Detailed: 2008 Infiniti G37S Coupe - Platinum Graphite

[Marc08EX]

Wheels/Tires:
Meguiar's Deep Crystal on wheels
Meguiar's APC on tires
Meguiar's Hyper Dressing on tires
EZ Detail brush for the barrels
Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Wax for Brake Calipers

Wash:
Gilmour Foam Gun
Chemical Guys Citrus Wash and Gloss via Foam Gun and 2BM
Meguiar's Microfiber Wash Mitt
Swissvax Brush for Plastic Surfaces / Gas Tank

Clay:
Meguiar's OTC Clay
Meguiar's Last Touch

Paint Correction:
Flex 3401 VRG
Meguiar's G100 / 3.5" and 5" LC Backing Plates
Meguiar's M105 / LC Orange Pads
Meguiar's M205 / LC White Pads
Craftsman 500W Halogen Lights

LSP:
Menzerna Powerlock / LC Blue Pad (left 12 hours to cure)
Autoglym HD Wax

Interior:
Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer
Meguiar's APC+

Exhaust:
Meguiar's NXT Metal Polish

This car was brought to me for swirl removal. Upon inspection, there weren't a lot of swirl marks so I thought I would have an easy task at hand. I was really excited to do this detail because the Infiniti G coupes are sexy as hell. The drive and sound amazing especially when the transmission is a 6MT. This car is a beast and it sounds amazing! Now onto the pictures...

Wash:

All of the gunk came from brushing the wheel well.

This is from claying 1/2 of the trunk. The paint was pretty contaminated with embedded dirt.

All taped up and ready to go:

After claying the car, I performed an IPA wipe down to see the true condition of the paint. I was shocked to see the amount of swirls the paint had!!! It didn't have that much swirls when I first inspected the car. The dealer did a really good job on hiding the swirls the car had.

Before:

The above 2 pictures are the swirls in the hood. The hood was in much better shape than the rest of the car as seen below: Sorry the swirl pictures didn't come out as I hoped. It was very hard to capture the swirls given the car's color.

I think the picture above was ridiculous! It looked like the car originally had fuel stains below the gas filler door and someone tried to sand it down without even polishing it! I was shocked to say the least.


Because of the paint's condition, I decided to go ahead and use a 2 step detail right off the bat. I used both Meg's M105 and M205 throughout my paint correction phase. Here are some 50/50 shots:

Passenger Side Door:

Passenger Rear Fender:

Fuel Filler Door:

Before

After

Driver Rear Fender

Driver Side Door:

Trunk:

Hood (Bird Poop Etching)

The paint's reflectivity and depth dramatically changed after the polishing stage. The paint already looked amazing at this stage.

 

[Marc08EX]

After applying Menzerna Powerlock left to cure overnight and applying a coat of Autoglym Hi-Def Carnauba Wax the next morning. I couldn't believe how wet and slick the paint looked after. You be the judge...

Photoshoot:

Approximate time: 15-16 Hours. I don't know why it took this long...

What do you guys think? Opinions, comments and criticisms are welcome!

 

[Marc08EX]

Exhaust Tips

Before

After

 

[Y2KSVT]

Wow man, night and day difference! That car looks brand new; great job! 15-16 hours takes a toll on your arms and back, but I'm sure the look on the owner's face made it all worth it. :dblthumb2:

Mark

 

[fancyfootwork]

Excellent job man.

 

[Dieseldan]

wow very nice job

 

[Perfections]

15-16 hours sounds about right for a full detail w/paint correction good job!

 

[Maxima Mom]

How did the owner react? Fantastic job!!!:bowdown:

 

[Marc08EX]

Wow man, night and day difference! That car looks brand new; great job! 15-16 hours takes a toll on your arms and back, but I'm sure the look on the owner's face made it all worth it. :dblthumb2:

Mark

Thanks a lot Mark!

Yeah I agree. This is one of the longest detail I've ever done and towards the end, I was telling myself the money ain't worth the stress I get from detailing lol! My whole body was literally tired the next day.

