Detailed: 2009 Nissan GT-R White Pearl

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by Misha, May 26, 2010.

  1. Misha

    Misha Nuba Guru

    This vehicle was a recent purchase by it's owner and the goal was to get it back to like new/perfect condition. When the car arrived, we discovered it's poorly installed clear bra and the owner had decided he wanted it removed prior to arrival. The GTR has a significantly harder clear coat than most production Nissans, making it more resistant to marring/swirling. With that said, the paint was not in desperate shape, but had it's fair share of defects. So we went top to bottom with this car to make it better than new. The white pearl color really sets the new GT-R off!

    Process: car was degreased with P21S TAW, washed with CG citrus wash. once it was off, did test panel and decided it needed wool pad to get rid of all defects. whole car was done with wool pad and menz 203, then followed with menz 203 and orange pad and finished with menz 106 and white pad. then p21s paint cleanser. wet diamond sealant was applied and left overnight to cure. took it off in morning. rinsed the car and applied Wolfgang Fuzion wax. wheels and brake calipers were sealed with Rejextires were dressed, inside received quick vacuum since it was in great shape. wing was not removed due to double sided tape on most of 3 mounting points, didnt want to brake it either.


    products used:
    Menzerna 203 - Purple wool
    Menzerna 203 - Orange
    Menzerna 106FA - White
    P21S TAW
    P21S Polishing soap
    P21S paint cleanser
    CG Diablo wheel gel
    CG MetalWax
    Rejex
    Black Fire Wet diamond sealant
    Wolfgang Fuzion wax
    im sure im forgetting others

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    poor quality clear bra was taken off per owners request (took 20 minutes, didn’t even need heat gun, it pealed right off with minimal effort). Worth installation quality we have seen, but at least no visible razor cuts
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    car was then taped off
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    Headlight Before/After

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    Wheels before and after
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    Paint Defects found under halogens( pics were taken after menz 203 and wool pad before all finishing polishes)
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    driver door 50/50
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    Paint in direct sunlight

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    after wax was applied (nice reflection even on white pearl)
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    Finished Photos Inside - Mix of Reflection photos as well

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    Finished Photos Outside - I had the Circular Polarizer on the camera outside, simply due to the glare of the sun off the white paint was making the pictures very bright. Polarizer helped but definitely cut down on the gloss of the paint in the photos.

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    pictures without CP filter
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    attempt with HDR pics (didn’t work too well inside)
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    Hope you enjoyed this as much as we have! The white pearl paint really completes this car!
     
  2. detaildoc

    detaildoc Guest

    Awesome job man!
     
  3. vtec92civic

    vtec92civic Nuba Guru

    nice one man. Those exhaust tips came out great! Bad part about white is it is extremely difficult to photograph and have everything show without being over or under exposed.

    great work though.
     
  4. bjungx007

    bjungx007 Birth of a Detailer

    Great Job! :applause2: Thats one beautiful car! :headbang:Drooool...
     
  5. ps3king

    ps3king Jedi Nuba

    Wow I love that car. Great job. How do you like applying Fuzion?
     
  6. Marc08EX

    Marc08EX Jedi Nuba

    Nice reflections inside the garage!! Can't believe white can shine like that! Great job on the hot car!
     
  7. Misha

    Misha Nuba Guru

    love it. easy on and easy off
     
  8. supercharged

    supercharged DB Forum Supporter

    Nice work, Misha! Fuzion sure is very easy on/easy off application! and I like it better then Souveran...
     
  9. Tire Shredder

    Tire Shredder Jedi Nuba

    that car wears the white pearl well. Nice work on the car!
     
  10. dpattanas

    dpattanas Virgin Detailer

    What did you use on the exhaust tips?
     
  11. corrswitch

    corrswitch Jedi Nuba

    Nice job especially on those exhaust tips
     
  12. vtec92civic

    vtec92civic Nuba Guru

    CG Metal Polish & P21 Polishing Soap

    probably sealed it up with Rejex as well.
     
  13. mrgolfrider

    mrgolfrider DB Forum Supporter

    Love the pictures in the garage with the picture of the car behind it on the wall.
     

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