Episode 2: My Mazda of 3 years

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by kyoshiro, Oct 18, 2010.

  1. kyoshiro

    kyoshiro DB Forum Supporter

    So a nice saturday morning, spent the whole day on it and didn't finish what I wanted but did quite a bit nonetheless

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    Presoak!

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    panoramic foam up with Meguire Gold Wash!

    Did the rinse n foam twice and after the last rinse, I went ahead and started claying

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    odear so dirty! (actually it wasn't that bad on most spots)

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    stripped of everything (quite a nice shot too i must say!)

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    thus wax and all been hiding scratched marks like these

    Then i started on the rims

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    Sonax smellllsss baddd (and it actually didnt work that well)

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    APC for the tires first!

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    RG Brush, bestest tool

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    As you can see sonax clearly isnt digging in

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    my PC with Green Uber pad + SIP

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    thus the main focus to get some paint chips fixed up on the hood and some scratch marks on bumper
    SIP => 805RD

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    I believe I started on the Werkstat Prime here, applied it via black uber pad on the whole car

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    Now for Menerza Power Lock!

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    swirlyzzz

    While i waited for the 1st layer of Power lock to dry, I went ahead and did some engine cleaning
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    After APC + AG VRC
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    Went ahead and applied AG VRC to some black trim then rinsed it with water after drying as much as I can with a terry towel
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    actually the end result was pretty nice despite what we see here

    Then I actually applied 1 more layer of power lock after I buffed excess off

    More degraded black trim
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    3 years and nothing to take care of these roof rail trims!

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    some shot I did before I took care of the trim, maybe i wiped the excess sealant here

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    used BlackWow! here, looks awesome but does feel a bit sticky at times

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    The tires, i decided to use AG Instant detailer and allowed it soak in, had to go over the rim with AG CWC in the end aswell cuz sonax just didnt do it. I applied 303 Protectant afterwards for protecting the rims from brakedust

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    products I laid out in my garage ready for use! see my macbook on ze ikea stool and paper towels from eating croissants

    then I actually parked it into the garage and had dinner then slept cuz I spent 6 consecutive hours on the car lol

    The next day with 2 coats of power lock and 1 coat of werkstat primer

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    Fairly satisfied with the gloss I must say

    Then today I did a coat of AG HD Wax and interior used some Meguires Interior Protectant thingy

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    Now my ultimetly THIN layering of wax with INTENSE 13Watt Spotlight in mah garage :D

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    (bubbly cuz iphone4's flash is wierd)

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    Outside shot before it got dark (went to IGA for groceries)

    Closing Note:
    sorry for the lack of step by step photos, no tripod, only got my iphone and its hard to take pictures while I work on the car AND get my hands clean enough or dry enough to handle it.
    Anyhow! once again I welcome any comments, always room for improvements!
     
  2. spK

    spK DB Forum Supporter

    Nice work!
    That's a lot of sealant layers you use!
     
  3. kyoshiro

    kyoshiro DB Forum Supporter

    winter prep at its finest =p
     

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