03 911 Turbo

**Jimmie** · 06-20-2007, 11:08 AM

Beautiful job on getting things fixed.
How did you get your pics labeled? "Lustr Before" etc.

**Ivan Rajic** · 06-20-2007, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by Jimmie

Beautiful job on getting things fixed.
How did you get your pics labeled? "Lustr Before" etc.

Photoshop and thanks.

**P1et** · 06-20-2007, 12:08 PM

That is some excellent work! I can only assume that when the dealership detailed it that they used products with heavy fillers to hide the swirls.

**Ivan Rajic** · 06-20-2007, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by P1et

That is some excellent work! I can only assume that when the dealership detailed it that they used products with heavy fillers to hide the swirls.

I mentioned it above... it seemed like many of the swirls were caused by the dealer and a harsh compund/polish... I have used #84 and 85 a few times and I'm familiar with the kind of scratches they leave behind in order to remove some deeper stuff... the owner actually said he didn't notice much of a difference after he got the car... I'm assuming they used something like Meg's #85 with a really rough pad, then just waxed the car... they used armor all on his engine bay, and it ended up cracking a hose after it dried it up...
it was just bad haha

**Ivan Rajic** · 06-20-2007, 12:28 PM

The owner said these were the only 2 photos that came out good from his photoshoot this morning...

**Nica** · 06-20-2007, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by lecchilo

I told the owner after how to properly take care of it as well, and he seems like he knows a lot since he has a couple buckets with sonus drying towels and car wash

Honestly, and this will sound very weird, but I like using KSG more than the Zymol.
The reason is this... I can apply KSG over the whole car, let it sit while I go around doing this and that, then come back, and just moisten a towel with QD, wipe with it, then wipe with dry towel... DONE....
The Zymol says don't wait for it to dry, so I would do half a panel, then wipe off... problem here was I didn't know when it was "not-dry" enough... when removing, you have to buff it a little more than usual to get rid of all the extra wax... overall I liked the look of it and it was very easy to apply... waiting/not waiting to take it off and taking it off was a bit tougher like I said

I too enjoy educating vehicle owners as to how to properly take care of there vehicles...makes me feel important hahaha just kidding.

I know what you mean about Zymol, I usually get my wife to give me a hand when ever I use my Zymol. So far I only have the Concourse (sorry for spelling) and I don't mind it, looks good at the end. Thanks for sharing.

**killrflake** · 06-20-2007, 10:10 PM

It's amazing what some people call detailing. I've found in my area of New Jersey, at least 8 out of 10 places that offer "Complete Detailing Services" are doing anything but what they're advertising. Most do little if anything as far as corrections in paint are concerned, and most don't even touch the door jams or many of things you should come to expect of a skilled detailer.
Makes you wonder if detailers should be licensed after some sort of test to prove they have the skills they claim to have. Of course we really don't need
government in our lives any more then they already are, but there has to be some way of weeding out the incompetents in the work place that are doing more damage then good work. For now, word of mouth will have to suffice.
Buying a PC and a selection of products does not make a detailer.

**Z06-Goose** · 06-20-2007, 10:40 PM

Incredible looks. Black glass!

**Ivan Rajic** · 06-21-2007, 01:41 AM

Originally Posted by killrflake

It's amazing what some people call detailing. I've found in my area of New Jersey, at least 8 out of 10 places that offer "Complete Detailing Services" are doing anything but what they're advertising. Most do little if anything as far as corrections in paint are concerned, and most don't even touch the door jams or many of things you should come to expect of a skilled detailer.
Makes you wonder if detailers should be licensed after some sort of test to prove they have the skills they claim to have. Of course we really don't need
government in our lives any more then they already are, but there has to be some way of weeding out the incompetents in the work place that are doing more damage then good work. For now, word of mouth will have to suffice.
Buying a PC and a selection of products does not make a detailer.

Honestly, I think many of those "hacks" could do a very decent job with a PC maybe even rotary... problem is that they see the opportunity for easy money by doing quantity over quality, and once the laziness sets in, cars are doomed. I have luckily and unfortunately had the pleasure of correcting other detailers' work quite a few times.... luckily since every client has agreed that research is necessary to find a great detailer, unfortunately because, well, you can see the before pics...

Originally Posted by Z06-Goose

Incredible looks. Black glass!

Thanks