Liquid Finish - North Carolina Restoration Porsche 1988 911 Blue

[Woob]

<span style="color:#000000;">North Carolina Porsche Restoration
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<p style="color:rgb(136,136,136);font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial;font-size:13px;"><span style="color:#000000;">Treatment: Two Day Restoration Exterior & Interior, Basic Engine Bay, Specialty Rejuvenation.
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- predominant wax residue everywhere on trim, vinyl, and every possible crevice on vehicle
<p style="color:rgb(136,136,136);font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial;font-size:13px;"><span style="color:#000000;">- paint was in OK shape, needed a good polish to sort out basic issues after 50K Miles & 25 years
<p style="color:rgb(136,136,136);font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial;font-size:13px;"><span style="color:#000000;">- Total time approximately 20 hours over 2 days.
<p style="color:rgb(136,136,136);font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial;font-size:13px;"><span style="color:#000000;">- Client requested 90% potential and a special “Wow� factor to the vehicle.
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<p style="color:rgb(136,136,136);font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial;font-size:13px;"><span style="color:#000000;">This was a fun project! Only issues were getting use to all the older style buttons and latches to open certain parts of the vehicle. Communication was key to inform the client that the vehicle wouldn't be perfect with the age and natural deterioration.
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<ul>[*]<span style="color:#000000;">document paint thickness, record visual condition, find wear and tear items, and inspect all surfaces
[*]<span style="color:#000000;">porsche crest de waxed and toothpicked to remove residue,  <span style="color:#000000;">Optimum Power Clean<span style="color:#000000;"> and <span style="color:#000000;">Meguiars Last Touch<span style="color:#000000;">.
[*]<span style="color:#000000;">vacuum any carpet surfaces by moving chairs, carpeting, trunk and gaps
[*]<span style="color:#000000;">center console & all vinyl were scrubbed with a horsehair brush and <span style="color:#000000;">Leatherique Prestine Clean
[*]<span style="color:#000000;">seat folds were deep cleaned, removed hair and grit. Front leather seats cleaned with <span style="color:#000000;">Optimum Power Clean<span style="color:#000000;">, then hit with <span style="color:#000000;">Leatherique Rejuvenator Oil<span style="color:#000000;"> just to add suppleness.
[*]<span style="color:#000000;">headliner front and back wipe down with <span style="color:#000000;">Leatherique Prestine Clean
[*]<span style="color:#000000;">carpets removed, cleaned/extracted with <span style="color:#000000;">Optimum Power Clean<span style="color:#000000;"> & Biokleen Bac Out.
[*]<span style="color:#000000;">wheel cleaned with <span style="color:#000000;">Sonax Wheel Cleaner<span style="color:#000000;">, flushed the wells
[*]<span style="color:#000000;">tires heavily degreased and treated with <span style="color:#000000;">Prima Nero
[*]<span style="color:#000000;">polished wheel lip for a cleaner look with <span style="color:#000000;">Optimum Metal Polish
[/list]<ul>[*]<span style="color:#000000;">double Body Wash with <span style="color:#000000;">Optimum Car Wash<span style="color:#000000;">, <span style="color:#000000;">CarPro IronX<span style="color:#000000;"> to remove iron fallout. Very low iron fall out on the vehicle.
[*]<span style="color:#000000;">claybar windows and paint. Worst areas were on the wing and roof.
[*]<span style="color:#000000;">removed sticker with a hair dryer and  <span style="color:#000000;">Optimum Power Clean<span style="color:#000000;">, no UV deterioration or discoloration.
[*]<span style="color:#000000;">vehicle was taped heavily, and I hit the trim all around to strip the old wax residue with three treatments of <span style="color:#000000;">Optimum Power Clean<span style="color:#000000;">, alcohol, and GR 40 Trim Cleaner
[*]<span style="color:#000000;">paint compounded with  <span style="color:#000000;">Meguiars Pro Speed Compound M100<span style="color:#000000;"> / M101, <span style="color:#000000;">Menzerna Fast Gloss 400
[*]<span style="color:#000000;">final polish with <span style="color:#000000;">3d Car Care HD Polish<span style="color:#000000;"> / White Pad
[*]<span style="color:#000000;">Prima Amigo<span style="color:#000000;"> for a polymer base, then lower sections and hard to reach areas done by hand (wheel jams, etc)
[*]<span style="color:#000000;">Menzerna Power Lock<span style="color:#000000;"> applied with 2 coats
[*]<span style="color:#000000;">final layer of <span style="color:#000000;">Collinite No. 915 Marque D’Elegance
[*]<span style="color:#000000;">final wipe down of body with <span style="color:#000000;">Meguiars Last Touch
[*]<span style="color:#000000;">rear license plate area bracket removed, cleaned, polished, and sealed with <span style="color:#000000;">Optimum Opti-Seal<span style="color:#000000;">.
[*]<span style="color:#000000;">engine bay lightly steamed and wipe down with  <span style="color:#000000;">Optimum Power Clean
[*]<span style="color:#000000;">many hours spent with q-tips and towels to remove all the wax residue throughout every crack / seem on the vehicle.
[*]<span style="color:#000000;">Trim protected with <span style="color:#000000;">CarPro Perl<span style="color:#000000;">, <span style="color:#000000;">Ultima Tire & Trim
[*]<span style="color:#000000;">Prima Hydro<span style="color:#000000;"> for small areas such as wheel jams after a base of <span style="color:#000000;">Prima Amigo
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<p style="color:rgb(136,136,136);font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial;font-size:13px;"><span style="color:#000000;">A lack of shine.
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<p style="color:rgb(136,136,136);font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial;font-size:13px;"><span style="color:#000000;">The worst of the paint defects.
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[Scottwax]

Wow, nice work! Any interior shots? 

 

[Jean-Claude]

Nice turn around.

 

[Woob]

Wow, nice work! Any interior shots? 

Sadly no interior pictures. Thanks all.

 

[manticore33]

Nice older Porsche. To make the black Fuch wheels regain some of the dark luster, try using petroleum jelly on the centers and buff off the excess. Before you think I am too crazy, you will find this is one of Porsche's recommended care tips for the wheels in the owners manual. I use this technique on my 944 turbo with factory Fuchs with good results. And, it lasts quite a while and I have not found any sling.

 

[David Fermani]

The metallic is popping like crazy. Huge transformation! I can imagine how much of a pita it was just to do the quarter protectors and moon roof seal. Excellent work!

 

[Jokeman]

Nice work.