Detailer's Domain: Mazda 3 New Car Prep

Discussion in 'Professional Detailer's Studio' started by detailersdomain, Apr 24, 2010.

  1. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    What was done -
    Exterior

    - Wheels were prepped with P21S Wheel Cleaner Gel and cleaned up with various brushes
    - Tires were spritzed down with P21S Total Autowash and washed down
    - Wheel wells were spritzed down with P21S Total Autowash and washed down
    - Wash down and rinsed
    - Door jambs were cleaned up
    - Clayed
    - Dried
    - Paint inspected and measured
    - Tires dressed with einszett Vinyl Rubber Care
    - 1 Step Paint correction (Menzerna Power Finish with an Uber Green Pad)
    - Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
    - Menzerna Power Lock
    - Rubber and Plastics Treated
    - Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
    - Exhaust tips cleaned

    Products used:
    Exterior:
    Sonax Gloss Shampoo
    P21S Wheel Cleaner Gel
    Swissvax Pneu
    Uber Blue Clay Bar and Optimum No Rinse
    Menzerna Power Finish PO203
    Menzerna Power Lock
    Adam's Glass Sealant
    Adam's Glass Cleaner

    einszett Vinyl Rubber Care

    Tools:
    Infratech 5300
    Porter Cable 7424XP
    Makita
    The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch)
    Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
    Uber Drying Towels

    Brushes
    Cam Spray Pressure Wash and Foam Canon Attachment

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    (Permission was granted by the owner to post photos and write up)
     
  2. michakaveli

    michakaveli Welcome to Detailing

    Nice Job guys! :mounty:
     
  3. invaderzim

    invaderzim Jedi Nuba

    looks great but too bad you couldn't wipe the smile off its face :)
     
  4. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    lol.

    thanks guys!
     
  5. rwisejr

    rwisejr DB Forum Supporter

    Great job as usual Phil. I just picked up an 07 version of that model as my new DD(Crystal White Pearl ) . Great little car. Only thing I hate about the newer one it just looks like its always smiling.
     
  6. pushtiulk

    pushtiulk Guest

    great work Phil
     
  7. supercharged

    supercharged DB Forum Supporter

    nice work, Phil!
     
  8. luke093

    luke093 Welcome to Detailing

    ... did you use power lock on the mirror housing plastic?
     

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