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May 26th, 2009, 06:19
This was my customers daily driver that's in great mechanical shape however the paint was another story. At pickup the car looked cleaned but after further inspection at the shop I noticed a ton of sap on the car as its parked outside under a tree. Sap was on the paint as well as all over the windows. Let's say we threw out a the clay bar after this one. The car has never been properly polished in its 11 years on the road. So I went at this one with Power Gloss (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=16), PO203 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=384), and finished with PO85RD (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=102), since I haven't been giving Lusso any love lately I decided to finish off with it on this detail and I was very very happy with the results.
As for the interior it was in great shape, a vac, and interior wipe down with the usually got it looking clean again.
As for the engine that was another story, P21S Total Autowash (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2) was used to clean it up and Black Wow (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=233) and Einszett Vinyl Rubber Care (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=353) was used to treat the rubber.
Products Used:
Exterior:
Lusso Auto Bath (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=341)in the Cam Spray Foam Canon
Swissvax Paint Rubber (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=185)and Optimum Instant Detail Spray and Gloss Enhancer (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=300) for clay lube
Einszett Spray Wax (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=32)
Power Gloss (Menzerna Power Gloss
The Uber Menzerna PO203S/PO85RD Kit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=410)
Menzerna Top Inspection (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=130)
Lusso Oro (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=120)
Wheels and Tires
Uber Wheel/Tire/Wheel Well Kit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=404)
Replaced Swissvax Pneu on this one for Einszett Vinyl Rubber Care (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=353)
Interior and Glass
Lusso Glass Polish (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=342)
Leather Master Strong Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=197)
Leather Master Vital (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=199)
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)
Swissvax Pneu Brush (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=409)
Swissvax Detail Brush (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=386)
Engine:
P21S Total Autowash (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2)
Black Wow (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=233)
Einszett Vinyl/Rubber Care (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=353)
Tools:
Infratech 5300 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=328)
Brinkmann MaxFire (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=412)
Metabo PE12-175 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=100)
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)
Before Shots you can clearly see the scratches/swirls/defects
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/before/swirls.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/before/swirls2.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/before/swirls3.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/before/swirls4.jpg
Before engine shots:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/prep/enginebefore10.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/prep/enginebefore2.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/prep/enginebefore3.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/prep/enginebefore7.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/prep/enginebefore6.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/prep/enginebefore5.jpg
Prep/Wash/Engine Cleaning
We worked on the engine first, (the engine was warm to the touch)
Using P21S and the Uber Boar's Hair Wheel Brush and Swissvax Wheel Brush we went to town on the engine
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/prep/autowash2.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/prep/autowash5.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/prep/autowash8.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/prep/autowash1.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/prep/autowash4.jpg
On to the car wash, using the Cam Spray Foam Canon and Cam Spray Pressure washer with Lusso Auto Bathe
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/prep/foamcanonaction2.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/prep/foamcanonaction.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/prep/lussoaction1.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/prep/lussoaction.jpg
Black wow applied to plastic engine pieces
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/prep/blackwow.jpg
Before shot of engine:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/prep/enginebefore1.jpg
Final shot of engine: (pic taken before the car was rinsed down and finished)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/prep/engineafter.jpg
Interior clean up: (sorry no pictures of the before and after)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/interior/interiorclean.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/interior/interiorclean4.jpg
Polishing pictures (before/ 50/50/ afters)
Rear quarter before
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/polish/beforerearqtr.jpg
50/50 of rear quarter after PG, 203, 85RD
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/polish/afterrearqtr.jpg
Tape removed
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/polish/afterrearqtr2.jpg
Hood 50/50 shot
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/polish/afterpg20385rd.jpg
Dust after all that polishing:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/polish/dust.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/polish/dust2.jpg
Couple after polish shots:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/polish/polished3.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/polish/polished2.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/polish/polished.jpg
Tape:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/polish/tape.jpg
After the car was rinsed off we cleaned up the jambs with Einszett Spray Wax (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=32)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/polish/spraywax.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/polish/jambs.jpg
Progress of the shop
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/polish/progressontheshop.jpg
After shots (the car was finished at 11:30 pm and delivered to the customer sorry no shots outside) Lusso Oro looks amazing!
