Dirty Girl - Extreme Maserati Makeover!

[Mike Phillips]

Dirty Girl - Extreme Maserati Makeover! (https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-mike-phillips-your-detailing-questions-/124002-dirty-girl-extreme-maserati-makeover.html)



She needs a bath big time.

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[Mike Phillips]

Step 1: Wash wheels and tires first then wash car.

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So hot outside here on sunny Stuart, Florida!

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[JustJesus]

That first pic, I was wondering if it was dirty! Thanks for zooming in to show it dirty

[Mike Phillips]

That first pic, I was wondering if it was dirty!

Thanks for zooming in to show it dirty




After YEARS of snide comments from unbelievers in the cyber-word, questioning or challenging my work, I do my best to document everything.

In this case, document that the car is, or rather was quite dirty. It was hard to capture the dirt film, i.e road film on the paint due to the metallic basecoat, but anyone with an ounce of brains can extrapolate out that the paint is in fact just as dirty as the corners of the windshield where the wipers don't clean and the wheels, which were covered in brake dust and road film.

Thanks for the comment. Happy to say that with a little help from Andre and John, the car is now sparkly clean, ready for machine polishing and then coating installation tomorrow.



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[JustJesus]

After YEARS of snide comments from unbelievers in the cyber-word, questioning or challenging my work, I do my best to document everything.

In this case, document that the car is, or rather was quite dirty. It was hard to capture the dirt film, i.e road film on the paint due to the metallic basecoat...

Thanks for the comment. Happy to say that with a little help from Andre and John, the car is now sparkly clean, ready for machine polishing and then coating installation tomorrow.

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I know exactly what you mean. Seen that way too much on YouTube. "Next time, use a clean car" is the norm.

My wife's Kia was filthy, and when taking pics for an upcoming Blackfire Wash and Wax review, it really was hard to capture the dirt on the paint. So yeah, I know first hand how hard it is to get some decent pics you can use. Like you said, the corners of the windshield help!

Now, if only I can find my own Andre and John to help me out....

[Calendyr]

After YEARS of snide comments from unbelievers in the cyber-word, questioning or challenging my work, I do my best to document everything.

In this case, document that the car is, or rather was quite dirty. It was hard to capture the dirt film, i.e road film on the paint due to the metallic basecoat, but anyone with an ounce of brains can extrapolate out that the paint is in fact just as dirty as the corners of the windshield where the wipers don't clean and the wheels, which were covered in brake dust and road film.

Thanks for the comment. Happy to say that with a little help from Andre and John, the car is now sparkly clean, ready for machine polishing and then coating installation tomorrow.



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Only way I have found to show road film is on white paint. When you clean and decontaminate white paint, the before and after are quite revealing. Some of my clients have said to me they did not understand how I can make their white paint so white ;) Well, when you normally go to a car wash, you can't expect miracles ;)

Only worked on a Maserati once, and it was for debadging and scratch removal. How thick and hard is the paint on the one you are working on? The one I did had soft paint if I remember correctly. It was pretty thick too, which is nice to see when you are there to remove scratches ;)

[Calendyr]

I know exactly what you mean. Seen that way too much on YouTube. "Next time, use a clean car" is the norm.

My wife's Kia was filthy, and when taking pics for an upcoming Blackfire Wash and Wax review, it really was hard to capture the dirt on the paint. So yeah, I know first hand how hard it is to get some decent pics you can use. Like you said, the corners of the windshield help!

Now, if only I can find my own Andre and John to help me out....

If you are anything like me, you will not like anyone helping you ;) I am way too focused on how to do things, I would try to micromanage the poor guy to death LOL

[Mike Phillips]

It's GO TIME....


Yesterday Yancy and I show a video using this Maserati as our showcase vehicle. Today I actually have to do the work part. I always like to leverage my time for anything I do and because the NEW Cordless CBEAST is supposed to be here in the U.S. starting in September, AND you can now PRE-Order your CBEAT, I thought I would use the new PRODUCTION model to buff out this Maserati.

As I'm doing the correction work I'll,


Track how many batteries I used from start to finish.
How many pads I used from start to finish.
How long the correction step takes.




I just took this video before I started. It shows the and what I'm going to do. It's on my Facebook page, below is the video - you have to >click< on the image to watch it. Unlike a YouTube video, there's now red > play button.




https://www.facebook.com/Mike.Phillips.Autogeek/videos/373325549931895/



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[Mike Phillips]

Also note,

There are a limited number of CBEASTS being shipped to the United States for this first shipment. They of course will be sold on a first-come, first serve basis.


Here's the link to pre-order the CBEAST

FLEX XCE 8-125 18.0 Polisher (https://www.autogeek.net/flex-xce-8-125-polisher.html)


FLEX XCE 8-125 18.0 Polisher - Pre-Order Now! (https://www.autogeek.net/flex-xce-8-125-polisher.html)



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Because this is a GEAR-DRIVEN orbital polisher - at this time, this is the fastest way to correct the paint on a car using cordless technology and without putting holograms into the finish.



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[Mike Phillips]

Here’s my work station with everything ready to go

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[Mike Phillips]

First up - the roof with PBL Compound and The B&S 6 Inch Dark Blue Heavy Polishing Foam Pad

Pinnacle Black Label Compound (https://www.autogeek.net/pbl-compound.html)

6 Inch Dark Blue Heavy Polishing Foam Pad (https://www.autogeek.net/buff-n-shine-uro-tec-blue-polishing-6in.html)

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[Mike Phillips]

Roof = 25 minutes

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This includes

Roof
A-pillar
B-pillaR
Sail Panel
Side mirrors
Sunroof

This area divided into 20 dedicated sections

Each section received 8 to 10 section passes

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Between the LC and the B&S pads - the B&S was the winner due to larger size and tapered design.

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[Mike Phillips]

Next - trunk lid and glass

Testing LC 5” Hybrid pad

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[Mike Phillips]

Trunk lid and side glass done.

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Still a bar showing

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Top half of car plus the trunk lid and all glass.

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Putting first battery on charger and charger shows she needs a full te- charge.

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All that work done and no hassling with a cord.

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[Mike Phillips]

:updated:


Here's 50 minutes into this detail

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https://www.facebook.com/Mike.Phillips.Autogeek/videos/438397680341143/


Hope you guys are appreciating this, it would a lot easier to just buff out the car...



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