Matt S.
02-15-2010, 10:12 AM
This is the same customer who owns the 2009 Z06 I posted last week. This is his beater :eek:.
Since it's a lease, he didn't want to go crazy with 2 or 3 step paint correction. He opted for a one step polish, so I was looking for something a bit stronger than M205, but not as strong as M105. Meguiar's D151 Paint Reconditioning Cream via Lake Country Tangerine Hydro-Techs seemed like the perfect combo. I was also testing out a Hydro-Tech with the black CCS backing. It's the third time I've used the pad and have not had a single issue with it.
I didn't expect D151 to correct as well as it did, but it removed all the swirls and left a VERY nice finish, even after an IPA wipedown. Might I also add I've been testing out a new "prototype" sealant for Max and the results have been nothing short of impressive thus far. We've been seeing durability in the 6-8 month range and looks are impressive. It does not offer the carnauba warmth of Wolfgang, but does add a nice pop to the paint and looks very wet.
Before we get on with the detail, here are some of the vehicles in the "collection" in their warehouse that I will be working on soon. :hungry:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_0574.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_05811.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_0580.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_0585.JPG
OK, done drooling? On with the car....here's the process I used, followed by pictures of what the car looked like when I arrived.
Wash:
Meguiar's Gold Class Shampoo (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-shampoo-conditioner.html)
P21S Wheel Cleaner Gel (http://www.autogeek.net/p2wheelclean.html)
Poorboy's APC (http://www.autogeek.net/pbapc32.html)
Daytona Speedmaster Wheel Brush (http://www.autogeek.net/ezdebrfca.html)
Clean Wheel Lug Nut Brush (http://www.autogeek.net/lug-nut-brush.html)
Sheepskin mitt (http://www.autogeek.net/sheepwas.html)
Lake Country wash sponge (http://www.autogeek.net/car-wash-sponge.html)
Pinnacle Microfiber Detailing Mitt (http://www.autogeek.net/pinmicmit.html)
Two-bucket method w/ Grit guards (http://www.autogeek.net/grit-guard.html)
Clay:
DP Universal Detailing Clay (http://www.autogeek.net/dp720.html)
DP Universal Clay Lubricant (http://www.autogeek.net/dp365.html)
Paint Correction:
Flex XC3401VRG Dual Action Polisher (http://www.autogeek.net/flex-orbital-polisher.html)
Lake Country 6.5" Hydro-Tech Tangerine pads (http://www.autogeek.net/lc-hydro-tech-foam-pads.html)
Meguiar's D151 Paint Reconditioning Cream (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-paint-reconditioning-cream-d151.html)
Menzerna Top Inspection (http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-top-inspection.html)
LSP:
??? Mystery Sealant ???
Optimum Opti-Seal (http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-opti-seal.html) on wheels, exhaust tips, door/trunk/hood jambs
Tires, trim, etc:
303 Aerospace Protectant (http://www.autogeek.net/303aerprot.html) on all trim
Poorboy's Bold 'N Bright (http://www.autogeek.net/pbbnb16.html) on tires
Menzerna Polishing Cream (http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-polishing-cream.html) on exhaust tips
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_05881.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_05921.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_05901.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_0593.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_0594.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_0596.JPG
Spraying down the wheels with P21S Gel...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_0599.JPG
APC in the wheelwells
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_0600.JPG
Daytona Speedmaster at work. :)
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_0601.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_0602.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_06031.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_0604.JPG
Side by side with the current (left) Hydro-Techs vs. the one I'm testing out (right).
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_06301.JPG
Performing my test spot...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_0611.JPG
After Menzerna Top Inspection...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_0612.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_0617.JPG
This part of the hood had the most swirls, as the sun showed before.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_06261.JPG
Ta-da!
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_06291.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_06362.JPG
Polished / Unpolished
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_06311.JPG
Since it's a lease, he didn't want to go crazy with 2 or 3 step paint correction. He opted for a one step polish, so I was looking for something a bit stronger than M205, but not as strong as M105. Meguiar's D151 Paint Reconditioning Cream via Lake Country Tangerine Hydro-Techs seemed like the perfect combo. I was also testing out a Hydro-Tech with the black CCS backing. It's the third time I've used the pad and have not had a single issue with it.
I didn't expect D151 to correct as well as it did, but it removed all the swirls and left a VERY nice finish, even after an IPA wipedown. Might I also add I've been testing out a new "prototype" sealant for Max and the results have been nothing short of impressive thus far. We've been seeing durability in the 6-8 month range and looks are impressive. It does not offer the carnauba warmth of Wolfgang, but does add a nice pop to the paint and looks very wet.
Before we get on with the detail, here are some of the vehicles in the "collection" in their warehouse that I will be working on soon. :hungry:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_0574.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_05811.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_0580.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_0585.JPG
OK, done drooling? On with the car....here's the process I used, followed by pictures of what the car looked like when I arrived.
Wash:
Meguiar's Gold Class Shampoo (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-shampoo-conditioner.html)
P21S Wheel Cleaner Gel (http://www.autogeek.net/p2wheelclean.html)
Poorboy's APC (http://www.autogeek.net/pbapc32.html)
Daytona Speedmaster Wheel Brush (http://www.autogeek.net/ezdebrfca.html)
Clean Wheel Lug Nut Brush (http://www.autogeek.net/lug-nut-brush.html)
Sheepskin mitt (http://www.autogeek.net/sheepwas.html)
Lake Country wash sponge (http://www.autogeek.net/car-wash-sponge.html)
Pinnacle Microfiber Detailing Mitt (http://www.autogeek.net/pinmicmit.html)
Two-bucket method w/ Grit guards (http://www.autogeek.net/grit-guard.html)
Clay:
DP Universal Detailing Clay (http://www.autogeek.net/dp720.html)
DP Universal Clay Lubricant (http://www.autogeek.net/dp365.html)
Paint Correction:
Flex XC3401VRG Dual Action Polisher (http://www.autogeek.net/flex-orbital-polisher.html)
Lake Country 6.5" Hydro-Tech Tangerine pads (http://www.autogeek.net/lc-hydro-tech-foam-pads.html)
Meguiar's D151 Paint Reconditioning Cream (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-paint-reconditioning-cream-d151.html)
Menzerna Top Inspection (http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-top-inspection.html)
LSP:
??? Mystery Sealant ???
Optimum Opti-Seal (http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-opti-seal.html) on wheels, exhaust tips, door/trunk/hood jambs
Tires, trim, etc:
303 Aerospace Protectant (http://www.autogeek.net/303aerprot.html) on all trim
Poorboy's Bold 'N Bright (http://www.autogeek.net/pbbnb16.html) on tires
Menzerna Polishing Cream (http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-polishing-cream.html) on exhaust tips
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_05881.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_05921.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_05901.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_0593.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_0594.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_0596.JPG
Spraying down the wheels with P21S Gel...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_0599.JPG
APC in the wheelwells
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_0600.JPG
Daytona Speedmaster at work. :)
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_0601.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_0602.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_06031.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_0604.JPG
Side by side with the current (left) Hydro-Techs vs. the one I'm testing out (right).
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_06301.JPG
Performing my test spot...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_0611.JPG
After Menzerna Top Inspection...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_0612.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_0617.JPG
This part of the hood had the most swirls, as the sun showed before.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_06261.JPG
Ta-da!
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_06291.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_06362.JPG
Polished / Unpolished
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/829/IMG_06311.JPG