Subaru with Menzera and Souveran

[AL417]

2000 Subaru Forester

The owner loves this car and simply wanted me to make it look better. The inside was fairly clean except she is a smoker and drinks coffee in it. Lucky for me she doesn’t eat in it. So the interior was easy. The exterior was dirty and had the usual swirling that you’d find from people using whatever rags they use to wash their cars. So on to the detail.

Wash – DG 901 w/foam gun, dry w/Ultimate Guzzler
Clay – Megs Medium Clay w/DP 4n1 Lube
Polish – Menzerna 106FF on Blue Edge w/PC
Wax – Souveran Paste x 2 by Hand
Tires – DP Wheel Gel – Black ShMitt, DG 281, Wells - AA Foam
Windows – Diamondite Perfect Vision w/WW towel
Trim – PB Trim Restorer

I find myself liking the Menzerna line more and more. The 106FF took care of the swirls and left the paint in amazing condition. I rinsed with water to remove the dusting from 106FF. Then the Souveran topper left the red paint with nice depth and shine.

As always your comments and questions are welcome. Thanks for looking.

Before

 

[AL417]

After

 

[Totoland Mach]

Looks FANTASTIC! That red really pops!

Congrat's on a fine detail in the Windy City

Toto

 

[Al-53]

WOW...Al that came out super nice...especialy the plastic cladding on the bottom...the Subies are know to have some fading on them...

The paint is perfect...great job.....they will be very happy with the turn out...I would be....its a whole new look and car...

Great Job

Al

 

[budman3]

Outstanding results! I just recieved my bottle of 106ff and can't wait to put it to use. These pictures make me even more anxious.

 

[alban61]

Awesome detail, Alice! That car looks brand new! I like what you and PB Trim Restorer did to that plastic cladding.

 

[Nica]

Very nice detail, I like the way the red looks. You did a good job on that vehicle.

I too like the way the plastic turned out...may need to give this product a try.

Thanks for sharing and see what I mean about trying to keep up

 

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

Nice job!

I also like what you did with the cladding, after I run out of my 303 supply I may try the pbtr.

I know the owner was happy!!!

 

[joe.p]

Al..the car looks very nice..very nice combination of products..

 

[Reddwarf]

WOW...Al that came out super nice...especialy the plastic cladding on the bottom...the Subies are know to have some fading on them...

The paint is perfect...great job.....they will be very happy with the turn out...I would be....its a whole new look and car...

Great Job

Al

:iagree: What Al-53 said!

 

[Dust2Glory]

that car does look awesome!! I was bout to put some souveran paste, but I don't know if $80 is worth it. I have 2 180, natty red, white and blue, i ordered sig series 2 and two tubs of max wax today. so im about pasted out! hopefully one of these can deliver results like souveran

 

[FMINUS]

Does the blue poslishing pad have ANY cut at all? I hope not because I use that to apply my waxes, and if NOT, how effective is it to take off swirls?

 

[AL417]

Does the blue poslishing pad have ANY cut at all? I hope not because I use that to apply my waxes, and if NOT, how effective is it to take off swirls?

Here's a description of the blue Edge pad from AG site.
"Edge 2000 6 Inch Blue Finishing DuraFoam Pad
This pad is great for everyday use. It will leave surface areas scratch-free and smooth while still removing light swirls and imperfections. Use with wax and polish to apply a fine gloss. Safe on clear coats."

I used it with the 106FF and it polished out the lighter swirls that were on this car. I did go around with a 4" green pad to remove isolated scratches. Most of the time if I use the pc for waxing I use the red or white pads to apply and buff off. The blue pad is fine for waxing too.

 

[pirex]

Nice detail AL417 The gloss is sweet! Menzerna can really do magic, with the right detailer behind the machine

 

[Jimmie]

WOW...Al that came out super nice...especialy the plastic cladding on the bottom...the Subies are know to have some fading on them...

The paint is perfect...great job.....they will be very happy with the turn out...I would be....its a whole new look and car...

Great Job

Al

:iagree: with Al and Reddwarf. Beautiful.

 

[AL417]

Hey Guys, thanks for the compliments. Coming from all of you it means a lot to me because I admire the talents you all have. The Menzerna was easy to work with and gave me some very nice results. Souveran just kicked butt on the red paint.

 

[Truls]

Looking good Al, that Menzerna do work good with the PC, ever tryed it with a Rotary?

Souveran is almost like the ace in the sleve, pull it out, and you beat`em all....

 

[dengood1]

What a difference. Great job!!

 

[sparkie]

Wow you took that paint to the next level... Love the deepness and shine..
Can we say red mirror?

 

[orngez]

nice...i think red is always one of the best turnaround colors....the trim looks great