First Detail : Pearl White Scion tC

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by SpecC, Jun 1, 2008.

  1. SpecC

    SpecC Wax on..Wax off

    First ever time using these chemicals and first time doing a full detail on any car. First time with a rotary polisher too. I am satisfied with the results, but I've found a few swirls left on only the hood. That's where I started polishing to begin with, so that'll have to wait for another day.

    CG CWG
    CG Grime Reaper Degreaser for engine bay (I used this on the engine bay, but I forgot to take pictures of the engine bay. It still looks a bit dirty though.)
    Clay Magic Fine Grade Clay Bar
    Clear Kote Quik Detailer
    Menzerna PO106FF
    Hitachi rotary polisher
    Jetseal 109
    Stoner Invisible Glass


    Wheels
    CG CWG - degreaser
    Clay Magic Clay Bar
    Klasse AIO

    I will be putting Liquid Soveran Wax on there tomorrow. It got way too cold, foggy, and I got hungry haha.

    BEFORE

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    what the hell SpecC? your car is dirty!!!

    After wash

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    The swirls are very light, and it was hard to capture them with my crappy camera. I need a UV light!

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    What my friends were doing while I was polishing

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    After Jetseal

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    yes this is a scratch and yes i am an idiot driver to do this

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    That's it for the tC! Now let's see what's coming next week...
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  2. Usjdmtuner

    Usjdmtuner Wax on..Wax off

    nice and clean.. keep it up
     
  3. supercharged

    supercharged DB Forum Supporter

    Looks impressive! great job!
     
  4. sal329

    sal329 Nuba Guru

    That looks great, nice job especially on white paint.
     
  5. JLs Detailing

    JLs Detailing DB Pro Supporter

    Nice job and first time with a rotary even better. What dilution did you use Grime Reaper and what was your method on the engine. I use it 4:1 (water:chemical) and it does a good job.
     
  6. SpecC

    SpecC Wax on..Wax off

    i used a 5:1 ratio, but I think it could've taken a 4:1 or 4.5:1 ratio. What I did with the engine bay was basically, open it up look for things I can't touch, cover them up what I couldn't touch with two dry microfiber towels and spray everything down with the 5:1 diluted grime reaper. I let it soak for about 5 minutes while I cleaned my door jambs.

    Thanks for the kind comments everyone! I detailed this car last week and just finished detailing my mom's E90 330i today. Will post pictures once I finish waxing.
     
  7. xjunmoonx

    xjunmoonx Virgin Detailer

    very nice!!! but did u let jetseal cure overnight
     
  8. SpecC

    SpecC Wax on..Wax off

    thanks! I let it cure for about half an hour and wiped it off
     
  9. Sparkie

    Sparkie Wax on..Wax off

    She looks outstanding, first detail, impressive ....
     
  10. richy

    richy Guest

    Nice job for your 1st time..You used a rotary and some products with a learning curve..you should be proud of yourself for the results.
     
  11. racersky

    racersky Jedi Nuba

    Definitely not a pearl white.....you mean Super White lol cause i own one. Cheers to another Scion owner.
     

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