The Z4 had some panels respray or/and some aggressive buffing before. the paint was neglected for a while. when i saw the car i plan for 2 step correction one compound one polish, so i kind of have m105 in my mind. knowing that the car has some "history" i took some readings around the car and i was surprise to find the hood into max 70 and min 48 with a constant 55 , and all panels around the car between 88-110. at that point compound was excluded and i was aim at max 50% correction from initial condition , and my paint gauge save me again.... process: Interior: - 303 protectant on all plastic/vinyl - meg d180 on leather agitated with brush - vacuum Exterior: - wheels was clean with p21s gel and brushes - klasse aio on wheels , m40 on tires - 303 water repelant on soft top - onr wash with 2 buckets - claybar paint and windows with onr as lube - m205 with hex polish pad on DA speed 6 - IPA wipe down - optiseal one coat - duragloss 105 one coat Pictures... wheel before leather before: leather after: Hood before: Hood after: reading on the hood: reading on side panel: Pictures after: Ferrari F430 spider had some light water spots , and in need of refresh. process: Interior: - 303 protectant on all leather ( console , back panels , dashboard, seats, doors) - vacuum - optiseal on all carbon fiber Exterior: - onr wash with 2 buckets - vinegar on the panels with water spots - wheels was wash with onr , dress with optimum car wax , m40 on tires - optimum car wax on paint and clear bra - 303 water guard on soft top all pic are after:
Nice work! I need to get a PTG one of these days but they are stinking $$$. Any chance you will be working on the other 'raris in the background of some of your shots?
He's the detailer of the local (and new) Ferrari dealership in Austin. I only live a few minutes away from it and do my grocery shopping across the street, so cruise by on a daily basis.
