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Old 03-17-09, 11:49   #1 (permalink)
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Pristine Auto: 2008 Cadillac STS Maroon Pearl

This car was brought to me by a friend of mine's mom. It's an 08 I believe and overall in semi-decent condition. There was the usual moderate swirling, marring, and what not. However, this one presented a particular challenge. The owner used an ice scraper all over the body of the car and left 20-30 scratches of varying depth, length, and harshness. Needless to say, this slowed down the polishing process quite a bit. This detail was a full exterior paint correction, and 1 spot removal on the inside. The end results were, well... look for yourself:

Materials:
Menzerna SIP w/ Orange Pad
Menzerna 106FF w/ white pad
Makita 9227C
S100 Carnauba Wax
Lusso Oro
Majestic Solutions (various interior cleaners)
Stoner's Invisible Glass
Meg's Clay Bar

Before of the scratches all over the car.

Same deal in this picture, different location. These were on every panel on the car

Notice the heavy swirling in this picture:

What the clay bar came away with after the wash! WHOA! Went straight to the trash after this car.

More swirling throughout the car...

Rear quarter panel not corrected, the door is

Exhaust before!


And now..... the after shots!!!!
Same spot on car, no more scratches!

Great color, depth, and clarity!




















Walk-Around of the car movie:
clip-2009-03-16 18;37;51.mov.zip

Thanks for looking!

-Matt
 
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Old 03-17-09, 11:54   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Pristine Auto: 2008 Cadillac STS Maroon Pearl

holy dirty clay bar!!! looks great man. love that color in the afters.
 
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Re: Pristine Auto: 2008 Cadillac STS Maroon Pearl

Great work
 
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Old 03-17-09, 12:19   #4 (permalink)
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Re: Pristine Auto: 2008 Cadillac STS Maroon Pearl

Looks great Matt!
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Re: Pristine Auto: 2008 Cadillac STS Maroon Pearl

Man...those sparkles are poppin'!!
 
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Re: Pristine Auto: 2008 Cadillac STS Maroon Pearl

Nice job! That color is called Black Cherry, and technically it's not a pearl (tri-coat), just a metallic.
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Re: Pristine Auto: 2008 Cadillac STS Maroon Pearl

looks good matt
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