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gn02156668 03-08-2015 07:24 PM

Did a 1 stage polish on this 2007 STI yesterday on Saturday and applied Cquartz . Enjoy !

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.n...c10a0b664fe8f3

foam cannoned

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.n...fa4d6583545d13

Left is untreated and right is treated with 1 stage polish

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...d80bd9813cd5a7

Starting to hurt my eyes with the swirls

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...d5f23eb2693e3f

After 1 stage polish

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hp...ec&oe=5573E661

Before

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.n...f57468c760421e

After

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hp...60&oe=55BCE6D3

After Cquartz

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hp...73&oe=558CEA44


https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...2339a3d895bd4f

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.n...dd65c6bc4de726

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hp...6b&oe=55876134

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hp...9c&oe=558EE1A9

Enjoy !

SupraTTturbo2jz 03-09-2015 11:45 PM

I would like to detail exterior and interior of my vehicle this weekend if weather permits. Anyone would like to give me a list of affordable products to get my paint shined up and free of swirls like some of the pics here? All I have been doing is wash with a sponge.. is there a more of a correct way to wash and shine? Also, my leather is starting to look dry. Anyway to renew the look and get the new car smell back?

gn02156668 03-25-2015 11:41 PM

Did a 1 stage polish and Opti Glossed this 2010 Mercedes C300.

It was in great condition except filled with lots of brake dust / iron particles.

The vehicle was wash and clay bared to remove the contamiants.

After that , a 1 stage polish was performed and Opti Gloss was applied to enhance the wetness appearance.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pskhs864zd.jpg

Bubble bathing

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psfe9y3nuu.jpg

before

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...ps3akkv2fy.jpg

after

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pstmdv3ln8.jpg

before

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pskuqisbg8.jpg

after

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psjvfzy1lj.jpg

Opti Glossed

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pskdti9nt2.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pstxvdpvtc.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psnetrqw7k.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psofeknaj7.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psptt51ddb.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...ps8avsvzgf.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psnh43oyth.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psc5dct8zm.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psg3k42mqu.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pszwsdi0hz.jpg



Enjoy !

911fanatic 03-29-2015 06:16 PM

Nice!

Gerbs 03-29-2015 06:20 PM

What foam guns / cannons did you guys buy?

gn02156668 03-29-2015 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerbs (Post 8616879)
What foam guns / cannons did you guys buy?


Gilmour 95QGFMR Foamaster II Cleaning Sprayer : Lawn And Garden Sprayers : Patio, Lawn & Garden

gn02156668 04-04-2015 10:56 PM

Did a Wash n Wax & quick polish on this year 2000 corolla.

The vehicle is in good condition except the bottom half is filled with numerous brake dust and tar.

A quick polish around the vehicle was performed and Cquartz was applied to further protect & enhance the paint.

Enjoy !

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pspnebeudy.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psqal5v5fj.jpg

Foam cannoned to remove loose dirt

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psibj9hk34.jpg

After polish and Cquartz

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pszvyfrblp.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psdtnodcwr.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psiv3xhb1z.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psypqhmctn.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...ps9necff5j.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pshdjtoumm.jpg

when a corolla meets another corolla ...

gn02156668 04-11-2015 07:57 PM

Did a 1 stage polish on this 2009 Civic Si todayand it was filled with lots of oxidized paint & swirls.

The vehicle was foam cannoned to remove loose dirt and hand washed.

After that, it was clay barred and a 1 stage polish was conducted ti remove 75% of the paint imperfection.

Choices of last step products were Autoglym Extra gloss sealant and layered with Mitchell & King carnauba wax.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psd9r1fyzi.jpg

water marks everywhere

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psnhluhtw7.jpg

paint imperfection

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psnwlvoapq.jpg


http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psuimvgdjd.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...ps1sfweikm.jpg

swirls everywhere

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pszc4laziy.jpg

Before and After 1 stage polish

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psifqpwhrv.jpg

1 stage correction on front hood but not on the grill and bumper

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psmraugocl.jpg

before

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pseocosacq.jpg

after

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pssj3vc8bm.jpg

before

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psnpz0pfz2.jpg

after

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psolqbenrx.jpg

After Last step products

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...ps7tnlf0w2.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psid57iekv.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psjtpbje6h.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pszncbkuuk.jpg

gn02156668 04-23-2015 08:15 PM

Did a 1 stage polish on this neglected Lancer.

The paint of the whole vehicle was heavily oxidized and it looked pink before any treatment.

Furthermore, the rims were caked with brake dust and the bottom half of the vehicle was filled with tar.

We firstly foam cannoned the vehicle in order to rinse off any loose dirt. After that, the vehicle was hand washed and clay clothed in order to remove any embedded debris.

After drying the Lancer, we then performed a 1 stage polish in order to remove the topper layer of the oxidized clear coat and further protect the paint with durable sealant.