Excellent job man.

Thanks.

wow very nice job

Thank you.

15-16 hours sounds about right for a full detail w/paint correction good job!

Thanks!

How did the owner react? Fantastic job!!!:bowdown:

Thank you! I think the owner reacted ok but I wish he had more enthusiasm lol!

 

[tommythecat]

Nice work!!! :dblthumb2: That suscks the owner wasn't super excited.

 

[OZD 35]

Great work! Love the G37S!

 

[wisemonkey]

nice rops:

 

[ExoticAutoDetai]

Wow great write up!! Did you hand buff in between the letters and the emblem on the trunk? or what method did you use there?

 

[FASTFRED]

Is the clear coat hard or soft ?
Thanks

 

[WRAPT C5Z06]

I really admire your work, Marc! rops:

 

[Rhudeboye]

Nice work!!! :dblthumb2: That suscks the owner wasn't super excited.

Send the owner this link. most cant appreciate that level of detail without the assistance of 50/50 shots. :xyxthumbs:

All clients should be forced to join the forum and follow their cars detail. :-D

 

[Stang Man]

Thats amazing!

I'm seeing people with GREAT results with the M205/M105 combo. I'd like to give it a shot, not sure if it is much different than the Menzerna IP I've got, though.

 

[SkateForGirl]

Wow that came out so good. Nice job!

 

[DetailElite]

Really nice job. :xyxthumbs:

 

[FUNX650]

-This car was brought to me for swirl removal. Upon inspection, there weren't a lot of swirl marks so I thought I would have an easy task at hand.

^^^^^ ^^^^^
That's always the hope, anyway.

-After claying the car, I performed an IPA wipe down to see the true condition of the paint. I was shocked to see the amount of swirls the paint had!!! It didn't have that much swirls when I first inspected the car. The dealer did a really good job on hiding the swirls the car had.

-The hood was in much better shape than the rest of the car
-Hood (Bird Poop Etching)

-It looked like the car originally had fuel stains below the gas filler door and someone tried to sand it down without even polishing it! I was shocked to say the least.


-All taped up and ready to go:

-Because of the paint's condition, I decided to go ahead and use a 2 step detail right off the bat. I used both Meg's M105 and M205 throughout my paint correction phase.

^^^^^ ^^^^^

Was, [in your way of thinking now (and for future detailing-jobs)], your job quote to the customer in the ballpark?

The paint's reflectivity and depth dramatically changed after the polishing stage. The paint already looked amazing at this stage.

Isn't it great when you get: "dialed-in"..

After applying Menzerna Powerlock left to cure overnight and applying a coat of Autoglym Hi-Def Carnauba Wax the next morning. I couldn't believe how wet and slick the paint looked after. You be the judge...

OK...I judge that I would be willing to drive this vehicle, with pride, I will add!!!
:urtheman:

Photoshoot:

Exhaust Tips

Nice looking job here, also...Good bling!!

Approximate time: 15-16 Hours. I don't know why it took this long...

15-16 hours sounds about right for a full detail w/paint correction good job!

I agree with Perfections..1000%! (Did you come close to your hourly rate you want to meet or exceed?....15-16 hrs. X $xx.00...Hope So!!!)
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Send the owner this link. most cant appreciate that level of detail without the assistance of 50/50 shots. :xyxthumbs:

Marc..... Thanks for sharing your tools, products, processes...Goes a long way in understanding a little more about detailing, for all that are so interested.

Also:
I'm sure the owner was tinkled pink...He may not feel comfortable expressing his exuberance in an outward display of emotion, that's all.

I agree with Rhudeboye in the 50/50 shots.
For example:Fuel Filler-Door Area...Bet he didn't know about this!

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A thought: Why not send a copy of all the photos of this correction detail to the owner, along with your: Thank You! note

-Keep up the excellent work...Your good name and rep will surely be recognized throughout your community... :dblthumb2:



Bob


PS.:
Put all your gratuities in the "cookie jar".