Gleaming Kleen vs Lotus Exige S1

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by Jayplay, Feb 21, 2009.

  1. Jayplay

    Jayplay DB Pro Supporter

    This is another vehicle for the client which I recently done the Bentley and Audi RS6 for. This was booked in for a Enhancement Detail. Owner uses the car how it should be used and is used on the track:thumb::thumb:

    First up vehicle was foamed using AG Powermax 3 and worked into all panel gaps, badges and crevices and allowed to dwell for 5-6 minutes before being pressure rinsed off
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    Vehicle was given a second foam and whilst this dwelled I proceeded to clean the wheels using Valet pro Bilberry and a assortment of brushes. Arches and Tyres were cleaned using Surfex HD
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    Vehicle was then washed using Megs Shampoo Plus and a lambs wool washmit
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    As car is used on track i was expecting paintwork to be in a dire need of clay, however the owner takes great care to insure vwhicle is washed and all contaminants are removed straight away after each track use so only sonus green was needed which removed very little. Tardis was used to remove any stubborn tar spots from apintwork and wheels. All paint work, glass and wheels were clayed.
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    Vehicle was then given another quick foam and dryed before preparing for a single stage machine polish. paintwork was inspected and Polishing combo used was 3m black waffle pad and 3m Extra fine cut, this removed a fair bit of swirls marks but did leave behind RDS and some deeper swirls. i did take some shots to show what correction was achieved but due to colour of vehicle they didnt turn out very good as it was hard to capture the defects
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    Once all polishing was complete vehicle was given a IPA wipe down. First layer of zaino z2 was applied and left to cure. In total 3 layers was applied and between each layer of Z2 paintwork was wiped down with Zaino Z6 and after last layer vehicle was wiped down with Zaino Z8 Grand Finale
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    between the different layers of zaino curing I started on the samller jobs such as cleaning engine bay. Carbon Fiber was polished by hand using menzerna 106ff. Engine bay sealed with SV Motorshine
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    Rubber strip removed and cleaned and then treated with Ez Gummi Pledge[​IMG]

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    all window trims and door rubber seals also treated with Gummi Pledge
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    Glass sealed with Carlack glass sealant
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    Wheels were further cleaned using SV cleaner fluid and then protected using SV Autobahn. Tyres dressed with Zaino Z16. Exhausts were cleaned with Autosol and steelwool and all exterior trim protected with SV Nano express

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    As always thanks for looking
     
  2. smokin

    smokin Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Nice job cool car.:thumb:
     
  3. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    Nice work! It's good to see you use the Megs Detailers line, been thinking about buying a few things from them.
     
  4. 911Fanatic

    911Fanatic DB Pro Supporter

    Great job on a great car!
     
  5. Nica

    Nica Banned

    As always great write up and detail :thumb:

    Lovely vehicle too, those Lotus must be great on the track :thumb:
     
  6. J BELL

    J BELL Nuba Guru

    The lotus is a very sexy car...i wish shipping wasnt so high on some of the products you are using..the Surfex HD would be very nice to have
     
  7. Duratys

    Duratys Welcome to Detailing

    What kind of rotary is that?
     
  8. detaildoc

    detaildoc Guest

    Awesome job!:applause:
     
  9. Denzil

    Denzil Guest

    Looks awesome!
     
  10. Jayplay

    Jayplay DB Pro Supporter

    speak to Ben (Rubbish Boy), one of the traders on here and see if he could do a group buy as it is a very good product and is very verstile.

    They sell it in 5 ltr sizes but also do a smaller size which would keep pshipping charges down
     
  11. Jayplay

    Jayplay DB Pro Supporter

    thx for the comments guys
     
  12. Buddy

    Buddy Getting to know Detailing

    Wow, You made that silver sparkle. It looks just awesome. Beautiful detail and write up. Thank you so much for sharimg...:worship2:
     
  13. supercharged

    supercharged DB Forum Supporter

    Another superb job!!! I love that Swissvax jacket and want one myself. Are they available online?
     
  14. JLs Detailing

    JLs Detailing DB Pro Supporter

    Yet another phenomenal job on a great car.
     
  15. Hostage1978

    Hostage1978 Guest

    Nice property, and what a killer fleet...bikes included!

    I can see how meticulous you are (your shoes do match your shirt:D), very nice work.
     
  16. Jayplay

    Jayplay DB Pro Supporter

    Its just workwear i bought from a company and had them add the swissvax logo. Any clothing company should be able to do this for you

    :thumb:
     

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