A Week of Work....(43 pics)
3/17/08, 12:14 AM
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A Week of Work....(43 pics)
This was my first attempt at correction via Porter Cable. Since I didn't have a garage to work in, I had to work in the morning and evening to get all of my polishing done. Took me about 5 days to complete the 2 stage polishing and another couple of days for the claying/sealing, as well as the interior. I did everything I could really think of. Here's the process:
Body
Wash- Meguiar's Gold Class
Clay- Chemical Guys Clayblock
Polish- Menzerna SIP via PC (orange pad)
Polish- Menzerna 106FF via PC (white pad)
Topped with Zaino Z2P (one coat)
Exterior trim- 303 Protectant/Satin Prot
Exhaust- Eagle One Nevr Dull
Windows- Stoners Invisible Glass
Wheels
Wash- Meg's GC
Meg's Quik Detailer
Sealant- Poorboys Wheel Sealant
Tires- Armor All Extreme Tire Gel
Wheel wells- Chemical Guys Bare Bones
Interior
Meg's Quick Interior Detailer
Satin Prot
Leather- Zymol Leather Cleaner/Conditioner
Engine
Greased Lightning Orange Blast
(I didn't take afters of the engine bay because I will be working on install stuff tomorrow.)
Befores: The defects don't look quite as bad in the pictures as they did in person. The swirls were pretty bad.
During:
50/50
After:
Apparently something got on my camera lens, so ignore the white streak towards the bottom.
Body
Wash- Meguiar's Gold Class
Clay- Chemical Guys Clayblock
Polish- Menzerna SIP via PC (orange pad)
Polish- Menzerna 106FF via PC (white pad)
Topped with Zaino Z2P (one coat)
Exterior trim- 303 Protectant/Satin Prot
Exhaust- Eagle One Nevr Dull
Windows- Stoners Invisible Glass
Wheels
Wash- Meg's GC
Meg's Quik Detailer
Sealant- Poorboys Wheel Sealant
Tires- Armor All Extreme Tire Gel
Wheel wells- Chemical Guys Bare Bones
Interior
Meg's Quick Interior Detailer
Satin Prot
Leather- Zymol Leather Cleaner/Conditioner
Engine
Greased Lightning Orange Blast
(I didn't take afters of the engine bay because I will be working on install stuff tomorrow.)
Befores: The defects don't look quite as bad in the pictures as they did in person. The swirls were pretty bad.
During:
50/50
After:
Apparently something got on my camera lens, so ignore the white streak towards the bottom.
Last edited by kh765; 3/17/08 at 12:21 AM.
3/17/08, 06:01 AM
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Wow! Car looks great! Nothing like working your tail off for days and then stepping back to admire a job well done. I took 100 pictures once, after detailing the car 3-4 days. I think it's a Mustang thing! You really did a nice job.Was the tape used to protect trim from polish/wax and keep the dust that occurs from getting into the cracks between doors/hood etc.? If so, are there any drawbacks-like markings left from the painter's tape?
3/17/08, 07:32 AM
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Great job Kyle! 
Next time get a Model to pose with your Stang.
Next time get a Model to pose with your Stang.
3/17/08, 09:09 AM
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Good work!
You didn't say what size LC pads you used. If using 6.5 inch you may consider trying the 5.5 inch low profile ones. They break down the polishes faster using a PC.
Now perfect your washing technique and all you'll need do is a light polish/sealant or maybe glaze/sealant combo once or twice yearly.
You didn't say what size LC pads you used. If using 6.5 inch you may consider trying the 5.5 inch low profile ones. They break down the polishes faster using a PC.
Now perfect your washing technique and all you'll need do is a light polish/sealant or maybe glaze/sealant combo once or twice yearly.
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Thanks guys! I really appreciate all the comments.
Gotta love sonic.
I actually took 130 pictures total. I just didn't want to make the thread toooo ridiculous.
Yeah, the tape was to protect the trim from the polishing. The pads are a little too big to control that well. It was pretty much impossible to prevent the dust from the SIP from getting into the cracks. Any markings from the painters tape can easily be removed with a wet microfiber.
They aren't as easy to find here in Florida Bill. Maybe you can send one of yours over next time.
Haha, that's what you get with a cheap point and click.
Thanks, I used the 5.5 for most of the car. I used the 6.5 only sparingly on the larger sections. Believe me, I'm working on the washing technique now.
