Street Dreams: Porsche Carerra GT
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Street Dreams
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I finished this car a while back and finally got some photos together. I have to say I am disappointed I did not get to do my usual step by step documentation for this car as it was done in the owners other garage where several other vehicles are housed, for the sake of professionalism and his privacy I opted to snap only a few photos down there and not go crazy as I usually do at my own garage.
The Carerra GT has been on my to-do list since I started detailing and I finally got my hands on one. If I had my preferance this would be a 200pic. writeup :shrug:
Out of 1200 built this is an early car. Objective was to thoroughly clean, decontaminate and protect the paint. The owner and I decided full correction was not needed after we inspected the car together and found just light wash marring, I went for jeweling it out instead to create a nice level gloss and follow up with the protection.
I was able to carry out a full wash outside before going inside.
Wheels first, Porsche carbon ceramic brakes should be handled gently and without wheel cleaner. Simply some Zaino Z7 soap in a bucket with various brushes did the job just fine.
The car was cleaned using the FK1 decon. wash, very mild shampoo w/ the 2BM.
After the wash
I clayed the car with fine clay using LT 1:1 as lube, by the time I finished it was dark already
I finished the remaining process indoors.
Wiped down the engine and protected all the carbon fiber trim with JetSeal which I let cure for 30mintes
Carbon fiber roof(s) removed for cleaning and interior work
Placed in cloth bags
Leather was cleaned and conditioned, doorjambs hand polished and sealed as well as the CF door trim and part of the CF tub.
The woodgrain shiftknob is one of my favorite things about this car, just classy,
Jetseal on the door and tub carbon, also sat for 1/2 hour
Keith Collins matts again, vacuumed and cleaned with Folex mist
Wheels and calipers were hand polished and sealed, PCCB's dont emit much of any brake dust really so these will be clean for a while
Total polishing time with the makita was 3.5hrs. Car was given 2 IPA wipedowns to ensure no oils were left and then a coat of Werkstat prime was machined on using the DA. Opti seal was applied to the glass.
Applying sealant...
Finished product
And here is the GT a few days later at an outdoor event...
Time spent 17hrs
Definitely a pleasure to work on one of my favorite cars. Thanks for looking.
The Carerra GT has been on my to-do list since I started detailing and I finally got my hands on one. If I had my preferance this would be a 200pic. writeup :shrug:
Out of 1200 built this is an early car. Objective was to thoroughly clean, decontaminate and protect the paint. The owner and I decided full correction was not needed after we inspected the car together and found just light wash marring, I went for jeweling it out instead to create a nice level gloss and follow up with the protection.
I was able to carry out a full wash outside before going inside.
Wheels first, Porsche carbon ceramic brakes should be handled gently and without wheel cleaner. Simply some Zaino Z7 soap in a bucket with various brushes did the job just fine.
The car was cleaned using the FK1 decon. wash, very mild shampoo w/ the 2BM.
After the wash
I clayed the car with fine clay using LT 1:1 as lube, by the time I finished it was dark already
I finished the remaining process indoors.
Wiped down the engine and protected all the carbon fiber trim with JetSeal which I let cure for 30mintes
Carbon fiber roof(s) removed for cleaning and interior work
Placed in cloth bags
Leather was cleaned and conditioned, doorjambs hand polished and sealed as well as the CF door trim and part of the CF tub.
The woodgrain shiftknob is one of my favorite things about this car, just classy,
Jetseal on the door and tub carbon, also sat for 1/2 hour
Keith Collins matts again, vacuumed and cleaned with Folex mist
Wheels and calipers were hand polished and sealed, PCCB's dont emit much of any brake dust really so these will be clean for a while
Total polishing time with the makita was 3.5hrs. Car was given 2 IPA wipedowns to ensure no oils were left and then a coat of Werkstat prime was machined on using the DA. Opti seal was applied to the glass.
Applying sealant...
Finished product
And here is the GT a few days later at an outdoor event...
Time spent 17hrs
Definitely a pleasure to work on one of my favorite cars. Thanks for looking.
bmw5541
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David,
That car is HOT!!!!!!!:drool5:
You get to work on some of the nicest cars I've seen. Obviously, because you do such great work. I have seen that garage before. Have you posted cars done for this client before?
Great post.
That car is HOT!!!!!!!:drool5:
You get to work on some of the nicest cars I've seen. Obviously, because you do such great work. I have seen that garage before. Have you posted cars done for this client before?
Great post.
Old Pirate
AMG Classic Car Detailing
Looking great David, have you done the whole collection for this owner yet? That garage is so awesome!
Tuck91
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Wow! nice work David. The car looks awesome.
imported_Luster
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Hey David... WHAT A BEAST!!!! You definitely get some cool cars! Excellent work as usual. The car turned out fantastic.... (Just give me one hour with one of those! [I mean driving, not detailing..:devil::devil:])
imported_gewb
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imported_Luster
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imported_Pats300zx
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Incredible work Dave :thumbup:
imported_Roadrunner
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Man, what a car!:notworthy: And what great fun do that car... excellent job David!:hurray:
That car is my favorite car ever. I am a biased Porsche freak. You can see the difference after the detail in how the paint looks. Its thicker, smoother and the body lines flow better.
The thing that amazes me about the details I see you guys doing is how you just tear open the engine compartment and just start cleaning! That would scare the hell out of me.
I have to disagree with one thing David. While the wooden shift knob is very elegant and I love it too, its NOT my favorite part of the car, by far. There is SOOO much else to love a little more.
Thanks alot for the pics.
Joe D
The thing that amazes me about the details I see you guys doing is how you just tear open the engine compartment and just start cleaning! That would scare the hell out of me.
I have to disagree with one thing David. While the wooden shift knob is very elegant and I love it too, its NOT my favorite part of the car, by far. There is SOOO much else to love a little more.
Thanks alot for the pics.
Joe D
Street Dreams
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So far Ive done 6 out of 20 something.
imported_Flash Gordon
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Beautiful car and a remarkable job David :soldier:
Todd@RUPES
Just a regular guy
The GT looks great Dave. I HATE (HATE) HATE polishing GT's though. The thin strip between the engine vents on the rear hood is absolutely (did I mention I hate it) the worst little area to polish on any car. The only panel worse in all of car-dom is the rear engine cover on a Murci' spider. That thing really stinks!
Great work dude!
Todd
Great work dude!
Todd
Street Dreams
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Thanks TH, yep definately no fun working on the tight areas but thats why the flex 3403 and 3' pads are your friend:thumbup: If this was black and needed serious correction it would take a very long time! Also the glass behind each headrest was no fun!
imported_Slik560
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Great work. I'm sure the owner appreciates the delicate touch that you use on his vehicles. Keep up the great work & you'll have a customer for life. :driving:
imported_Goose
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Nicely done. man