Detailed: FX35, My first non-family member detail

[tod071]

My first detail that wasn't related to me. Still not a paid detail, but getting there. Sorry for the bad pic angles. That's pretty much all I had to work with.

Process:

Wash: PB SS&S using seafoam sponge
Clay: Claymagic Blue
Polish: Menzerna IP on LC CCS Green pad
Sealed: Wolfgang's Deep Gloss Paint Sealant on LC black finishing pad
Topped with 1 layer of Optimum Opti-Seal

Befores were actually alot worse than they look. Paint was muted to a point that I didn't even know it was a Pearl White color. Anyway, here's some befores:

[tod071]

Afters:

[klumzypinoy]

MAn, you brought that pearl back to life. The fender is glowing in that pic

[guidosrx8]

looks great!!!!!!! excellent job!

[paivag]

Nice Job. Funny thing is you guys down south have some clean cars. I mean up here in the north when we say we have a dirty car I mean its dirty, grimy, dust, pollen, you name it. Just funny seeing before pictures on here where the cars look clean by Northern standards.

[tod071]

Originally Posted by paivag

Nice Job. Funny thing is you guys down south have some clean cars. I mean up here in the north when we say we have a dirty car I mean its dirty, grimy, dust, pollen, you name it. Just funny seeing before pictures on here where the cars look clean by Northern standards.

I guess you're right, it could've been alot worse. I don't know if I want to see any worse, though, considering this one took me 7 HOURS! There were some scratches that took 2-3 passes, but I think with experience, it'll get faster, so I can work on some REAL dirty cars!

Thanks for the kind words!

[redg35]

Great job,that pearl really stands out now.

[P1et]

Awesome work, now start charging some money for it!!!

[Nica]

Well done, even on white you can still see the dramatic change. Very nice.

Question though, you used a sealant then went with Optimum Poli-Seal. Wouldn't there be any bonding issues?

Incredable results and very nice pictures. Thanks for sharing.

[tod071]

Originally Posted by Nica

Well done, even on white you can still see the dramatic change. Very nice.

Question though, you used a sealant then went with Optimum Poli-Seal. Wouldn't there be any bonding issues?

Incredable results and very nice pictures. Thanks for sharing.

Went with Opti-Seal, the clear spray Wipe on, Walk away sealant. Not Poli-seal, although I was contemplating Poli-Seal instead of Wolfgangs. Luckily, I didn't.