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Old 12-28-04, 09:05   #1 (permalink)
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3 days into holidays and 3 cars detailed

3 days into my annual leave and I have detailed 3 of our cars (the last 2 with the help of my dad).

I started with my s2000. It is in (non metallic) berlina black, 2 years old, 13,000km and always garaged. Process was Gold class, 3M Clay, #9 on the doors and #80 on the fenders, bonnet and boot, SEPC, WG Paint Sealant and finally PS.





There are some more photos in my gallery.

Originally I intended to do SEPC then PS. However, for a joke (I didn't think it would work) I thought I would try some WG Paint Sealant over the SEPC. It worked well and the WG went on and off very easily. Alternated between #9 and #80 because the doors didnt have very many swirls. Porbably not the best strategy and will stick with #80 next time all round. I am working #80 alot more and consequently find it very easy to use.

Not 100% happy with the finish ( I was very tired as I removed the PS and there is a little smearing). I have some VM on the way so a mini detail is in order in the next month or so.

Next up is my brother's FTO - metallic black, 7 yrs old, 67,000kms. Paint is in good condition with a few small scratches / chips. Process was Gold class, 3M Clay, #80, PB Pro Polish and PS.




Pretty happy with the results. I prefer SEPC on black but wanted to experiment with PB Pro Polish. Even after working it on thin I still find it hard (lot harder than SEPC but not as hard as #80) to remove.

Finally my dad's Rav 4, Blue Metallic, 7yrs old, 100,000km daily driver. This car has had a hardish life with lots of outside living, ferrying kayaks down to the beach etc. Paint is good for its age but with lots of little battle sacrs. Process was Gold class, 3M Clay, #80 and WG Paint Sealant.





Very happy with the results. The car looks 100 times better and it was amazing that the finish came up this good with a 2 step polish / sealant process.

Sorry for the long post, I got a little overexcited! One more car to go before I go back to work. A metallic silver E Class.
 
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Old 12-28-04, 09:20   #2 (permalink)
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Figured out the photo posting problems, wasnt linking to the photo but the page from Autopia's gallery
 
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Old 12-29-04, 10:39   #3 (permalink)
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Nice time of year to be in Sydney. Wish I was there.
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Old 12-29-04, 10:59   #4 (permalink)
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Looks nice!!

With the PP and the #80 I allow both to dry COMPLETELY before removing, I have never had an issue removing either with this method. My bottle of #80 actually states that you remove it in this manner.
 
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Old 12-29-04, 11:25   #5 (permalink)
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you hav been busy - looks nice
 
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Old 12-29-04, 12:03   #6 (permalink)
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They all look great!

I'm partial to the S2k though ...Are those tan seats? I don't think we can get em in tan in the US
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Old 12-29-04, 12:35   #7 (permalink)
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Yes they are tan seats on the s2000. I think you can only get them with black or the monte carlo blue in Aus and were specific to the 2002 and 2003 model year.

They have there moments cleaning wise but I hit them up regularly with Swissol cleaner, conditioner and a glaze product (other than the mainstream brands, we dont have the broad product range you guys have in the US although idependents are importing more and more boutique brands).

Thanks for the tip on the pro polish. First time I seriously used it on the whole of a car.
 
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Old 12-31-04, 09:47   #8 (permalink)
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do you have any other pics of that FTO, i remember that car from gran turismo
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Old 01-01-05, 08:16   #9 (permalink)
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Some more FTO photos










#80 has to be my favourite product. Off to the paintless dent removal guy to get the small door dent fixed this week (hopefully)
 
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thanks

that is a cool little car
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Old 01-02-05, 11:43   #11 (permalink)
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Hello, I'm a FTO owner from the UK who's into detailing... here's a couple of my pictures taken last summer.





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Old 01-02-05, 11:50   #12 (permalink)
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very nice. In particular I like the wheels and clear side indicators.
 
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