sportscarhiatus
03-06-2011, 11:04 AM
Hi gang... Haven't been able to post much the last few months, because it's been winter here in Iowa and can't really get into the "detailing mood". But spring is right around the corner, so I finally got around to getting Zena ready for the road. I'm activating her this week for insurance, so she's ready to rock.
So my tale started 3 weeks ago. I worked on it mostly after work, and an hour or two a night when I can. It's either been too cold, or am too busy with my wife and son, so my time is limited... I did a panel or so a night, total time investment, about 8-10 hours I reckon. All done in the comfort and warmth (somewhat) of my garage with the aid of my trusty halogen tower lights.
I must say, it's my first time working with a white color (all previous 5 were black), more so an intensely flaked one. The color is just spectacular, esp after the jeweling stage. It was blinding in the sunlight!
- Washed with ONR
- Clayed with Pinnacle clay bar and ONR as clay lube
- Menzerna SIP - orange CCS pad - via Flex 3401
- Menzerna Top Inspection after every panel
- Menzerna PO85RD - gray CCS pad - via Flex 3401
- Menzerna Top Inspection after every panel
- CG EZ Creme Glaze - blue CCS pad - via PC
- CG JetSeal 109 - red CCS pad - via PC (2 coats, 8 hours apart)
- Pinnacle Sig Series II via foam applicator by hand
- Wheels sealed with OCW
- Tires dressed with PB Bold n Bright
- Take pictures via Nikon D60 in sunlight!!!
- Stand back and admire 3 weeks of work! ohhh my back :)
Onto the pics... sorry, but I don't have any before pics... it was tough to capture the swirls and rids on camera (since white), nor was I motivated enough... lol... And to think that I have TWO MORE cars to do... our daily drivers, a black 2002 Civic and black 2009 Honda Odyssey :(
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b394/pookie_wookie/DSC_0615.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b394/pookie_wookie/DSC_0617.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b394/pookie_wookie/DSC_0619.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b394/pookie_wookie/DSC_0620.jpg
So my tale started 3 weeks ago. I worked on it mostly after work, and an hour or two a night when I can. It's either been too cold, or am too busy with my wife and son, so my time is limited... I did a panel or so a night, total time investment, about 8-10 hours I reckon. All done in the comfort and warmth (somewhat) of my garage with the aid of my trusty halogen tower lights.
I must say, it's my first time working with a white color (all previous 5 were black), more so an intensely flaked one. The color is just spectacular, esp after the jeweling stage. It was blinding in the sunlight!
- Washed with ONR
- Clayed with Pinnacle clay bar and ONR as clay lube
- Menzerna SIP - orange CCS pad - via Flex 3401
- Menzerna Top Inspection after every panel
- Menzerna PO85RD - gray CCS pad - via Flex 3401
- Menzerna Top Inspection after every panel
- CG EZ Creme Glaze - blue CCS pad - via PC
- CG JetSeal 109 - red CCS pad - via PC (2 coats, 8 hours apart)
- Pinnacle Sig Series II via foam applicator by hand
- Wheels sealed with OCW
- Tires dressed with PB Bold n Bright
- Take pictures via Nikon D60 in sunlight!!!
- Stand back and admire 3 weeks of work! ohhh my back :)
Onto the pics... sorry, but I don't have any before pics... it was tough to capture the swirls and rids on camera (since white), nor was I motivated enough... lol... And to think that I have TWO MORE cars to do... our daily drivers, a black 2002 Civic and black 2009 Honda Odyssey :(
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b394/pookie_wookie/DSC_0615.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b394/pookie_wookie/DSC_0617.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b394/pookie_wookie/DSC_0619.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b394/pookie_wookie/DSC_0620.jpg