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    A complete guide to Exotic car detailing - by KC's



    Remember how this horse was prepare for his knight


    Correction title should be spelled as Nürburgring


    5 months ago I was asked to detail this beautiful German Marque ....
    with the limitation of time .........a month months later.. ...i did a lighting speed interior detailing the interior & hood area....
    to read more
    Car detailer: Wanna a great looking interior - pit stop speed

    sorry Bud let you waited 5 months ya......u know the reason for this season

    most commonly problem any Germans ride face here.....my buddy thought Malaysia is too hot...so hot till our weather melts the knobs ....

    Most probably you don't find in any other car maker ...as they are not rubberised



    this is a very common known issue in other German Marque Machine ....esp in E60s, E90s...many many many more...it is build for 4 season climate ...perhaps tropic is too hot




    ta da


    It is only clean with Power clean & microfibers !!!! Many refuted my claims of this de-rubberised detailing - makes no sense & got the wrong picture after :-

    knobs are misleading... you took a picture of the left one for before and then the right for after.....they were in two different conditions... you can see that on the picture when you see both...
    I'm just curious how u restored the rubberised a/cond knob in the 997. The before and after pics don't tally, the bad one is on driver's side...show us that one after u rescue it, not the one on passenger side
    Hmmmmmm
    p/s i do not get paid for showing you this : when i showed this to the the owner ''We have a good crazy laugh"
    but in order to state our claims ...yes

    before

    Now


    close up shot


    5 months later on the left knob - still remains



    The car is made of lighter materials that means less energy is used.......and with the amount of curves as well

    good looking from far away shot.....


    but close up & under sunlight...ta da

    our hidden enemy is being revealed

    SWIRLS


    SWIRLS mostly is created....by homo sapient rather than mother nature or environmental treats



    many caused by the cloths we use to wash & dry / techniques of strokes - material make off & worn out cloths (microfibers alike)



    Swirls too on the D pillar



    front 1/4 panel (Clear bra - vinyly wrapping alike to protect against stone chips)

    [img]<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/LAhNWUNgpCIeUTT09AlSBrwPy3YK2C0se-DgRc07Z1A?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_LW0SC8XIpiA/TQuau-S33eI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/oDaqqmHaQio/s800/P1100411.JPG" height="450" width="800" /></a>[/img]

    this pics was taken 5 months ago prior clear bra removed - visible swirls


    the owner decided to unwrapped his present - otherwise it is like driving an unwrapped present around...

    more visible clear bra wrapping


    now the hidden swirls shown once this clear bra remove



    my buddy told me , the moment this clear bra was removed - the swirls already pre- existed

    more swirls found now





    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

    pic before bath & lots of wax & polish residue found










    on the emblem area


    plus the clear bra - residues , left an uneven paint on the coat


    more residue of paint unevenness -left after the bra removed


    hidden wax residue on the d pillar - open sesame


    We clayed most of it , lube with ONR No rinse wash & power clean out the residue



    over 2 man hours just on the roof lining rubber - cleaning the tedious area

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    More residues - means more head ache - another hour over just to clean & polish with a special tool called "cotton bud" M105 & M205 was use for this job





    took us over an hours to get the residues & stains out of it

    after



    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

    moving to wheels cleaning


    the least aggressive & effect way cleaning - thanks to ONR

    callipers


    premixes ONR sprayed


    clay


    Question ?

    Is there such a need to used Acids wheels cleaners or harsh degreaser to clean? which may endangered & chances of damaging our expensive - most of the wheel is painted & clear coated as well....


    as for me i did by ONR wipe on & wipe off & walk away






    brushing hard to reach area





    PAINT CORRECTION :-

    after a good good bath


    moving on to Paint correction


    but what is there to correct....Many would say "what's wrong & what is the need of car detailing ?????? - as the car look great & have nice reflection

    lets take a closer look

    under proper lighting - i imitated the sunlight by this halogen flood light


    side wheel arch area




    scratches
    around here & there & every where


    a long scratch got it from a side parking near the bushes next to a thorny plant bouganvilla
    more scratches by bouganvilla


    more




    tar remover which remove the paint as well -


    more

    scratches at the rear bumper - which the owner specific to corrected






    before


    a 50/50 area set to show before & after corrections



    before


    after

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    Re: A complete guide to Exotic car detailing - by KC's

    in between


    before


    after



    for once


    now


    another area damage while some contamination cleaning done in a wrong way


    for it always takes a cobbler to know his tools




    before


    after being corrected



    lower 1/4 bumper before

    after
    after being corrected


    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++


    moving on to the top - as it is always says - hard to reach the top


    plenty of water stains
    before



    scratches as well



    ta da



    sunroof
    NOW this the 2nd hardest part to detail - - as it is on a different composure material - which i believe is make of fiber glass - having a tropical water stains is an almost an IMPOSSIBLE task to remove -

    would you believe - it takes an hour plus to detail



    another 50/50 &#37; comparison on the sunroof



    before



    a 50/50%



    ta da


    another secret exposed

    when we lifted the diamond logo clear bra tag


    we found



    Are we there yet - the donkey ask Shrek while the sat on the journey to the castle







