Last Detail Before CA (w/ new products)

[christian900se]

The last time I was home, it was unfortunately raining the whole weekend so apart from taking it down to Saab of Greenwich for the o2 sensor, it didn't leave the garage. I had bought a new pre-wax cleanser/glaze and my new favorite wax **** Oro and went to town. I did the most thorough cleaning of the car I have ever done, including the under carriage, wheel arches, every part of the engine bay, the interior, the spare wheel well (polished the spare tire), and so on. I really wanted to get pictures but garage shots didn't justify how good the car looked. So I took it outside this time and got some shots.

The car was jeweled with Menzerna po85rd and a blue ccs pad. It was then cleansed which left a perfect surface to start laying wax down. After the 3 layers, I had to leave it at that and didn't come home for a month.

I recieved Pinnacle Souveran Spray wax from Meghan to try out and used that to freshen up the car before these pictures. I also leatheriqued the seats, found my new favorite tire and trim dressing (Optimum Opti-Bond), and found another great spray wax (Pinnacle XMT 360).

Process:

-Cleaned
-Jeweled with 85rd, PC, blue CCS pads
-Paint was cleansed/glazed
-3 layers of Oro wax
-Opti-bond on tires, exterior trim


http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/Photo0561.jpg
http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/Photo0559.jpg


Here are the results:


http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/Photo0564-1.jpg
http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/Photo0614p.jpg
http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/Photo0615p.jpg
http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/Photo0616p.jpg
http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/Photo0617p.jpg
http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/Photo0618p.jpg


The No-Excuse sun pictures:


http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/Photo0619p.jpg
http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/Photo0620p.jpg
http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/Photo0621p.jpg
http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/Photo0622p.jpg
http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/Photo0623p.jpg
http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/Photo0624p.jpg
http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/Photo0625p.jpg
http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/Photo0626p.jpg
http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/Photo0627p.jpg
http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/Photo0628p.jpg
http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/Photo0630p.jpg
http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/Photo0631p.jpg
http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/Photo0632p.jpg
http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/Photo0633p.jpg
http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/Photo0634p.jpg
http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/Photo0636p.jpg
http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/Photo0637p.jpg
http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/Photo0638p.jpg
http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/Photo0643p.jpg
http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/Photo0644p.jpg

[christian900se]

Finish left by Opti-Bond:


http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/Photo0629p.jpg
http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/Photo0639p.jpg
http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/Photo0640p.jpg





Thanks for reading, sorry for the long post. I will try and post individual reviews of all the new products I used so if anyone wants me to post certain reviews in particular for any of the products mentioned, let me know!

[ICEMAN]

reflections in that paint are INSANE!!!

[dixinormus]

Were are the before shots?

[christian900se]

Were are the before shots?

I apologize for not getting any befores since all I did was do a quick DP rinseless wash since it had just a bit of road grime on it from the rain. The paint was near perfect already so I don't have any befores as it didn't look to much different than the pictures show. But this is basically what it looked like before I started polishing (older pictures from late september):


http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/IMG_1013.jpg
http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/IMG_1017.jpg
http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/IMG_1015.jpg

[dixinormus]

I apologize for not getting any befores since all I did was do a quick DP rinseless wash since it had just a bit of road grime on it from the rain. The paint was near perfect already so I don't have any befores as it didn't look to much different than the pictures show. But this is basically what it looked like before I started polishing (older pictures from late september):


http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/IMG_1013.jpg
http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/IMG_1017.jpg
http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/IMG_1015.jpg

I am new as my rank (junior member) implies. I have come to this place to learn and be inspired by the work of others. AS you have indicated, the absence of before pictures is a result of the fact that the car didn't look much different then the pictures that you posted in this thread. With that being said the question that begs to be asked is this. What's the point?

Your thread does not show how effective the products are in doing the job, and your thread does not show how competent you are in doing the job. Your thread is like what the reality TV show "The Biggest Loser" would be like if they never showed the audience how overweight and out of shape the contestants were in the beginning. Don't get me wrong you keep a nice car but I think it would be better to show it off in your gallery not show and shine. Show and shine is were I want to go to be inspired and educated by the wonderful job someone did in turning a swirled out mess into a show car finish. If all I wanted to do was look at pictures of shiny cars I could get a new car brochure.

[loudog2]

I am new as my rank (junior member) implies. I have come to this place to learn and be inspired by the work of others. AS you have indicated, the absence of before pictures is a result of the fact that the car didn't look much different then the pictures that you posted in this thread. With that being said the question that begs to be asked is this. What's the point?

