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911fanatic vs 06 Porsche Carrera 4 This client ad owned this car for a few years but had never had it professionally detailed. Al though it had low mileage, the lack of care bestowed by the previous owner meant this P car was due for some serious TLC. After an inspection, we decided the best course of action was a two step correction. As well, we were sending the two rear wheels out for some repair. As the client had other cars to drive, we were able to keep it as long as we needed to make it nice. Engine, jambs and all trim cleaned with Exclusive APC@3:1 and RG brushes Washed with Blackfire Soap and Megs MF mitt Inner fenders cleaned with Exclusive APC straight and dressed with 303 Wheels cleaned with Exclusive Wheel Cleaner beta. Built up brake dust on back of spokes tidied up with a mild acid @8:1 Polished with Megs MF cutting pad and Megs D300 cutting compound on my PC. Finishing was done with Scholl S30 / B&S Green on my PC as well. LSP was two coats of Exclusive Paint Sealant Interior wiped down with AG Interior Shampoo Seats cleaned with Leatherique Rejuvenator and conditioned with Leatherique Prestine Clean. All glass cleaned with AG Glass Polish Exterior glass sealed with DG Nano Sealant beta Wheels sealed with BF All Metal Sealant Tires dressed with Exclusive Tire Dressing Total time - I stopped counting at 30 hours The Porsche as delivered. Looking a little sad. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0001-3.jpg There was quite a bit of brake dust build up on the wheels. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0002-1.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0003-3.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0004-4.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0005-1.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0006-4.jpg The engine and compartment were quite dirty. This area was cleaned with Exclusive APC@3:1 and then dressed with Carpro PERL. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0007-3.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0008-3.jpg Exhaust tips were quite dirty and were polished with Optimum Metal Polish and 0000 steel wool before being sealed with BF All Metal Sealant. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0009-3.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0010-4.jpg Small bit of was built up on the edge of the hood. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0012-1.jpg Under the hood was very dusty. Area was cleaned with Exclusive APC@3:1 and all plastics and rubber seals were dressed with Carpro PERL. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0014-1.jpg Calipers were unpainted cast versions and unfortunately were stained from someone using an inappropriate cleaning solution. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0016.jpg The two rear wheels were damaged and were being sent out for refinishing but evidently would need some cleaning before going out. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0021.jpg Inner fender before.... http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0024-1.jpg and after. It took around 3.5 hours to clean and dress all four inner fenders and suspension. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0025-1.jpg One of the many scratches around the car. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0001-2.jpg Undetermined "stuff" on paint. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0002.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0003-2.jpg The dullness on the rear spoiler is actually overspray. Great. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0004-3.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0006-3.jpg Swirling is evident all over the car and deeper RIDS were evident on most panels as well. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0007-2.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0008-2.jpg Swirling was really bad on rear trunklid. As we couldn't remove the emblem ( over $100 for a new one ) we would have to carefully tape it off and polish as closely as possible. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0009-2.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0010-3.jpg Looks like a birdbomb had sat on the paint and then the subsequent wipedown did even more damage. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0011-1.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0012.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0013-2.jpg All taped off, waiting for polishing. Notice how dull the paint is looking. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0039-1.jpg After one pass of the Megs MF cutting pad and D300. Nice. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0041.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0042-1.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0044-1.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0048-1.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0054.jpg Swirling on headlight before.... http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0003-1.jpg and after. Headlights were corrected with Menz Power Finish on Orange CCS pads via Flex 3403. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0004-2.jpg Love the curves on this car. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0006-2.jpg 50/50 shot on the hood. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0015.jpg One RID that was a wee bit too deep to chase. Paint readings on the car hovered around the 100 mark. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0023.jpg Tail light before.... http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0018.jpg and after. Same polishing combo as headlights. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0019.jpg We removed the tail lights to clean all the dirt out from behind them. Yikes! http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0020.jpg After wiping down with QD. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0025.jpg Same procedure was followed for the headlights. Before.... http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0024.jpg and after. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0026.jpg All wheel nuts and bolts were repainted to maintain a clean appearance. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0033-1.jpg Front inner fender tidied up. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0034-1.jpg Water staining under the hood. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0036.jpg After removing with Sonax Paintwork Cleanser ( thanks Todd C ) and a MF towel. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0038-1.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0039.jpg Seats taking an extended soak in Leatherique. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0004-1.jpg Under the hood all finished. All rubbers and plastic dressed with Carpro PERL. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0005.jpg Some stubborn dirt buildup in door sill. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0006-1.jpg Easily removed with a Q Tip and Werkstat Prime Strong. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0007-1.jpg Map pocket liners were removed and cleaned with AG Interior Shampoo. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0008-1.jpg The results. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0009-1.jpg Crud build up in the end of the turn signal arm. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0010-2.jpg All cleaned out via a stiff bristled brush. Sorry for the blurry pic. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0011.jpg Pedals and heel pad were scrubbed down with AG Interior Shampoo and a toothbrush. Yes, I still use them! LOL http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0013-1.jpg Engine dialed in. After cleaning, engine was dressed with 303 while the fan was dressed with AG Silicone Spray. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0014.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0001-1.jpg After all polishing and one coat of Exclusive Paint Sealant. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0062.jpg Posing with a Cayman we had in the shop for a few days. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0006.jpg Sweeeeeeeet!!! http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0001.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0009.jpg Can you say "WIDE" children? I knew you could! http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0010.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0017.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0030.jpg When remounting the wheels, I wanted to protect the nuts we had resprayed so we covered them in plastic before slding them into the socket. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0037.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0004.jpg Torquing the wheels to factory settings. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0003.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0055.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0056.jpg Very nice. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0038.jpg Back to better than new now. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0007.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0008.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0010-1.jpg A few pics of the refinished wheel. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0032.jpg Place that did the wheels sprayed them and then mounted the tires an hour later. That resulted in marring the clear on the backside of the wheels. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0033.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0035.jpg The car received a second coat of sealant as well. Here are the afters. I was playing around with the camera so I apologize for the the duplicates. They all looked good so I included them. Enjoy. http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0046.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0043.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0044.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0047.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0048.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0050.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0052.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0053.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0060.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...DSC_0062-1.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0063.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0064.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0065.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0066.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0070.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0072.jpg http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...4/DSC_0042.jpg Thanks so much for enduring the lengthly write up. |
thanks for sharing! you been doing quite a few luxuries lately eh? btw, sent you a msg a while ago, not sure if you got it |
Great work. Love that car, hopefully it will be my next ;) Posted via RS Mobile |
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