Honda S2000 Detail Barter

[Reddwarf]

Here is a 2001 Honda S2000 with almost 109,000 miles. It still drives great! A friend of mine owns a professional massage business. I told her I’d detail her car for a massage and to my delight she accepted. I didn’t know how dirty the car was! :eek: But that’s okay as I really enjoyed detailing it. In fact, I wish I would have had more time to work on it. I also enjoyed driving it! 240 brake horsepower! If only I could have taken it for a really good drive!

I dropped off my car at her business and drove her S2000 home. It was a sort trip but way fun. :awesome:

This car was dirty. I have detailed a few dirty cars but this one takes the prize as the dirtiest. I only had 4 hours to work on it so as soon as I pulled it in the drive way I went to work and didn’t stop for lunch or a break.

Process:
Wheels: (about 45 min) The wheels had a lot of brake dust on them. I wasn’t sure I would be able to get them completely clean. So I got out the pressure washer and PB Spray & Rinse. There is no better/ stronger wheel cleaner! I sprayed it down and used Amazing Roll Off on the tires and wheel wells. I scrubbed the wheels down with Chem Dudes Citrus wash. I washed them twice and changed the rinse bucket after two wheels! But just look how well they turned out. If I had the time I would have applied PB Wheel Glaze. I finished the tires with Pinnacle Black Onyx Tire Gel and the wheel wells with Chem Dudes Bare Bones.

Dirty Wheels (note the dirty side!)
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r67/Reddwarf_bucket/Honda%20S2000/DSCN0138.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r67/Reddwarf_bucket/Honda%20S2000/DSCN0139.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r67/Reddwarf_bucket/Honda%20S2000/DSCN0142.jpg

Cleaning the tires:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r67/Reddwarf_bucket/Honda%20S2000/DSCN0144.jpg

Cleaning the wheel:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r67/Reddwarf_bucket/Honda%20S2000/DSCN0145.jpg

Clean Wheels
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r67/Reddwarf_bucket/Honda%20S2000/DSCN0150.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r67/Reddwarf_bucket/Honda%20S2000/DSCN0151.jpg


Wash: Chemical Guys Citrus Wash & Gloss. Black Shmitt, White/Yellow Shmitt and the AG Foam Gun
I spent about 45 minutes on the wash. Essentially I washed it twice.

Dirty Car:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r67/Reddwarf_bucket/Honda%20S2000/DSCN0143.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r67/Reddwarf_bucket/Honda%20S2000/DSCN0140.jpg


With a little over 2 hours left I knew PB Polish with Sealant would be the product to use. It did not let me down. I used the UDM with an LC Smart Green pad. In case anyone wonders how well PwS actually polishes just look at these two pictures:

Before PwS
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r67/Reddwarf_bucket/Honda%20S2000/DSCN0146.jpg

After PwS :buffing:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r67/Reddwarf_bucket/Honda%20S2000/DSCN0147.jpg

There was something on the bumper, it looked like paint. The PwS cleaned it right off! There were several other marks on the paint that PwS took care of. A good polish and it leaves a coat of sealant. I love this stuff!

I really wanted to use White Diamond Glaze and then a good wax, but time was not on my side. So, I waxed the hood and the truck with DP Max Wax and then applied Souveran Spray Wax on the entire car.

Interior: I just didn’t have the time to do the interior properly. I used the shop vac and DP Total Interior cleaner. The seats got Lexol Leather Cleaner and then an application of Meg’s Leather Cleaner/ Conditioner. I followed up with PB Natural Look on the interior.

The glass was cleaned with Surf City Glass Cleaner and I did a quick polish of the windshield with DP Glass Polish.

Dirty Interior Door
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r67/Reddwarf_bucket/Honda%20S2000/DSCN0148.jpg

Much Cleaner Door
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r67/Reddwarf_bucket/Honda%20S2000/DSCN0154.jpg

I’m pleased with the turn out. It needed a good clay before the polish, but again I didn’t have time. She was happy with the way it looked. I had a fun time driving it back to her place. Especially with the hood looking so good!

Finished Car:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r67/Reddwarf_bucket/Honda%20S2000/DSCN0155.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r67/Reddwarf_bucket/Honda%20S2000/DSCN0152.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r67/Reddwarf_bucket/Honda%20S2000/DSCN0153.jpg

The massage was 1.5 hours and awesome! Im the MAN

[robb01]

Looks really good :)

[Emile]

Really nice work. I hope she gave you a happy ending.

[Gary Sword]

Very nice Reddwarf! You deserve a great massage.

[killrflake]

You earned that message. Great job.

[Reddwarf]

Thanks all. It was fun to detail and the massage was good. The happy ending was not having to pay for it!

[Jimmie]

That did turn out great. Bet she was surprised at how good it could look.
What speed do you work PwS?

[rwisejr]

Great work looks awesome.You needed a massage after that !!!!!!!!!!!

[supercharged]

Great work! Although if I was you, I'd spend 4 hours on exterior detailing along, and then 4 hours another day. This would get you 2 massages!:cheers:

[Reddwarf]

Great work! Although if I was you, I'd spend 4 hours on exterior detailing along, and then 4 hours another day. This would get you 2 massages!:cheers:

I like the way you think!

Jimmy - Thanks! If I recall correctly I ran the UDM up to 5.

[Streetlife]

Good job Reddwarf.