DetailersDomain
November 22nd, 2010, 04:27
Mini Cooper Clubman
Customer wanted all scratches and swirls removed. Exterior only on this one.
Swissvax Shield was used as a last step as this is a daily driven car, and we are approaching the winter months.
What was done -
Exterior
- Wheels were prepped with Sonax Wheel Cleaner and cleaned up with various brushes
- Tires were spritzed down with Adam's All Purpose Cleaner and washed down
- Wheel wells were cleaned up
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Tires dressed
- Masking
- 2 Step Paint correction (Meg's M105 with an Uber Green Pad, Menzerna Super Finish with an Uber Blue)
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Last Step - Swissvax Shield
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned
- Windows were clayed and sealed
Products used:
(feel free to click the link below for more info)
Exterior:
Lusso Auto Bathe (http://www.detailersdomain.com/lusso-autobathe.aspx)
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamspolishes-allpurposecleaner16oz1gallon.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)
Meg's M105 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/meguiarsm105ultracutcompound.aspx)
Menzerna Super Finish (http://www.detailersdomain.com/menzerna-polishes-compounds-superfinishpo106fa16oz.aspx)
Swissvax Shield (http://www.detailersdomain.com/swissvax-shieldwithnon-stick-ptfecarwax.aspx)
Wheels/Tires
Uber Wheel and Tire Kit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/uberwheelandtiredetailkit.aspx)
Black Wow (http://www.detailersdomain.com/blackwow-plastictrimdressing.aspx) on the trim
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/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8034.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8027.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8023.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8025.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8026.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8030.jpg
Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner in action
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8035.jpg
Wash
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8036.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8037.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8039.jpg
Rinse
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8041.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8042.jpg
Optimum No Rinse used as a clay lube with Kwazar Mercury Pro
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8044.jpg
Claying the windows
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8045.jpg
Claying the paint
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8046.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8048.jpg
Masking
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8049.jpg
Before shots show all the imperfections
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8021.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8028.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8033.jpg
50/50 shots show the improvements
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8055.jpg
Dull paint on the right side
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8057.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8060.jpg
Menzerna Top Inspection wipe down
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8061.jpg
After compound and polishing
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8067.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8068.jpg
Swissvax Shield Applied
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8073.jpg
Adam's Glass Sealant Applied
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8076.jpg
After trim was cleaned up with Adam's APC we used Black Wow to dress the trim
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8077.jpg
50/50 shot of trim
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8080.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8078.jpg
After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8082.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8084.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8085.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8086.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8087.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8089.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8092.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8093.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8099.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8104.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8106.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8110.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8111.jpg
Outside shots
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8112.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8128.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8132.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8114.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8116.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8125.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8126.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8133.jpg
Enjoy!
(Permission for the write up granted by the customer)
Customer wanted all scratches and swirls removed. Exterior only on this one.
Swissvax Shield was used as a last step as this is a daily driven car, and we are approaching the winter months.
What was done -
Exterior
- Wheels were prepped with Sonax Wheel Cleaner and cleaned up with various brushes
- Tires were spritzed down with Adam's All Purpose Cleaner and washed down
- Wheel wells were cleaned up
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Tires dressed
- Masking
- 2 Step Paint correction (Meg's M105 with an Uber Green Pad, Menzerna Super Finish with an Uber Blue)
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Last Step - Swissvax Shield
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned
- Windows were clayed and sealed
Products used:
(feel free to click the link below for more info)
Exterior:
Lusso Auto Bathe (http://www.detailersdomain.com/lusso-autobathe.aspx)
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamspolishes-allpurposecleaner16oz1gallon.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)
Meg's M105 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/meguiarsm105ultracutcompound.aspx)
Menzerna Super Finish (http://www.detailersdomain.com/menzerna-polishes-compounds-superfinishpo106fa16oz.aspx)
Swissvax Shield (http://www.detailersdomain.com/swissvax-shieldwithnon-stick-ptfecarwax.aspx)
Wheels/Tires
Uber Wheel and Tire Kit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/uberwheelandtiredetailkit.aspx)
Black Wow (http://www.detailersdomain.com/blackwow-plastictrimdressing.aspx) on the trim
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/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8034.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8027.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8023.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8025.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8026.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8030.jpg
Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner in action
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8035.jpg
Wash
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8036.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8037.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8039.jpg
Rinse
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8041.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8042.jpg
Optimum No Rinse used as a clay lube with Kwazar Mercury Pro
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8044.jpg
Claying the windows
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8045.jpg
Claying the paint
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8046.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8048.jpg
Masking
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8049.jpg
Before shots show all the imperfections
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8021.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8028.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8033.jpg
50/50 shots show the improvements
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8055.jpg
Dull paint on the right side
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8057.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8060.jpg
Menzerna Top Inspection wipe down
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8061.jpg
After compound and polishing
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8067.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8068.jpg
Swissvax Shield Applied
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8073.jpg
Adam's Glass Sealant Applied
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8076.jpg
After trim was cleaned up with Adam's APC we used Black Wow to dress the trim
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8077.jpg
50/50 shot of trim
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8080.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8078.jpg
After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8082.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8084.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8085.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8086.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8087.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8089.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8092.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8093.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8099.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8104.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8106.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8110.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8111.jpg
Outside shots
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8112.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8128.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8132.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8114.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8116.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8125.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8126.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/minicoopercluerick/IMG_8133.jpg
Enjoy!
(Permission for the write up granted by the customer)