Upclose and Personal with McLaren MP4

**kc's** · 06-18-2015, 06:16 AM

It has been almost a year since I blogged last, almost at the verge of giving up detailing! if I were to tell anyone that I have not been in detailing ...... most of you would believe (as some may have asked about me from my previous joint)! but yet my Passion did not stop! and I have moved on since last Year back on my own....as always my way with my passion....did many more ride and yet to find time to post!

God has always been very kind of me.....for allowing me to handle such an exotic ride.....

The McLaren MP4-12C is an exotic sports car from the same British company that produced the legendary F1 supercar. A purpose-built two-seater with a midmounted, twin-turbocharged V8, the MP4-12C pushes modern automotive technology to its limits, and the result is a uniquely composed and confidence-inspiring drive

TOGW.....the previous detail polish and wax residues..

After washing ....more washing requires

Begin deep washing ....cleaning !

brakes

Wheels

side air intake

C section beside side window

front bonnet cleaning
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beneath hood cleaning

cracks clean up

you notice something

OPC Applied

rinse off

Tadaaaaaaa

my ultimate aim is to protect the car from outside in...not only paint....but interior cracks and door jam to leather seats

therefore all dressing oil had to be removed prior coating!
proper preparation is the ultimate important for these unpainted plastic

moving to the engine bay
before .....look at the dressing wearing out

OPC at work

rinse off

pure and neat as natural...ready for maximum protection on the heart and soul of this ride

many many hours later
after Opticoat the intake and engine parts

Thanks to TOGW

More from the previous TOGW.....the previous detail polish and wax residues...

More from the previous TOGW.....the previous detail polish and wax residues..

look carefully

the previous detailer not only gave me a chance for this job but also work!!!

it almost took me 2 hours to get around these unpainted plastic and clean up

Deeper cleaning begin! it is the most challenging to correct and clean wax residue from unpainted plastics! For the wax being just absorb and stay permanently!!!!!

look again

more work and the only way to get this out quickly is Kerosene

which I do not practice that...so OPC is my best companion

tada

now my turn to tape up and becareful not to allow any compound polish residues stick on this delicate area

many many hours later
after opti coated

OPTI COAT these unpainted area is the best deal of protection one can ever find....they are unpainted ! residues of wax or polish sticks permanently! looks ugly even when your car is done perfectly

ta da

moving to interior

I had to OPC the whole interior prior coating on leather, carbon fiber and carpet area

state of the art

i admit tempted to try to press this

gear knobs????? where

opti leather for the interior

before

50/50% before and after opti leather coat

before opti leather coating

after opti leather coating - the leather looks and feels more plushy (with greater protection to come)

tada

another 50/50% before and after opti leather

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ta da

to be continued

**kc's** · 06-18-2015, 06:16 AM

before

50/50 %

now

Fit for F1 race

moving on to body work

paint prep

**rms64** · 06-18-2015, 06:40 AM

Beautiful job on my dream car (Ta Da!!)

**RPM_BR** · 06-18-2015, 03:15 PM

Amazing work in an amazing car, my friend! Wow!
What really bothered me was the previous detailer, treating this gem like it was a Corolla 1998. What a shame!

**kc's** · 06-20-2015, 12:20 AM

**builthatch** · 06-20-2015, 12:27 AM

so with Opti-Leather, do you apply it with applicator and then massage it in with microfiber until it's no longer shiny?

**kc's** · 06-24-2015, 01:08 AM

Originally Posted by builthatch

so with Opti-Leather, do you apply it with applicator and then massage it in with microfiber until it's no longer shiny?

builthatch
Thanks for your question, apologies for my late reply....been busty detailing

it takes 10 minutes for the OPTI Leather to settle down

few key points to note
1. material working in - leather - synthetic leather, Alcantara, PV, Suede

the least OPTI LEATHER coated require is leather - synthetic leather, PV (10ml) per car interior

double strength material OPTI LEATHER coated require will be on suede, alcantara and some leather (20-25ml) per car interior

2. damp the sponge - drip 1-2 dots of OPTI LEATHER coat and even out with wiping,

3.leave for 10 minutes prior wiping with MF

Not to worry, if you find streaks, use ONR as QD , mist and wipe away with MF after 30 minutes

have fun

**kc's** · 06-24-2015, 01:09 AM

moving on to body work

paint prep

Always build your foundation right ……. A good preps always lead to a good correction ….

Taking my time to remove all surface contaminations

By the way the blue Rainbow Loom band was my birthday gift

Tada my companion

Always work under proper light during paint corrections

Awesome paint

niceeeee

tada

The colour

By the time we finish our exterior …its time to move in to do interior

Wheels before

Wheel after clean

Before coating applications

After opti coat applications- the wheel colour depeened
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After opti glass

Some finishing picture

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**oldmodman** · 06-24-2015, 04:19 AM

Absolutely beautiful.
No crevice left untouched.
Was it difficult to remove the wax residue from the matte plastic parts? Those are always my biggest worry. My fear would always be making the matte part shiny.

Are those wheels easy to get to the back side to clean the barrels without taking them off the car? My hands just can't reach those hard to hit areas anymore.

I bet you had one happy customer.

**kc's** · 06-26-2015, 01:54 AM

Originally Posted by oldmodman

Absolutely beautiful.
No crevice left untouched.
Was it difficult to remove the wax residue from the matte plastic parts? Those are always my biggest worry. My fear would always be making the matte part shiny.

Are those wheels easy to get to the back side to clean the barrels without taking them off the car? My hands just can't reach those hard to hit areas anymore.

I bet you had one happy customer.

Thanks oldmodman fior your kind words of encouragement

Was it difficult to remove the wax residue from the matte plastic parts? YES, absolutely, they are like black board with Liquid Paper on...kerosene is most people use here
but i choose OPC - safe for my hands and the car

Those are always my biggest worry. My fear would always be making the matte part shiny.

YES, do it gently - be as wise as a serpent but be as gentle as a dove

Are those wheels easy to get to the back side to clean the barrels without taking them off the car? My hands just can't reach those hard to hit areas anymore.

we do not have the luxury of having the cars for days and further more, this is a new car,

we suggest you to try using lots of long narrow brushes instead of hand or finger

lastly have fun