T-dawg Detailed: 996 Carrera 4 Cab

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by t-dawg, Jun 16, 2009.

  1. t-dawg

    t-dawg Two Bucket System Washer

    Here is another car that I just recently did, a 996 Carrera 4 cabriolet. Just thought I'd post another P-car up for all you Porsche lovers. I know I'm one of them!

    Products Used:

    Paint Cleansing:
    Genuine Sheepskin Mitt via 2 bucket system
    P21S Bodywork Conditioning Soap
    Poorboy's All Purpose Cleaner 3:1 ratio
    ClayMagic Blue
    Chemical Guys QD

    Paint Correction:
    Makita 9227 Rotary Polisher
    3M 6" Backing Plate
    3M 3" Backing Plate
    Lake Country 6.5" CCS Yellow Pad
    Lake Country 6.5" CCS Orange Pad
    Lake Country 6.5" CCS Green German Pad
    Menzerna Power Gloss (S34A)
    Menzerna Super Intensive Polish (PO 3.02)
    Menzerna Power Finish (PO203)
    Menzerna Micro Polish (PO85RD)
    Menzerna Top Inspection

    Paint Protection:
    Chemical Guys Jet Seal
    LSP - WBW Red

    Wheels and Tires:
    Autoglym Custom Wheel Cleaner
    Wheel acid 3:1 ratio
    Poorboy's Wheel Sealant
    Meguiar's Hot Shine Tire Spray

    Car was dropped off the night prior and here's some before shots:
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    It is tough capturing paint defects on silver cars with the camera:
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    Swirls on the hood:
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    50/50 on the hood:
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    50/50 on the rear fender:
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    Taillights before:
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    Taillights after:
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    The headlights were in pretty good condition but had some slight defects on them:
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    Most of the defects cleared up after polishing:
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    Rear fender before:
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    Rear fender after:
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    Nice clean wheels:
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    Owner was meticulous about keeping the wheels clean, so they got extra TLC :p
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    The interior was great to start with, just required good vacuuming, clean and conditioning of the dash and seats:
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    On to some reflection shots after the sun went down:
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    My favourite shot!
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    Thanks for looking!
     
  2. J BELL

    J BELL Nuba Guru

    Great work on a great car!
     
  3. scottBT

    scottBT Birth of a Detailer

    love the reflections of the trees on the bonnet.
    lovely:thumb:
     
  4. Ch40t1c

    Ch40t1c Obsessive Detailer

    Lookin good!:thumb:

    That last picture is gorgeous.
     
  5. 911Fanatic

    911Fanatic DB Pro Supporter

    Great job Terence!
     
  6. flash gordon

    flash gordon Banned

    Looks Magnificent Terence...:applause:

    I love silver cars, looks very classy:headbang:
     

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