Porsche 911 4S thrashed by starbucks, sand blasted Head Lamp

[Sharkie]

Thought I’d share some info I got from CMA regarding Blackfire. I recently did a full detail. What I did was wash, clay, SR #9 2.0, wash, Blackfire Polish, Blackfire Paint Protectant. I was worried about the Blackfire bonding after I used the #9 2.0 even though it looked awesome so I washed it again before going to BF polish.



I emailed them asking about proper prep and they said that they had been experimenting with different Meguiar’s and 3M polishes and did not experience any difference in bonding or durability. Also they said I could skip to the Blackfire Paint Protectant at any point the paint looks good, you don’t have to use Blackfire polish, just like Klasse Sealant Glaze.



My paint didn’t look any better or worse from using BF polish after the #9 2.0 so I probably could have skipped one or the other. Anyways, that’s it just though I’d share what I found and maybe save somebody a few bucks and/or some time.





SJS

 

[JonB]

Well........HOW DOES THE CAR LOOK?????? You like it? Any comparisons???



H

 

[Sharkie]

I like it I posted up about the other day but it got moved to the picture section cuz I tagged it with a few images.

http://www.autopia-carport.com/forum/showthread.php3?s=&threadid=8544


SJS

 

[SouthernBoy]

for SJ. You may save me a call to CMA, because I've been wondering about the same question you asked.



I wasn't sure from your post... did CMA say you should wash after Meguiars/3M or can you go straight to the BF?



Thanks in advance.

 

[Sharkie]

Sorry that wasn't clear. According to Terry and Jan @ CMA they haven’t experienced any bonding issues with various 3M or Meguiar’s polishes and you can skip the wash and go right to either Blackfire product.





SJS

 

[SouthernBoy]

:up

 

[imported_Intermezzo]

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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by SJ Sharkie [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>Sorry that wasn't clear. According to Terry and Jan @ CMA they haven’t experienced any bonding issues with various 3M or Meguiar’s polishes and you can skip the wash and go right to either Blackfire product.
SJS [/b]</blockquote>
I've experienced the same with other non-cleaner polymer sealants. I've gone from using PPCL directly to Zaino polish without any (apparent) bonding problems. But who knows.. maybe the sealant will last 5 months instead of 6 months, but that wouldn't pose a problem for me.

 

[kc's]

Neunelfer of Stuttgart, Ferdinand "Butzi" Porsche ..... aspired in making competition car...changing the skyline of automobiles

but then came starbucks, the accidental hero....

the Carrera model had a 0.30 Coefficient of drag.

The 1st water-cooled model known as the 996,making a major leap for Porsche,

although many of the traits that defined the 911 during past decades still remained

Lets read on

a well hidden front compartment for spares

dirt accumulated in under the hood ....


before angry

you can believe this

angry birds

lots of treasure hidden beneath

lets get to work - brushes is the excellent help to ease when using vacuum....they simple brushes up those dirt & sand that is well hidden in the carpet fibers

ehmm....unattractive place to detail

the hero

starbucked - the Porsche interior

along all the way

right from the top....evidently how it began

more

we presume that the previous owwner actually had his latte spilled while trying to negotiate in "N?rburg-Ring"
BTW N?rburgring is a motorsport complex was built around the village of N?rburg, Germany. A Grand Prix race track..

newton laws saying everything goes up must comes down - but not with a cup of latte in a porsche - 4S

dull - unattractive leathers...cost more than RM 22k or USD 7k to replace (Napa wrap)

lets get into operation Theater

more stains on the passenger side

built up stains

Behind the captain wheels

Blow wind blow?
Guess what

The spider bite that gave Peter Parker his powers. Amazing power - a Fantasy #15, art drawn by Steve Ditko.

guess again

Peter Parker, is often referred to as "Spidey," "web-slinger," "wall-crawler," or "web-head."

it is the oxidized head lights & a high speed sand blasted effects

another aging side

look again

sand blasted graphics

oxdized bottom

ages the ride

- interior -

i only need 2 products for the whole interior
the almighty POwer Clean & the all interior Leather protectant


oily & slimmy feels

more stains

side steps stepped

detailing with OPC & brushes & later protected with OLP

 

