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DetailersDomain
February 14th, 2009, 19:08
This Mini Cooper S belongs to a great couple!!!!!!! They love their cars and they are extremely into them. He came to me and said I want what you did on the CGT's and the other Porsche on my Mini....So I said that's 3-4 days of work and he said go for it. i want this thing to get Swissvax Crystal Rock! The WORKS!!!!!!!! I said okay let's go for it. So here is probably one of our biggest photo packed write ups in a while.....Enjoy!

What the car needed was a full out paint correction /interior/engine detail....

So for the paint we washed/clayed/2 step polish using Menzerna SIP (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=MFGSEARCH&ManfID=2&Page=1)/Uber Orange 5.5 inch pad (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=106) and Menzerna PO85RD (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=MFGSEARCH&ManfID=2&Page=1)/Uber Blue Finishing 5.5 inch pad (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=106) mated to a Makita (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=183). Finished with Swissvax Cleaner Fluid (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=109) and applied a nice coat of Swissvax Crystal Rock (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=345) on it.

Wheel wells were cleaned up with P21S TAW (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2) and dressed with Adam's Undercarriage Spray (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=75)

Wheels were done with P21S Wheel Cleaner Gel (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=30), brushes: Swissvax Wheel Brush, The Uber Spoke Brush, The World's Greatest Boar's Hair Brush. (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=98)
Then the wheels were cleaned up with Swissvax Quick Finish (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=279) and Swissvax Autobahn (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=186)was applied for protection and a nice finish. Tires where cleaned with P21S Total Autowash (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2)when the wheels were being cleaned and Swissvax Pneu (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=249)to dress the tires applied with our Detail Sponge. (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=74)

Engine was cleaned up with P21S TAW and dressed with Black wow and Einszett Rubber/Vinyl Protectant (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=353)

For the interior full leather treatment with Leather Master Trio kit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=207) and Einszett Cockpit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=31) and Einszett Plastic/Vinyl Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=117) for the harder stains and dirt. A nice vac with the Vac N Blow (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=55)and of course interior windows and a lot of brushing (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=91)dirt and grim from the vents and crevices.

Tools and products used:

Adam's Car Wash (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=49) in the Foam Canon (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=344)
Swissvax Paint Rubber (Yellow) and Optimum Instant Detail Spray and Gloss Enhancer (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=300) for clay lube
Menzerna SIP (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=18)
Menzerna PO85RD (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=102) -
Menzerna Top Inspection (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=130)
Swissvax Cleaner Fluid (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=109)
Swissvax Crystal Rock (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=345)

Wheels and Tires
Swissvax Pneu (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=249)
P21S Wheel Cleaner Gel (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=28)
Boar’s Hair Wheel Brush (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=43)
Foam applicator pads (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=74)
Swissvax Quick Finish (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=279)
Swissvax Detail Brush (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=386)
Swissvax Wheel Brush (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=195)
Swissvax Quick Finish (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=279)
Swissvax Autobahn (wheel wax) (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=186)

Wheel wells:
P21S Total Autowash (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2)
Adam's Undercarriage Spray (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=75)

Engine:
P21S Total Autowash (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2)
The World's Greatest Boar's Hair Brush (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=43)
Black Wow (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=233)
Einszett Rubber/Vinyl Protectant (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=353)

Glass inside and out:
Lusso Glass Polish (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=310)
Uber Glass MF Towels (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=310)

Interior:
Leather Master Trio (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=207)
Einszett Cockpit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=31)
Einszett Plastic/Vinyl Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=117)

Tools:
Infratech 5300 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=328)
Makita 9227 Hi Speed Rotary (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=183)
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch) (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=106)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=10)
Cam Spray 1500A with Cam Spray Foam Gun (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=10)
3M Masking Tape (Green) (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=340)

Before shots:
Exterior:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/before/IMG_4112.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/before/IMG_4115.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/before/IMG_4117.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/before/IMG_4134.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/before/IMG_4135.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/before/IMG_4135.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/before/IMG_4196.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/before/IMG_4197.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/before/IMG_4198.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/before/IMG_4199.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/before/IMG_4204.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/before/IMG_4208.jpg


Day 1
Engine was done prior to the washing the car:
Before shots:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/engine/IMG_4139.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/engine/IMG_4137.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/engine/IMG_4140.jpg

