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DetailersDomain
November 23rd, 2010, 03:24
What can I say another STI, same issues holograms, swirls, scratches, you name it. Its all here.

What was done -
Exterior

- Wheels were prepped with Sonax Full Effect 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
- Engine Cleaned and Dressed
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Tires dressed
- Masking
- 3 Step Paint correction (Meg's M105, Menzerna Power Finish, Menzerna Super Finish)
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Last Step - Swissvax Glacier
- 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 Power Finish (http://www.detailersdomain.com/menzerna-polishes-compounds-po203spowerfinish32oz.aspx)
Menzerna Super Finish (http://www.detailersdomain.com/menzerna-polishes-compounds-superfinishpo106fa16oz.aspx)
Swissvax Glacier (http://www.detailersdomain.com/swissvax-glaicerapremiumcarnaubawaxdesignedforwhitevehicles .aspx)

Engine
P21S Total Autowash (http://www.detailersdomain.com/p21s-totalautowashallpurposedegreaser.aspx)
Adam's In and Out Spray (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamspolishes-inandoutspray.aspx)

Wheels/Tires
Uber Wheel and Tire Kit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/uberwheelandtiredetailkit.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 shots:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9875.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9876.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9877.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9878.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9879.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9883.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9889.jpg

Before wheels
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9885.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9888.jpg

Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner in action
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9898.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9899.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9916.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9917.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9918.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9919.jpg

Engine Before
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9900.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9902.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9903.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9904.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9905.jpg

P21S Total Autowash to the rescue
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9908.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9909.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9910.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9911.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9912.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9913.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9935.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9936.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9938.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9941.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9933.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9934.jpg

After shot of the engine
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_0018.jpg

Wash
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9964.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9946.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9947.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9952.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9953.jpg

Clay (sorry no shots)

Masking
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_0002.jpg

Polishing trim
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_0015.jpg

Door pull before
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9897.jpg

Door pull after
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_0009.jpg

Before
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_0013.jpg

After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_0014.jpg

Before shots
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9967.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9971.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9972.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9973.jpg

After shots
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9974.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9975.jpg

Before shot of the bumper
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9993.jpg

After shot
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9994.jpg

Exhaust Tip before
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9966.jpg

Exhaust Tip after
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_9998.jpg

Swissvax Glacier
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_0053.jpg

After shots
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_0057.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_0058.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_0062.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_0064.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_0069.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_0078.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_0081.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_0082.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_0083.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_0025.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_0026.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_0027.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_0031.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_0032.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_0039.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/lucas06sti/IMG_0029.jpg

Enjoy!

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