ProjectDetail: 700+BHP WRX STI *lots of pics
 

Got the chance to work on a car I've been a big fan of. Owners super chill and definitely has the quickest STI I've been in, let alone car. Little bit of background info, the STI just got back from a track weekend at Pacific Raceways in WA. So the paint had rubber all over and wheels were covered in a thick layer of brake dust. Seeing as how much there was I wanted to try something strong, but didn't want to use anything acidic. So I picked up some Autoglym Custom Wheel Cleaner since it was on sale for $9.69. I must say, great product, it pulled off so much grime from the tires right away and pulled the brake dust off no problem. Zep Citrus definitely would have a problem with these wheels, may end up picking up a large quantity from Ken over at Autowerkes Exclusive soon. BTW, sorry for the large amount of pictures, a lot of people asked me to take a crap load of pics lol...Heres the product list:

Wash:
- 2 Bucket Method w/ Grit Guards
- Raceglaze Sheepskin Washmitt
- Raceglaze Brush (Cracks/Crevices)
- Meguiars Gold Class
- Dawn Dishwashing Detergent
- Zep Citrus
- Majestic Solutions Ultra Gloss
- Optimum No Rinse

Wheels/Tires:
- Autoglym Custom Wheel Cleaner
- Raceglaze XL Wheel Brush
- Laitner Wheel Brush
- Swissvax Wheel Brush
- Meguiars Tire Brush
- Old Sponge cut in half
- Gloss-It Signature Tire Gloss
- Blackfire Metal Sealant

Clay:
- Riccardo Blue Clay
- ONR Clay Dilution

Last Step Protection:
- Autoglym HD Wax (2 Coats)
- Autoglym Applicator Pad
- Chemical Guys Sasquatch MF
- Wool Duster

Windows:
- Collinite 845 Base Coat
- Autoglym HD Wax Top Coat

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Rubber from the track day
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Befores of the wheels
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More rubber deposits
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My wheel cleaning arsenal
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Here is the Autoglym Custom Wheel Cleaner at work, pulled so much grim out of the tire without any agitation. Also took care of the bake dust very well.
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After Claying
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Note, wheels don't have Blackfire Metal Sealant applied yet...hence why they look a little dull
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Cool shot of my CG Sasquatch and Autoglym HD Wax
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Wax curing on windows
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Afters
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Some bonus interior shots, no interior detailing was done though
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Beading
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Thanks for looking,
Brendan

WOW, that's one sexy STI! Another job well done! Where did you pick up the Autoglym custom wheel cleaner? CT?

yup picked up two of them, they're $9.69 each. also picked up HD Wax for $37.49. Highly recommend both products

I love, love, love CWC. It is awesome stuff. How's the HD Wax? Is it good for dark-coloured cars?

nice work! may be calling you up soon for some detailing!

CWC is an amazing product. Pulled grime out of the tires like no tomorrow. I haven't tried HD Wax on a dark coloured car yet. But I will be today on an S4;)
Thanks bro:thumbsup:

awesome job man, did the owner let you take it around? looks like a blast to drive

haha I didn't ask but he took me for a rip in it a week ago. Pulls like no tomorrow!

Thanks! Picked up two bottles. I was so tempted to pick up the HD wax. i guess i'll return the Zep Citrus that i bought the other day lol

yea so still don't have my car back so again i'll let you know when i get it back lol stupid parts from US take forever

HD Wax is great. I'll try to get the pictures up from today's S4 detail. Looks great on dark colours as well. I'd keep the Zep, it's great when the wheels have moderate amounts of brake dust.
No problem!

where can I get
- Autoglym Custom Wheel Cleaner
- Gloss-It Signature Tire Gloss
and Blackfire Metal Sealan

I believe Ken carries all of those products

you can get autoglym cleaner at canadian tire

that sti is nice.

I remember when you were washing this car, seemed like you were having trouble getting this thing into your garage lol!