BrendanS Detailed: Widebody Supercharged 350Z

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by BrendanS, Jun 27, 2010.

  1. BrendanS

    BrendanS Welcome to Detailing

    Hey guys,

    Well I finally finished my last year of highschool and exams so now I have the summer off to detail. This was a great first detail to kick it off. It's a Do-Luck widebody 350Z with an HKS Supercharger. Very fast car and sounds great. He's a local on a nissan/infiniti forum. The paint was in terrible shape as the person who painted the car did a terrible job and the paint was chipped badly after a car cruise. The paint match was off and the in a lot of areas was oxidized and scratched pretty badly. I used Menzerna Powerlock for the second time and it looked amazing on this colour despite the rough paint. I sealed the rims and front Brembos with Blackfire All Metal Sealant along with the exhaust cans and tips. No engine bay or interior work was done. Just a quick wash, clay, wax. All pictures are un-edited.

    Wash:
    - 2 Bucket Method w/ Grit Guards
    - Raceglaze Sheepskin Washmitt
    - EuroW Sheepskin Washmitt (lower body panels)
    - Majestic Solutions Ultra Gloss
    - Dawn Dish Soap
    - Zep Citrus
    - Raceglaze Brush (Emblems)
    - Leaf Blower
    - Raceglaze Drying Towel

    Clay:
    - Riccardo Blue Clay
    - Optimum No Rinse Clay Lube Dilution

    Wheels/Tires:
    - Gloves
    - Zep Citrus 3:1
    - Zep Purple 3:1 Tires
    - Raceglaze XL Wheel Brush
    - Laitner Wheel Brush
    - Meguiars Tire Brush
    - Sponge
    - Swissvax Wheel Brush
    - Gloss-It Signature Tire Gloss
    - Blackfire Metal Sealant (1 Coat)

    Exhaust:
    - P21S Polishing Soap
    - Blackfire Metal Sealant

    Windows:
    - Menzerna Powerlock
    - Zymol Applicator
    - Chemical Guys 70/30 Towels

    Last Step Protection:
    - Menzerna Powerlock
    - DD Applicator Pad
    - Cookie Monster Buffing Towel V2

    Camera:
    - Nikon D3000
    - Nikkor 18-55mm

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    Afters!
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    LOL...you can see the reflection of the kids that went crazy for this car. They thought the make was Toyo
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    Polished and sealed the cans as well
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    Paint is hazy but the reflection is still there
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    Obligatory engine bay shot **Engine was not detailed**
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    Thanks for looking!
     
  2. luke093

    luke093 Welcome to Detailing

    Worst color match I've seen in a while! Too bad as it detracts from such a nicely modified vehicle. Great job on it though. After than incident, I see you dont do paint correction any more, or do people simply choose not to opt for it?
     
  3. dankfanatic

    dankfanatic Guest

    great job on the detail!

    it needs some bigger wheels!
     
  4. BrendanS

    BrendanS Welcome to Detailing

    Nope I still do, just haven't booked anything yet since I'm restarting my polishing process. So far so good.
    Thanks!
     
  5. mrgolfrider

    mrgolfrider DB Forum Supporter

    Looks good, I love the area that you get to shoot your after pics!
     
  6. BrendanS

    BrendanS Welcome to Detailing

    Thanks! It's only like a 5 second drive from my house. So most customers don't mind if I ask them to go there to take pictures. Plus there are speed bumps all over so they trust me lol.
     
  7. Great job Brendan. I actually think the color is sweet looking. I also like how they blue flamed the tips :chips:
     
  8. BrendanS

    BrendanS Welcome to Detailing

    Thanks! I love the colour as well, if only the bodyshop didn't do such a poor job.
     
  9. 604_Snooze

    604_Snooze Obsessive Detailer

    Good job Brendan. How long did this detail take you?
     
  10. Pats300zx

    Pats300zx Official DB Moderator

    Nice 350z :)

    Great job..Love the color...
     
  11. 911Fanatic

    911Fanatic DB Pro Supporter

    Nice job Brendan. Colour looks awesome now.
     
  12. Nightrider4531

    Nightrider4531 Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Nice job....And I like the Z....
     
  13. BrendanS

    BrendanS Welcome to Detailing

    Thanks! Me to, the metallic really shows in the sun after Powerlock
    Thanks, started around 10 and finished around 3 or 4.
    Thanks Ken!
    Thanks! Me to, very unique.
     
  14. Marc08EX

    Marc08EX Jedi Nuba

    You're really lucky to be able to work on such beautiful cars man! The 350Z looks HOT! Powerlock is really amazing!! They should use your after pictures in their marketing! That car just shines! GREAT JOB once again!
     
  15. BrendanS

    BrendanS Welcome to Detailing

    Thanks Marc! Powerlock goes on effortlessly and comes off just as easy, even after letting it haze on the paint for over 20 minutes.
     
  16. ahwil_lim

    ahwil_lim Wax on..Wax off

    the car look good, great work buddy
     
  17. vtec92civic

    vtec92civic Nuba Guru

    wow man. sick job. the car looks great and the photos are superb. gotta love the nikons. wheels and everything flow so well.
     
  18. BrendanS

    BrendanS Welcome to Detailing

    Thanks!
    Thanks man, this is the odd time I actually like chrome wheels. That and RPF1s in SBC finish are nice.
     
  19. 02blackout

    02blackout DB Forum Supporter

    Holy crap dude you JUST finished school?! I Just got back from college orientation yesterday!

    Nonetheless, nice job :)
     
  20. BrendanS

    BrendanS Welcome to Detailing

    Nice, I finished my last grade 12 exam on the 22nd. I have my grad commencement on the 30th. How old are you? I think you guys in the US are a year older. I'm still 17 but all my friends are 18 (i'm born in December)
     

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