Detail: 99 Dodge Viper

[DRT BRD]

This client was referred to me by the other black Viper I completed not long ago. He had a major stripe issue where a previous detailer ran his buffer over them and it discolored them severely. The car is black with flat black stripes so it almost "brightened up" a few spots making it noticeable. They had a lot of water spotting on them but Meguiars M40 cleaned those up no problem but didn't take care of the discoloration. He plans on still replacing them.

This detail was fairly simple, ONR wash, decon, and a "one step" light correction/protection (two passes). Perfection was not on the agenda today but simply to remove a fair amount of swirling, enhance the shine, and protect the finish. And here we go.

Exterior:


ONR with a ton of CG MF's.
Speedy Prep towel fine
Wheels/barrels were hit with ONR and wheel specific black MF towels to ensure no marring
Wheel wells and rubber were hit with APC 5:1 & various brushes
Tires dressed with Show Room FX White Pearl
Rubber seals on doors/headlights/tailights treated with M40
CarPro Eraser
Meguiars M40
Wells treated with CG Bare Bones
D300 Meguiars MF Cutting Disc
D301 Meguiars MF Polishing Disc

Interior:


Vacuumed
Dry brushed
Vacuumed once more
Interior panels cleaned with Meguiars QID
Glass treated with Meguiars Perfect Clarity and Buff & Shine glass towels



The tools on the agenda today. ORIGINAL PC and Griot's 3" DA.
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/534244_389451414480995_41408957_n.jpg

The finish had tons of random strikes. The MF/D300 took care of those with ease.
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/165824_389451811147622_1329042959_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/644257_389451454480991_2113367889_n.jpg

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https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/294066_389451607814309_1319143088_n.jpg

I was sad to hear another local detailer who I know left this like this.
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CarPro Eraser took care of that no problem.
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/551724_389445647814905_1782201081_n.jpg

TAPE MONSTER:
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And now the afters. Again, perfection isn't what we were focused on here for this detail.
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Here you can see where the previous detailer taped the striping but struck it enough to leave some markings.
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Questions/Comments always welcome.

Thanks for checking it out!

[chris.ganucheau]

Beautiful job!!

[Mike Phillips]

Beautiful work! :dblthumb2:


Never like taping these off or working around the grill themselves...

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:dblthumb2:

[DRT BRD]

Beautiful work! :dblthumb2:


Never like taping these off or working around the grill themselves...

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/379390_388972041195599_209173086_n.jpg



:dblthumb2:

Thanks, Mike.

I feel the same about them. The owner expressed some concern for some water spotting on the heat extractors and in some areas around the grills. I just wanted to make sure the backing plate didn't rub against it and turn it to bare or shine like a metal. No worries there with the tape though! :props:

[Ray@Autogeek]

Niceeeeeee! Featured on Facebook here: Timeline Photos | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151579775604989&set=a.73531674988.97929.62664969988&type=1&theater&notif_t=like)

[Pureshine]

Great work Brain!

[DRT BRD]

Thanks fellas! WOW, very cool to be featured on AG's FB page!

[Mike Phillips]

Thanks, Mike.

I feel the same about them. The owner expressed some concern for some water spotting on the heat extractors and in some areas around the grills. I just wanted to make sure the backing plate didn't rub against it and turn it to bare or shine like a metal. No worries there with the tape though! :props:


Better safe than sorry...

It's been a while since I buffed out a Viper, here's the last one I worked on, actually ended up using Microfiber Pads from 2005 and M86... worked great on the Viper paint...

Water Spot Imprint Rings & Swirls and Scratches everywhere...

http://www.showcargarage.com/gallery/files/6/RBViperBefore002a.jpg


http://www.showcargarage.com/gallery/files/6/600_RBViperBefore004.jpg

http://www.showcargarage.com/gallery/files/6/600_RBViperBefore006.jpg

http://www.showcargarage.com/gallery/files/6/600_RBViperBefore005.jpg

http://www.showcargarage.com/gallery/files/6/600_RBViperBefore007.jpg



http://www.showcargarage.com/gallery/files/6/600_RBViperBefore008.jpg


After
http://www.showcargarage.com/gallery/files/6/700_RBViperFinished001.jpg

http://www.showcargarage.com/gallery/files/6/700_RBViperFinished003.jpg

[Pats300zx]

Great job !!! What a car !!

[cartman57]

Nice job, very subtle but visable stripes.

[dertoLearN.]

Awesome!:dblthumb2: nice car to!:awesome:

[Johny B]

Awesome!

[jgibson2980]

:dblthumb2: Great work :dblthumb2:

[DRT BRD]

Great job !!! What a car !!

Thanks, Pat! I totally agree. One of my all time favorites. These are always a joy to take care of.


Nice job, very subtle but visable stripes.

A few aren't a fan but, like you, I like that they aren't loud and you still notice them.

Awesome!:dblthumb2: nice car to!:awesome:
Thank you!


Awesome!
:props:

:dblthumb2: Great work :dblthumb2:

:buffing: