dsms detail - Infiniti G35 extensive correction

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  1. dsms

    dsms DB Forum Supporter

    G35 Coupe in for a 3 day complete detail in preparation for a possible sale.

    Basic outline of problems:

    -Lack of gloss
    -Improper detailing/buffing from previous detailer
    -Heavy contaminants
    -Greasy leather/dried out trim

    No wash process pics, right onto paint correction.

    -D300 compound + Cutting disc x2
    -Menzerna Powerfinish + LC hydro tech tangerine
    -Menzerna 85rd + Black DD finishing pad

    I started off with a "test spot" to find the right combo, the doors on this car were hammered so I figured I would start there and see what kind of damage I could do... after some toying around I landed on the above combo which yielded the folllowing results.

    The middle section wash polished...

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    Very pleased with these results I moved my way around the rest of the car...

    Hood

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    Reverse angle of that

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    Lower body panels were shot, in these areas 4" pads were used. You see the difference in color and clarity before and after polishing.

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    Trunk area under halogens

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    LED Fenix TK40

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    Closeup before and after

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    4" pads used again here and on the tailights

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    Closeup (Japanese paint is fantastic to work with)

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    Again difference in color and clarity before and after polishing...

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    After correction the interior was done. I spent a few hours in here getting everything restored to a factory natural look.

    Leather was treated with the leatherique twins. As usual I used a heat gun on a low setting to pre-heat the leather (soften it up) before applying the Rejuv. oil and again after I applied it I used the heat gun again to bake it into the pores.

    This process was repeated 3-4 times over the next 24hours to help remove as much grime as possible from the leather.

    Massaging in RO by hand

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    Re-heating with heat gun

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    Steering wheel received same application

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    The next morning before another round with the heat gun before removal with Pristine clean

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    A hot damp MF pad was used (with no cleaner) to remove the Rejuv. Oil from the seats , this is where you see all the grime get taken off....

    After just the lower portion of the drivers seat

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    Buffing off pristine clean, which leaves behind a very nice natural finish once done

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    Results:

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    After:

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    Finished shots

    LSP: Menzerna Powerlock + Lusso Oro wax

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    Total time: 20hours

    Thanks for looking!
     
  2. youngproper

    youngproper Virgin Detailer

    Proper

    Cheers
     
  3. Misha

    Misha Nuba Guru

    looks great. whats your thought of d300 comparing it to M105 for example?
     
  4. Rcrew

    Rcrew Wax on..Wax off

    Major save.

    who makes the D300 compound?
     
  5. Marc08EX

    Marc08EX Jedi Nuba

    Meguiar's

    Great job Dave!
     
  6. kakeuter

    kakeuter DB Forum Supporter

    Nice work Dave, looks like the MF System is working well for everyone. I hope to get it soon.

    -Kody-
     
  7. Misha

    Misha Nuba Guru

  8. Kilo6_one

    Kilo6_one DB Forum Supporter

    wow.......... im really impressed by the seats. Nice work as usual.
     
  9. astro_ng

    astro_ng Jedi Nuba

    Looks great, you have an abundant amount of pads.
     
  10. 911Fanatic

    911Fanatic DB Pro Supporter

    I don't think he'll have a problem selling it now. Great save, David!
     
  11. Danny

    Danny Nuba Guru

    Great job Dave!

    How did you remove the defects in between rear emblems, also I sometimes I have trouble on certain vehicles getting under the side mirrors. I have tried everything from 4" pads to an extension both on the PC and Makita, but yet sometimes I just cant correct that small area. how do you handle them?
     
  12. hamza7

    hamza7 Welcome to Detailing

    Good stuff man
     
  13. mrgolfrider

    mrgolfrider DB Forum Supporter

    Silver at times can be a very tough color to made pop, but you have brought it back to life. Good job Dave!
     
  14. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    that car was jacked up! great job!
     
  15. Streetlife

    Streetlife Birth of a Detailer

    Nice job as usual Dave.:applause:
     
  16. Pats300zx

    Pats300zx Official DB Moderator

    Beautiful work Dave...
     
  17. Jordon

    Jordon Two Bucket System Washer

    Great job! The exterior really shines. Thanks for posting pics of interior as well ;)
     
  18. rwisejr

    rwisejr DB Forum Supporter

    Super save Dave that thing was slammed. You just brought the resale value way up on that baby.
     
  19. Socal Brian

    Socal Brian DB Forum Supporter

    Huge improvement. Nice work Dave!
     
  20. Supertuner

    Supertuner Jedi Nuba

    Great Work Dave, do you notice better results cleaning leather w/ the hot water before pristine clean, rather than just going straight to pristine clean
     

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