Rod73
08-28-2016, 09:15 PM
Someone who saw me on 'Competition Ready' contacted the owner of this car. This customer reminded me a lot of myself, someone who is uncomfortable letting just anyone detail his car. So I felt a unique pressure to make the customer happy working on a car that a lot of people would say is in very good condition.
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20before/20160616_075345_zpseouiqjev.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20before/20160616_075345_zpseouiqjev.jpg.html)
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20before/20160616_072848_zpssptfim0y.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20before/20160616_072848_zpssptfim0y.jpg.html)
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20before/20160616_072842_zpsdooxi4en.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20before/20160616_072842_zpsdooxi4en.jpg.html)
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20before/20160616_072839_zps727iwlfv.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20before/20160616_072839_zps727iwlfv.jpg.html)
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20before/20160616_072836_zpsdfatoqz8.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20before/20160616_072836_zpsdfatoqz8.jpg.html)
Materials used
Optimum Car Wash (http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-car-wash.html) w/Kwazar Venus Pro Super Foamer
(http://www.autogeek.net/kwazar-pro-super-foamer.html)
Blackfire Rinseless (http://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-rinseless-wash.html)
Pinnacle APC
Blackfire Total Eclipse Tire and Wheel Cleaner (http://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-wheel-cleaner.html)
Optimum Paint Prep
(http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-paint-prep.html)
Chemical Guys Bare Bones Undercarriage Spray (http://www.autogeek.net/chemical-guys-undercarriage-spray.html)
Pinnacle Exhaust Brightener (http://www.autogeek.net/pinnacle-exhaust-cleaner-brightener.html) (exhaust tips)
Lake Country Exhaust Polishing Sponge (http://www.autogeek.net/lake-country-exhaust-sponge.html) (exhaust tips)
Wolfgang Clay lubricant
(http://www.autogeek.net/wg1100.html)
Wolfgang Elastic Poly Clay Bar fine grade (http://www.autogeek.net/wolfgang-fine-grade-clay.html)
Paint Correction
Menzerna SF 4500 (http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-final-finish-po85rd.html)
Menzerna SF 3500 (http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-super-nano-polish.html) (formally 4000)
Menzerna FG 400 (http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-fast-gloss-fg400.html)
Rupes Duetto (http://www.autogeek.net/rupes-12e-duetto.html)
Porter Cable (http://www.autogeek.net/porter-cable-7424xp.html) with 3 inch backing plate
Interior
Detailers Pro Series Carpet Cleaner (rug and carpet)
Eco Touch Leather Care (seats)
Protection
Wolfgang Liquid Seal (http://www.autogeek.net/spray-on-paint-sealant.html)
Wolfgang Fuzion (http://www.autogeek.net/wolfgang-fuzion-carnauba-polymer-car-wax.html)
I started with my wash technique of foaming the car with the Kwazar foamer then with a rinseless mitt washing and rinsing the car with 2 buckets that had Blackfire Rinseless solution.
I had a 3rd bucket with rinseless solution dedicated to wheels tires undercarriage to touch up what I had missed.
I mostly played around with combinations of Menzerna Finishing Polish and Superfinishing Polish with the Rupes Polishing and Finishing pads.
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20during/20160616_160311_zpsgyagidfh.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20during/20160616_160311_zpsgyagidfh.jpg.html)
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20during/20160616_160313_zpsddiyrwlw.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20during/20160616_160313_zpsddiyrwlw.jpg.html)
Seeing the water bead like this before I applied any protection gave me a good feeling about the job I was doing perfecting the paint.
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20during/20160616_152933_zps8t8fc7xs.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20during/20160616_152933_zps8t8fc7xs.jpg.html)
I only used the FG400 to address this one deep scratch. Due to the depth of the scratch I had a conversation with the customer to temper expectations. I did find reasonably healthy PTG readings. With the Porter Cable 3 inch backing plate I used the combination of FG400 with a orange LC pad (2 times). I then followed up with SF 3800 with a white pad. It is visible up close, but definitely not a eyesore! You have to look close up at a certain angle to see it. It turned out better than I expected without going critically deep into the clear.
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20during/20160616_131603_zpsuxwf53su.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20during/20160616_131603_zpsuxwf53su.jpg.html)
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20during/20160616_135604_zpslmxnuxjt.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20during/20160616_135604_zpslmxnuxjt.jpg.html)
Exhaust Tips (before)
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20before/20160616_073209_zps4wqxxsxv.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20before/20160616_073209_zps4wqxxsxv.jpg.html)
Exhaust Tips (after)
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20during/20160616_163539_zpss6b5dncw.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20during/20160616_163539_zpss6b5dncw.jpg.html)
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20during/20160616_163536_zpsqaifsiie.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20during/20160616_163536_zpsqaifsiie.jpg.html)
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20during/20160616_163534_zpsqw2tsbtk.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20during/20160616_163534_zpsqw2tsbtk.jpg.html)
Exterior painted areas were sealed with Wolfgang Liquid Seal and hours later topped with Wolfgang Estate Fuzion Wax. The windows, headlights, and door jambs were protected with Liquid Seal.
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20after/20160617_081033_zpsf3eykgo3.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20after/20160617_081033_zpsf3eykgo3.jpg.html)
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20after/20160617_081021_zpswwgrs6pa.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20after/20160617_081021_zpswwgrs6pa.jpg.html)
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20after/20160617_080818_zps6dctkeif.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20after/20160617_080818_zps6dctkeif.jpg.html)
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20after/20160617_080828_zpso88dddxy.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20after/20160617_080828_zpso88dddxy.jpg.html)
He was very complementary of my attention to detail.
