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Old 11-30-08, 07:46   #1 (permalink)
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Detailer's Domain: Aston DB9/Swissvax Crystal Rock

Finally not a PCar I know you all were getting bored of those.

Here is something different...an Aston Martin DB9. This was an exterior paint correction job with Swissvax Crystal Rock.

Thanks to Dan Sene at Concierge Motors !

Products used:
Adam's Car Wash
Uber Clay Bar with Optimum Instant Detail Spray and Gloss Enhancer
Menzerna SIP
Menzerna PO85RD -
Menzerna Top Inspection
Swissvax Cleaner Fluid
Swissvax Crystal Rock

Wheels and Tires

Swissvax Pneu
P21S Wheel Cleaner Gel
Boar’s Hair Wheel Brush
Foam applicator pads
Swissvax Quick Finish

Glass inside and out:
Lusso Glass Polish
Uber Glass MF Towels

Tools:
Infratech 5300
Makita 9227 Hi Speed Rotary
Lake Country CCS Pads 5.5 inch
Lake Country Wool Pads
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels

Cam Spray 1500A with Cam Spray Foam Gun

Before shots:







Engine Before:




Presoak Wheels:


Presoak/Wash:


Engine Presoak


Before Polishing, here are all the imperfections of the left side.


After correction with SIP and PO85RD to finish it



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Old 11-30-08, 07:47   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Detailer's Domain: Aston DB9/Swissvax Crystal Rock

Before Polishing. Pics of the right side.




After correction with SIP and PO85RD to finish it



Applying Crystal Rock


Cleaning up the glass


Cleaning up the wheels:





After shot of the wheels:




After shots of the Engine:
Final Wipe down:





Dan with the final wipe down:


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After shots outside:



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Re: Detailer's Domain: Aston DB9/Swissvax Crystal Rock

Great correction there...That amazing car looks more amazing after detailing...How did you find the paint??soft or hard to work with??
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medium to hard is what I found.

thanks!
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Re: Detailer's Domain: Aston DB9/Swissvax Crystal Rock

Wow looks great. what product did you use on the pre soak of the engine?
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Re: Detailer's Domain: Aston DB9/Swissvax Crystal Rock

I love those DB9's...beautiful color choice. Nice work Phil!
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Stunning job Phil!
 
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757 , thanks! I always use P21S TAW for the engine and as a degreaser.

Thanks to both Todds! : )
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Re: Detailer's Domain: Aston DB9/Swissvax Crystal Rock

Very nice as usual Phil! I'm definitely a fan of the refinement that AM puts into their autos!
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Nice job. The wife must have been driving it with the curbed wheel!
 
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looks great. what light is that?
 
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