Detailer's Domain: Nissan GTR - Paint Correction

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  1. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    Sorry its been awhile since I have posted up a write up (at least for me) its been a bit hectic at the warehouse.

    Believe it or not another new car fix. Its really unfortunately. Diagnosis.... an abundance of holograms, swirls, cut marks, wash marks.
    Solution below:

    What was done -
    Exterior

    - Wheels were prepped with Sonax Wheel Cleaner 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
    - Wash down and rinsed
    - Door jambs were cleaned up
    - Clayed
    - Dried
    - Paint inspected and measured
    - Wheel Wells were cleaned and dressed
    - Tires dressed
    - Masking
    - 2 Step Paint correction (Menzerna Super Intensive Polish with an Uber Green and Menzerna PO85RD with an Uber Blue)
    - Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
    - Last Step - Menzerna Power Lock
    - Rubber and Plastics Treated
    - Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
    - Exhaust tips cleaned
    - Engine Cleaned up and dressed

    Products used:
    (feel free to click the link below for more info)
    Exterior:
    Lusso Auto Bathe
    P21S Total Auto Wash
    Uber Yellow Wash Sponge
    Uber Clay Bar kit with Optimum No Rinse
    Einszett Spray Wax
    Menzerna Super Intensive Polish
    Menzerna PO85RD
    Menzerna Power Lock

    Wheels/Tires
    Sonax Wheel Cleaner
    Swissvax Pneu

    Glass
    Adam's Glass Cleaner
    Adam's Glass Sealant

    Tools:
    Infratech 5300
    Fenix TK11
    Brinkmann
    Fenix TK40
    Flex 3403
    Makita
    Metabo
    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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    Bath
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    Wheel Clean Up
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    Rinse
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    Clay (no much to clay as the car was new)
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    Inspection/Paint Correction (Before and After Shots)
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    The Driver's Door was an example of how bad the car was for a new car.
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    After SIP and PO85RD
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    Menzerna Power Lock
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    Tires Dressed/Wheels Waxed/Calipers Waxed
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    Metal Tips Polished
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    In the bay
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    After shots
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    Final shot
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    (Permission for the write up granted by the customer)
     
  2. 911Fanatic

    911Fanatic DB Pro Supporter

    Fantastic finish Phil. What a mess that was, especially being new.
     
  3. Rcrew

    Rcrew Wax on..Wax off

    Ai-yai-yai! That thing was in a bad way.
    Looks great now.
     
  4. I could see swirls from 20ft away (1st pic) nice save on a beautiful car :applause:
     
  5. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    about 400 miles ..
     
  6. Misha

    Misha Nuba Guru

    sick car and great save. its amazing how messed up it can be at such a yound age. maybe ppl should follow dont find it if it aint broke rule
     
  7. Carn

    Carn Welcome to Detailing

    Nice work Phil :thumb:
     
  8. metajames

    metajames Birth of a Detailer

    wow, nice work the car looks MINT now. I love, love, love black when it is polished to perfection.
     
  9. XFS

    XFS Guest

    nice save!! back to beautiful black again!!
     
  10. trhland

    trhland Nuba Guru

    great job phil!!!!
     
  11. Pats300zx

    Pats300zx Official DB Moderator

    Beautiful work Phil.. I love those cars :)
     
  12. domino

    domino Welcome to Detailing

    good work indeed

    there's nothing better than well corrected solid black paint

    you detail so many cars you probably dont notice, but for me, the GTR takes significantly longer to wash than any other car ive had - there's just so much panel surface area

    all your threads have given me so many tips, maybe i can finally give you one next time you detail another gtr - leave the bootlid open so you can just lift from the spoiler and sponge the top of the guards in one motion
     
  13. rwisejr

    rwisejr DB Forum Supporter

    Great save Phil
     
  14. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    thanks Domino I appreciate that!

    thanks for the feedback guys!
     
  15. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    thanks Domino I appreciate that!

    thanks for the feedback guys!
     

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