CARLIN
06-18-2016, 04:57 PM
Greetings fellow detailers...
This detail is a special one for me as my work would be entered at an event. The car would be displayed with my branding...
I apologise in advance for the photos.
Now for the detail
***DAY 1***
My starting point
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/9498b102efc99c8073c4acad5330d126.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/77183b5174b88db37d4c0e38b58c0e60.jpg
First up...
ENGINE BAY
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/5e48240b4aa69e685f7612ad8496dbfc.jpg
Side view<br
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/3094d2d08ee706c000e3a8936aefb4e7.jpg
I saw the amount of dirt on top so i decided to remove it(cover).
dirt, grease, oil, leaves...all were present.
After a few minutes of planning i took note of all the important electrical parts and sensitive areas. I did a test spot on the heaviest stain (above cowling) with apc mixed 10:1 it didn't go the way i wanted so plan b...
*Using foil and packets i covered all the electrical parts. Taped it up to be certain.
*Used a blower to blow any loose dirt
*Sprayed water loosen more dirt
*Sprayed Apc & allowed to dwell then agitated with various brushes.
Too keep the engine as dry as i could i used the blower to remove as much water as i could immediately after spraying. plastics and pipes were dressed and wiped of to leave a factory Fresh look.
End results
From this...
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/6cf54a97256c980d111e67ecf711a0f8.jpg
To this..
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/64ed4e0c09111c4a308d20bd35366b2c.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/34c134c65e53f0de4235c7960fa3e055.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/5223af6b518cbf950b0d175c68b4ce76.jpg
Now the wheels & arches
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/bb9b7e0da5c3fd0d01c28e5030c1ac16.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/3c5a446036b5df2e37102963b7d97bb4.jpg
Arches / Tyres
Hp rinse
Sprayed Apc allowed to dwell then agitated with Brushes.
Hp rinse
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/9b7202017aba619b754ea3de6e39f7fb.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/c6f47e8b54533eb7bc3e6cbedbf55f03.jpg
Wheels
Removed centre caps (caps were allowed to soak in another bucket with a cap full of glossworx shampoo to clean up abit)
Hp rinse
Sprayed GlossWorx Wheel & tyre Cleaner.
Allowed to soak
Agitated with brushes
Hp rinse clean
Sprayed Carchems Revolt onto wheel and allowed to dwell.
Agitated with valetpro detail brush rinse
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/9f6cd3d813375b92d8d2768f69ca9f19.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/df5fb0d30117ba80890273142bc9579a.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/db821a4fff5fed5427a8e03e79d35706.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/4cff831c3f93308525283f98d97c8293.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/f5be09024e3d74c8b54e375e5d806dee.jpg
The Body
I started with the door jams
Rinse
Sprayed Apc & allowed to dwell.
Agitated with valetpro detail brush.
Rinse clean
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/aae7ce9a4dbdf03a73fcbb2f6a59cfb8.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/101f1658dff17c36ade5a88d8afab718.jpg
Hp rinse the body
First foaming using GlossWorx Shampoo
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/78380a5a914ffdbbce69a148ac3a3a12.jpg
Allowed to break up some stubborn dirt
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/bbc34adf958ef9da9caabfb47a9d9082.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/ba7751e26021a5845f4c9bb8bfbd5a3a.jpg
While the shampoo was allowed to dwell i brushed the grills, seams , around the windows & badges...
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/2ceeb63ccbfd85d4f365e331deed4020.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/3b2b9ba45aa63eaf750d13055f1805ac.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/528629f8bea5439f2868f27e3b77425f.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/b5ea8a1bb3dba513ed6639d5c6ae35eb.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/d5fbf517cc1cb826bcc70e20f6f60f27.jpg
Decontamination process part 1
Iron...Sprayed Carchems Revolt over the entire car generously and didnt expect this much contamination
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/4df1831a9774e5f25c72d2de53543d24.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/ca9d47863bdea83f958ff59cefdc24ed.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/92053bbf270e899b32a8612f2b6ae7e3.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/4d0ae2bc40ca8e9d5190fd5440bff440.jpg
Hp rinse
Car was washed using 2bm.
Hp rinsed
Dryed using Crazy Detailer wafel weave drying towel with GlossWorx speed detailer as lubrication.
Decontamination process part 2
Clay - Shield
Lubrication - GlossWorx Speed Detailer
The baggie test
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/74c69ddfcc382403ae66ab497c55dd70.jpg
Extremely contaminated I would compare the surface to 600 grit sand paper.
I inspected the clay after the first few passes on the hood.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/cdf518050188ecf06a702fb9f8d08701.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/8453c438ad93652df3265c20e2fbd503.jpg
***DAY 2***
Polishing
Machine - Shield da
Compound - Meguiars Ultimate Compound
Pad- Crazy detailer orange compounding
Before
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/67de1d83d05e47f5d2b1ddf9c552f432.jpg
After
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/51c5ed55152d15fd2bf8c12a7ea6914d.jpg
Taped up edges, handles, plastics etc...