No job is done until tyres are shined and exhaust was polished.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psawbgdgzx.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psrxpmzdkg.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psbwtsxlgy.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pshbycss5n.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psahnlbfmv.jpg

rim with brake dust

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pskrxjp4wo.jpg

Left is untreated and Right is treated.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psh16k2oyv.jpg

untreated B pillar

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psyffezkju.jpg

treated B pillar

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...ps1lgn85hs.jpg

After 1 stage polish

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pscsp96py1.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pskzmfgjsa.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psunig6erc.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...ps1mpuxmni.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psu7azkz5i.jpg

Enjoy !

RevYouUp 04-24-2015 03:20 PM

Nice! There's nothing better than a black car after paint correction.

!Yaminashi 04-24-2015 07:29 PM

Out of curiosity, when using a foam gun/cannon, are you pretty much using the same amount of cleaning agent as you would just using 2 buckets and a mitt?

BoostedBB6 04-24-2015 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SupraTTturbo2jz (Post 8607435)
I would like to detail exterior and interior of my vehicle this weekend if weather permits. Anyone would like to give me a list of affordable products to get my paint shined up and free of swirls like some of the pics here? All I have been doing is wash with a sponge.. is there a more of a correct way to wash and shine? Also, my leather is starting to look dry. Anyway to renew the look and get the new car smell back?

To do paint correction like this you need to use some form of polisher. Correction like this CAN be done by hand but will take you a VERY long time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by !Yaminashi (Post 8629063)
Out of curiosity, when using a foam gun/cannon, are you pretty much using the same amount of cleaning agent as you would just using 2 buckets and a mitt?

If you are using a dedicated high foaming soap in your lance/cannon then it will have a pre-mix proportion. The foam cannon/lance is not a replacement for the 2 bucket method, it is in addition to. You use the foam cannon to soak the car and loosen the stuck on dirt. Then pressure wash off, then proceed with the 2 bucket method. It is another way to help reduce the scratches you may otherwise get.

!Aznboi128 04-24-2015 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by !Yaminashi (Post 8629063)
Out of curiosity, when using a foam gun/cannon, are you pretty much using the same amount of cleaning agent as you would just using 2 buckets and a mitt?

awww shit mike's back in it

asiandude 04-26-2015 01:40 PM

What year is that lancer? My friend's 05 black lancer paint looks similar condition all chalky white zero gloss.

gn02156668 04-26-2015 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asiandude (Post 8629805)
What year is that lancer? My friend's 05 black lancer paint looks similar condition all chalky white zero gloss.

I think it is a 2003 model ...

gn02156668 04-30-2015 07:44 PM

Did a 1 stage polish on this 2010 Subaru Forester which is modified by HBL AutoSports.

The vehicle was hand washed and Clay barred to remove embedded contaminants. After that, a 1 stage polish was performed to remove oxidized paint and some of the paint imperfections.

The vehicle was then protected with bespoke wax to enhance the wetness effect.


http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pszh03v8ov.jpg

Before

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psgoehdhpw.jpg

After

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...ps88blpcme.jpg

Before

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...ps9hj2owop.jpg

After

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...ps63ebneor.jpg

Before

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psz9btd5cd.jpg

After


http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psgtogqzri.jpg

Before

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psa2ccw0n8.jpg

After


http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psewvvbfpg.jpg

The end result

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psaxrlanga.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psr7qgix7f.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...ps7ygbvnv1.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...ps5xgjyfmd.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psa1g9q5du.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psyxfys0da.jpg

Enjoy !

gn02156668 05-06-2015 08:13 PM

Did a 1 stage polish on this 2005 Subaru Legacy.

The vehicle was foam cannoned initially in order to remove any loose dirt. After that, we washed and clay clothed the vehicle in order to reveal the true layer of the clear coat.
Once we cleaned up the vehicle properly, we performed a 1 stage polish in order to remove 70% of paint imperfection.
After that, we rinsed the vehicle again and applied premium last step product for protection.

Before

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pstjx0hu9q.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...ps82ulm7bx.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psejorrtc7.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...ps75hj3lhc.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psadcrbrym.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psfsjghozt.jpg

50/50

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hp...95&oe=55CB6132

Here is a better shot

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psvg4cnsmx.jpg

before

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...ps3l1ockbn.jpg

after

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pss4t7fbrg.jpg

before

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psel2zzhx5.jpg

after

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psrhasan9m.jpg

End result

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psizygz7om.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pscslb9wc0.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psckvlmr14.jpg

Protected with Vintage

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psijtaz4ix.jpg

cleaned rims and dressed tyres

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pskbilxago.jpg

cleaned exhaust

Enjoy !

gn02156668 05-18-2015 08:15 PM

Did a Wash N Wax on this 2013 Mini Cooper S today as the vehicle had not been washed for the past five months.

The vehicle was initially filled with iron and tar on the bottom of the vehicle. The rims were caked with tons of brake dust and the vehicle was in dull colour.

