Toyota Supra MK4 Detail+Correction

Hello again! This weekend I had the pleasure to detail a very unique vehicle with the help of v|nsan|ty. The owner of this vehicle contact me with regards to an exterior detail and although my schedule for detailing was quite full, I couldn't pass up on the opportunity after learning about the vehicle in question.

The Subject:


Total time: 14 hours

This 1997 Toyota Supra in Deep Jewel Green Pearl was driven up from the states by the owner. The Deep Jewel Green Pearl was only made in 96-97 and this was a perfect example of the beauty of this paint. What's more, the engine has been extensively modified and the factory twin turbo's were ditched for a massive single turbo resulting in over 750HP.
In addition, my father used to own a 1984 MK2 L-Type Supra which he kept since it was purchased brand new up until 2003 when he eventually sold it. I adored that vehicle all my childhood so detailing a MK4 was definitely special.

A quick look:










I began this detail starting with the wheels, these all aluminum wheels required a gentle cleaning solution so I soaked them with Griot's Wheel Cleaner:


Using a Raceglaze detailing brush I cleaned the face of the wheels:


Mini EZ Detail Brush was used for the inner barrels:


Meguiar's All Purpose Cleaner Plus was used in the wheel wells and tires:




Next I turned my attention to the exhaust which required some cleaning:


Using Chemical Guys Grime Reaper and fine detailing steel wool I had at it:


End result:


Next I foamed the vehicle twice using straight CG Citrus Wash N Gloss:




Dwelling after the second foam bath:


The car was washed with CG Citrus Wash and a sheepskin mitt:


I used a grit sponge for the front bumper and lip to remove the bugs:


Here's how the paint looked in the sunlight:







Next I took the vehicle in the garage, this process was quite the ordeal. With 750hp on tap the vehicle required a clutch with serious gripping power to transfer that kind of power to the gearbox. A triple plate carbon clutch was utilized and this was my first time operating such a clutch. Let's just say I felt as if I have forgotten how to drive stick!

With the vehicle in the garage I began claying the vehicle, which proved to be relatively contaminant free:




Behind the license plate was a different story:


All taped up:


The test:


Toyota is known to have paint on the softer side, however this vehicle was an exception! After pairing a LC Orange Pad with Menzerna's Power Finish the defects were staying put, so I opted for Meguiar's M105 on a Buff n Shine Yellow pad, and M205 on a LC White pad to finish.

Hood before:


After:


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Front driver quarter panel before:


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A nasty scratch:


After some heavy compounding:


Mirror's clear coat was oxidized and lacking clarity:


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Scuff on the door:


Removed:


Driver side rear quarter panel before:


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At this point v|nsan|ty joined me and began on the rocker panels:


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Trunk lid before:


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Reaching the rear lip of the trunk lid was a difficult task with the large spoiler:


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50/50 of the top of the rear bumper:


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Roof before:


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Passenger side quarter panel before:


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Behind the door handles needed some work:


After some Menzerna Power Finish and a yellow applicator pad:


Next I moved onto the plastics, starting with the headlights:
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Tailights before:


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Once the paint correction was completed, I took the car outside for a final wash:


The paint was already looking miles better, with clarity and depth:






I took it back in and we applied Menzerna Power lock for a durable sealant:


Vince worked on cleaning the emblems:


Autoglym's Tire Dressing was used on the tires:


With the Power Lock buffed off we took it out for a final shoot:












Thanks for reading!

 

Nice job! That car even without a detail looks good.

 

great job , thanks for sharing!

 

Nice!

 

Fantastic write up, car is looking exceptional now!

 

you lucky...nice work, great after shots

 

Great work on one of my all-time favorite cars! The car looks familiar, is the owner on Supraforums?

 

Unbelievable. I haven't seen that color in so long and you make it look so good. You did an EXCELLENT job bringing it back to fresh. I can't say enough - great job.

 

Damn yo! That looks great!

Thanks for sharing this with us.

 

Nice work guys!

 

Another extensively detailed write up Adam. Great job!

Thanks for all the compliments guys. A big huge thank you goes out to M3ride for lending us his backing plate. Without it, this project would not have been completed in a day.

Also, some panels had to receive a Surbuf and M105 combo as a yellow foam pad was doing next to nothing. Luckily the Surbuf/M105 took care of those finicky areas. This car was definitely a pleasure to work on.

 

awesomeness !!!

 

Nice work and alot of depth. Front end looks so much better.

 

Wow that's amazing! Nice that you had good paint to start with looks like it was a pretty well maintained car

 

nice work, great correction!

 

Great work on a nice car !!!
Love the color too

 

Very nice guys!

 

Nice work! Those were some nice rides.