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AutowerxDetailing
04-14-2013, 02:11 AM
I recently had the opportunity to detail a new 2013 Tesla Model S. The owner wanted the best in looks and protection and had done their research regarding the various coating options available. At time of inspection the vehicle had about 900 miles on it (daily driven/garage kept) and had seen two 2BM washes. Not sure what Tesla did for new car prep as the owner opted for at-home delivery. Since the owner intends to care for the paint carefully and wanted the ultimate in looks we opted for 2-step correction and C.Quartz FINEST coating.

Total time spent: 15 hours.

Products used:
Meg's Gold Class Shampoo (http://www.autogeek.net/mg7164.html)
CarPro Merino Wool Wash Mitt (http://www.autogeek.net/carpro-wool-wash-mitt.html)
CarPro Iron-X (http://www.autogeek.net/carpro-iron-x-cleaner.html)
Meg's Fine Clay (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-smooth-surface-clay-kit.html)
ONR: @ clay lube dilution (http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-no-rinse.html)
CG Diablo Gel Wheel Cleaner (http://www.autogeek.net/chemical-guys-diablo-wheel-cleaner.html)
Meg's Hyper Dressing 4:1 (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-hyper-dressing.html)
M105 (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-mirror-glaze-105-ultra-cut-compound.html)
D300 (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-da-compound.html)
M205 (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-finishing-polish.html)
Meg's MF cutting discs (http://www.autogeek.net/5in-microfiber-cutting-discs.html)
LC UltraFiber DA pads (http://www.autogeek.net/dual-action-microfiber-buffing-pads.html)
LC CCS orange pads (http://www.autogeek.net/lake-country-ccs-pads.html)
LC Constant Pressure finishing pads (http://www.autogeek.net/constant-pressure-flat-5-5-pads.html)
CarPro Eraser (http://www.autogeek.net/carpro-eraser-refill.html)
CarPro DLUX (http://www.autogeek.net/cquartz-dlux.html)
CarPro C.Quartz FINEST

Before (the car was raised with the electronic adjustable suspension to allow access to the wheel wells):

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/558143_532408466811110_1908863884_n.jpg

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/77114_532408480144442_519825100_n.jpg

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/73381_532408483477775_1843766372_n.jpg

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/181023_532408523477771_2009580980_n.jpg

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/155596_532408743477749_386020616_n.jpg

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/47820_532408773477746_1059479085_n.jpg

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/534182_532408776811079_2064719521_n.jpg

CG Diablo Gel in action.
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/547466_532408933477730_448974557_n.jpg

Gold Class via MTM foam cannon.
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/555813_532409026811054_283686173_n.jpg

Left to dwell for a bit...
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/544814_532409236811033_353749958_n.jpg

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/149476_532409270144363_17916577_n.jpg

After Iron-X the paint didn't need much decon. This is all that was lifted from the entire car.
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/12458_532411030144187_1748446528_n.jpg
AutowerxDetailing
04-14-2013, 02:12 AM
Paint inspection...
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/733856_532411300144160_2101896258_n.jpg

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/150751_532411290144161_800263811_n.jpg

Pretty consistent readings on every panel except for the black trim around the roof.
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/733994_532411390144151_272223201_n.jpg

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/528638_532411393477484_879704010_n.jpg

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/58108_532411400144150_802899222_n.jpg

PCXP + M105 + LC Orange for RIDS
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/733773_532412876810669_284934293_n.jpg

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/558583_532412853477338_1637303522_n.jpg

Before.
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/72619_532411566810800_669726565_n.jpg

After.
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/531904_532411613477462_615191721_n.jpg

Swirl marks and marring over the rest of the car were dealt with using MF discs and M105/D300 mixed.
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/58961_532411540144136_2143809870_n.jpg

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/543148_532413540143936_1622897499_n.jpg

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/579764_532412900144000_1909934573_n.jpg

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/547523_532412913477332_2074748750_n.jpg

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/533996_532413693477254_1092517937_n.jpg

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/529065_532413733477250_1177161615_n.jpg

Paint inspection after final polishing.
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/548494_532413776810579_439438395_n.jpg

Eraser wipe down.
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/58083_532414003477223_1930644437_n.jpg

Applying C.Quartz FINEST.
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/544088_532414076810549_1511793568_n.jpg

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/30538_532414083477215_1867173897_n.jpg

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/72127_532414346810522_1457500371_n.jpg

Finished right around midnight.
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/71449_532414766810480_1214425201_n.jpg

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/19195_532414463477177_1416221635_n.jpg

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/58491_532414503477173_68335015_n.jpg

Thanks for looking! :xyxthumbs:
Raiz3l
04-14-2013, 03:54 AM
Looks fantastic! One of my favorite cars to date!
Mike Moore
04-14-2013, 06:34 AM
Excellent work!
BobbyG
04-14-2013, 06:51 AM
I see you change pad sizes when working those smaller areas, great idea.

The finish came out great Nicholas, gorgeous work! :props:
AutowerxDetailing
04-14-2013, 08:49 AM
Looks fantastic! One of my favorite cars to date!

Thank you! I hadn't really looked into the Model S too much until I booked this job. What an amazing piece of machinery! I could not believe how high-tech this thing is and there is so much room inside! Overall a gorgeous car.


Excellent work!

Thank you! :xyxthumbs:


I see you change pad sizes when working those smaller areas, great idea.

The finish came out great Nicholas, gorgeous work! :props:

I really like smaller foam pads for areas with concave/convex curves and tricky body panels. Thanks Bobby! :xyxthumbs:
Pinpoint_Precision
04-14-2013, 09:17 AM
Awesome job Nicolas.
Detailing by M
04-14-2013, 10:09 AM
Nice job!!!
I love these cars, there made localy by me and I see them all the time.
vet
04-14-2013, 10:10 AM
Great job!
Mike@DedicatedPerfection
04-14-2013, 10:13 AM
Dang Nick! Incredible work for sure!!!
JSou
04-14-2013, 10:14 AM
The car is looking beast Sir Nicholas. :props:
AutowerxDetailing
04-14-2013, 12:28 PM
Awesome job Nicolas.


Nice job!!!
I love these cars, there made localy by me and I see them all the time.


Great job!


Dang Nick! Incredible work for sure!!!


The car is looking beast Sir Nicholas. :props:

Thanks everyone!!! :dblthumb2:
kevincwelch
05-14-2013, 09:32 PM
@Nicholas-

Very nice work on that Tesla. Mine has a few swirls and a very faint scratch along the driver's side, so it doesn't look quite as bad as the one you detailed.

I will be checking out those products you listed, and looking at your work gives me some confidence to start working on my own!
Marc08EX
05-14-2013, 09:36 PM
Amazing work and excellent photo documentation! Your work speaks for itself.
AutowerxDetailing
05-14-2013, 10:59 PM
@Nicholas-

Very nice work on that Tesla. Mine has a few swirls and a very faint scratch along the driver's side, so it doesn't look quite as bad as the one you detailed.

I will be checking out those products you listed, and looking at your work gives me some confidence to start working on my own!

Thank you sir! Congrats on your Model S. It seems like every other day Tesla is winning another award for style, value, or overall awesomeness. This one was a pleasure to work on.


Amazing work and excellent photo documentation! Your work speaks for itself.

Thanks! I had a lot of fun on this job. I actually just went out for a follow up "wash & reload" to touch up the interior, install FlyBy30 to all glass, work out some high-spots in the coating and get some CQF on the spoiler he had installed after we last touched it. It was amazing how easy it was to clean up with every square inch of the vehicle coated with CQF and DLUX.