We did a foam cannon to remove loose dirt and proceed to hand wash the vehicle in detail. After that, the vehicle was clay barred to remove embedded dirt and last step products were applied to protect the paint.





http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pswvdw5avq.jpg

Before

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psb56eonaa.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psozxu9hig.jpg

rims filled with dust

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psykfxgjy4.jpg

foam cannon in action !

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pskpnveyos.jpg

Wheel barrels from brownish to white

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psaso2nwdn.jpg

After application of last step products

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psjai9clbg.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psozc1nutl.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...ps8epqrzme.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pswjv8f16l.jpg

dirty pipes

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pscm4m62r5.jpg

polished pipes

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psnzalmu6p.jpg

Enjoy !

gn02156668 05-20-2015 08:20 PM

Being invited to attend a frd's beloved STI , we did a Wash & Wax package on this beast proudly.

The vehicle was bombarded with bird poop and dirt as it had not been washed regularly.

Furthermore, the rims were filled with brake dust as if it just returned from a rally course racing.

The vehicle was firstly foam cannoned to remove loose dirt. After that, it was hand washed and clay clothed to remove the embedded dirt.

The rims was hand brushed carefully to ensure the brake dust was removed from the spokes.

After that, the vehicle was protected with premium sealant and topped up with Poor Boys Black Hole glaze & further enhanced the wetness with Mitchell & King boutique wax.
Enjoy !


Before

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psbtoeeopg.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psvgrk6uzn.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pse8sekaoa.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...ps1bygpfol.jpg

Foam cannoning

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...ps9s0hgqkh.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psmg8x0qzx.jpg

After last step products

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...ps1uf1mayk.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...ps7i55ftlv.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psragxygzz.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psqlqydlz7.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psbctvao2a.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pswr7eni36.jpg

2 buckets method

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psrokdrhb6.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pst0jo8bnr.jpg

gn02156668 05-21-2015 09:15 PM

Did a Wash & Clean package on this S430 which will be used as a wedding vehicle.

The vehicle was originally filled with tar and road dust. The rims were caked with brake dust and the paint was little bit dull.

We foam cannoned the vehicle and proceeded to hand wash & clay cloth the paint in order to remove any embedded imperfection.

After that, the vehicle was protected with polymer sealant and topped up with Poorboys glaze to enhance the appearance of the vehicle.

Before , tar pretty much around the whole vehicle

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psoggj31w2.jpg

Foam cannoning

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pschdvjxzw.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pstbwrg2sv.jpg

Rims were filled with gunk

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psdy7dhvq3.jpg

After application of last step products

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psc0rxydyl.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psyltjrvqn.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pskzajyfcr.jpg

cleaned rims

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...ps3ri4iotx.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psl6qrkfl2.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...ps564zmtrq.jpg

Enjoy !

gn02156668 05-23-2015 07:22 PM

Did a Wash & Wax on this 2006 Acura TL today and further enhanced the paint with Cquartz coating.
The vehicle was repainted recently so the paint was in good condition.

We firstly foam cannoned the TL and hand washed it with premium car shampoo.
After that , we clay barred the vehicle and further wiped it down with IPA alcohol in order to prepare for the installation of ceramic coating.
The choice of the coating was Cquartz as it will allow the dirt be simply washed off the paint and provide a clean surface leaving less water marks on surface.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psrv7hqo73.jpg

Foam cannoning

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psjozfmohu.jpg


After Cquartz

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psedfzulm5.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psrchd1mys.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pssqzy9o8l.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psch3nwavh.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pspnb24z2c.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pslqihsklb.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psplwv7jtp.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...ps7xyzhsb4.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psdbqk7yft.jpg

cleaned rims and dressed tyres

gn02156668 05-31-2015 07:07 PM

Did a Wash & Wax package on this classis BMW E30 today. The vehicle was in good condition except it was filled with tar on the bottom part of the vehicle.

The vehicle was foam cannoned and hand washed. After that, it was clay clothed and further protected with two layers of durable sealant.

Enjoy !

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pspqayprwt.jpg

before

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psnzp9xpdj.jpg

before

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psiuelwqsr.jpg

foam cannoning

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pszmdiypna.jpg

after

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psuspmyjrs.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psacwmfe3u.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psjqloujqz.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psk5vduqah.jpg

jinxcrusader 06-01-2015 06:02 PM

Those wheels must've taken forever. Nice work!!

gn02156668 06-01-2015 08:20 PM

It was just time consuming to clean up the spokes , Jin . Thanks for compliment !

gn02156668 06-05-2015 10:08 PM

Here are some follow up / better quality pictures of a 2006 Acura TL which is Cquartzed 2 weeks ago.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psjimfy4m9.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psu8b32l4v.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pshy8bw4ko.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...ps6jyja7cd.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psaryi4jnr.jpg

Enjoy !


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