Z06, Viper, and an Altima SE-R *56K* eh

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If you can’t understand why I love detailing after looking at these pics, well you’re crazy!! :grinno:



First up, a black Altima SE-R with a bit of swirls and marring. The car has been well maintained and just needed a little correction done. Very nice car, I really like it.



For the paint the process was:



Wash



Clay



Buff with a 50/50 mix of optimum polish and optimum compound via the rotary polisher and a polishing pad @1400 RPM’s



Apply Meguiars #80 speed glaze via PC with a polishing pad @ speed 5



Apply two thin coats of Meguiars #21



I also wet sanded one small area on the rear quarter panel where a ladder fell on the car. The scratch could not be completely removed, but was improved. I used Meguiars unigrit 3000 grade paper.



I cleaned the glass with NXT glass cleaner and a microfiber towel



Wheels sealed with #21 as well



Tires dressed with Meguiars all-season dressing.



The interior was vac’ed



cleaned with Costco APC (10:1)



leather was dressed with Lexol



Before:



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Here is the scratch where the ladder fell:

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So on Sunday I detailed a Z06 AND a viper, poor me. ;) This was an eleven+ hour detail (for both vehicles), but I loved every minute of it!!!



First up the vette, it had moderate to heavy swirls and marring and need to be deep polished. Every time I forget just how hard the corvette clear coat is, I detail one and I am reminded that I need to bring out the big guns. :)



The final process was:



Wash



Clay



Buff with rotary polisher and Meguiars #85 diamond cut @ 1700 RPM’s with a blended wool/synthetic pad



Buff with rotary polisher with 50/50 mix of optimum compound and optimum polish @1400 RPM’s with a polishing pad



Apply Meguiars #80 via PC and a polishing pad @ speed 5



Apply tow thin coats of Meguiars #21 including the wheels and calipers



Interior was vac’ed and wiped down (no pics)



Before:

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Here’s the viper, no before—I see it failry regularly, but I am trying to work on his washing habits.



The process was:



Wash



Clay



Buff with rotary polisher and polishing pad with 50/50 mix of optimum compound/optimum polish @1400 RPM’s



Apply same product via PC and a polishing pad @speed 5



Apply two thin coats of Meguiars #21 to all surfaces



Meguiars all-season dressing on tires



Engine for both cars was degreased with Costco APC 10:1, then dressed with eagle one pro water based dressing:





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They all look very good! Don't you just love that vette clear. If the vette clear was a 10 where would you rate the viper clear?
 
:eek: Awesome work on all three! Amazing improvements on the Corvette and Altima!



I take it you like the Optimum Polish/Compound mix? I've found it very effective on GM's hard paints.
 
Scottwax said:
:eek: Awesome work on all three! Amazing improvements on the Corvette and Altima!



I take it you like the Optimum Polish/Compound mix? I've found it very effective on GM's hard paints.
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Thanks man, yeah I really like the 50/50 mix, IMO it's like OP squared. :D





gmblack3a, 10.5? :D No, they are really close though IMO, the viper clear is *very* hard--at least in my experience.
 
Looks great as usual Joe :xyxthumbs That 50/50 mix sounds interesting.



I'm curious, I see many of your details are performed at home in your driveway. Do the owners drop off the cars and get a ride home? Or do you drive them home, or pick up the cars and park your car there and drive them back to your home?
 
Spilchy said:
Looks great as usual Joe :xyxthumbs That 50/50 mix sounds interesting.



I'm curious, I see many of your details are performed at home in your driveway. Do the owners drop off the cars and get a ride home? Or do you drive them home, or pick up the cars and park your car there and drive them back to your home?
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Thanks Seth, these details were done at the home of the owners, but I do get a fair share that are dropped off to me. I would say the for 60% of my details I go to them, and 40% bring the cars to me. When they bring the car to me they either hang out and watch, or have someone follow them for a ride home. I do offer a discount when they bring the car to me, *much* easier.



Scott, exactly, even on black. :D
 
AZ Ferrari Man said:
How do you like durability of #21? Also how easy its it application.

Viper looks unreal.



Andrew
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I find it outstanding, one of the most durable products that I have used.



Application is a breeze, as is removal--I love it.



In fact, once I have a chance to go through my stuff, I will be selling all of my LSP's except #21, Z2PRO, and a few "neat" nubas.
 
mesoam said:
nice job...



however the viper...they spend so much $ on the car and leave a crappy NOS install :down
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I don't think he's too worried about the look of the bottle--he pulls it to refill *really* frequently. :D
 
fantastic work!!!!!!!



All look excellent!



What do you use to apply 21?



I "have" to use my pc to get an even coat - otherwise I am buffing extra big time. :D
 
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