Winterized/detailed '02 infiniti I35

[supercharged]

It's been a while since the last detail on this vehicle, and now it was time for it to be prepped for winter. No befores, just some during (engine) and afters.
This car wasn't in a bad condition, but it has been washed with NXT a few times, which stripped a coat of carnauba wax (Collinite 476S).
ENGINE: Anyway, I started with the engine, covered all sensitive parts, rinsed it off and sprayed ZEP Citrus Degreaser on engine, hoses, and plastic parts.
I used short handle green brush to remove dirt/grime. Rinsed. WIped off with a terry towel, sprayed the dressing on.I wiped off the remaining after 30 minutes.
TIRES/WHEELS: DP Gel wheel cleaner. Tires received a coat of DP Tire Gloss gel. Love this stuff!
WASH: I washed the whole car with Chem Guys Citrus wash-n-Gloss and added 3oz of Poorboy's Bug Squash to the bucket. Did a great job cleaning the car.
CLAY: I clayed the whole car including winshield and other glass with Mothers Clay bar and used my own clay lube as a lubricant (I noticed that sopa is too strong for the clay). Clay lube that I made is 2 oz of DP 4-in-1 added to 32 oz of filtered water, and I also added 1/2 of Poorboy's SS&S for additional lubricity. This stuff works very well, and is very cost efficient too.
SEALANT: this car didn't need any polishing, it only has a few minor scratches/swirls. I precleaned the surface with Duragloss #601 bonding agent. Just apply it on and let it vanish. Then applied a coat of DG #105 sealant. Love this stuff! Let it dry for about 30 minutes and removed it with a MF towel. This product goes on/off very easy; almost as easy as DP Surface Shield sealant.
GLASS: windshiled and all other glass received a coat of Klasse AIO. I love this stuff on windows. It removed light water spots, and makes water bead so well, which enhances safe driving.

Now on to the pics:

Engine dressing (Optimum Protectant Plus/Optimum Tire Shine 50/50)

Afters

 

[supercharged]

Interior was wiped down with Optimum Protectant Plus

Some afters:

DP Tire Gel

One more:

 

[supercharged]

Optimum Protectant Plus/Tire Shine 50/50 mix on trim:

 

[Gary Sword]

Looks great supercharged. It also looks like we have another Duragloss junkie.

 

[P1et]

Great work, love the tire shine!

 

[Jimmie]

What a great looking detail. The engine looks new.

 

[ehuth1]

Looks good SC! Love the paints glow!

 

[supercharged]

Looks great supercharged. It also looks like we have another Duragloss junkie.

thanks, Gary. I'm a fan of products that are easy to use, work well, and last long for winter prep. Duragloss #105 work very well.

Great work, love the tire shine!

Love that tire shine myself. Little glossy. DP tire gel gives me that perfect look.

What a great looking detail. The engine looks new.

Everytime I look at other guys' detail, I always look at detailed engine. It always teases me. I love detailed engine myself. Optimum is a good mixture for that.

Looks good SC! Love the paints glow!

Yeah, I've noticed that DG#105 gives me a better look then Klasse Twins, so I figured I'd try that for a winter prep.

Thanks for the compliments, guys.

 

[P1et]

By the way Supercharged, when you did the engine, I see that you covered up all sensitive parts with plastic bags. When you hosed it down after degreasing, did you let the engine run so that it could dry? Or did you let it airdry?

 

[Tonya]

Great job Supercharged love the engine, tires and paint!

 

[supercharged]

By the way Supercharged, when you did the engine, I see that you covered up all sensitive parts with plastic bags. When you hosed it down after degreasing, did you let the engine run so that it could dry? Or did you let it airdry?

I usually run the engine, but no this time. I wipe off all major water.

Great job Supercharged love the engine, tires and paint!

Thanks, Tonya. I love detailed engines myself. Tires, man I love DP tire gel! and paint, it looked even better today then it looked yesterday!:righton:

 

[AL417]

You're all ready for winter. The paint looks great and the engine is outstanding. I like your engine dressing mixture. Thanks for sharing this detail with us.

 

[supercharged]

You're all ready for winter. The paint looks great and the engine is outstanding. I like your engine dressing mixture. Thanks for sharing this detail with us.

Thanks, Al. I really wanted durability and protection from bird bombs and weather, that's why I chose DG#105. I love that dressed engine and trim myself. And about that dressing combo (Protectant Plus/Tire shine) - give it a try. I'm sure you will like it. I like other members sharing different mixture ideas, so I figured I'll share some of mine.

 

[Nica]

Vehicle looks great, the engine bay looks quite nice. Love the mix too, may have to give that a try.

I like how the vehicle has a nice shine to it too...it even has reasonable depth to it too...nice.

 

[sparkie]

Mixing products? LOL!!!! You got to do what you got to do! I understand!
Awesome job, all of it looks outstanding! :applause:

 

[supercharged]

Vehicle looks great, the engine bay looks quite nice. Love the mix too, may have to give that a try.

I like how the vehicle has a nice shine to it too...it even has reasonable depth to it too...nice.

Thanks, Nica. I've noticed that depth too. Didn't expect it from a sealant.

Mixing products? LOL!!!! You got to do what you got to do! I understand!
Awesome job, all of it looks outstanding! :applause:

Thanks, Sparkie. You talked me into Duragloss products, and I'm glad I tried them. I love DG #105!!!