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- Aug 17, 2013
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The owner of this gorgeous 2009 Nissan GTR was referred to me by one of my previous clients. The owner was happy with the results obtained on my clients car and wanted the same done to his. After looking over the car we settled on a 1 step correction to remove light defects and to bring back the gloss to the paint. A coating was chosen on the paint to provide years of lasting protection.
Process
Exterior:
Wheels: 1z Colortec Wheel Cleaner with various brushes
Tires: Zep Formula 505 Cleaner & Degreaser
Wheel Wells: Zep Citrus Cleaner (4:1)
Pre-wash: CG Citrus Wash & Gloss + Zep Citrus via foam cannon
Tar/Bug Removal: Auto Finesse Oblitarate, Poor Boy’s World Bug Squash
Wash: CG Citrus Wash & Gloss via 2BM & Wool Wash Mitt
Decontamination 1: CarPro IronX
Decontamination 2: Nanoskin Autoscrub Speedy Prep Sponge (Fine)
Dry: Waffle Weave Towels
Tape: 3m Automotive Tape
Paint Thickness: Taken using Digital Coating Thickness Gauge
Polish: HD Adapt w/ Orange Buff n Shine Pads via Rupes LHR15ES (5.5” pads) and GG6 (4” pads)
Surface CarPro Eraser
Paint Protection: CarPro Cquartz UK
Glass Protection: CarPro Flyby30
Wheel Protection: Blackfire Crystal Seal
Tire Dressing: Optimum Opti-bond Tire Gel
Trim Dressing: Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant
Glass: Sonax Clear Glass via Glass Towel
Exhaust Polishing: Chemical Guys Vintage Heavy Metal Polish via 000 Steel Wool
Before Photos:
Overall the vehicle arrived in pretty decent shape with some minor swirls and scuffs. Something just seemed lacking though and it did not feel like the paint "popped".
During Photos:
Started with the wheels, tires and wheel wells first. There was a large build up of brake dust and the wheels needed to be cleaned 2-3 times.
After the wheels, tires and wheel wells were cleaned it was time to foam the vehicle and loosen the dirt.
After I foamed the vehicle it was evident that there was no protection left on the paint. Look how flat the water is on the hood.
I then proceeded to do a chemical decontamination of the vehicles paint.
After the vehicle was washed, decontaminated and dried it was time to see the real condition of the paint. Minor swirls found throughout the surface.
I did a test spot with HD Adapt on a white pad first but did not get the correction I desired. I then tried HD Adapt on an orange pad and got the correction and finishing abilities I desired.
Here is a scuff on the front passenger corner
After correction it was barely noticeable
After Photos:
Thanks for viewing and enjoy!
Process
Exterior:
Wheels: 1z Colortec Wheel Cleaner with various brushes
Tires: Zep Formula 505 Cleaner & Degreaser
Wheel Wells: Zep Citrus Cleaner (4:1)
Pre-wash: CG Citrus Wash & Gloss + Zep Citrus via foam cannon
Tar/Bug Removal: Auto Finesse Oblitarate, Poor Boy’s World Bug Squash
Wash: CG Citrus Wash & Gloss via 2BM & Wool Wash Mitt
Decontamination 1: CarPro IronX
Decontamination 2: Nanoskin Autoscrub Speedy Prep Sponge (Fine)
Dry: Waffle Weave Towels
Tape: 3m Automotive Tape
Paint Thickness: Taken using Digital Coating Thickness Gauge
Polish: HD Adapt w/ Orange Buff n Shine Pads via Rupes LHR15ES (5.5” pads) and GG6 (4” pads)
Surface CarPro Eraser
Paint Protection: CarPro Cquartz UK
Glass Protection: CarPro Flyby30
Wheel Protection: Blackfire Crystal Seal
Tire Dressing: Optimum Opti-bond Tire Gel
Trim Dressing: Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant
Glass: Sonax Clear Glass via Glass Towel
Exhaust Polishing: Chemical Guys Vintage Heavy Metal Polish via 000 Steel Wool
Before Photos:
Overall the vehicle arrived in pretty decent shape with some minor swirls and scuffs. Something just seemed lacking though and it did not feel like the paint "popped".
During Photos:
Started with the wheels, tires and wheel wells first. There was a large build up of brake dust and the wheels needed to be cleaned 2-3 times.
After the wheels, tires and wheel wells were cleaned it was time to foam the vehicle and loosen the dirt.
After I foamed the vehicle it was evident that there was no protection left on the paint. Look how flat the water is on the hood.
I then proceeded to do a chemical decontamination of the vehicles paint.
After the vehicle was washed, decontaminated and dried it was time to see the real condition of the paint. Minor swirls found throughout the surface.
I did a test spot with HD Adapt on a white pad first but did not get the correction I desired. I then tried HD Adapt on an orange pad and got the correction and finishing abilities I desired.
Here is a scuff on the front passenger corner
After correction it was barely noticeable
After Photos:
Thanks for viewing and enjoy!
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