room condition)

another close up before - battered & bruised area...opppssss i mean battery area

ta da

rocker arm cover before - worn out & unattractive

ta da

would you believe from this (turning a 5 years old ride engine into Show room condition)

outlet manifolds - or folded before

O Power clean applied on the brushes & brush off & rinse off with water

ta da

closer look

remember the dirty looking harry

ta da

would you believe from this (turning a 5 years old ride engine into Show room condition)

ROOKIE ARM (oppss again) i mean rocker arms
before pic

ta da

the old old story

ta da make alive & new again

For once i am LOST but now I am found
WRC looks

transformed to Concours De Elegant

 

[kc's]

a never detail engine ( pic before )

Ta da
Magic

front engine panel Before pic

ta da magic again

would you believe from this (turning a 5 years old ride engine into Show room condition)

Rubber & intake duct (pic before)

another magic

Ehhhhhhhh....STOP!!!!! pls wake up no magic
its all about hard work ,,,not that hard after all

BEFORE

AFTER

close up pic AFTER

manifold cover before

ta da

before - =unattarctive

I suddenly remember my favourite song - Sheena Easton in Moon walker bond - FOR YOUR EYES ONLY

the rest of the pics just for yr eyes

extremely new looking & close up shot

REMEMBER Before

behold now

would you believe from this (turning a 5 years old ride engine into Show room condition)

to this in 3 hours

pls stay tuned for interior & exterior paint correction...coming soon


all is Possible to whom who believe

we only had 2 item to transformed this detailing
tool for the day

&


protected by

may you have a fruitful day ahead

Happy detailien - always there to leave a trails for you to do better


who would ever believe from this (turning a 5 years old ride engine into Show room condition)

 

[bmw5541]

Amazing transformation on that engine bay KC!:rockon:

 

[kc's]

Amazing transformation on that engine bay KC!:rockon:

thanks buddy

How have you been lately

 

[bmw5541]

thanks buddy

How have you been lately

I've been good. Thanks for asking!

 

[imported_Flash Gordon]

Nice save k.c. : Снежный человек:

 

[imported_TLMitchell]

I LOVE grime and crud. As long as there's no conspicuous areas of corrosion or scabs of peeling paint it gives you the opportunity for the most stark before & after contrasts. Very nice work, as usual, KC. :thumbup:

TL

 

[kc's]

I've been good. Thanks for asking!

Great to know that, my daughter knows what is detailing at the age of 3 & sighting for swirls at the age of 4 & now at 5 she can judge concour de elegant...LOL...kid is smart & they are from above

Nice save k.c. : Снежный человек:

thanks buddy....you're great
by the way Снежный человек means? the Omega Key - the visual & signs u see in yr mind.....pls becareful of Zeta Prime

I LOVE grime and crud. As long as there's no conspicuous areas of corrosion or scabs of peeling paint it gives you the opportunity for the most stark before & after contrasts. Very nice work, as usual, KC. :thumbup:

TL

Cheers TL
i agree - as long as the paint is there