Detailer's Domain: Z06 Paint Correction

Discussion in 'Professional Detailer's Studio' started by detailersdomain, Oct 16, 2010.

  1. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    I'll let the pictures do the talking on this one.

    What was done -
    Exterior

    - Wheels were prepped with Sonax Wheel Cleaner and cleaned up with various brushes
    - Tires were spritzed down with Adam's All Purpose Cleaner and washed down
    - Wheel wells were cleaned up
    - Wash down and rinsed
    - Door jambs were cleaned up
    - Clayed
    - Dried
    - Tires dressed
    - Masking
    - 3 Step Paint correction (Meg's M105 with an Uber Yellow Pad, 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 - Swissvax Mystery
    - Rubber and Plastics Treated
    - Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
    - Exhaust tips cleaned

    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
    Meg's M105
    Menzerna Super Intensive Polish
    Menzerna PO85RD
    Swissvax Mystery

    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

    Before:

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    Let's start with the wheels and tires, Sonax Wheel Cleaner and Adam's All Purpose cleaner to the rescue
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    Tires cleaned up
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    Car Wash
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    Rinse
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    Clay
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    Inspection with the proper lights
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    Masking Trim and glass
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    Some 50/50 shots of the correction
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    Some after correction shots
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    Finishing touches
    Swissvax Mystery
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    Black wow on trim
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    Final Rinse
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    Beading shots
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    Afters
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    Last shot
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    (Permission for the write up granted by the customer)
     
  2. kei169

    kei169 Wax on..Wax off

    nice!
     
  3. Chas

    Chas DB Forum Supporter

    That's amazing work Phil, kudos to you and the team. Is that your old R32 I see in the background on some of these?
     
  4. stingray23

    stingray23 Jedi Nuba

    awesome job
     
  5. epic32

    epic32 Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    looks great! makes me feel like a kid in a candy store seeing your garage.
     
  6. DieselMDX

    DieselMDX Obsessive Detailer

    wow awesome job!
     
  7. Pats300zx

    Pats300zx Official DB Moderator

    Great work Phil..
     
  8. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    thanks guys.

    yup that's the old r32 that was a great car.
     
  9. Max405

    Max405 DB Forum Supporter

    Phil, What a mean looking car. I love it!
    Again, when black is done right, its the best color. Kudo's to you and the crew. Beautful job. Thanks for sharing.

    Joe D.
     
  10. Auto Concierge

    Auto Concierge DB Pro Supporter

    "Supercleaness" acheived again Phil.
     
  11. rwisejr

    rwisejr DB Forum Supporter

    Great !! Looks like another outstanding DD finished product.
     
  12. Ian

    Ian Jedi Nuba

    Nice, I have basically the same car to do soon except the one I am doing was twicked a little by Calaway, 600+hp. I'm excited to do this one!
     
  13. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    thanks guys!
     
  14. bentley147

    bentley147 Jedi Nuba

    very crispy shine ..just fresh i love it ...
     
  15. sal329

    sal329 Nuba Guru

    Wow Phil the car looks amazing, love the garage
     
  16. Emile

    Emile Welcome to Detailing

    Nice work, nice write-up.
     
  17. Minicoop831

    Minicoop831 Birth of a Detailer

    Those pics look sweet with all your inventory in the back round

    Drool, all those shelves, where's the swissvax shelve that's got to be mega drool
     
  18. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    thanks! Swissvax is in a special location
     
  19. pushtiulk

    pushtiulk Guest

    Congrats Phil!
     
  20. JoeyZ

    JoeyZ Obsessive Detailer

    Great job. That black is rough to deal with.
     

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