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August 19th, 2010, 04:19
New Porsche 911 CS Correction.
I got a call from my customer telling me he just got a new 911 CS and asked me to take a look at it, I guess to my surprise I got a pretty swirled/hologram imperfect new 911! It always surprises me that dealers selling cars can do this, I feel its the dealers' job to present a perfectly prepped new car to a customer in fact they should do this for pre-owned cars as well.
Enough ranting, here is the write up.
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
- Tires dressed
- 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
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned
- Engine Cleaned up and dressed
Products used:
(feel free to click the link below for more info)
Exterior:
Lusso Auto Bathe (http://www.detailersdomain.com/lusso-autobathe.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)
Wheels/Tires
Sonax Wheel Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/sonax-wheelcleaner.aspx)
Swissvax Pneu (http://www.detailersdomain.com/swissvax-pneutirerubberdressing.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
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0542.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0563.jpg
The paint imperfections!
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0543.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0544.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0545.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0547.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0548.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0556.jpg
Closer
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0557.jpg
Dirty wheels
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0559.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0560.jpg
Sonax in action
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0567.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0568.jpg
Clean wheels
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0572.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0573.jpg
Before shots of the engine
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0637.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0638.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0642.jpg
Cleaned up
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0646.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0647.jpg
Einszett Vinyl Rubber Care was used to dressed the engine
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0649.jpg
After shot of the engine
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0652.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0653.jpg
Sorry no foam actions shots
Clay
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0578.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0577.jpg
Masking
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0579.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0581.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0582.jpg
Paint Depth Measurements
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0612.jpg
Corrections shots (50/50)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0590.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0591.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0623.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0632.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0633.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0636.jpg
Rear fender (50/50)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0625.jpg
After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0627.jpg
Final Rinse before Power Lock
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0644.jpg
Menzerna Power Lock
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0656.jpg
Power Lock was applied using a Porter Cable 7424XP
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0655.jpg
Removing Power Lock
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0666.jpg
Before exhaust tips
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0602.jpg
After tips where cleaned up
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0606.jpg
Swissvax Autobahn on the wheels
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0594.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0596.jpg
After shots
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0669.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0671.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0672.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0673.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0677.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0680.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0685.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0687.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0688.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0692.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0695.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0667.jpg
(Permission for the write up granted by the customer)
I got a call from my customer telling me he just got a new 911 CS and asked me to take a look at it, I guess to my surprise I got a pretty swirled/hologram imperfect new 911! It always surprises me that dealers selling cars can do this, I feel its the dealers' job to present a perfectly prepped new car to a customer in fact they should do this for pre-owned cars as well.
Enough ranting, here is the write up.
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
- Tires dressed
- 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
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned
- Engine Cleaned up and dressed
Products used:
(feel free to click the link below for more info)
Exterior:
Lusso Auto Bathe (http://www.detailersdomain.com/lusso-autobathe.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)
Wheels/Tires
Sonax Wheel Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/sonax-wheelcleaner.aspx)
Swissvax Pneu (http://www.detailersdomain.com/swissvax-pneutirerubberdressing.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
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0542.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0563.jpg
The paint imperfections!
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0543.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0544.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0545.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0547.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0548.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0556.jpg
Closer
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0557.jpg
Dirty wheels
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0559.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0560.jpg
Sonax in action
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0567.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0568.jpg
Clean wheels
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0572.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0573.jpg
Before shots of the engine
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0637.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0638.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0642.jpg
Cleaned up
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0646.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0647.jpg
Einszett Vinyl Rubber Care was used to dressed the engine
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0649.jpg
After shot of the engine
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0652.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0653.jpg
Sorry no foam actions shots
Clay
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0578.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0577.jpg
Masking
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0579.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0581.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0582.jpg
Paint Depth Measurements
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0612.jpg
Corrections shots (50/50)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0590.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0591.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0623.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0632.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0633.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0636.jpg
Rear fender (50/50)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0625.jpg
After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0627.jpg
Final Rinse before Power Lock
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0644.jpg
Menzerna Power Lock
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0656.jpg
Power Lock was applied using a Porter Cable 7424XP
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0655.jpg
Removing Power Lock
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0666.jpg
Before exhaust tips
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0602.jpg
After tips where cleaned up
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0606.jpg
Swissvax Autobahn on the wheels
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0594.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0596.jpg
After shots
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0669.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0671.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0672.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0673.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0677.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0680.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0685.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0687.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0688.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0692.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0695.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/drleeporschecs/IMG_0667.jpg
(Permission for the write up granted by the customer)