My2Cents: Porsche Lapis Blue '99 996 Carrera 2 CAB

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by My2Cents, Apr 16, 2009.

  1. My2Cents

    My2Cents Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Had the pleasure of working on a Porsche Lapis Blue '99 996 Carrera 2 CAB yesterday.

    The owner wanted to "freshen" up the paint without a full correction but with protection, so I opted for a one-step solution without a total remake. I'd say I got about 80% correction though.


    Wash:
    Prickbort MAC 124 degreaser
    High pressure washer
    Meguiars NXT wash
    2 BM

    Rims/Tires:
    Sonax Extreme Rim Cleaner
    Sonax Tyre care

    Paint:

    3M Perfect-It III Extra Fine Cut
    Duragloss 105 TPP

    Machine:

    Metabo rotary
    3M backingplate
    Metabo small backingplate

    Pads:

    Sonax orange polishing pads in various sizes
    Meguiars applicator pads

    Plastic/vinyl:
    Polytrol

    Pre-Wash:

    Rather dull and uninspiring paintwork.

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    Sonax Extreme Rim cleaner in action, this stuff really is top notch and is ph-neutral too.

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    After drying:

    Swirl heaven....

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    Front left


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    Bonnet

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    Bonnet test area

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    After one quick pass with 3M EFC

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    After two did the trick

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    Did the rest of the car with two passes. Note that I didn't do the cab as the owner would do this himself. I had previously done the hard top that is now set away for summer storage. Also did a full wash and dry after polishing before DG 105 was applied.

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    Gave the rims some 105 as well...

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  2. rwisejr

    rwisejr DB Forum Supporter

    Looks great .Sweet save on that one.
     
  3. J BELL

    J BELL Nuba Guru

    Awesome turnaround!
     
  4. Denzil

    Denzil Guest

    Looks great!
     
  5. kei169

    kei169 Wax on..Wax off

    :applause2::applause2::applause2:
     
  6. dsms

    dsms DB Forum Supporter

    That was jacked up, great recovery!!
     
  7. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    Doesn't get much better than that, very nice work!
     
  8. My2Cents

    My2Cents Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Thanks everyone. Seems the 3M EFC is a good partner.
     
  9. Nica

    Nica Banned

    well done vehicle looks great, love the colour :druling: :druling:
     
  10. DaveS4

    DaveS4 Jedi Nuba

    Wow great job! That is one hell of a turnaround!
     
  11. My2Cents

    My2Cents Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Thanks - being such a low car my back was hurting afterwards !
     

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