Porsche 928 (had some help), S500, '08 CTS, Camry, LX470

Scottwax · 03-03-08, 10:47

This was a fun one, other than it being 40 degrees! Weekend Warrior (aka Dave) was in town and wanted to know if he could tag along on a detail with me and maybe even assist if I was comfortable with that. After meeting him, talking to him and seeing him work, he really didn't need all that much help from me! Other than using a bit too much product, he seems to have rotary buffing down pretty good.

The hood was the worst part of the car, but under the garage lighting it was hard to see. Didn't bring my halogens, it was pouring in the morning when I left and I didn't have anything to cover them on the way to my car.

The bumper and driver's side front fender appear to both have been reshot at some point and VERY improperly blended, both those areas turned pink and didn't respond to anything. Both areas also had paint checking, as you can see in this shot of the bumper.

Before shots, that is Dave taping off the car:

I started off with Meguiars #83 using a yellow Meguiars polishing pad @ 1400 rpm, finishing @ 1000 rpm. Just the fender was done. I know it is hard to tell, nothing really to reflect off the paint and less than idea lighting. During the time I was going over the car with #83, Dave was spot buffing the bumpers/tight areas using a PC, 4" LC CCS polishing pads and #83.

The hood was taking two passed each section with #83, so I decided to try using Clearkote's Blue Moose Cutting Creme, which is meant for oxidation. Works amazing via rotary! Again, using a yellow Meguiars polishing pad at around 1400 rpm, it was like I was buffing with baby oil, it was so smooth! Of course, I had already done the rest of the car using #83, but next time on single stage, I am starting with Blue Moose.

Got paint transfer?

Just one fender....

After all the polishing...

Scottwax · 03-03-08, 10:58

After going over the car with #83/Blue Moose, we both took a side and used Meguiars #80 @ 1100 rpm using yellow Meguiars polishing pads. After Dave got most of the passenger side done and while I was working on the back end, he went over the whole car with Clearkote's Pink Moose using the PC and a blue Swirl Buster pad. Since I didn't have my halogens and there was no chance of seeing the sun, I felt it best to finish out via PC than the rotary. As he finished with the Pink Moose, I went over the trim with Ultima Tire and Trim Protectant. Finished the car off with Carnauba Moose by hand, buffed off with the new version of Optimum Car Wax while Dave cleaned the glass with Clearkote's Quikshine. We dressed the tires, but only cleaned the wheels since a new set is going on the car soon.

I received a very nice e-mail from the owner of the car (he found me on a Porsche board and Anthony Orosco referred him to me):

Wow, car looks great. Better than I expected! Especially the "pink accents"! They even shine.

Anything special I should do? Did you get any before pictures? Know you said you got a few after! I get the wheels on it I will shoot you another picture... will look like a whole new car with the rims and tires on it.

Now my boy and I got to get on the interior! Thanks again, will pass your name along to others! Appreciate you taking care of me.

It really makes my day when a customer takes the time to drop me a personal note like that.

On to the after shots! I expect Dave will post his when he gets back home tomorrow.

SYDWAZ · 03-03-08, 10:59

Hey Scott!!

I really like your write ups on this forum. You do really nice work. I had posted a thread about what products to use on single stage paints. I am having a hard time trying to put together a product line from cutting heavy oxidation, to final paint sealer or wax. If you could give me a run down on what you did to this car from beginning to end that would be very helpful since its SS paint. Or could you read my post in the Car Detailing section and give me some pointers. If not no big deal I just thought I would ask.

Thanks, Shawn

SYDWAZ · 03-03-08, 11:01

Woops! I think I posted to soon.. Looks like your covering it all..

Scottwax · 03-03-08, 11:05

2004 Lexus LX470. Just a quick ONR wash and Meguiars NXT2 wax.

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2007 Toyota Camry. Overall in really good shape. Clearkote's Pink Moose via UDM using a green Swirlbuster pad, Carnauba Moose by hand.

BigAl3 · 03-03-08, 11:06

gotta love the teamwork, good job guys!

morarch · 03-03-08, 11:06

Excellent work as usual!

tdekany · 03-03-08, 11:13

Beautiful work Scott - love seeing the new pictures. They are coming out really nice.

Scottwax · 03-03-08, 11:16

Both the CTS and S500 pics were taking with my 35mm print film camera...

2008 Cadillac CTS. Really nice looking car, inside and out; absolutely gorgeous red paint! Clearkote's Pink Moose via UDM using a green Swirlbuster pad, Carnauba Moose by hand, buffed off with OCW v2. By the time I finished (late afternoon start), it was already well past sunset so this is as good as it gets!

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2001 Mercedes S500. A customer of mine was having this car done as a favor for a friend whose husband had died. She doesn't drive so my customer was having it cleaned up for sale. Pretty good shape for a 6 year old car. The lady had a somewhat limited budget, so I just did a quick two step on the paint, so it got Optimum Poli-Seal @1200 rpm using a blue Soft Edge polishing pad, Optimum Car Wax by hand.

Woolite/water for vinyl and leather, BioKleen TLC for carpets and mats. Leather dressed with Meguiars Gold Class for leather, vinyl with Optimum Protectant Plus. Clearkote's Quikshine on the wood trim and glass.

detaildoc · 03-03-08, 11:28

Man, great come back on that Porsche. Looks amazing.

DieselMDX · 03-04-08, 12:13

wow the leather in the mercedes looks great for 6 years old

Way2SSlow · 03-04-08, 05:35

Looks great Scott. I'm blown away by the LX with only NXT2 on it. My mother has one in the same color. Is your cyclo collecting dust these days? Looks like you use the UDM and rotary a lot more often than it.