SpeedFreak Detailed: Cayman S Black Edition Xpel PPF/Detail

[SpeedFreak81]

These 2012 Cayman S Black Editions are pretty rare, with a run of only 500 being produced. We were lucky enough to have not one but TWO of them in the shop at the same time. This is the first, and I will post a separate thread dedicated to the second.

This visit was pretty straight forward. The client picked this car up from a dealer in North Carolina with a hair over 4k miles on it. Having dealt with my fair share of Porsche's, I was sure the black paint would need correction. Under the halogens, it didn't disappoint. The surface was riddled with scratches, swirl marks, and even evidence of improper use of a rotary buffer. After inspection, I took a dozen or so photos and emailed them to the customer. I place value not only in my ability to fix issues, but also in educating my clients on WHY and HOW paint gets like this. After fifteen or so minutes going over the photos with him, he was in agreement that a correction was needed. So, hopefully this spring the car will be back for a correction on the rest of the car.

The Cayman was first washed, decontaminated, then the entire front end was corrected prior to the application of the film.


Products used:

Sonax Full Effect wheel cleaner
ZEP Citrus Degreaser
CG Citrus Wash
Pinnacle Speed Clay
DoDo Juice Born Slippery clay lube
Sonax 3/6 Nano Polish on LC Microfiber pad via Rupes LHR21ES
Pinnacle XMT 360 Spray Wax
Adam's Super VRT tire dressing
HD glass cleaner
Xpel Ultimate self healing paint protection film


Here is a shot of both cars in the shop prior to beginning the work



DSC_0041 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr



Headlights removed, front end corrected, and ready for film application

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cayman13 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr

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cayman12 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr

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cayman15 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr




Afters:

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DSC_0026 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr

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DSC_0036 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr

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DSC_0030 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr

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DSC_0029 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr

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DSC_0033 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr

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DSC_0018 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr

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DSC_0022 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr

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DSC_0020 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr

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DSC_0024 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr



Thanks for looking!


-Brian

 

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Brian, I am only seeing the first picture?

The rest of the pictures don't show up.

 

[SpeedFreak81]

Doh! Don't know what happened. Tried to edit the post.....apparently AG only allows posts to be edited for 20 minutes? Makes zero sense. I'll probably have to start a new thread.

 

[Ray@Autogeek]

Doh! Don't know what happened. Tried to edit the post.....apparently AG only allows posts to be edited for 20 minutes? Makes zero sense. I'll probably have to start a new thread.

Fixed!

 

[Jrocket]

:wow:


:applause:

:coolgleam:


Those look Amazing .

2 Beautiful and Rare Caymans!

Great Job!!

 

[SpeedFreak81]

Fixed!

Thanks Ray!

:wow:


:applause:

:coolgleam:


Those look Amazing .

2 Beautiful and Rare Caymans!

Great Job!!

Thanks!

 

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Wow, stunning work as always Brian!

 

[jyu1210]

:iagree:, Wow.. Good Job! Looks flawless..

 

[SpeedFreak81]

Thanks guys!

 

[LatinFG2]

It looks amazing!