02 Porsche 911 1 step/Fuzion

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Got to detail something better then my usual grocery getter. A 2002 Porsche 911 non-turbo. Process was inspection, talked to customer, decided a nice claying with 1 step polishing would fit the bill for expectation level, aiming for 50-60% defect removal.

Products used

DP Xtreme Foam Formula High Yield Foaming Auto Shampoo- Foamaster gun car wash Great foaming product with good cleaning ability

Pinnacle’s Ultra Poly Clay is the single finest clay composition available today. Use auto Detailing clay to deep clean car paint, glass and chrome. went with this clay as its super fine with little to no marring but still cleans paint extremely well

For the one step played around with a few polishes decided on Optimum Polish is a swirl remover, finishing polish & paint cleaner in one for the optimum shine! swirl remover polish, fine grade polish, final via Griots D/A with Lake Country Hydro-Tech 5 1/2 x 7/8 Inch Foam Pads , hydrotech foam pads for water-based polishes, lake country foam pads, buffing pads Tangerine pads in some spots and Griot's Garage 6 Inch Orange Polishing Foam Pads, Foam Polishing Pads, Griots Orange Foam pads, orbital buffer pads in others

LSP was nothing but the best Wolfgang Fuzion Estate Car Wax contains real carnauba wax and paint sealant polymers to protect paint. ultimate show car wax, auto wax, paste wax, via Griots D/A with Lake Country Hydro-Tech 5 1/2 x 7/8 Inch Foam Pads , hydrotech foam pads for water-based polishes, lake country foam pads, buffing pads Crimson Pad

Tires cleaned with Meguiars All Purpose Cleaner Plus D103 3:1 Dressed with Optimum Opti-Bond Tire Gel, Tire gel protectant, OPT Tire Dressing Gel, protect tires, optibond tire gel 1:1

Enough talking heres some pics....enjoy :)

Before
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Letting the foam dwell :)
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Inspection after cleaning looking for problem areas
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After Polishing
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Fuzion Pic
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After Pics
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Great job man. How do you like the diluted Opti-Bond compared to full strength, btw?
 
Awesome job! The Porsche looks great. Keep up the great work.
 
Got to detail something better then my usual grocery getter. A 2002 Porsche 911 non-turbo. Process was inspection, talked to customer, decided a nice claying with 1 step polishing would fit the bill for expectation level, aiming for 50-60% defect removal.

This is the most important part, you talked with the customer and the plan that was decided was not a 100% perfect. You made a plan based on what the customer was willing to pay and executed it. So many get high and mighty and think all details must be 100% perfect, but not all customers are will to pay for that. Know your limits based on time and compensation and get a plan. Very nicely done!! I absolutely love the color on that car.
 
looks great

Nice color on that Porsche. Looks very good.

Nice work!

Awesome job! The Porsche looks great. Keep up the great work.

One step process :xyxthumbs: turned out pretty good...

Thanks for all the kind words :) It wasn't 100% defect free, but the customer was super excited with the outcome and in the end thats what matters, detailers putting smiles on peoples faces one car at a time!
 
Great job man. How do you like the diluted Opti-Bond compared to full strength, btw?

I use 1:1 because I carry an air compressor with me and use a spray paint gun to apply dressings, alot less wasted product :) Full strength is ok for some customers, others dont like how shinny it is. Discuss this with your customer before hand and you wont have any problems, as I always ask do you like the shinny look or more of a satin look, and at the same time ask them about interior dressings, although I convince most to go with the less greasy look on dashes due to reflections from the sun getting in their eyes :)
 
This is the most important part, you talked with the customer and the plan that was decided was not a 100% perfect. You made a plan based on what the customer was willing to pay and executed it. So many get high and mighty and think all details must be 100% perfect, but not all customers are will to pay for that. Know your limits based on time and compensation and get a plan. Very nicely done!! I absolutely love the color on that car.


Thanks Megan and you are 100% correct, good communication between the detailer and customer is very important! Not only does it make you look professional, it also builds trust, and makes the customer feel like part of the whole detailing process, building long term customers :) As they will always get what they want and feel like they are getting exactly what they are paying for.
 
Well done my friend! Not surprised at all at the results. You take you work seriously and get consistent professional results..and you manage to have fun in the process. (Just don't tell the customers you would really do it for free!!! J/K )
 
Well done my friend! Not surprised at all at the results. You take you work seriously and get consistent professional results..and you manage to have fun in the process. (Just don't tell the customers you would really do it for free!!! J/K )

Haha Roger, your right I would do it for fun....if I was rich and didnt need to make a living, but until then I'll be :buffing: my butt off. Cleaning up the little town of Buna 1 car at a time :)
 
This is the most important part, you talked with the customer and the plan that was decided was not a 100% perfect. You made a plan based on what the customer was willing to pay and executed it. So many get high and mighty and think all details must be 100% perfect, but not all customers are will to pay for that. Know your limits based on time and compensation and get a plan. Very nicely done!! I absolutely love the color on that car.

I agree. Most customers don't even have the eye to see what you're trying to point out to them! I've come across that many times. I'm trying to show them the micro scratches...and they're looking at me like I have two heads.

That's when you know...maybe I should come down a notch, ha.

My trick is I usually try to explain the highest level service first...see how they take it. Usually they'll either do one of two things. One, they'll say..."well, I'm more looking for just...". Or two, they'll be intrigued and get involved in a back and forth conversation cause they're actually interested in possibly getting the works! As long as you can see eye to eye with someone...you've locked in a customer. :buffing:

Nice job OP! Looks like a mirror! :dblthumb2:
 
This is the most important part, you talked with the customer and the plan that was decided was not a 100% perfect. You made a plan based on what the customer was willing to pay and executed it. So many get high and mighty and think all details must be 100% perfect, but not all customers are will to pay for that. Know your limits based on time and compensation and get a plan. Very nicely done!! I absolutely love the color on that car.

:dblthumb2:Can't agree more Meghan. I made the mistake of telling the customer what I planned on doing instead of what she really just wanted. I ended up spending more time than I charged for because the car was way worse off on the interior that she said was priority. Needless to say I didn't get to the exterior like I wanted/said I would, and overlooked some spots inside because I rushed to get through it so I could at least get the outside clean and QD'd(spray). Moral of the story, ask what the customer is wanting/looking for and look at the vehicle VERY WELL before you give any time estimates/prices.
Nice job. What a deep shine!
 
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