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DetailersDomain
July 14th, 2010, 06:23
I want to say that when I met up with this customer he didn't think that I could do much to the car. The car was bought new with under 8k logged on it since its purchase in 2001.

What was done -
Exterior

- Wheels were prepped with Sonax Wheel Cleaner and cleaned up with various brushes
- Tires were spritzed down with P21S Total Autowash and washed down
- Wheel wells were spritzed down with P21S Total Autowash
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Paint inspected and measured
- Wheel Wells were cleaned and dressed with Adam's Undercarriage Spray
- Tires dressed with Swissvax Pneu
- Rear cab window was cleaned up
- Masking
- 3 Step Paint correction (Meguiars M105 with an Uber Yellow, Menzerna Super Intensive Polish with an Uber Green and Menzerna PO85RD with an Uber Blue)
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Last Step - Menzerna Power Lock / Topped with Lusso Oro
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned

Products used:
(feel free to click the link below for more info)
Exterior:
Valugard Detail Wash (http://www.detailersdomain.com/valugarddetailwash-stepiiic.aspx)
P21S Total Auto Wash (http://www.detailersdomain.com/p21s-totalautowashallpurposedegreaser.aspx)
Uber Yellow Wash Sponge (http://www.detailersdomain.com/uberyellowwashsponge.aspx)
Uber Clay Bar kit with Optimum No Rinse (http://www.detailersdomain.com/theuber-blue-clay-bar-kitwithoptimumnorinse.aspx)
Einszett Spray Wax (https://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=32)
Meguiars M105 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/meguiarsm105ultracutcompound.aspx)
Menzerna Super Intensive Polish (http://www.detailersdomain.com/menzerna-polishes-compounds-superintensivepolishpo83.aspx)
Menzerna PO85RD (http://www.detailersdomain.com/menzernafinalfinishpo85rd.aspx)
Menzerna Power Lock (http://www.detailersdomain.com/menzerna-powerlock-polymersealant.aspx)
Lusso Oro
(http://www.detailersdomain.com/lussooropremiumcarnaubawax.aspx)

Wheels/Tires
Sonax Wheel Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/sonax-wheelcleaner.aspx)
Swissvax Pneu (http://www.detailersdomain.com/swissvax-pneutirerubberdressing.aspx)

Interior
Sonax Dashboard Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/sonaxdashboardcleaner.aspx)
einszett Leathercare (http://www.detailersdomain.com/1zeinszett-leathercare.aspx)
einszett Plastic Deep Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/1zeinszett-plasticvinylcleanerplastik-reiniger.aspx)

Convertible Top
Raggtop Kit (Fabric) (http://www.detailersdomain.com/raggtopp-cleanerandfabricprotectantkit.aspx)

Glass
Adam's Glass Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamspolishes-glasscleaner.aspx)
Adam's Glass Sealant (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adams-glasssealant.aspx)

Tools:
Infratech 5300 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=328)
Fenix TK11 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/fenixgeartk11black.aspx)
Brinkmann (http://www.detailersdomain.com/brinkmannmaxfiredualxenonrechargeablespotlight.asp x)
Fenix TK40 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/fenix-gear-tk40.aspx)
Flex 3403 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/theuberflexl3403vrgbasekitwith4pads.aspx)
Makita (http://www.detailersdomain.com/makita9227cx3rotarypolisher.aspx)
Metabo (http://www.detailersdomain.com/metabope12-175lightweightrotarypolisher.aspx)
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)
Brushes (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=53)
Cam Spray Pressure Wash and Foam Canon Attachment (http://www.detailersdomain.com/pressurewasher.aspx)

Before Interior
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5250.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5251.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5252.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5253.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5256.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5257.jpg

Boot
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5338.jpg

After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5346.jpg

Waxing the door jambs with Lusso Oro
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5340.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5341.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5339.jpg

Final interior shot
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5345.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5359.jpg

Before shots
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5235.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5236.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5237.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5238.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5240.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5241.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5234.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5243.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5244.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5242.jpg

Wheels before
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5263.jpg

Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner in action
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5292.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5264.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5265.jpg

Wheel after Sonax
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5281.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5282.jpg

Pre-Soak with P21S Total Auto Wash
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5293.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5267.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5269.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5270.jpg

Wash
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5272.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5273.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5275.jpg

Top being cleaned
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5276.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5277.jpg

Claying
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5280.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5279.jpg

Shots of the car after wash and clay (pretty bad)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5283.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5284.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5285.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5288.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5289.jpg

Adam's Undercarriage Spray
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5290.jpg

Okay so this was the tricky part, figuring out what would work on the back window of the cab.

Before
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5294.jpg

50/50 Shots
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5295.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5298.jpg

After shot (all done by einszett Plastic Deep Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/1zeinszett-plasticvinylcleanerplastik-reiniger.aspx), just amazing what this product can do)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5299.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5300.jpg

Raggtop Fabric Protection
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5334.jpg

Polishing shots 50/50
Driver's Side Door
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5328.jpg

Closer shot
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5327.jpg

After shot (not completely finished)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5329.jpg

Rear
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5301.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5303.jpg

Front Fender
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5307.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5311.jpg

Rear Fender
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5312.jpg

Close up
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5313.jpg

All good!
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5318.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5317.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5319.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5320.jpg

Sorry no shots of Power Lock

Lusso Oro Applied
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5335.jpg

Sorry no rinse shots

Final wipe down
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5337.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5357.jpg

After inside shots
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5360.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5348.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5349.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5350.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5351.jpg

After shots
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5362.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5363.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5364.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5365.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5366.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5367.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5372.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5373.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5379.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5381.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5382.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5385.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5387.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5388.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5390.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5393.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5394.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/boxster%20s%202001/IMG_5378.jpg

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