Your thread does not show how effective the products are in doing the job, and your thread does not show how competent you are in doing the job. Your thread is like what the reality TV show "The Biggest Loser" would be like if they never showed the audience how overweight and out of shape the contestants were in the beginning. Don't get me wrong you keep a nice car but I think it would be better to show it off in your gallery not show and shine. Show and shine is were I want to go to be inspired and educated by the wonderful job someone did in turning a swirled out mess into a show car finish. If all I wanted to do was look at pictures of shiny cars I could get a new car brochure.
Ya christian!! Take that:bash:

[christian900se]

I am new as my rank (junior member) implies. I have come to this place to learn and be inspired by the work of others. AS you have indicated, the absence of before pictures is a result of the fact that the car didn't look much different then the pictures that you posted in this thread. With that being said the question that begs to be asked is this. What's the point?

Your thread does not show how effective the products are in doing the job, and your thread does not show how competent you are in doing the job. Your thread is like what the reality TV show "The Biggest Loser" would be like if they never showed the audience how overweight and out of shape the contestants were in the beginning. Don't get me wrong you keep a nice car but I think it would be better to show it off in your gallery not show and shine. Show and shine is were I want to go to be inspired and educated by the wonderful job someone did in turning a swirled out mess into a show car finish. If all I wanted to do was look at pictures of shiny cars I could get a new car brochure.

Is there a forum rule I am missing that says I have to teach you something in my show-n-shine? No, there isn't. Let me list it out for you:

-These threads do not have to teach anything.
-I did the work and appreciate my effort, and feel like showing my achievements.
-Most important: this is not a new car, this is a 1996 Saab.

So I just just laid out my thoughts on your post. Its insulting and I don't appreciate it. I put countless hours into taking this car from my dads daily driver to the train station to a spotless 13 year old car, and it has taken me years of learning and research to gain the knowledge I have used. I am open to comments and criticism, but you telling me that this was effectively a waste of time is uncalled for.

[DARK HORSE]

Is there a forum rule I am missing that says I have to teach you something in my show-n-shine? No, there isn't. Let me list it out for you:

-These threads do not have to teach anything.
-I did the work and appreciate my effort, and feel like showing my achievements.
-Most important: this is not a new car, this is a 1996 Saab.

So I just just laid out my thoughts on your post. Its insulting and I don't appreciate it. I put countless hours into taking this car from my dads daily driver to the train station to a spotless 13 year old car, and it has taken me years of learning and research to gain the knowledge I have used. I am open to comments and criticism, but you telling me that this was effectively a waste of time is uncalled for.

:applause::applause::applause:Very well put Christian!! :iagree:

[DARK HORSE]

BTW... I think your pictures look GREEEAAAAT!!! Very NICE work my friend...Very nice indeed!!! I would rather look at them, then any new car brochure. Your paint looks way better than any new car I've seen!! :buffing:

[sparkie]

:applause: Phenomenal job...

[christian900se]

BTW... I think your pictures look GREEEAAAAT!!! Very NICE work my friend...Very nice indeed!!! I would rather look at them, then any new car brochure. Your paint looks way better than any new car I've seen!! :buffing:

Thanks alot trichard, it really means a great deal to me. :props:

I tried my best to restrain myself in response... Oh well, I will admit that I don't have a great habit of taking before pictures but as much as you might like it, the car doesn't buff itself. But most of the satisfaction is knowing where you came from, and sometimes I get the feeling that reading all of these show-n-shines you can get into the habit of seeing before shots and after shots which can make it hard to appreciate the actual amount of time that goes into the results. But as long as you are happy with the results, thats all that really matters in my opinion. ;)
Again thanks for the kind words!

[christian900se]

:applause: Phenomenal job...

Thanks sparkie! I'm trying my best. ;)

[dixinormus]

Is there a forum rule I am missing that says I have to teach you something in my show-n-shine? No, there isn't. Let me list it out for you:

-These threads do not have to teach anything.
-I did the work and appreciate my effort, and feel like showing my achievements.
-Most important: this is not a new car, this is a 1996 Saab.

So I just just laid out my thoughts on your post. Its insulting and I don't appreciate it. I put countless hours into taking this car from my dads daily driver to the train station to a spotless 13 year old car, and it has taken me years of learning and research to gain the knowledge I have used. I am open to comments and criticism, but you telling me that this was effectively a waste of time is uncalled for.

Well it sounds like daddies little boy needs a hug. :grouphug:
He wants his achievements to be recognized and appreciated but he can't show us the original state the car was in before he put in his countless hours of work. Lets all give Christian the pat on the back and recognition that he is so desperately seeking because obviously he is not receiving the recognition that he so desperately desires elsewhere. :props: :applause::applause::applause: :applause: :urtheman::urtheman:

[christian900se]

What exactly are you looking to accomplish in your posts?