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20after/20160617_164411_zpsxlfc7p9w.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20after/20160617_164411_zpsxlfc7p9w.jpg.html)
Mirror Reflections Auto Spa LLC (http://www.mirrorreflectionsautospa.com)
www.facebook.com/mirrorreflectionsautospa (http://www.facebook.com/mirrorreflectionsautospa)
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20before/20160616_075345_zpseouiqjev.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20before/20160616_075345_zpseouiqjev.jpg.html)
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20before/20160616_072848_zpssptfim0y.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20before/20160616_072848_zpssptfim0y.jpg.html)
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20before/20160616_072842_zpsdooxi4en.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20before/20160616_072842_zpsdooxi4en.jpg.html)
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20before/20160616_072839_zps727iwlfv.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20before/20160616_072839_zps727iwlfv.jpg.html)
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20before/20160616_072836_zpsdfatoqz8.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20before/20160616_072836_zpsdfatoqz8.jpg.html)
Materials used
Optimum Car Wash (http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-car-wash.html) w/Kwazar Venus Pro Super Foamer
(http://www.autogeek.net/kwazar-pro-super-foamer.html)
Blackfire Rinseless (http://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-rinseless-wash.html)
Pinnacle APC
Blackfire Total Eclipse Tire and Wheel Cleaner (http://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-wheel-cleaner.html)
Optimum Paint Prep
(http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-paint-prep.html)
Chemical Guys Bare Bones Undercarriage Spray (http://www.autogeek.net/chemical-guys-undercarriage-spray.html)
Pinnacle Exhaust Brightener (http://www.autogeek.net/pinnacle-exhaust-cleaner-brightener.html) (exhaust tips)
Lake Country Exhaust Polishing Sponge (http://www.autogeek.net/lake-country-exhaust-sponge.html) (exhaust tips)
Wolfgang Clay lubricant
(http://www.autogeek.net/wg1100.html)
Wolfgang Elastic Poly Clay Bar fine grade (http://www.autogeek.net/wolfgang-fine-grade-clay.html)
Paint Correction
Menzerna SF 4500 (http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-final-finish-po85rd.html)
Menzerna SF 3500 (http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-super-nano-polish.html) (formally 4000)
Menzerna FG 400 (http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-fast-gloss-fg400.html)
Rupes Duetto (http://www.autogeek.net/rupes-12e-duetto.html)
Porter Cable (http://www.autogeek.net/porter-cable-7424xp.html) with 3 inch backing plate
Interior
Detailers Pro Series Carpet Cleaner (rug and carpet)
Eco Touch Leather Care (seats)
Protection
Wolfgang Liquid Seal (http://www.autogeek.net/spray-on-paint-sealant.html)
Wolfgang Fuzion (http://www.autogeek.net/wolfgang-fuzion-carnauba-polymer-car-wax.html)
I started with my wash technique of foaming the car with the Kwazar foamer then with a rinseless mitt washing and rinsing the car with 2 buckets that had Blackfire Rinseless solution.
I had a 3rd bucket with rinseless solution dedicated to wheels tires undercarriage to touch up what I had missed.
I mostly played around with combinations of Menzerna Finishing Polish and Superfinishing Polish with the Rupes Polishing and Finishing pads.
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20during/20160616_160311_zpsgyagidfh.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20during/20160616_160311_zpsgyagidfh.jpg.html)
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20during/20160616_160313_zpsddiyrwlw.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20during/20160616_160313_zpsddiyrwlw.jpg.html)
Seeing the water bead like this before I applied any protection gave me a good feeling about the job I was doing perfecting the paint.
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20during/20160616_152933_zps8t8fc7xs.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20during/20160616_152933_zps8t8fc7xs.jpg.html)
I only used the FG400 to address this one deep scratch. Due to the depth of the scratch I had a conversation with the customer to temper expectations. I did find reasonably healthy PTG readings. With the Porter Cable 3 inch backing plate I used the combination of FG400 with a orange LC pad (2 times). I then followed up with SF 3800 with a white pad. It is visible up close, but definitely not a eyesore! You have to look close up at a certain angle to see it. It turned out better than I expected without going critically deep into the clear.
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20during/20160616_131603_zpsuxwf53su.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20during/20160616_131603_zpsuxwf53su.jpg.html)
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20during/20160616_135604_zpslmxnuxjt.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20during/20160616_135604_zpslmxnuxjt.jpg.html)
Exhaust Tips (before)
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20before/20160616_073209_zps4wqxxsxv.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20before/20160616_073209_zps4wqxxsxv.jpg.html)
Exhaust Tips (after)
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20during/20160616_163539_zpss6b5dncw.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20during/20160616_163539_zpss6b5dncw.jpg.html)
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20during/20160616_163536_zpsqaifsiie.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20during/20160616_163536_zpsqaifsiie.jpg.html)
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20during/20160616_163534_zpsqw2tsbtk.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20during/20160616_163534_zpsqw2tsbtk.jpg.html)
Exterior painted areas were sealed with Wolfgang Liquid Seal and hours later topped with Wolfgang Estate Fuzion Wax. The windows, headlights, and door jambs were protected with Liquid Seal.
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20after/20160617_081033_zpsf3eykgo3.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20after/20160617_081033_zpsf3eykgo3.jpg.html)
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20after/20160617_081021_zpswwgrs6pa.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20after/20160617_081021_zpswwgrs6pa.jpg.html)
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20after/20160617_080818_zps6dctkeif.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20after/20160617_080818_zps6dctkeif.jpg.html)
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20after/20160617_080828_zpso88dddxy.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20after/20160617_080828_zpso88dddxy.jpg.html)
He was very complementary of my attention to detail.
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/Rod73/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20after/20160617_164411_zpsxlfc7p9w.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Rod73/media/2015%20Green%20Mustang/Mustang%20after/20160617_164411_zpsxlfc7p9w.jpg.html)
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