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/a771abead24d7445babe416162f53ad9.jpg
Close up shots of the paint
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/9f7d5d160336a77a90f7e904f647b7b8.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/956a85d550ad9e4de45a9909cc7a4ac8.jpg
It was very difficult for me to capture proper before and after shots of the paint.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/b757a405c8a99d799b211426a299dc5e.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/81d83dfc1f335c558b4e73774f582ef0.jpg
End of day 2
All polishing completed and the car was protected by a layer of Smartwax sealant...
Decals installed
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/2a77f1996f41a5685e43bcf4e111e67b.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/b55821a6524d903048ba424f75f2c709.jpg
***DAY 3***
(The details)
Badges
Before
Close up
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/2cc8670b0c0653bda85efa235e8e6ce5.jpg
After
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/1b2b74b693156518f4bfba568d54d0c2.jpg
Product - Meguiars cleaner wax
Tool - Ear bud
It made such a difference to the car in my opinion having all the badges cleaned...
Exhaust tips
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/22f757234ca2c3d5e74cc2b1b2a39e2b.jpg
Cleaning
Product - Carchems Apc (10:1)
Tool - tooth brush (its not only the dentists choice )
Sprayed Apc and allowed to dwell
Agitated with brush
Wiped with Microfibre cloth
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/dedd490d5fbbdce2187484ce52936f11.jpg
Polishing
Product - Meguiars Metal polish
Tool - Polishing cone attached to cordless drill (energy levels were depleted and customer was on his way to fetch the vehicle @ 08:30)
Plastic trim
Cleaned using sheild rubber cleaner
Dressed using GlossWorx Silky shine dressing
Around trims were cleaned with Megs and a ear bud.
Before customer could fetch the vehicle i waxed using GlossWorx Carnauba wax & before customer could leave i misted GlossWorx speed detailer just to give it that extra shine.
After photos...
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/0cc88f3c84cf48b855e5ae37c8e47860.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/6dd56f546169c0c49081581e28b0fca8.jpg
At the event
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/e2d239233eaf53c8c48ca1d8fc49fddd.jpg
Thank you guys for taking the time to read my post. Any questions or comments are welcome. Take Care guys
This detail is a special one for me as my work would be entered at an event. The car would be displayed with my branding...
I apologise in advance for the photos.
Now for the detail
***DAY 1***
My starting point
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/9498b102efc99c8073c4acad5330d126.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/77183b5174b88db37d4c0e38b58c0e60.jpg
First up...
ENGINE BAY
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/5e48240b4aa69e685f7612ad8496dbfc.jpg
Side view<br
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/3094d2d08ee706c000e3a8936aefb4e7.jpg
I saw the amount of dirt on top so i decided to remove it(cover).
dirt, grease, oil, leaves...all were present.
After a few minutes of planning i took note of all the important electrical parts and sensitive areas. I did a test spot on the heaviest stain (above cowling) with apc mixed 10:1 it didn't go the way i wanted so plan b...
*Using foil and packets i covered all the electrical parts. Taped it up to be certain.
*Used a blower to blow any loose dirt
*Sprayed water loosen more dirt
*Sprayed Apc & allowed to dwell then agitated with various brushes.
Too keep the engine as dry as i could i used the blower to remove as much water as i could immediately after spraying. plastics and pipes were dressed and wiped of to leave a factory Fresh look.
End results
From this...
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/6cf54a97256c980d111e67ecf711a0f8.jpg
To this..
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/64ed4e0c09111c4a308d20bd35366b2c.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/34c134c65e53f0de4235c7960fa3e055.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/5223af6b518cbf950b0d175c68b4ce76.jpg
Now the wheels & arches
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/bb9b7e0da5c3fd0d01c28e5030c1ac16.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/3c5a446036b5df2e37102963b7d97bb4.jpg
Arches / Tyres
Hp rinse
Sprayed Apc allowed to dwell then agitated with Brushes.
Hp rinse
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/9b7202017aba619b754ea3de6e39f7fb.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/c6f47e8b54533eb7bc3e6cbedbf55f03.jpg
Wheels
Removed centre caps (caps were allowed to soak in another bucket with a cap full of glossworx shampoo to clean up abit)
Hp rinse
Sprayed GlossWorx Wheel & tyre Cleaner.
Allowed to soak
Agitated with brushes
Hp rinse clean
Sprayed Carchems Revolt onto wheel and allowed to dwell.
