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Old 03-02-08, 09:37   #1 (permalink)
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2007 Bentley Continental GTC Convertible - Complete Detail

Here’s a 2007 Bentley Continental GTC (Convertible) in Neptune Blue with 4121 miles. It’s the 2nd vehicle detailed simultaneously with the Aston Martin DB 9 with special thanks to Autopian jgh1987 (Josh). This vehicle is powered by a 12 cylinder, twin-turbocharged engine producing 550 HP / 480 TQ. It’s capable of going 0-60 in 4.8 seconds with a top speed of 195 mph & weighs in at a hefty 5500 lbs!! Loaded with extensive options, this vehicle retails for approximately $225,000. Again, like the Aston Martin, this vehicle lacked professional maintenance so early in its life. Because of the color, marring wasn’t as noticeable as the darker DB 9, however, the interior (being cream colored) required a thorough cleaning and protecting.

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Wash with Auto Magic (AM) Wash & Wash via Foam Gun
EDGE Grout Sponge (beta tested) & HD GS
AM Magnificent Wheel Cleaner scrubbed via synthetic wash mitt
AM Blue Clay Magic w/ AM Body Shine lube – examined with Cellophane which enhances your ability to feel contamination
Dry-sanded complete exterior
Hand dried with cotton towels
All cracks and crevices blown out with Craftsman 1HP / 12 Gallon Compressor


















Gotta love claying a car in the rain!!




After the rain stopped, the owner picked up his Aston Martin & I could finish up his Bentley:







Befores/Taped Off:










The paint was buffed with Menzerna 106ff with a white LC CCS foam pad and then sealed with Einszett Glanz Sealant and 1 coat of Zymol Carbon.







Wheels were slightly corroded, so I decided to have Josh lightly sand them w/ 4000 grit paper. It cleared everything up and then he sealed them with Malco Paint Sealant.








Afters (at night)













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Re: 2007 Bentley Continental GTC Convertible - Complete Detail

Because the owner’s greatest concern was making the interior like new, every square inch of the interior was scrubbed with AM Special Cleaner (713) via a toothbrush & then completely blown out with compressed air. The leather was then protected with AM Leather Conditioner.













The convertible top was opened up which allowed us to wipe/clean any hidden sections & also see the interior more closely for cleaning.



Finally! In the garage with its cousin:

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Re: 2007 Bentley Continental GTC Convertible - Complete Detail

WOW!!!! GREAT WORK!!!! Is the black 1 yours? Or are they both the owners? I guess he must like them!
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One day I will have one of those amazing machines! Great job.
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Looking awesome. Do you use a van as a work vehicle? Carry the compressor fine?
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Excellent job as usual.
 
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Very very nice. You did a great job and a great attention to detail on that one.

Nice selection to choose from also.

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Was the paint on the soft side?
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Nice work David. I'm suprised to see you using Zymol Carbon. How do you like it? Being based on Zymol's pricing structure, its kind of their low end wax and many companys make better waxes at a much nicer price point.
 
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Awesome ride to work on David!!!!!!!!
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What a great looking garage two awesome cars!!
 
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Thanks for detailing my cars for me David!

In all honesty, nice work man! Sure beats the beaters you had to work on in Michigan probably huh?
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