Porsche 996 Carrera 4 Full Detail.

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by Artem Archakov, Jul 1, 2012.

  1. Artem Archakov

    Artem Archakov Virgin Detailer

    This 996 had lots of swirls, but was tidy in all other ways.There was a bunch of random hairs in the carpets so i had to work up a sweat with the vacuum and a brush to get it out. also it was ~38*C ~100*F outside, so lots of water was drunk. I loved working with this color!


    Enjoy!




    What was done:
    - Wheels were prepped with Sonax Wheel Cleaner and cleaned up with various brushes
    - Tires cleaned with Adams All Purpose cleaner
    - Wheel Wells cleaned up with Adams
    - Wash down and rinsed
    - Door jambs were cleaned up
    - Clayed
    - Dried
    - Tires dressed
    - Masking
    - Polished
    - Menzerna Powelock sealant was applied
    - Waxed
    - FInal rinse
    - Rubber and Plastics Treated
    - Exhaust tips cleaned
    Engine -
    - Adams cleaner
    Interior -
    - Vac
    - Wipe down and protect dash
    - Spot removal from carpets
    - Leather cleaned and conditioned
    - Glass cleaned
    - Something else that im forgetting




    Products used:
    Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner
    Griots Clay Bar
    Griots Interior Cleaner
    Griots Speed Shine
    Adams In and Out Spray
    Adams All Purpose cleaner
    Black WoW
    Various brushes
    Horse hair brush for the interior
    3M Masking tape
    Menzerna SI1500
    Menzerna Powerlock
    Griots polish 4
    Griots Leather conditioner/cleaner
    Uber Pads
    Mothers Various.








    Tools Used:
    VAC
    Griots DA
    Flashlights
    3M Masking tape
    Various Microfiers
    Various Brushes
    Love and Care


    Car as it was dropped off:
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    Work begins with interior:
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    using air:
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    interior done:
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    Off to the wash bay:
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    Sonax:
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    Trying out the new gilmour foamer, i guess not enough hose pressure:
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    Done:
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    Air used to dry:
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    Slightly masked:
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    Paint inspection:
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    1/2:
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    Polishing:
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    Many hours later its time for rinse:
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    No pic but Menzerna Powerlock was applied:
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    Tips before:
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    After:
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    Lusso oro applied:
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    Final Beauty Shots:
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    Awaiting Customer:
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    Customer was pleased with the turnout. self treated to a quick wash:
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    Thanks!
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  2. blackTL

    blackTL Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    nice job. that color does look great once properly polished.
     
  3. Socal Brian

    Socal Brian DB Forum Supporter

    Great job!
     
  4. Rcrew

    Rcrew Wax on..Wax off

    Nice work, That car looks way better.
    I was never that impressed with the Gilmour Foam Gun.
     
  5. boredstudent3

    boredstudent3 Wax on..Wax off

    nice job on the porsche. the paint was bad before

    cool idea with the light bars on the ground with small stands on the end.

    could you please let me know where you got that from?
     
  6. Artem Archakov

    Artem Archakov Virgin Detailer

    They are just at the shop i work at, i dont know where maybe look on amazon...They are great for doing interiors!!!
     
  7. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    Porsche looks great. Nice X5 as well. Good choice on the wheels!
     
  8. RKA

    RKA Virgin Detailer

    ATD makes a few varieties. I'd say skip on their LED models and get a flourescent. $101 shipped from tooltopia. This is the one I have and I like it...

    http://www.tooltopia.com/atd-tools-80050.aspx
     

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