Agitated with valetpro detail brush rinse
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/9f6cd3d813375b92d8d2768f69ca9f19.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/df5fb0d30117ba80890273142bc9579a.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/db821a4fff5fed5427a8e03e79d35706.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/4cff831c3f93308525283f98d97c8293.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/f5be09024e3d74c8b54e375e5d806dee.jpg
The Body
I started with the door jams
Rinse
Sprayed Apc & allowed to dwell.
Agitated with valetpro detail brush.
Rinse clean
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/aae7ce9a4dbdf03a73fcbb2f6a59cfb8.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/101f1658dff17c36ade5a88d8afab718.jpg
Hp rinse the body
First foaming using GlossWorx Shampoo
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/78380a5a914ffdbbce69a148ac3a3a12.jpg
Allowed to break up some stubborn dirt
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/bbc34adf958ef9da9caabfb47a9d9082.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/ba7751e26021a5845f4c9bb8bfbd5a3a.jpg
While the shampoo was allowed to dwell i brushed the grills, seams , around the windows & badges...
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/2ceeb63ccbfd85d4f365e331deed4020.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/3b2b9ba45aa63eaf750d13055f1805ac.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/528629f8bea5439f2868f27e3b77425f.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/b5ea8a1bb3dba513ed6639d5c6ae35eb.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/d5fbf517cc1cb826bcc70e20f6f60f27.jpg
Decontamination process part 1
Iron...Sprayed Carchems Revolt over the entire car generously and didnt expect this much contamination
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/4df1831a9774e5f25c72d2de53543d24.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/ca9d47863bdea83f958ff59cefdc24ed.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/92053bbf270e899b32a8612f2b6ae7e3.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/4d0ae2bc40ca8e9d5190fd5440bff440.jpg
Hp rinse
Car was washed using 2bm.
Hp rinsed
Dryed using Crazy Detailer wafel weave drying towel with GlossWorx speed detailer as lubrication.
Decontamination process part 2
Clay - Shield
Lubrication - GlossWorx Speed Detailer
The baggie test
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/74c69ddfcc382403ae66ab497c55dd70.jpg
Extremely contaminated I would compare the surface to 600 grit sand paper.
I inspected the clay after the first few passes on the hood.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/cdf518050188ecf06a702fb9f8d08701.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/8453c438ad93652df3265c20e2fbd503.jpg
***DAY 2***
Polishing
Machine - Shield da
Compound - Meguiars Ultimate Compound
Pad- Crazy detailer orange compounding
Before
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/67de1d83d05e47f5d2b1ddf9c552f432.jpg
After
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/51c5ed55152d15fd2bf8c12a7ea6914d.jpg
Taped up edges, handles, plastics etc...
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/a771abead24d7445babe416162f53ad9.jpg
Close up shots of the paint
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/9f7d5d160336a77a90f7e904f647b7b8.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/956a85d550ad9e4de45a9909cc7a4ac8.jpg
It was very difficult for me to capture proper before and after shots of the paint.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/b757a405c8a99d799b211426a299dc5e.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/81d83dfc1f335c558b4e73774f582ef0.jpg
End of day 2
All polishing completed and the car was protected by a layer of Smartwax sealant...
Decals installed
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/2a77f1996f41a5685e43bcf4e111e67b.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/b55821a6524d903048ba424f75f2c709.jpg
***DAY 3***
(The details)
Badges
Before
Close up
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/2cc8670b0c0653bda85efa235e8e6ce5.jpg
After
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/1b2b74b693156518f4bfba568d54d0c2.jpg
Product - Meguiars cleaner wax
Tool - Ear bud
It made such a difference to the car in my opinion having all the badges cleaned...
Exhaust tips
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/22f757234ca2c3d5e74cc2b1b2a39e2b.jpg
Cleaning
Product - Carchems Apc (10:1)
Tool - tooth brush (its not only the dentists choice )
Sprayed Apc and allowed to dwell
Agitated with brush
Wiped with Microfibre cloth
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/dedd490d5fbbdce2187484ce52936f11.jpg
Polishing
Product - Meguiars Metal polish
Tool - Polishing cone attached to cordless drill (energy levels were depleted and customer was on his way to fetch the vehicle @ 08:30)
Plastic trim
Cleaned using sheild rubber cleaner
Dressed using GlossWorx Silky shine dressing
Around trims were cleaned with Megs and a ear bud.
Before customer could fetch the vehicle i waxed using GlossWorx Carnauba wax & before customer could leave i misted GlossWorx speed detailer just to give it that extra shine.
After photos...
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/0cc88f3c84cf48b855e5ae37c8e47860.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/6dd56f546169c0c49081581e28b0fca8.jpg
At the event
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/e2d239233eaf53c8c48ca1d8fc49fddd.jpg
Thank you guys for taking the time to read my post. Any questions or comments are welcome. Take Care guys