Detail: 911 Turbo....for Powell.
09-12-2011, 01:01 PM
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Detail: 911 Turbo....for Powell. Co-Worker of a recent ZO6 I did was referred to me to take care of his 911 Turbo. It's a 07 with 7k miles on it and he wanted to get it back in tip top shape.
Calipers before. Each one were pretty bad with baked on brake dust and grime.
Passenger door marring/swirling. The rest of the car was in really good shape with minimum swirling however the entire passenger door was in this condition and required some heavy compounding.
Taped up after being clayed.
Tail lights needed some loving as well.
Interior
Interior
Cleaned calipers
Calipers cleaned with Sonax Full Effected and various brushes. Wheel barrels cleaned with Meguiars APC+ and various brushes.
Wheels cleaned with Sonax Full Effect and various brushes. Tires were dressed with ShowRoomFX White Pearl.
Seats were cleaned with APC+ and an upholstery brush then conditioned with Meguiars Leather Conditioner to leave them feeling soft and bringing back their satin shine.
Door corrected.
No more swirls or marring.
Tails corrected.
Thanks for checking out!
Questions/Comments welcome!
Brian
Calipers before. Each one were pretty bad with baked on brake dust and grime.
Passenger door marring/swirling. The rest of the car was in really good shape with minimum swirling however the entire passenger door was in this condition and required some heavy compounding.
Taped up after being clayed.
Tail lights needed some loving as well.
Interior
Interior
Cleaned calipers
Calipers cleaned with Sonax Full Effected and various brushes. Wheel barrels cleaned with Meguiars APC+ and various brushes.
Wheels cleaned with Sonax Full Effect and various brushes. Tires were dressed with ShowRoomFX White Pearl.
Seats were cleaned with APC+ and an upholstery brush then conditioned with Meguiars Leather Conditioner to leave them feeling soft and bringing back their satin shine.
Door corrected.
No more swirls or marring.
Tails corrected.
Thanks for checking out!
Questions/Comments welcome!
Brian
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09-13-2011, 08:12 AM
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Thank you sir! Returned your pm!
Doesn't sound like a great deal for me. lol
Thanks though.
The first part is taking your time and just doing what you can.
Thank you! I think just owning this car would be a plus by it self.
Thanks for the kind words!
First and foremost you must learn how to wash a car properly with good products that are specific for the job. Improper washing methods will ruin any previous hard work you put into the finish to correct anything. So I'd say this is a must for the first step. Do some research on some detailing specific sites and just continue to learn. Once you feel you have the car washing method down, go to claying a car, then to polishing with a Porter Cable. You can ask me any questions you would like and I would be happy to help.
That would take a while. I have a site that highlights some of my portfolio. For the most part, I don't take pics of every car that I complete. There are times I'm pressed for time so it just isn't in the cards. Unless they ask specifically for pictures, I don't take them most of the time. Time is money.
Thanks Patrick! I love this!
Thanks though.
The first part is taking your time and just doing what you can.
Thank you! I think just owning this car would be a plus by it self.
Thanks for the kind words!
That would take a while. I have a site that highlights some of my portfolio. For the most part, I don't take pics of every car that I complete. There are times I'm pressed for time so it just isn't in the cards. Unless they ask specifically for pictures, I don't take them most of the time. Time is money.
Thanks Patrick! I love this!
09-13-2011, 08:55 AM
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thanks for the info. thats how we used to unwind sometimes in college would be to grab a case of beer and wash and clean our cars. if you get a chance, could you link some of your favorite sights to get information from? like the ones that have the best info to start from.
09-13-2011, 09:11 AM
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thanks for the info. thats how we used to unwind sometimes in college would be to grab a case of beer and wash and clean our cars. if you get a chance, could you link some of your favorite sights to get information from? like the ones that have the best info to start from.
Autogeek.net
Those are just some with some of the most knowledge and information. Just find someone on those forums who does good work and follow their posts. Just like anything, there is a lot of wrong and right information. It's your job to determine which is right just like on this forum. For the most part, everyone on there has a great understanding of how everything works but if you're curious, don't be scared to jump in the mix and ask questions!
09-13-2011, 10:03 AM
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I was very surprised at what I learned last year when I began to detail. For example using Dish detergent is a big no no and terry clothes are the devil!
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Wrong. I have plenty of cars that I take care of on a quarterly basis that stay in great shape that are dailys and are prone to the elements 24/7. This ranges from folks washing it themselves ( I do educate everyone I deal with on how to properly care for their finish) and also the ones who just run it through a quick wash place. While that isn't the best option or idea...it's okay and works. Now it won't stay in 'perfect' condition, but I use quality products that clean and protect the finish. Durability and longevity is something I look for in the products I use and the customers needs and use for their car. You have to in Texas with this sun. There is also the option for Opti-Coat which adds a level of protection that prevents swirling or scratches etc. That's another ball game and cost though.
09-13-2011, 10:50 AM
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Autopia.org
Autogeek.net
Those are just some with some of the most knowledge and information. Just find someone on those forums who does good work and follow their posts. Just like anything, there is a lot of wrong and right information. It's your job to determine which is right just like on this forum. For the most part, everyone on there has a great understanding of how everything works but if you're curious, don't be scared to jump in the mix and ask questions!
Autogeek.net
Those are just some with some of the most knowledge and information. Just find someone on those forums who does good work and follow their posts. Just like anything, there is a lot of wrong and right information. It's your job to determine which is right just like on this forum. For the most part, everyone on there has a great understanding of how everything works but if you're curious, don't be scared to jump in the mix and ask questions!