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/after/after.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/after/after1.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/after/after10.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/after/after11.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/after/after2.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/after/after5.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/after/after6.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/after/after7.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/after/after9.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/after/after4.jpg
Enjoy and thanks to Joe and Alvin for the help....
24 man hours went into this one.
As for the interior it was in great shape, a vac, and interior wipe down with the usually got it looking clean again.
As for the engine that was another story, P21S Total Autowash (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2) was used to clean it up and Black Wow (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=233) and Einszett Vinyl Rubber Care (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=353) was used to treat the rubber.
Products Used:
Exterior:
Lusso Auto Bath (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=341)in the Cam Spray Foam Canon
Swissvax Paint Rubber (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=185)and Optimum Instant Detail Spray and Gloss Enhancer (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=300) for clay lube
Einszett Spray Wax (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=32)
Power Gloss (Menzerna Power Gloss
The Uber Menzerna PO203S/PO85RD Kit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=410)
Menzerna Top Inspection (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=130)
Lusso Oro (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=120)
Wheels and Tires
Uber Wheel/Tire/Wheel Well Kit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=404)
Replaced Swissvax Pneu on this one for Einszett Vinyl Rubber Care (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=353)
Interior and Glass
Lusso Glass Polish (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=342)
Leather Master Strong Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=197)
Leather Master Vital (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=199)
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)
Swissvax Pneu Brush (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=409)
Swissvax Detail Brush (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=386)
Engine:
P21S Total Autowash (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2)
Black Wow (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=233)
Einszett Vinyl/Rubber Care (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=353)
Tools:
Infratech 5300 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=328)
Brinkmann MaxFire (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=412)
Metabo PE12-175 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=100)
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)
Before Shots you can clearly see the scratches/swirls/defects
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/before/swirls.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/before/swirls2.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/before/swirls3.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/before/swirls4.jpg
Before engine shots:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/prep/enginebefore10.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/prep/enginebefore2.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/prep/enginebefore3.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/prep/enginebefore7.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/prep/enginebefore6.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/prep/enginebefore5.jpg
Prep/Wash/Engine Cleaning
We worked on the engine first, (the engine was warm to the touch)
Using P21S and the Uber Boar's Hair Wheel Brush and Swissvax Wheel Brush we went to town on the engine
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/prep/autowash2.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/prep/autowash5.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/prep/autowash8.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/prep/autowash1.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/prep/autowash4.jpg
On to the car wash, using the Cam Spray Foam Canon and Cam Spray Pressure washer with Lusso Auto Bathe
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/prep/foamcanonaction2.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/prep/foamcanonaction.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/prep/lussoaction1.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/prep/lussoaction.jpg
Black wow applied to plastic engine pieces
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/prep/blackwow.jpg
Before shot of engine:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/prep/enginebefore1.jpg
Final shot of engine: (pic taken before the car was rinsed down and finished)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/prep/engineafter.jpg
Interior clean up: (sorry no pictures of the before and after)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/interior/interiorclean.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/interior/interiorclean4.jpg
Polishing pictures (before/ 50/50/ afters)
Rear quarter before
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/polish/beforerearqtr.jpg
50/50 of rear quarter after PG, 203, 85RD
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/polish/afterrearqtr.jpg
Tape removed
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/polish/afterrearqtr2.jpg
Hood 50/50 shot
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/polish/afterpg20385rd.jpg
Dust after all that polishing:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/polish/dust.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/polish/dust2.jpg
Couple after polish shots:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/polish/polished3.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/polish/polished2.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/polish/polished.jpg
Tape:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/polish/tape.jpg
After the car was rinsed off we cleaned up the jambs with Einszett Spray Wax (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=32)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/polish/spraywax.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/polish/jambs.jpg
Progress of the shop
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/polish/progressontheshop.jpg
After shots (the car was finished at 11:30 pm and delivered to the customer sorry no shots outside) Lusso Oro looks amazing!
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/after/after.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/after/after1.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/after/after10.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/after/after11.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/after/after2.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/after/after5.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/after/after6.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/after/after7.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/after/after9.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/bill%2098%20540i/after/after4.jpg
Enjoy and thanks to Joe and Alvin for the help....
24 man hours went into this one.