LSN Auto Detail - 2008 Dodge Magnum SRT-8

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Customer came to me with his 2008 Dodge Magnum SRT-8. For a garage queen, the paint was in rough shape, interior wasn't too bad...
Found this paint not too soft, and not too hard. After several test spots and getting very upset, we decided to bite the bullet and do a two-step (although only quoted as a one-step).
Customers reaction when he picked the car up: "This is looks better than when I bought it brand new in 2008!!!" - as picky as we were, we won the customer over.

Onto the details;

Wheels & Tires - GG HD Wheel Cleaner, wheel woolies and Pinnacle APC 4:1 and Mothers Brushes
Engine - Wolfgang Total Engine Cleaner, BLACKFIRE AIO Trim & Tire

Exterior:
McKee's Extreme Iron Remover
Megs Hyper Wash / Chenille Wash Mitts / 2BM and AGO Foam Cannon
Nano Skin Clay Mitt - Megs D114 clay lube

Test spot 1: HD Speed ---> didn't put a dent in the swirls and scratches!
Test Spot 2: BOSS Fast Correcting Cream ---> Dispatched the swirls and scratches but left light marring, which cleaned up with SPEED
Paint Correction: Fast Correcting Cream, Rupes LRH MKII-15, Rupes Green Pads
Polish: HD Speed, Rupes LRH MKII-15 and BOSS Orange Pads
LSP: Pinnacle Liquid Souveran, Rupes LRH MKII-15 and White RUPES pads
Glass: Pinnacle Crystal Vision Glass Cleaner w/ repellent
Grill, Trim & Tires: BLACKFIRE AIO Tire & Trim
Final Wipe Down: Pinnacle Crystal Mist

Interior
Metro Vac & Blow
Mytee Extractor / McKee's Extractor PreTreatment
McKee's Total Interior Cleaner
McKee's Krystal Vision Glass Cleaner

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Before: the car's paint was lifeless and dull:

 

[Kamakaz1961]

Wow! Very beautiful work! Did you fix that dent yourself? I am assuming you know how to do paintless dent removal. Again, superb work!

 

[osiapstndp]

Great job! Torred is a beautiful color and looks amazing when it is finished properly. It's what I want for my second Challenger. Doing the polishing step with an all-in-one is definitley helpful to save time. I've used Griot's Garage Fast Correcting Cream followed up with their Finishing Sealant to great effect. Thanks for sharing!

 

[DMW]

Nice job. I love anything SRT, and I wish they still made the Magnum. How many miles were on the car? Does he want to sell it? j/k, kinda.

 

[SWETM]

Nice work! Great finish you got in the end!

 

[ronkh57]

Nice work

 

[LSNAutoDetailingLSNAutoDetailing is verified member.]

Wow! Very beautiful work! Did you fix that dent yourself? I am assuming you know how to do paintless dent removal. Again, superb work!

Hey Kamakaz, No I called in my usual PDR specialist. He does amazing work!

Great job! Torred is a beautiful color and looks amazing when it is finished properly. It's what I want for my second Challenger. Doing the polishing step with an all-in-one is definitley helpful to save time. I've used Griot's Garage Fast Correcting Cream followed up with their Finishing Sealant to great effect. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks Osiapstndp!

Nice job. I love anything SRT, and I wish they still made the Magnum. How many miles were on the car? Does he want to sell it? j/k, kinda.

According to my VIF, it was 34k and change... No I don't think he's selling it... that is his baby!

Nice work! Great finish you got in the end!

Thanks Swetm!

Nice work

Thanks Ron!

 

[Justin at Final Inspection]

Looking sweet! Great job! Your not alone. Sometimes it's just easier to bite the bullet and knock out a quick 2 step instead of fighting a 1 step that isn't providing consistent results. Great job!

 

[TMQ]

Wow..wow..wow...

That's dang good work there...!

Tom

 

[Goonie75]

Outstanding LSN...

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[Klasse Act]

Great job on a rare car, don't see too many of the refreshed face Magnums, even less SRT8's

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[LittleKing24]

Another great Show N shine write up by LSN! Very impressive work.


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[LEDetailing]

Awesome work and station wagon!

I don’t ever get to see regular Magnums, let alone a SRT.

I would love to see someone drop a Hellcat engine into a Magnum.