Presoak with P21S TAW and agitating the dirt and grime with the The World's Greatest Boar's Hair Brush
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/engine/IMG_4228.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/engine/IMG_4229.jpg

After Engine Shots using Black Wow and Einszett Rubber/Vinyl Protectant to dressed the trim
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/engine/IMG_4281.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/engine/IMG_4282.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/engine/IMG_4283.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/engine/65eb3eea.jpg

Wash/Prep Shots
Adam's Car Wash in Foam Canon : )
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/wash%20prep/IMG_4215.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/wash%20prep/IMG_4213.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/wash%20prep/IMG_4219.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/wash%20prep/IMG_4222.jpg

Cleaning wheels P21S Wheel Cleaner Gel and various brushes...here of course with the Swissvax Wheel Brush
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/wash%20prep/981c9536.jpg

Cleaning up the trim with P21S TAW with Swissvax Brush (prepping for the Black Wow later)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/wash%20prep/71dbb65d.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/wash%20prep/IMG_4230.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/wash%20prep/IMG_4232.jpg

Claying:

Brand new clay bar
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/wash%20prep/IMG_4239.jpg

After:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/wash%20prep/IMG_4238.jpg

Day 2
Interior cleaning shots:
Before interior:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/interiors/IMG_4119.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/interiors/IMG_4120.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/interiors/IMG_4128.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/interiors/IMG_4125.jpg

Check out the dust accumulation
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/interiors/IMG_4129.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/interiors/IMG_4314.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/interiors/IMG_4323.jpg

Loosening up the dirt with Swissvax Detail Brush around the pedals
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/interiors/IMG_4316.jpg
Cleaning up the pedals and plastics with Einszett Plastic/Vinyl Cleaner
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/interiors/IMG_4317.jpg

After pedals and surrounding areas (not vacuumed yet)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/interiors/IMG_4319.jpg

Brushing vents/steering wheel/misc
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/interiors/IMG_4321.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/interiors/IMG_4325.jpg

After interior shots:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/interiors/IMG_4322.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/interiors/IMG_4327.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/interiors/IMG_4329.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/interiors/IMG_4331.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/interiors/IMG_4340.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/interiors/IMG_4341.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/interiors/IMG_4363.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/interiors/IMG_4365.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/interiors/IMG_4367.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/interiors/IMG_4368.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/interiors/IMG_4369.jpg

Day 3
Paint correction:
50/50 shots
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/paint%20correction/IMG_4240.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/paint%20correction/IMG_4253.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/paint%20correction/IMG_4244.jpg

After SIP and PO85RD
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/paint%20correction/IMG_4245.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/paint%20correction/IMG_4246.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/paint%20correction/IMG_4248.jpg

Day 4
Dressing Trim with Black Wow:
A few 50/50 shots
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/dressing/IMG_4257.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/dressing/IMG_4261.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/dressing/IMG_4262.jpg

Cleaning up wheels with Swissvax Quick Finish/Applied Swissvax Autobahn, Dressed Tires with Swissvax Pneu:

Quick finish followed by Autobahn
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/wheels/IMG_4265.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/wheels/IMG_4266.jpg

Pneu being applied on the tires
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/wheels/IMG_4268.jpg

Glass Cleaning with Adam's Glass Cleaner and Uber Glass MF Towel:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/afters/IMG_4263.jpg

Swissvax Crystal Rock shot:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/afters/IMG_4270.jpg

Final shots:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/afters/IMG_4272.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/afters/IMG_4278.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/afters/IMG_4287.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/afters/IMG_4289.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/afters/IMG_4292.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/afters/IMG_4294.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/afters/IMG_4296.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/afters/IMG_4299.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/afters/IMG_4301.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/afters/IMG_4305.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/afters/IMG_4306.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/afters/IMG_4310.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/afters/IMG_4311.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/afters/IMG_4312.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/afters/IMG_4344.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/afters/IMG_4345.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/afters/IMG_4349.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/afters/IMG_4357.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/afters/IMG_4358.jpg

Last shot:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/martins%20mini/afters/IMG_4290.jpg

Enjoy!!!!!

Erik
February 14th, 2009, 19:44
He came to me and said I want what you did on the CGT's and the other Porsche on my Mini....So I said that's 3-4 days of work and he said go for it.

What can I write?

Nothing!

I'm speechless! :bigeyes::MTM::bigeyes:

DetailersDomain
February 14th, 2009, 19:58
sorry it was 4 days : )

Thanks!