Detailed: Black Z06 /Swissvax Mystery

[DetailersDomain]

This car is a beast, it looks so nice in person, love it. In black even better!

I was called into do some paint correction on this beast. Exterior only job.

Needless to say 3800 miles and tons of swirls and light scratches. We were also doing all this to get it ready for clear film install from Nelson /Clear Image in NJ.

Products used:
Adam's Car Wash (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=49)
P21S Auto Wash (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2)
P21S Wheel Cleaner Gel (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=30)
Adam's Detail Spray (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=59)
Adam's VRT (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=77)
Adam's Undercarriage Spray (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=75)
Adam's Metal Polish 1 and 2 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=80)
Einszett Glas Polish (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=131)
UBAR Clay bar from Detailer's Domain (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=278)
Menzerna Top Inspection (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=130)
Menzerna Super Intensive Polish (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=18)
Menzerna PO85RD (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=102)
Swissvax Cleaner Fluild (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=109)
Swissvax Mystery (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=115)

Tools:
3m Blue Tape
3m Sun Gun
Makita 9227 Hi Speed Rotary (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=183)
LC CCS Green Pad 5.5 (used 4 pads) (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=269)
LC CCS Blue Pad 5.5 (used 4 pads) (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=267)
LC CCS Red Pad 5.5 (used 1 pad) (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=266)
Tons of Microfiber Towels (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=10)
Detailer's Domain Wool Mitt

Crew:
Me
Alvin Ago

Total time 9 hours

Note: Pictures were not great. Light was an issue.

Okay so here are the pics:

Before:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/before1.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/before2.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/before3.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/before4.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/before6.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/before7.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/before8.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/before9.jpg

P21S in action, wheel clean up:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/beforewheels1.jpg

Agitating dirt with a Boar's Hair Brush/P21S Gel on the wheel and P21S Autowash in the wheel wells and on the tires:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/beforewheels2.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/beforewheels3.jpg

Alvin wiping the excess water and doing a once over with Adam's Detail Spray:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/alvinonthewheels.jpg

After shot of the front wheel:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/afterwheels4.jpg

Exhaust tips before:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/beforetips1.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/beforetips2.jpg

Exhaust tips after hitting them up with Adam's Metal Polish 1 and 2 (used a microfiber applicator pad and a microfiber towel to buff)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/aftertips1.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/aftertips2.jpg

After the wash and clay we were left with a clean surface take a look at the imperfections (sorry lighting was very poor)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/afterwash2.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/afterwash3.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/afterwash4.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/afterwash1.jpg

Unfortunately this was our best 50/50 shot (this should be after Menzerna Super Intensive Polish followed by Menzerna Top Inspection wipe down/finished with Menzerna PO85rd and then once again wiped down with Menzerna Top Inspection)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/bad5050shot.jpg

Some action shots:

Me on the Makita:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/meworkingonwiththemakita.jpg

Alvin making sure all is good:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/finalwipedownandinspectionbyalvin.jpg

And of course Swissvax Mystery applied and waiting for removal:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/SwissvaxMysteryshotvette.jpg

Alvin taking a pic of himself...(The Mystery was still on the door)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/IMG_7800.jpg

After shots in all different light with flash/without flash/with halogens...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/finalshot9.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/random1.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/finalshot12.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/finalshot10.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/random12.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/random10.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/random11.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/random14.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/random2.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/random3.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/random4.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/random5.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/random6.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/random7.jpg

I thinks these are the best shots. Alvin took this with his Canon SLR (not sure if its a D20 or D30)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/final1.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/final3.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/final4.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/final8.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/final7.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/final6.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/dennis%20zabato%20z06/final5.jpg

[Ruergard]

Man, I can't believe how good you guys are! It looks just awesome when you're done, thumbs up! :thumb:

[another Russian]

what is the cost of such a beautiful work of art? ( i don't mean the car):thumb:

[DetailersDomain]

Thanks !

It goes from $500 and up.

[another Russian]

amaising, considering the class of the car it's fairly cheap.
I owe A6 2006 and the cost of the exterior dry cleaning in Moscow reaching 300-400 $... :brag:

[MPT]

Such nice and professional work! :0:

You inspire me everytime you post one of these threads!


- Mads.

[DetailersDomain]

thanks for the feedback I appreciate it.

The weather is warming up so it should be a good one this year.

[Benman]

As always, beautiful work. We run a collision repair shop and we can attest that black, while being the very easiest color to paint, is the worst color to detail!!! So well done.:cheers:

Ben:addict:

[DuckWingDuck]

truly amazing. Very high quality.