pi-man's 09 Titanium Grey GT-R

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by Nick.944, Feb 16, 2011.

  1. Nick.944

    Nick.944 Birth of a Detailer

    I have been working with this client for a couple months now trying to get a date setup and with the higher temps and clear days this past weekend it seemed like the stars aligned for this one.

    The owner was a very cool guy and a very avid track guy so the car had more than its fair share of brake dust and baked on stuff around the wheel wells so I would need to spend extra time on those areas and have the car on stands for the wash phase. Other than that the car was extremely clean and only spot correction needed to be done.

    On with the before pics...
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    2 Bucket wash DP Soap+2oz of Megs APC
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    Wheel well's need extra love.. Megs APC 4:1 and Sonax FE
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    Clay for the baked on stuff....
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    EZ Brush on the suspension bits..
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    Large fender brush on the inside..
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    OK here is a test to put to bed the Sonax FE VS. BMW private label stuff.
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    BMW goes on clear and foams up pretty good. Cleaned pretty well for only 8 bucks a bottle.
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    SV Autobahn for the wheels and calipers..
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    SV Pneu on the tires..
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    Clay.. Uber blue+ ONR clay lube
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    One section of hood..
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    Car was very clean so only spot correction was needed. Uber blue pad+106FA
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    Only found one deep scratch..
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    Removed..
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    A-Pillars needed help..
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    Menzerna Power Lock Sealant..
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    Dodo Juice Supernatural for LSP
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  2. Nick.944

    Nick.944 Birth of a Detailer

    Pictures by Evan @tops3cr3t.com


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    Full set here
     
  3. Danny

    Danny Nuba Guru

    Very nice work I like the pictures as well.:)
     
  4. JPerrydore

    JPerrydore Birth of a Detailer

    Nice work! I love the glow that the Dodo Supernatural gives!
     
  5. bmw5541

    bmw5541 Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Beautiful work. The finished product looks amazing.:applause2::worship2::applause:
     
  6. Nick.944

    Nick.944 Birth of a Detailer

    Thanks Danny the client took 95% of the shots and had no prior detailing write up experience he did an awesome job.

    Thanks this was only the first time I used it but I rank this pretty highly among my collection already.

    Thank you sir!
     
  7. rfinkle2

    rfinkle2 DB Forum Supporter

    :applause:looks awesome and great attention to detail. I had to laugh when i saw you claying the calipers.
     
  8. supercharged

    supercharged DB Forum Supporter

    Great work! Lovely GTR!
     
  9. Upper Class Detailing

    Upper Class Detailing DB Pro Supporter

    Looks really nice. Next time use gloves when cleaning wheels.
     
  10. richy

    richy Guest

    The GT-R looks great. I have a red one to do in March that is rough. I am so looking forward to getting my grubby mitts on it. Gonna use CQ on it.
     
  11. willjco

    willjco DB Forum Supporter

    Great work...where in MD are you located?
     
  12. rfinkle2

    rfinkle2 DB Forum Supporter

    that BMW bottle looks a good deal like the Sonax bottle.
     
  13. Berg Reis

    Berg Reis Virgin Detailer

    Very nice
     
  14. Frankastic

    Frankastic Detail Photographer

    Great Job Nick!!!

    * may I suggest latex gloves when cleaning wheels tires ETC, my hands never get dirty when I wear latex gloves*
     
  15. detaildoc

    detaildoc DB Forum Supporter

    Awesome work, very detailed. Love those pics.
     
  16. Nick.944

    Nick.944 Birth of a Detailer

    Thanks! Located near Rockville

    Haha yes its identical right down to the spray head.

    Thanks! yes I goofed this time and forgot my box of gloves
     

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