Ciao! A Rupes review...on Little Red

[Sizzle Chest]

Hey all! I had this nice little Italian gem (Little Red as it is known) come to me for some lovin' and shining! Figured what the heck, I think I'll do a complete Rupes/Italian review on it!

The victim:

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/bigalfromfl/Detailing%20Pics/photo1_zpsa051db04.jpg (http://s106.photobucket.com/user/bigalfromfl/media/Detailing%20Pics/photo1_zpsa051db04.jpg.html)

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/bigalfromfl/Detailing%20Pics/photo11_zps36f14498.jpg (http://s106.photobucket.com/user/bigalfromfl/media/Detailing%20Pics/photo11_zps36f14498.jpg.html)



The products:

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/bigalfromfl/Detailing%20Pics/IMG_3662_zpscb9f7fe4.jpg (http://s106.photobucket.com/user/bigalfromfl/media/Detailing%20Pics/IMG_3662_zpscb9f7fe4.jpg.html)

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/bigalfromfl/Detailing%20Pics/photo12_zps349d2b31.jpg (http://s106.photobucket.com/user/bigalfromfl/media/Detailing%20Pics/photo12_zps349d2b31.jpg.html)

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/bigalfromfl/Detailing%20Pics/photo10_zpsa5d17c7f.jpg (http://s106.photobucket.com/user/bigalfromfl/media/Detailing%20Pics/photo10_zpsa5d17c7f.jpg.html)




Started out with a 2 bucket wash w/Wolfgang autobathe. (I know, I know, it's a German name! )
Masterblasted it off. Clayed it with Nanoskin Autoscrub Speedy Prep Sponge-Medium. Lubed with Dodo Born Slippery. Corrected with the above Rupes polish, pad and polisher.

I found that the Rupes polish can dust a bit...quite a bit actually. I had to blow the car off with my air compressor afterwards to get all the dust off/out of all the crevices/etc. It has a good work time and finishes down nicely. I did not have to use any other polish on this vehicle as I was happy with the results after a one step correction. I finished her off with Wolfgang (I know, I know!) deep gloss paint sealant 3.0. I REALLY liked the WG stuff. Shook the sh!t outta it to mix it up, and it goes on very easily. Let it sit for about 45 minutes...wiped off like a dream! Very nice. Super slick and a nice gloss. Tires have Adams Super VRT on them. As for the Rupes Duetto and pads, everyone knows I'm in love with them so I need not say more...:buffing:



OK, here is what I started with:

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http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/bigalfromfl/Detailing%20Pics/IMG_3660_zps7254bd59.jpg (http://s106.photobucket.com/user/bigalfromfl/media/Detailing%20Pics/IMG_3660_zps7254bd59.jpg.html)

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/bigalfromfl/Detailing%20Pics/IMG_3661_zpsd7971da7.jpg (http://s106.photobucket.com/user/bigalfromfl/media/Detailing%20Pics/IMG_3661_zpsd7971da7.jpg.html)





Car spends most of its' time outside and going thru auto washes...

After, 50/50:

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/bigalfromfl/Detailing%20Pics/photo14_zps1bc1f803.jpg (http://s106.photobucket.com/user/bigalfromfl/media/Detailing%20Pics/photo14_zps1bc1f803.jpg.html)

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/bigalfromfl/Detailing%20Pics/photo13_zpse997c242.jpg (http://s106.photobucket.com/user/bigalfromfl/media/Detailing%20Pics/photo13_zpse997c242.jpg.html)

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/bigalfromfl/Detailing%20Pics/photo2_zps2a6fac59.jpg (http://s106.photobucket.com/user/bigalfromfl/media/Detailing%20Pics/photo2_zps2a6fac59.jpg.html)




The finished job:


http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/bigalfromfl/Detailing%20Pics/photo5_zps905ed665.jpg (http://s106.photobucket.com/user/bigalfromfl/media/Detailing%20Pics/photo5_zps905ed665.jpg.html)

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/bigalfromfl/Detailing%20Pics/photo4_zpsd378dfd1.jpg (http://s106.photobucket.com/user/bigalfromfl/media/Detailing%20Pics/photo4_zpsd378dfd1.jpg.html)

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/bigalfromfl/Detailing%20Pics/photo6_zps4359bedf.jpg (http://s106.photobucket.com/user/bigalfromfl/media/Detailing%20Pics/photo6_zps4359bedf.jpg.html)

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/bigalfromfl/Detailing%20Pics/photo7_zpsc916dd02.jpg (http://s106.photobucket.com/user/bigalfromfl/media/Detailing%20Pics/photo7_zpsc916dd02.jpg.html)

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/bigalfromfl/Detailing%20Pics/photo8_zpsae45f70e.jpg (http://s106.photobucket.com/user/bigalfromfl/media/Detailing%20Pics/photo8_zpsae45f70e.jpg.html)

[Tato]

Looking great mate, perfectly red! And a nice write-up as well, wise choice on products and process. Thanks for sharing.

[jamesboyy]

Excellent work and nice review

[VISITOR]

cute little ride (no gay) there, great job cleaning her up...

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Nice work on that little guy.

[Denis Ware]

Good job

[rwisejr]

Nice job !!

[Mike Phillips]

Probably better looking now than when it rolled out of the dealership....


:dblthumb2:

[Justin at Final Inspection]

Great job! Love a dripping wet looking red car.

[mbpress01]

Car looks amazing but I have to ask. Did you have any issues on the curved or vertical panels with the Duetto stalling or stop spinning? Seems like this car has some curved lines and if you didn't see any stalling can you let us know your exact technique (tipping the duetto, washer mod, etc) that allowed you to make that car shine.

Thx for any responses.

[Audi X2]

Awesome work my friend!
The shiny swirl free red paint looks marvelous :dblthumb2:

For being sick you certainly did fine work :buffing:

[Sizzle Chest]

Car looks amazing but I have to ask. Did you have any issues on the curved or vertical panels with the Duetto stalling or stop spinning? Seems like this car has some curved lines and if you didn't see any stalling can you let us know your exact technique (tipping the duetto, washer mod, etc) that allowed you to make that car shine.

Thx for any responses.


I have not had any problems with the Duetto stalling. On my 15 I have. The Duetto is by far my favorite machine!!! I love it!






Awesome work my friend!
The shiny swirl free red paint looks marvelous :dblthumb2:

For being sick you certainly did fine work :buffing:

Thanks Buddy. This was from the previous weekend. Just hadn't gotten around to doing my review until last night...

But, I could've done it this weekend, sick and all...cuz I'm a man baby!!!!!

[DetailKitty]

Probably better looking now than when it rolled out of the dealership....


:dblthumb2:

No doubt!

Looks fantastic! :dblthumb2:

[Sizzle Chest]

Thanks everyone! Appreciate it!