2002 Viper ACR Detail

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by GBS, Mar 9, 2008.

  1. GBS

    GBS Wax on..Wax off

    Paint:
    Wash - Poorboy's SS&S
    Polish - menzerna micro polish with Flex XC3401VRG & Corbra Cross Cut Pads
    Sealant - Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant
    Wax - Pinnacle Souveran Paste

    The interior, wheels and wells were done before I polished it.

    Leather:
    Wash - Connolly Leather Cleaner
    Conditioner - Connolly Hide Care

    Carpet:
    Clean - DP Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner

    Wheels:
    Cleaner - P21s Wheel Cleaner
    Wash - Poorboys SS&S
    Protectant - Klasse AIO

    I must admit I thought it looked great after I polished it but I don't think the sealant and wax did much more for it as far as looks are concerned. Just a little more depth and wetness. I think I'll try out some swissvax or Zymol next time.

    After LSP:
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    After Polish:
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    Interior After Connolly:
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    Wheels after P21s Wheels Cleaner:
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    Wheel Wells After Poorboy's Spray & Rinse Wheel Cleaner and Klasse AIO:
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  2. exoticGuy

    exoticGuy Birth of a Detailer

    That looks great! I like how you take the wheels off to do the wheel wells properly too. I've always thought of doing that, just have yet to do it!
     
  3. Pats300zx

    Pats300zx Official DB Moderator

    Incredible work Gary....:applause:
     
  4. MrPolished&Waxed

    MrPolished&Waxed Obsessive Detailer

    great job!

    you could eat off the inside of those wheels! should of included some before shots.

    what kind of camera and how long did it take?
     
  5. TexasTB

    TexasTB Obsessive Detailer

    :sheep:
     
  6. Whip Appeal Neil

    Whip Appeal Neil Jedi Nuba

    wow..need i say more?
     
  7. Al-53

    Al-53 Welcome to Detailing

    Nice Red paint Gary..sure looks fine...I like red..you know that..and I like your red paint...sure would look good with the secret sealant...lol....

    Great Job gary..real nice....when I come down this summer..take me for a ride..

    AL
     
  8. Whip Appeal Neil

    Whip Appeal Neil Jedi Nuba

    E8700 NIKON

    12MM F/3.3 ISO 50
     
  9. joep

    joep Welcome to Detailing

    that is a sweet ride car...the color & depth look nice
     
  10. pirex

    pirex DB Certified Dealer

    Very nice Gary! Love how clean the whole car is! Can`t say it made a big different with sealent and wax. But I can see some extra depth and wetness, maybe not so mutch that I would like to see. I would love to hear your toughts on swissvax ;)
     
  11. HighEndDetail

    HighEndDetail Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Sweet work Gary, on the Gen II
     
  12. GBS

    GBS Wax on..Wax off

    Thanks exoticguy, Pats300zx, MrPolished&Waxed, TexasTB, AL- 53, Whip Appeal Neal, Joe P, pirex & HighEndDetail. I appreciate you nice comments especially coming from all you great detailers.

    Here's a semi-before shot of the wheels. It was take after initially spraying the wheels with P21s wheel cleaner and scrubbing and washing them with a brush when they were still on the car.
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    Here's some of the wheel well after washing them the best I could when the wheels were still on the car.
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    I purchased the car from the original owner right after Christmas. It had only 4,900 miles on the clock . The guy took pretty good care of it. It was the first time it had ever been polished but it only had moderate swirling. I did all the work over a period of time. I also changed the oil (10 quarts of Mobil 1) some other fuild air filter etc. I've probably spent 4-5 working on the car since I had it. I'm never in a hurry when I work on my cars. I enjoy doing it and just take my time.
    It's a nice change of pase from my normal work.

    Al, I'm still waiting for a free sample of your secret formula so I can test it out and send it to the lab to have it analized.

    pirex, I do want to try some swissvax. I'm probably get some and try it on my black Z06 first.

    MrPolished&Waxed - The pictures were taken with a Nikon 8700.
     
  13. joep

    joep Welcome to Detailing

    whats up the job.p all the time Gary............:shrug:
     
  14. zoomzoom mazda5

    zoomzoom mazda5 Wax on..Wax off

    Awesome shine on the red finish, how bout when your done some outside shots to see to finish please. Hope to see you there at DF this yr!:applause:
     
  15. GBS

    GBS Wax on..Wax off

    :sorry:
    Sorry Joe, most of the time I'm thinking one thing and my fingers are typing something else. I need to read things over and make sure they say what I intended. I ment to type Joe Pimp.
    :headbang:
     
  16. joep

    joep Welcome to Detailing

    OK..no hard feelings Gary


    :poke: btw,i'm quitely semi-Retired :peace:
     
  17. JLs Detailing

    JLs Detailing DB Pro Supporter

    OK once I stopped drooling Gary I was able to respond. The Viper looks incredible, but I would love to see what it would look like with a coat of Jetseal and a layer of Zymol Concours or even some Rubbish Boys Original Edition! The car looks phenomenal and you take every single part of the car to a new level!!
     
  18. Tonya

    Tonya Welcome to Detailing

    :druling: OMG Gary outstanding job! You took your time and got it perfect! What they said great wetness and nice depth! Of course Love the wheels :giggle:Congrats again on the new car!
     
  19. jake_b

    jake_b Obsessive Detailer

    that's awesome!!!:applause:
     
  20. richy

    richy Guest

    Gary..after that teaser shot the other day, I was looking forward to seeing the job..you NEVER fail to impress..having the luxury of time is great, but only when combined with incredible skill!!
     

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