2015 Impala LTZ Corrected with Rupes UHS and Coated with Optimum Gloss Coat

**Eldorado2k** · 07-10-2016, 08:58 AM

So you prefer using D103 APC over the Mothers Heavy Duty Trim Cleaner to prep trim? It works better?

And I noticed you polished the headlights, were they beginning to haze? Or you just wanted to get the most out of them?

**runrun411** · 07-10-2016, 09:37 AM

Fantastic work, fantastic write up. What are you're thoughts about the Rupes Nano? How Long did it take you to do that detail?

**The Guz** · 07-10-2016, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by Eldorado2k

So you prefer using D103 APC over the Mothers Heavy Duty Trim Cleaner to prep trim? It works better?

And I noticed you polished the headlights, were they beginning to haze? Or you just wanted to get the most out of them?

D103 worked good enough to clean the trim. The thing with Mothers, is that it does leave something behind. At least that is what I noticed. It's easier to do an IPA wipedown on trim cleaned with APC than Mothers trim cleaner. I don't want anything to interfere with the bonding of solution finish.

The headlights had some sort of etched crud. So a light polish was able to remove it. They were not beginning to haze. It was part of the prep work to make them pop a bit more prior to coating them.

Originally Posted by runrun411

Fantastic work, fantastic write up. What are you're thoughts about the Rupes Nano? How Long did it take you to do that detail?

Thanks. I like the nano. It's a great tool. Really gets into the nooks and crannies. I did not do much if anything at all by hand in terms of polishing other than under the door handles. When I really got into it, 3 days and I was officially done. With me putting in about 10 hours on the second day. The final day was 3 hours as most of the time was waiting for time between applying coats. I think on the first day I may have put in around 4-5 hours.

The free time I had during the holiday weekend was like an hour or two here and there hitting small areas like the trim, wheels and glass.

**Mike@DedicatedPerfection** · 07-11-2016, 07:02 AM

Wow Mike! Outstanding Show 'N Shine.

Talk about a total transformation. That came out extremely well.

Thanks for sharing.

**rwisejr** · 07-11-2016, 09:20 AM

Great job . It looks awesome. I know your dad was very happy with the outcome.

**The Guz** · 07-11-2016, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by Mike@DedicatedPerfection

Wow Mike! Outstanding Show 'N Shine.

Talk about a total transformation. That came out extremely well.

Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Mike.

Originally Posted by rwisejr

Great job . It looks awesome. I know your dad was very happy with the outcome.

Thanks.

**Jaretr1** · 07-11-2016, 01:49 PM

Rental Cars, or former rental cars are nearly the perfect canvas for ressurection. They arent sun damaged, but are used and abused. Nothing a good detailer cant fix, just as you did. Nice work.

**LSNAutoDetailing** · 07-11-2016, 02:29 PM

As a person who rents a lot.... I'm sorry man! :-)
Amazing work! Fantastic outcome!!! You stated you weren't looking for show-car quality, but I think you nailed it!

**MartinQ** · 07-11-2016, 04:41 PM

BEAUTIFUL DETAIL! Outstanding Work Dude, Great Job! All that little attention to detail really paid off!

Marty

**The Guz** · 07-11-2016, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by Jaretr1

Rental Cars, or former rental cars are nearly the perfect canvas for ressurection. They arent sun damaged, but are used and abused. Nothing a good detailer cant fix, just as you did. Nice work.

Originally Posted by paul_g

As a person who rents a lot.... I'm sorry man! :-)
Amazing work! Fantastic outcome!!! You stated you weren't looking for show-car quality, but I think you nailed it!

Originally Posted by MartinQ

BEAUTIFUL DETAIL! Outstanding Work Dude, Great Job! All that little attention to detail really paid off!

Marty

Thanks guys. It sure does look great.