[kc's]

stains before

ta da

close up before

now

ta da

stains before

after

this is what i collect from washing the front seats - 3 buckets full to be exact

during cleaning

after

dirt gets into your eyes

opps smokes gets into your eyes

during steam, further agitations

after

after steamed

more steaming

Best way to clean - to sanitized the interior - cleaning up the or dour

the rear starbucked area

ta da

fitly carpet before

the most power - almighty cleaners

agitated & steams up

before

after steaming - the leathers now

the star bucks area ta da

before latte stains

now
further - protected with OLP (the only interior Protectant against UVs)

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

just when i thougth to call it a day

the sand blasted & stone chips head lights - so obvious & ages the ride


a 50/50

oppss -

my 2" LC backing plate breaks away

look again - what is the brand do you see

now you see

 

[kc's]

the bottom tip

after

left side as well

left tip

it was opti coated - an additional of 3mil of clear coat is on the Head light now to protect against oxidations


ladies & gentleman - presenting to you

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

before - left side

tada

clarity & definitions redefine again


another horse fit for the king

be my guest - looks vvery inviting as well

now

interior is protected & conditioned by OLP

remember this

now

remember the starbucked area

nnow

this before

now

Now the knight shall takes his place

opssss......battery check - apparently Porsche is famous for battery drained

pana mera looks

presenting to you a Porsche 4S

thank you......for taking your time to view again

it was a great challenge to bring back this ride to pristine, so much so mentally is always at the test, pushes to every limit
both physical & emotional is stressed out + cracking is just a thin line in between, struggles with hungry & fatigue

Nothing is more challenging than the inner man fight - putting behind literary everything & just to get this job done,
I had every reason to stay home and be with my family!!! Many thanks to my wonderful beloved wife for her understanding & supports
Thank you for 4 little cards both my daughters make for me today - the most wonderful father day i ever had- You are my constant inspirations
I loves you


Went off at past midnight, had my dinner at 1.30 am & slept very little again - (only 2 nights ago) did the Eclass

 

[MrGolfRider]

You are putting out some very well executed details with only a few products. I too love Power Clean! Have two gallons and I'm about to order another one. I have some questions for you though.

1. What dilution of power clean do you generally use??
2. Do you have a leather brush, or only that Raceglaze brush? If so would you like a leather brush?
3. What type of steamer are you using? It seems to really help your use of Power Clean.
4. What product was used on the headlights to help cut oxidization?

 

[kc's]

You are putting out some very well executed details with only a few products. I too love Power Clean! Have two gallons and I'm about to order another one. I have some questions for you though.

1. What dilution of power clean do you generally use??
2. Do you have a leather brush, or only that Raceglaze brush? If so would you like a leather brush?
3. What type of steamer are you using? It seems to really help your use of Power Clean.
4. What product was used on the headlights to help cut oxidization?

Thanks Mrgolfriderfor yr kind words,

less is more - yes life has been prettier simplier when i switch over knowing OPT, I use to take 20 kind of different stuff out ..back then with megs

Now i only carry 5 item to each detail, ONR, OPC, OOS OCWax, OOS

as for paint work & Exterior paint leveling OHP & OHC (with OPT double sided wool & foam pad)


OPC - i carry 3 dilutions out , reason it will be too wasteful to usee it neat....eg

1:8 OPC/water for exterior paint work or leathers

1:5 OPC/Water for hard stains on leathers / interior to remove dressing / door jams area / emblems / rims

1:3 scuff on vinyl stains by shoe scuffed / engine ares - hood - exhaust tip / degrease / to remove stickers


1:1 too wasting

as it is the far best cleaners I ever use

brushes as shown - a simple wheel brushes - the key to OPC is agitation & repeat5 till it done

lastly - head lamp correction - firstly tried on Megs 105, on rotary & but when my 2.5" backing plate disintegrated
I left with no choice but try OHC & plastic X

Vapor Chief Steam Cleaner - i wish it is found here but I am only hv a german made ...great combination for OPC as well