 

[Aaryn NZ]

Stellar work mate, Wow! rops:

Now, we didn't get the Magnum down this way but we did get the 300c. Apart from a few differing styling ques, are they kinda the same or am I off track? I detailed a nice 300c SRT8 sedan today for a great client & I find them a very cool car. I like the look of the Magnum too.

As Justin mentioned - sometimes a two step is just the way to go. Pretty sweet results here too, its little wonder the owner was so happy. Great workmanship & fantastic write up, thank you for sharing.

Aaryn NZ. :dblthumb2:

 

[Klasse Act]

It is the same platform, 300/Magnum/Charger and shortened to make the Challengers. In the UK they had one called the 300 Touring IIRC and it was a Magnum with the 300 front end, diesel was even an option. I did see one with mfg plates around Detroit before too.

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Looking sweet! Great job! Your not alone. Sometimes it's just easier to bite the bullet and knock out a quick 2 step instead of fighting a 1 step that isn't providing consistent results. Great job!

Thanks Justin! We had to do it... our standards just wouldn't settle.

Wow..wow..wow...

That's dang good work there...!

Tom

Thank you Tom!!

Outstanding LSN...

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Thanks Goonie!

Great job on a rare car, don't see too many of the refreshed face Magnums, even less SRT8's

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Thanks Klasse Act! I've heard the Magnums are rare, and the owner told me not many SRT-8's out there... I guess he was right. I do admit, there are more mid-2000 300's, Chargers and Magnums here in AZ than there ever were in NH.

Another great Show N shine write up by LSN! Very impressive work.


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Thanks LittleKing!

Awesome work and station wagon!

I don’t ever get to see regular Magnums, let alone a SRT.

I would love to see someone drop a Hellcat engine into a Magnum.

Ha! Hellcat in that sled would make it a rocket! Thanks LED!

Stellar work mate, Wow! rops:

Now, we didn't get the Magnum down this way but we did get the 300c. Apart from a few differing styling ques, are they kinda the same or am I off track? I detailed a nice 300c SRT8 sedan today for a great client & I find them a very cool car. I like the look of the Magnum too.

As Justin mentioned - sometimes a two step is just the way to go. Pretty sweet results here too, its little wonder the owner was so happy. Great workmanship & fantastic write up, thank you for sharing.

Aaryn NZ. :dblthumb2:

Hey Aaryn, good to hear from you... saw your post the other day (catch-up on things), haven't had time to reply yet. As Klasse states, the 300/Charger and Magnum were all off the same platform. Guess Chrysler Corp decided to drop the wagon. Rumor has it that either the Charger or 300 will be gone from the line-up as well. Most are betting the 300 due to dismal sales.

It is the same platform, 300/Magnum/Charger and shortened to make the Challengers. In the UK they had one called the 300 Touring IIRC and it was a Magnum with the 300 front end, diesel was even an option. I did see one with mfg plates around Detroit before too.

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Interesting!

 

[JMak97008]

I've seen a pic of a 300 with a Hellcat motor in it...IMO, that would be so sick.

I'm wondering what was used on the tailpipes on this Magnum, though. My 06 300C SRT8 has a corsa cat back system with tips like those on this Magnum. To date, I've touched them once with a Mother's Power Ball and Mother's Aluminum and Mag Polish.

 

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I've seen a pic of a 300 with a Hellcat motor in it...IMO, that would be so sick.

I'm wondering what was used on the tailpipes on this Magnum, though. My 06 300C SRT8 has a corsa cat back system with tips like those on this Magnum. To date, I've touched them once with a Mother's Power Ball and Mother's Aluminum and Mag Polish.

Pinnacle Exhaust Tip Cleaner & Lake Country Exhaust Tip Scrubber: https://www.autogeek.net/pinnacle-exhaust-cleaner-brightener.html

 

[Klasse Act]

I've seen a pic of a 300 with a Hellcat motor in it...IMO, that would be so sick.

I'm wondering what was used on the tailpipes on this Magnum, though. My 06 300C SRT8 has a corsa cat back system with tips like those on this Magnum. To date, I've touched them once with a Mother's Power Ball and Mother's Aluminum and Mag Polish.

It's been confirmed for production!

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[JMak97008]

It's been confirmed for production!

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Dude, how sick will that be? I like what Fiat-Chrysler is doing dropping these Hellcat motors into the Charger, Chally, Grand Cherokee, now the Durango, and soon-to-be 300....wow.