2005 Honda Element- Washed with a Brick ??? Vision Detailing

Beautiful transformation indeed, the plastic and paint were hammered on that bad boy, did you ever use Solution Finish before? I use PERL, but was just curious about longevity vs Solution Finish. Great work again .
 
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This type turn around is what I relish the most on these forums and in reality. A real crackerjack correction :props:

That was a heck of a combination that you chose for this hammered 9 model-year old mess. I revel in the acceptance of these type corrections as to escape the drudgery of mundane swirl removal.
The satisfaction gained from busting one these out is secondary to financial compensation, but definitely highlighted by the gratuity.

While not meaning to detract from your detail and forum favorite Perl's results, is there any other product that you have previously used that would have given more life (or cover) to the severely neglected vinyl parts that comprise much of the Pilot's body? I inquire only due to a Pilot prospect that is sitting on the fence due to price point.
 
Vegas Transplant said:
That was a heck of a combination that you chose for this hammered 9 model-year old mess. I revel in the acceptance of these type corrections as to escape the drudgery of mundane swirl removal.
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My Jeep was a lot like that when I got it, not as bad that this car, but pretty bad.
 
Vegas Transplant said:
:goodjob2:
This type turn around is what I relish the most on these forums and in reality. A real crackerjack correction :props:

That was a heck of a combination that you chose for this hammered 9 model-year old mess. I revel in the acceptance of these type corrections as to escape the drudgery of mundane swirl removal.
The satisfaction gained from busting one these out is secondary to financial compensation, but definitely highlighted by the gratuity.

While not meaning to detract from your detail and forum favorite Perl's results, is there any other product that you have previously used that would have given more life (or cover) to the severely neglected vinyl parts that comprise much of the Pilot's body? I inquire only due to a Pilot prospect that is sitting on the fence due to price point.
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Besides Perl, the only other product I would have went with would be Ultima Tire Trim Guard
I agree with your above comments, I see allot of high end cars on here with some dust or water spots and the contributor complaining how horrible shape its in....I just kinda laugh....but I get those kind of details too....but when you bust your chops to showcase your skills....those are the most rewarding..........to me anyway
 
You my man did one hell of a good job on this one.
Be proud of yourself, you deserve it.
This car was completely trashed.
 
Wow that car looks incredible afterwards! I bet the owners were blown away.
 
jankerson said:
My Jeep was a lot like that when I got it, not as bad that this car, but pretty bad.
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I've been following your threads since your intro :dblthumb2:

Wendell Jarvis said:
Besides Perl, the only other product I would have went with would be Ultima Tire Trim Guard
I agree with your above comments, I see allot of high end cars on here with some dust or water spots and the contributor complaining how horrible shape its in....I just kinda laugh....but I get those kind of details too....but when you bust your chops to showcase your skills....those are the most rewarding..........to me anyway
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Thanks for your reply and sentiment.
Trashed paint is one thing, but truly trashed (pig sty) interiors I'll likely pass on.

Happy detailing...:buffing:
 
HateSwirls said:
You my man did one hell of a good job on this one.
Be proud of yourself, you deserve it.
This car was completely trashed.
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I have plenty experience with what I refer to hard case details....where other detailers pass on.... I did one (Camaro) Black also, that was attacked by Wild Turkeys...search the forum sometime....it was really messed up too....I get allot of easy details too, but I see those on forums all the time, so I like posting some that have more than some dust or water spots on the surface
 
how many coats on opti-bond were used on those tires? I love the way the rubber shines like that.
 
Freaking awesome work. I almost bought a 997 Carrera S with paint in that condition for a phenomenal price but turned it down cause i was worried i couldn't fix it. Looking at your paint correction job, i wish i bought it!!!
 
anonymoususer said:
Freaking awesome work. I almost bought a 997 Carrera S with paint in that condition for a phenomenal price but turned it down cause i was worried i couldn't fix it. Looking at your paint correction job, i wish i bought it!!!
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Thanks, Not all detailers will take on jobs like this, me on the other hand if you have the $$ I have the time
 
artofdetailing said:
how many coats on opti-bond were used on those tires? I love the way the rubber shines like that.
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Cleaned with Megs APC+ then scrubbed, rinsed, dried and one coat of Opti_Bond mixed 75%opti bond and 25% distilled water, 32oz spray bottle.....allow it soak into tires then used foam applicator to work it in the tires.....I do love Opti bond
 
Vegas Transplant said:
I've been following your threads since your intro :dblthumb2:
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It's been a project overall, finally got it to around 90% and that's going to have to be good enough I think for a daily driver.

There were scratches all over it everywhere and really bad swirls as you can guess. :eek:
 
anonymoususer said:
Freaking awesome work. I almost bought a 997 Carrera S with paint in that condition for a phenomenal price but turned it down cause i was worried i couldn't fix it. Looking at your paint correction job, i wish i bought it!!!
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Thanks I do appreciate your kind words
 
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