Detailed: 1993 240SX Drift Show Car (1/64th Style)

[justin30513]

While at home today, I was cleaning out my truck and brought my sample sized bottles in for refilling. The client of this car (my 5 year old son) came up to me with this in his hand.
"Daddy, this the shiniest one I have. Can you wax and buff it for me like those big cars you do?" was what I heard.
My eyes watered up and I said, "Heck ya boy!"

Here's the process:

Washed with Dawn
(Used bathroom sink and terry wash cloth. I was assisted by my son. Do not give me slack about using it!)
No claying was needed. I guess I could have used a pencil eraser. Dryed with wife's hairdryer.

Meguiar's #80
(Used terry washcloth)
After my son's inspection, no major flaws were noticed. I just wanted to amp up the finish. There had to be 2 coats of clear on this beast. Polished out nice.

Meguiar's #26 "X3"
(Used yet another terry washcloth)
I let the client get involved here. He spread it evenly (sure) and out of the seams (yeah sure). We let it dry for 5 minutes and then removed with lots of heat (by breathing into the cloth) and speed. We did this for a total of 3 times. I could not believe the depth added. Simply a wet finish. The metal flake was amazing and clear. A winning wax for all cars and now tiny ones!

Other products used....
No other products were used except time and love.

I hope you all like this. I had fun doing it with my son and writing it. It was done in humor and fun. A nice way to spend Christmas Eve morning!!!!

Some nice afters.......







Not many times that I get to do an top shot!


The flake pop shot....


For scale purposes....


Reflection shot. I'm in there!.....

[CalgaryDetail]

looking good, its nice you get tospend time with you son. I know in this day and age that can be hard. Tell him i said he did an awsome job, and perhabs in a few years he will be riding along side in your rig as a summer job?

[Meghan]

That is great!!

[Reddwarf]

Justin,

Man that is a great story that only a parent can truly appreciate. Children can be such a pain in the arse and then they say something like that and just melt your heart.

Nice job detailing the model!

Don

[Pats300zx]

Nice work Justin. You are taking detailing to a new level

[justin30513]

Thanks you all. I didn't know what kind of response I would get from this post. I didn't want to waste your time with it but it was fun and I wanted to share!

[tonyspop]

Originally Posted by justin30513

Thanks you all. I didn't know what kind of response I would get from this post. I didn't want to waste your time with it but it was fun and I wanted to share!

Whats the insurance run on that baby???? .Now I wannt to see you do a full interior detail too!!!LOLOLOLOL Merry X-Mas

[alban61]

Originally Posted by justin30513

Thanks you all. I didn't know what kind of response I would get from this post. I didn't want to waste your time with it but it was fun and I wanted to share!

It was NOT a waste of our time at all!!! That was really cool what you did with your son, Justin. An awesome way to spend some time together. That was a really nice post, and made me smile.
By the way, awesome flake pop and nice deep color. Should've had some "Before" shots.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

[Gary Sword]

Very nice job and story Justin. How many hours did it take you to detail this one?

[ltoman]

Originally Posted by Gary Sword

Very nice job and story Justin. How many hours did it take you to detail this one?

That is a totally precious moment, and it was cool.

I glanced it over then saw the toy car - comedy!!!! Went back and read it properly... dawn...lol!! Nice choice there.
You go Dad!! You are the man!! What a wonderful story!!!
Merry Christmas!!
Luv,
Lauren