2012 Infiniti M37s (Obsidian Black)

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by stiffdogg06, Aug 1, 2013.

  1. stiffdogg06

    stiffdogg06 Virgin Detailer

    I've been out of the game for a while completing my Computer Science & Engineering degree. But since that is now done, I am concentrating on detailing. Without further ado...

    Completed a one-step correction and light interior cleaning on a 2012 Infiniti M37s last week.


    Steps taken:

    - Wheel faces and barrels cleaned
    - Tires were sprayed down and scrubbed
    - Wheel wells cleaned
    - Completely washed
    - Clay barred with Clay Magic Blue
    - Paint Measurements completed
    - Covered all exterior trim to protect while buffing
    - One step paint correction
    - Inspection with Halogen, LED and sunlight
    - Washed again to remove and remaining polishing oils and dust
    - Exterior trim was hand polished
    - Exhaust tips polished
    - Exterior protected with Blackfire Wet Diamond
    - Leather seats cleaned
    - Carpets and floor mats vacuumed
    - Exterior and Interior windows cleaned


    Products used:

    CG's Citrus Wash
    Clay Magic Blue Clay
    Duragloss 901
    Stoner's Tarminator
    P21S Gel Wheel Cleaner
    Leatherique Pristine Clean
    P21S TAW
    CarPro Eraser
    Meguiars 205
    Lake Country Flat White Pad
    (Lake Country Cyan Pad was used below the gas lid where the owner tried to wipe up spilled gasoline.)
    Blackfire Wet Diamond Sealant
    303 Aerospace Protectant
    Optimum No Rinse
    Stoner's Invisible Glass


    History:

    Vehicle had ~23k miles when I arrived. It had the typical washing swirls and it appeared to have some kind of sanding marks on a lot of the door panels.

    Infiniti recently switched from their "self-healing" clear coat to "hard" clear coats. Which I am ok with, the self-healing paint is a pain to work with. I didn't have much time to complete the car so we decided to do a one-step correction and fortunately, the few test spots I tested, we achieved pretty good correction with the 205 and white LC pad.

    I've come to the conclusion that I love the way Infiniti's sound.

    Total time spent: 12hrs

    Before Wash:
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    This is why it's called DETAILing:
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    After the wash, it actually doesn't look too bad:
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    But when you get some halogens onto the paint, it's a different story...
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    Thanks for looking.

    Andrew
     
  2. NickBlaine

    NickBlaine Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Good work. That last picture has some great reflection. Very nice looking car
     
  3. BigAl3

    BigAl3 Birth of a Detailer

    great job Andrew! glad to see you back in action, hope all is well... :thumb:
     
  4. Chas

    Chas DB Forum Supporter

    Killer job man, looks great.
     
  5. cnut

    cnut DB Forum Supporter

    Very good job! What polisher was used?
     
  6. GDAL

    GDAL Super Moderator

    Excellent work Andrew.

    I had the pleasure of having my car detailed by Andrew back in 2008 when I was living in MI and detailing was not my hobby. I drove all the way to OH for the detail and his work is top-notch.
     
  7. kyle butler

    kyle butler Birth of a Detailer

    that thing looks sweet!! nice work!
     
  8. Gale Force

    Gale Force Obsessive Detailer

    Good turn around. Looks better than new.
     
  9. stiffdogg06

    stiffdogg06 Virgin Detailer

    You can say that again. Hope to be able to do this full time.

    Thanks :)

    Wow, I can't believe it's been that long!

    Thanks. Makita 9227c was used for the job. For some reason, I couldn't get the 7424xp to finish down as good.

    I appreciate it!

    BigAl! How are you doing?! Every time I see you, it seems like its when I take a hiatus. Not anymore. Fully concentrating on detailing

    Thank you, sir.
     
  10. rwisejr

    rwisejr DB Forum Supporter

    Great job . Looking great .
     
  11. supercharged

    supercharged DB Forum Supporter

    Stunning work! I love Infinitis! They are the closest from japanese rivals to german rivals in terms of performance.
     
  12. stiffdogg06

    stiffdogg06 Virgin Detailer



    I agree. I absolutely love the way these cars sound when giving it some gas.
     

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