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    Re: A complete guide to Exotic car detailing - by KC's

    scratches before



    now


    very very soon


    a few more pics before rolling off the road again














    gave another ONR wash & protected by


    imagine after 10 1/2 hours of detailing - all you want is to complete the job with any big effort & effective protection on the paint

    I did it in 20 minutes with this help

    Menu for the day

    tools - plenty of all assorted brushes, microfibers , Makita rotary, Pads & wools

    -ONR Wash - with 3 microfibers (before after clay & after each compound & polish) 4 onr wash + 1st shampoo washed diluted with Optimum power clean to strip all waxes

    -O Power Clean - (1:1 used as degreaser, 3:1 to remove hard stains like algae, 5:1 paint cleaning & emblem cleaning - remove waxes, 8:1 door jams & stickers remover)

    -Clay & ONR as QD for clay (2 ounces for 500 ml water) - many many clays & patience is our reward

    paint corrections
    - M105 & Lake country double side wool (fast & quick) (makita spread 1 & progress to speed 3)

    -Level up by M105 & Lake country double cutting pad (makita spread 1 & progress to speed 3)

    -Paint glossed with OHSP & Meguiars soft bun polishing pad (makita spread 1 & progress to speed 3 & regress to speed 2 & finish with speed 1)
    -Finishing by OHSP with LC glazing pad (makita spread 1 & progress to speed 2 & regress to speed1 slightly lifting the rotary - slow is the key word to let the product work out)

    Protected by
    Optimum Opti seal (25 minutes) on all exterior , window & glasses & Optimum Car wax (5 minutes)

    Interior Power clean & leather conditioner & O Leather Protectant



    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
    Rear Engine hood - another hard to detail area
    before





    it is easier & as taking extra precaution over narrow area by taping each level to prevent coincidently scrap


    ta da


    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
    interior detailing

    Tools - plenty of bristle hair brushes +one and only Optimum Power clean - tada ( i would not leave home for this joB- dilutes to suits yr job need ) I dilute 1:5

    wipe off with onr & microfibers


    later is condition by leather condition




    interior is protected by optimum leather protectant against UV never claim a dressing product




    (a spray on , wipe off & walk away) is good for all interior plastic, vinyl & rubber

    a special edition techo meter too is protected by leather protectant








    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++now a corrected ride






    check out under proper lighting

    oppss wrong pic



    thank God it is not there
    now



    close up before


    now

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    Re: A complete guide to Exotic car detailing - by KC's

    Great write up and pics! keep up the good work!

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    wheel is protected by an effortless wax - spray on wipe off & walk away


    tires is protected by tire shine


    remember before

    ta da



    remember this pic

    ta da


    the hardest area to detail & if you have been thru one
    before


    now


    safely now to show whether in day or by night
    now after detail



    check it out again


    before


    now




    now


    this too


    ta da



    before


    ta da



    cheers to all my kind buddies & cherish our detailing- ship together...i would sincere loves to be with you - if time & places permits to join you in your detailing voyage too



    now The Luxury of driving a Porsche 911 Carrera S experience begins

    thanks to this knob & the pic


    who got me into trouble and many have refute my claims

    Now


    thanks to Doc G otherwise i would have nothing to share with you guys & many thanks of your kindness & cheers along the way

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    Re: A complete guide to Exotic car detailing - by KC's

    I really like the way you photograph each area, both interior and exterior. I was surprised to see how filthy the interior was.

    The end product is an amazing transformation! I'm willing to bet the owner of this fine automobile didn't think it was his!

    BobbyG - 2004 Millennium Yellow Z06 Corvette

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    Re: A complete guide to Exotic car detailing - by KC's

    She looks great! I love all of the pics you take.

    I have seen the same thing happen with the knob melting on the same model car. I only did a quick wash but.... How did you clean it up to get it looking new again??
    "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"
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    Re: A complete guide to Exotic car detailing - by KC's

    Quote Originally Posted by BobbyG View Post
    I really like the way you photograph each area, both interior and exterior. I was surprised to see how filthy the interior was.

    The end product is an amazing transformation! I'm willing to bet the owner of this fine automobile didn't think it was his!
    Thank you bobbyG
    for your kind words - all it takes me is alittle patience & plenty of passion


    Quote Originally Posted by PAR Detailing View Post
    She looks great! I love all of the pics you take.

    I have seen the same thing happen with the knob melting on the same model car. I only did a quick wash but.... How did you clean it up to get it looking new again??
    Thanks bro
    Praise God - I actually brought Phillip the youth from the Children home to come along to detail - 2 reason - filling his pocket & secondly his passion for cars later on

    the knob issue again - Phil 4;3 - THANK God for Power clean - wipe on & rub off & rinse away

    Ma ma mia

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    Re: A complete guide to Exotic car detailing - by KC's

    Another great job. I love the detailed pics and the commentary. It takes a great deal of time to just take overall pics, but it takes even more time for the up close and "detailed" pics, but they make a world of difference. The car looks great as always, good job!

    How hot does it get there? If you dont' mind me askin, where are you located?

    The brushes you use in alot of the pics, the ones with the wooden handles. Are those the Swissvax wheel and detail brushes? I have a couple and love them, but the bristles are black. Other than the bristes, they look the same. Just wondering what kind they are exactly.

    Thanks again for the great post!

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