2013 Volkswagen CC - Wheels off CQuartz Finest Service

[KMG]

The owner of this car was referred to me by a previous client. The car was previously worked on by a local dealer and the owner was very unhappy with the quality of the work. The metallic black exterior was covered in swirls, rotary burns and scuffs which were driving the him crazy. He also wanted it to be a lot easier to maintain, as most owners of black car do.

Before Pictures
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https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/10421973_449132535262128_5401829065479114563_n.jpg ?oh=9976178f39a0533657eaab8810c3f7d4&oe=55F18DA9lots of dirt built up on the rear as is typical with most cars

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brake dust and tar built up on the wheels

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Wash/Decon Process
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The car was placed on jack stands and the wheels were pulled during the washing process.

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/11060900_449133085262073_7768880285328615940_n.jpg ?oh=e65ab1f27669485921c57f57817110c7&oe=55C69971the wheels were pulled for a thorough cleaning

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leaving a nice clean barrel to be coated

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the faces were cleaned with Megs Super Degreaser and various brushes

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/11351299_449133528595362_3375840241036698663_n.jpg ?oh=5109cc38426e42821f3724c327130236&oe=55F50E0Dthe wheel wells and calipers were also going to receive a good cleaning
https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/11095684_449133635262018_2098931114210389025_n.jpg ?oh=8b842c7b5d7e2ade497680b2709a3985&oe=55FDB779they were treated with Super Degreaser and scrubbed with varies brushes
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Post Cleaning Condition
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after being washed it was evident that there was quite a bit of damage on the exterior. the trunk had a good amount of RIDS, swirls and rotary burns

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/11351324_449134145261967_8609908427500089803_n.jpg ?oh=dcd49a39b310c388c6f960c42903a955&oe=55FA0019sanding marks on the passenger side front door

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/11295851_449133991928649_4643498256634752384_n.jpg ?oh=50334b187650e90482c8bc285ab29939&oe=56030C86the roof also had a good amount of swirls on the roof along with RIDS

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10730767_449134041928644_107612311472727007_n.jpg? oh=46d6c226840c833c26918df887aab88b&oe=55F70328the hood also had quite a bit of damage on it

Correction Process
https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/20799_449134071928641_4498778840486369107_n.jpg?oh =276b1d7352efeea22009fd36d95984b0&oe=560D7C1Athe car was then pulled into the garage and placed on jack stands and the wheels were removed again to be coated

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a 50/50 shot after being compounded with Americana IAT1500 on the passenger front fender

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another 50/50 shot, but on the hood this time.

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https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/11150477_449134255261956_2130265808997019297_n.jpg ?oh=a9d8ce52611a8d80f1936f0b5beed922&oe=55FA43CD50/50 on the driver side front door

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/11052419_449134295261952_2834098003311287241_n.jpg ?oh=040b65425e83132c325e0dcf648de0b7&oe=55FF2BA3nice mirror like finish after being compounded

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50/50 shot on the rear deck lid

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50/50 of the rear bumper cover which was in pretty rough shape

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/10409146_449134885261893_8687031064907951056_n.jpg ?oh=ad949c72dbef17263edfd226e5394357&oe=560C198Ebefore photo of the trim between the windows

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/11025732_449134935261888_9112147370379804634_n.jpg ?oh=b2d2ce991f2121288bc8697489c4b8bc&oe=56053F76after being compounded

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10988473_449135371928511_3602953841485408781_n.jpg ?oh=b3002564308b5876530a11caa530b194&oe=5601F3CAthe exterior was then polished with Reflect to squeeze out that last bit of gloss

Coating Application
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the wheels were coated with CQuartz UK

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/11113631_449135075261874_3097497930464545586_n.jpg ?oh=ab09a86fa7603492ee07351858f17aae&oe=560ADE82they were then cured under the IR lamp

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after being cured the tires were coated with Black Pearl for a nice glossy look

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/11295922_449135645261817_2844160880522575966_n.jpg ?oh=c1aee918248c8c847a91d5de774c57d8&oe=5606B341CQuartz Finest was applied and the vertical panels were cured using the IR lamp. i now see why guys were saying they think there is more gloss when coating are cured with an IR lamp

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/11063892_449135745261807_4444769660683811325_n.jpg ?oh=21d6ba88b61c0c844f490055382ab13c&oe=5609BB66the wheels were then placed back on the car

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11053148_449132195262162_2227124778231687500_n.jpg ?oh=a211de410f17d551a49224bbe701ca67&oe=55BFD46Dwhen only the Finest is good enough for your ride

The Beauty Shots
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Thanks for looking!

[Matt3400]

Awesome work!!!

[DetailKitty]

Looks fantastic! Excellent work :dblthumb2:

[HUMP DIESEL]

Outstanding!!

HUMP

[Heisenberg]

Looking good now! Looks like I could go swimming in that picture with the IR lamp.

[DasBurninator]

Excellent work on that CC! I really wish I could get some finest to play with on my CC.

[KMG]

Thanks guys. This car was pretty fun to work on, and I loved how the color looked in the sun. The metallic was just crazy after being corrected and coated. That was the first thing the client said when I backed it out of the garage for him. It's always nice to get the comment "I should take it back to the dealer and tell them this is how a car should look when it brand new"

[dcjredline]

Never disappointed when clicking on your post! WOW

[Sicoupe]

Wow! Beautiful job my friend! Looks amazing.

[Loonysup]

That is a ridiculous transformation!!! Awesome job!


David

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[Mp0wer]

Great job, the wheels look awesome, what did you use for tire shine?

[KMG]

Mp0wer that is 2 coats of the gloss Black Pearl Tire Armour.

[Klasse Act]

Great detail but once again...the wheels make the car, really great choice!

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[Don M]

If that were my car, my grin would have been so wide, the top of my head would have fell off.

[FreakFiveOh]

I just joined this forum, and now I see how much I really have to learn. I would love to get my black car back to this sort of shine!