Track Day Clean Up: McLaren 650S

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by AndyThomason, Dec 11, 2015.

  1. AndyThomason

    AndyThomason Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    There was one burden for this particular detail job that surpassed all the others: Rubber.

    This car just saw its first track day recently. There were rubber marks all over the car that would take quite some time and elbow grease to remove. Aside from the visible rubber marks on the surface of the paint, there were small and large chunks of rubber stuck to the barrels of the wheels. I could feel my Wheel Whoolies fighting against them and finally sliding off.

    Extensive washing and applying another coat of sealant were the main goals of this job. All painted surfaces and carbon fiber surfaces (except for the backs of the bucket seats that couldn't be reached) were all sealed. I did a little light polishing on the carbon fiber elements in the engine bay as I didn't like the way they looked when I came upon them.

    Foam wash
    Clay bar
    Bug & Tar / APC as needed
    Griot's 6" DA with Uber Black Pad
    Griot's 4" DA with Uber Green Pad
    Menzerna SF4000 for carbon fiber panels in engine
    Menzerna Powerlock

    I was very blessed to be able to pick up and drop off this car as well. What an incredible and ridiculously fast machine.

    Getting started bright and early!

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    Back under cover to remove what I knew wouldn't come off with just washing...

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    Undersides of the doors were nasty. They are completely exposed to the ground when closed but when open they are an eye sore if anything but clean!

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    Just took a picture of one of them but each pair of exposed areas inside the wheel wells were cleaned:

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    When it came time to work under the "hood", I noticed the carbon fiber panels could use a little help. Hoping my wife wouldn't wake up at 2:00AM when I fired up the Griot's, I started working on improving the look slowly. I think it came out much better and looks more like the way it should now.

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    After pictures...

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    Interior on his particular 650 was amazing. All alcantara and carbon fiber with the fixed seats. Perfect driving position. It takes some used to getting in and out of it successfully though.

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    Sealant off and ready to pull outside before taking it back to the very generous owner...

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    Thank you for looking!
     
  2. Great job and a great looking ride!
     
  3. JordanL

    JordanL Virgin Detailer

    Great work on that beautiful machine!
     
  4. aowheels

    aowheels DB Pro Supporter

    Nice to see the car getting a little activity at the track! Well done cleaning it up!
     
  5. HUMP DIESEL

    HUMP DIESEL New Member

    That interior!!! WOWOWOW!!!! Great job, very nice work.

    HUMP
     
  6. CarFreak

    CarFreak New Member

    Neat! great work in keeping it clean
     
  7. abobo

    abobo New Member

    Excellent work on that awesome car!
     

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