Detailed: 2007 Infiniti FX35

[justin_murphy]

This new client was referred to me last week. She had just moved here and is in the real estate business. I started on this at 3:30pm and was quickly running out of day light.

Here is a rundown of the process.....

Start Time:
3:30PM
Finish Time:
5:30PM
Payment:
150.00

Wheels, Tires, and Wells:
Meguiar's Wheel Brightener at 4:1 was used on the wheel and agitated with a wheel brush. The tires and wells were sprayed with Purple Power at 2:1. They all were blasted with the pressure washer. The tires and wells were coated with Armor All Tire Foam while wet. This leaves a more matte finish which the customer requested.

Engine Bay:
The engine was first sprayed with Purple Power at a 2:1 mix. I then pressures washed it off after it dwelled for 5 minutes. While wet, I sprayed the bay with Armor All Tire Foam. The hood was shut and the motor started. I let it run for about 15 minutes while I washed the exterior.

Wash:
I used ##'s Citrus Was via the foam gun. First a foaming to loosen everything up. I let it sit for 5 minutes then pressure washed off. Then I re-foamed and washed with a ShMitt.

Foam in action.........
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Paint Polish and Protection:
I decided on a single one-step product (well me and the customer) for the paint. The most aggressive AIO that I've used to date is Menzerna's APO 60. I removes light swirls while correctly polishing the paint to a high gloss. The protection that is left lasts for 6-8 weeks. It's very easy to use as well and is trim friendly. I also use it on all of the glass.

Interior:
All surfaces were cleaned with Meguiar's APC+ at 10:1. This is simply the best APC I've every used. Low foaming, smells good and really cleans. It was also very easy on the leather in my opinion. The leather was sealed with Pinnacle's Leather Conditioner and all plastic/vinyl surfaces were treated with DP's Interior Protectant.

Befores:
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[justin_murphy]

Afters:
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[Surfer]

nice job

[tripperfx3]

Looks good. So Armor All tire spray works on the engine?

[id-type-s]

Menzerna's APO 60 on glass?? Cool!

[ehuth1]

love the rusty rotors from megs wheel brightner :)

nice detail justin!

[supercharged]

Another outstanding job, Justin. It's been a while sine you posted a detail. Love you process on this Infiniti, came out beautiful!

[Jimmie]

Beautiful. I love that glow on white.

[m4gician]

That's what I'm talking about!! 2 hours and $150. $75.00

[pirex]

Good job P justin :D

[Dieseldan]

did u top the aio?

[justin_murphy]

did u top the aio?

Nope.

No need to with APO 60. It lasts on average 8-10 weeks and feels and looks just any other LSP.

Why top an All in One if it's an All in One?

[Reddwarf]

Justin, excellent job as always. Is Menzerna's APO 60 akin to Poorboy's World PwS and XMT 360? As in it leaves a sealant behind? Does it apply in a similar fashion?

[justin_murphy]

Justin, excellent job as always. Is Menzerna's APO 60 akin to Poorboy's World PwS and XMT 360? As in it leaves a sealant behind? Does it apply in a similar fashion?
APO60 is an abrasive all in one and contains carnauba as it's main protectant. 306 is very similar to APO60 but has no where the cut and correcting power.

PwS is a chemical polish with a water based sealant.

To date, APO60 is the best all in one that I've used. There's been a lot too. It can correct a lot. I'd say about 75% of what 106ff can while leaving behind protection. It gives me and my customers what they want and saves us both time.

[shuskan3]

Why top an All in One if it's an All in One?
To get added gloss and protection.