'13 Pearl White GTR single step

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by premshine09, Oct 7, 2013.

  1. premshine09

    premshine09 Jedi Nuba

    Hey all-

    Getting a chance to catch up on some recent work- up here is a 2013 Pearl White GTR that recently was given to me for a single step correctional + paint sealant app- the GTR had several areas on the body where the protective film adhesive had "stained" the clear. This GTR recently was detailed closer to spring time and somehow these "stains" were missed and not addressed.

    Correctional shots are not provided- did not have access to an SLR that day- point and shoot could not focus in enough to catch marring, fine line swirls etc.

    on arrival- fresh off the track
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    Road warrior film had been applied- removal
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    Heavy brake dust
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    Jams needed attention
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    Interior
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    Entire rear end was near gray in color
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    Tips
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    Motor before
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    Interior was vac'd and blown out, dusted down with SV boars hair, leather cleaned and conditioned with leatherique, hard plastic areas cleaned and degreased, mats extracted

    Interior mats had factory plastic present- how was this missed previously?
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    Mats extracted
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    Removing Nismo academy vinyl- to be mounted on cardboard and given to client to keep as a souvenir
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    More road warrior removal
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    Left over adhesive from the track event
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    Towel soaked in 3m adh. remover + plastic blade and...solved
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    Wash process-

    Sonax FE used heavily on these wheels
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    Agitation
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    Washed two bucket- Dawn/ CG Citrus wash mix- lambswool mitts, dried and pulled inside for inspection

    You can faintly see one of the numerous areas around the body where the adhesive "stained the clear" - notice in the reflection of the LED lamp you can see some haziness....
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    On the front end:
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    Correction was done via Rupes 21/ PC and various plates- orange foam + Sonax PF

    The client was a recent Op. Iraqi Freedom vet- I through 22PLE on the front bumper/ hood for him as a thank you to his service!
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    Sealing the wheels
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    Gtechniq T1 on all seals, trim and sidewalls- loving this product
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    Finished wheel/ tire shot
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    Tips were hit with decon gel, P21s polishing soap, Opt metal polish
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    What I could get for afters- apologies but SLR not available and time was of concern
    Here is that area where the clear was slightly stained/ ghosted if you will- cleared right up with one pass
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    Menz PL as LSP- nice gloss for a pearl white color
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    Outside
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    GTR lead engineer signature
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    Thanks for viewing

    Dan
     
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  2. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    great job Dan! Keep them coming, way to step up your write ups!
     
  3. Pureshine

    Pureshine DB Pro Supporter

    Great job Dan! Very nice of to go the extra mile :) . I donate one free complete detail a month to the USO. They all deserve our thanks.
     
  4. Meticulous-Detail

    Meticulous-Detail DB Forum Supporter

  5. kyle butler

    kyle butler Birth of a Detailer

    Great work! Godzilla looking stunning again
     
  6. rcalcaide

    rcalcaide Virgin Detailer

    Excellent write up and pics!
     
  7. Danny

    Danny Nuba Guru

    very nice work
     
  8. AndyThomason

    AndyThomason Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Man that car is KILLER in white!!!
     
  9. Socal Brian

    Socal Brian DB Forum Supporter

    Great job Dan!
     
  10. mrgolfrider

    mrgolfrider DB Forum Supporter

    Looks as though the road warrior film really did its job. The afters are just right, great job!
     
  11. SRT8Spartan

    SRT8Spartan DB Forum Supporter

    nice clean up! gotta love that white pearl on the GT-R body. Great to see the 22PLE for a war vet, one of my collector customers is holding an event benefiting the soldiers, I donated a full detail for a vet, glad to see other people helping out! Thanks for sharing.
     

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