Project Detail - Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X MR

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by BrendanS, Feb 15, 2010.

  1. BrendanS

    BrendanS Welcome to Detailing

    Did an Evo X today, must say it's one of the nicest Evo's I've seen around. Anyways, the car was already in great condition since it's off the road. Previous protection was Collinite 845, I stripped it with Majestic Solutions Ultra-Gloss and Zep Citrus Degreaser. LSP I used was Bilt Hamber Autobalm. Waxed the wheels and brakes with Collinite 845 and let it sit for roughly 30 minutes. Really glad I waxed the brembos, they came out looking really glossy. CF diffusor waxed with Collinite 845 as well. Anyways, I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. The after pictures were taken when it was cloudy out so reflections aren't as deep looking.

    Wash:
    - 2 Bucket Method w/ Grit Guards
    - Raceglaze Sheepskin Washmitt
    - Majestic Solutions Ultra Gloss
    - Zep Citrus

    Wheels/Tires:
    - Zep Citrus Degreaser
    - Raceglaze XL Wheel Brush
    - Swissvax Wheel Brush
    - Meguiars Tire Brush
    - Old Sponge cut in half
    - Michaels Paint Brush
    - Gloss-It Signature Tire Gloss

    Claying:
    - Riccardo Blue
    - ONR Clay Lube

    Last Step Protection:
    - Bilt Hamber Auto Balm
    - Distilled Water
    - Blackfire Applicator Pad
    - Cookie Monster V2

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    Wheels weren't bad at all, just a bit browning on the tires
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    BALLER STATUS (CG Purple, Riccardo Yellow, Riccardo Blue)
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    Gloss-It Signature Tire Dressing
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    Thanks for looking!
     
  2. lifemal

    lifemal Wax on..Wax off

    Friends don't let friends drive evos. Nice car, great work! Not a huge fan of the wheels but I'm incredibly picky.
     
  3. BrendanS

    BrendanS Welcome to Detailing

    I love SSR Type-F...not a mag blue fan?
     
  4. lifemal

    lifemal Wax on..Wax off

    They would be better in an anthracite type color. The blue just doesn't work for me. Plus, those wheels would look better on my car in a diff color!
     
  5. Twisted007

    Twisted007 Banned

    ya nice work, an where the hell is your snow oh we got it all here in jersey usa i'm going to ship you some for free lmao.
     
  6. BrendanS

    BrendanS Welcome to Detailing

    haha...I still like Mag Blue on Black, thats just me though.
    LOL...I'll take a rain check, ship it to me in December.
     
  7. Twisted007

    Twisted007 Banned

    how did you like working on the tight spots front an rear air dams etc. knuckle buster lol.
     
  8. 911Fanatic

    911Fanatic DB Pro Supporter

    Nice job Brendan! Looks good. Ditch the blue wheels.
     
  9. anticubicle

    anticubicle Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    ROFL!

    Came out great!
     
  10. Reflect

    Reflect DB Forum Supporter

    So Gloss-it tire dressing goes on blue and dries? That's exactly what Surf City Garage does, might be worth looking into.
     
  11. richy

    richy Guest

    Brendan...nice, nice job on that Evo. I must concur with the others on the wheels though. The car needs a lighter colour wheel to set it off. Otherwise just too dark..and the blue..yuck. Awesome looking machine though.
     
  12. Denzil

    Denzil Guest

    Looks great!
     
  13. Aesop

    Aesop Jedi Nuba

    Needs bronze wheels:thumb:
     
  14. BrendanS

    BrendanS Welcome to Detailing

    yeah, gloss-its a good tire dressing
    thanks
    really? I guess i'm the one that likes Mag blue
    it wasn't to bad, thats what the Raceglaze brushes are for
     
  15. BrendanS

    BrendanS Welcome to Detailing

    Thanks! He had a set of Gold Advan RS, but he's selling them.
    Thanks
     
  16. kustomizingkid

    kustomizingkid Nuba Guru

    Great work!

    Great car.... the wheels not my style...
     
  17. pektel

    pektel DB Forum Supporter

    I was thinking it looked alot like SCBBTP too. I love my surf city beyond black. Great stuff. And $25 for 2 litres is a great price, and lasts a long time. I don't apply it quite that heavy though.
     
  18. anbuzero

    anbuzero DB Pro Supporter

    great job, as everyone else said the customer needs to re think the wheels, ive been on an evo forums for a while now and this is the first i see with those wheels. imo he should keep the Gold Advan RS as they look really good on black.

    also no correction done this time?
     
  19. BrendanS

    BrendanS Welcome to Detailing

    thanks! nope no correction work this time
     
  20. supercharged

    supercharged DB Forum Supporter

    very nice work! I like Gloss It signature tire dressing myself!
     

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