Gotta love sonic.
Wow! Car looks great! Nothing like working your tail off for days and then stepping back to admire a job well done. I took 100 pictures once, after detailing the car 3-4 days. I think it's a Mustang thing! You really did a nice job.Was the tape used to protect trim from polish/wax and keep the dust that occurs from getting into the cracks between doors/hood etc.? If so, are there any drawbacks-like markings left from the painter's tape?
Yeah, the tape was to protect the trim from the polishing. The pads are a little too big to control that well. It was pretty much impossible to prevent the dust from the SIP from getting into the cracks. Any markings from the painters tape can easily be removed with a wet microfiber.
They aren't as easy to find here in Florida Bill. Maybe you can send one of yours over next time.
Haha, that's what you get with a cheap point and click.
Good work!
You didn't say what size LC pads you used. If using 6.5 inch you may consider trying the 5.5 inch low profile ones. They break down the polishes faster using a PC.
Now perfect your washing technique and all you'll need do is a light polish/sealant or maybe glaze/sealant combo once or twice yearly.
You didn't say what size LC pads you used. If using 6.5 inch you may consider trying the 5.5 inch low profile ones. They break down the polishes faster using a PC.
Now perfect your washing technique and all you'll need do is a light polish/sealant or maybe glaze/sealant combo once or twice yearly.
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3/17/08, 09:12 PM
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Looks great. My car needs some TLC. I have some nasty swirls. One of these days...
BTW, the shots from the rear looks sick. Nice thick tires in the back!
BTW, the shots from the rear looks sick. Nice thick tires in the back!
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Dude, that car looks great.
Was this your first time detailing and/or using that rotary thing? If so.. can you point me towards some links that might help me learn how to do it properly? I read a little bit and I think I remember reading that it was easy to accidentally damage your paint with those, and I was too afraid to use it. Do you know anything about that?
Was this your first time detailing and/or using that rotary thing? If so.. can you point me towards some links that might help me learn how to do it properly? I read a little bit and I think I remember reading that it was easy to accidentally damage your paint with those, and I was too afraid to use it. Do you know anything about that?
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Dude, that car looks great.
Was this your first time detailing and/or using that rotary thing? If so.. can you point me towards some links that might help me learn how to do it properly? I read a little bit and I think I remember reading that it was easy to accidentally damage your paint with those, and I was too afraid to use it. Do you know anything about that?
Was this your first time detailing and/or using that rotary thing? If so.. can you point me towards some links that might help me learn how to do it properly? I read a little bit and I think I remember reading that it was easy to accidentally damage your paint with those, and I was too afraid to use it. Do you know anything about that?
Videos:
http://paintcare-n-detailing.com/video.html
Write up: GTJeff posted a nice concise one here
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...ghlight=GTJeff
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3/18/08, 10:17 AM
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Thanks Jon and Brian!
Precisely. This should also help...
http://www.autogeek.net/dual-action-polisher.html
Dude, that car looks great.
Was this your first time detailing and/or using that rotary thing? If so.. can you point me towards some links that might help me learn how to do it properly? I read a little bit and I think I remember reading that it was easy to accidentally damage your paint with those, and I was too afraid to use it. Do you know anything about that?
Was this your first time detailing and/or using that rotary thing? If so.. can you point me towards some links that might help me learn how to do it properly? I read a little bit and I think I remember reading that it was easy to accidentally damage your paint with those, and I was too afraid to use it. Do you know anything about that?
A rotary polisher in unskilled hands is a recipe for disaster. However a random orbital (the type kh765 used) has a rather short learning curve. Using light cut polishes and light to medium cut pads will give great results w/ little worry of messing anything up. A few rules: prime pad w/ QD or similar prior to first pass, spread polish along the panel to help prime, work in small (2x2 ft) areas, keep machine moving and be careful of body lines (this is where paint is the thinnest.) Also, the clear coat is a very thin layer, correction is something best done sparingly; it's better to correct then improve your washing skills so's not having to go through this process again
Videos:
http://paintcare-n-detailing.com/video.html
Write up: GTJeff posted a nice concise one here
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...ghlight=GTJeff
Videos:
http://paintcare-n-detailing.com/video.html
Write up: GTJeff posted a nice concise one here
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...ghlight=GTJeff
http://www.autogeek.net/dual-action-polisher.html
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Sweet, thanks for the links.
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