Immaculate Reflections - Aston Martin DB9 **pic heavy**

gofast908z · 06-24-09, 03:41

This amazing machine is owned by my client with the Range Rover Sport which I did recently. Thread here: Immaculate Refelctions - Range Rover Sport (full correction) 23hrs

He opted for a 3 step correction topped with Swissvax Concorso. It was absolutely great working on this machine. Moving it around, you immediately give respect to the tq that this V12 has! Stunning interior too. I couldn't stop looking at the guages. Ok, onto the detail.

Process:

-P21s wheel gel
-Swissvax Wheel Brush
-EZ detail brush
-Foamed with Dawn/APC mix then rinsed
-washed with Dawn/APC
-Clayed with Zaino Z18 with Megs Last Touch for lube
-rewashed with Dawn/APC mix
-Megs APC 4:1 w/Swissvax wheel brush on engine

Correction:

-Meguiars 105 on LC orange
-Meguiars 205 on LC white
-Menzerna 106FA on LC black
-ISO wipedowns
-Foamed with Dawn and rewashed
-Exhaust with M105 and M205

Interior:

-Meguiars APC 10:1 on leather
-Zaino Z10 leather conditioner
-Stoners Invisible Glass on windows with Cobra MF
-Vacuumed
-Swissvax Wood Polish

LSP:

-Swissvax Cleaner Fluid
-Swissvax Concorso applied by hand (including all jambs)
-ZAIO on exhaust tips
-Z16 x2 on tires

Total time = 27 hours

Here are the pics!

-before-

Swirls....

Nasty exhaust tips

Swirls....

More swirls....

Wheels

P21S wheel gel soaking

Working it in with the Swissvax wheel brush...

Nice and clean!!

*the last bit of grime was removed after this pic was taken*

gofast908z · 06-24-09, 03:42

Engine pictures

-before-

after

Washing time!

Stripped nicely, no wax left and ready for claying

Looks like the Meguiars Last Touch provides some *slight* and probably brief protection. Look how the water is beading up after claying it with Z18 and Last Touch.

You can see the swirls here again in the sun, now that the paint is completely clean and ready for correction.

All taped up and ready for paint correction!

Some pics of what was waiting for me. These swirls and scratches would not survive the encounter with the Makita!

These were the only 'in process' shots I was able to get of the correction unfortunately. Under the door handle.
*before*

*AFTER M105 only*

Interior befores

gofast908z · 06-24-09, 03:43

This headliner is so nice! And look at those visors! They are tiny! But because the roofline is soo low, they actually work quite well.

Even leather on the door sills

Wood polish time

*before*

*during* With the Swissvax Wood Polish. This stuff made the interior smell like a Cinabon restaurant! Oh so nice....

*AFTER*

Rear seats. These seats, only a 4 year old could fit....barely. I could not fit at all, no matter what I did. With the seat all the way forward and folded forward, my legs barely made it in. My neck, not my head, was touching the rear glass and i couldn't even sit all the way back. I'm only 5' 10" too! These pics were taken with the camera held underneath the rearview mirror too. That should give you an idea just how close those rear seats are.

The coolest button ever.

The coolest guages I've ever seen.

*DROOL*

Sick custom stereo

gofast908z · 06-24-09, 03:46

This was the end of day 2. On my way home I saw this. No Mini is complete without a Beagle in the rear window dash....

Time for its next wash to remove any remaining polishing oils and dust.

And there is the freshly polished and clean paint.

After drying, its time to apply the Swissvax Concorso. Oh smells so good.

At the end of day 3, here are the after pics. Thanks for "reading" and enjoy the 'pron'. lol.

*the water beading on the freshly finished surface

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If you were wondering how you open the door, here's a little pic tutuorial

Open says a me!

gofast908z · 06-24-09, 03:48

gofast908z · 06-24-09, 03:50

Here are the centerfold pics

Thanks for looking!! I had a lot of fun on this car. Questions/comments welcome as always.

longdx · 06-24-09, 04:19

Wow! No other words needed

bufferbarry · 06-24-09, 04:26

incredible. hands down that car is actually driven and not there for looks. i loved this thread. great detail. can you shoot me a pm about the swissvax stuff. im thinking of looking into a few of there stuff is it worth it? top notch!

Jakerooni · 06-24-09, 04:41

Probably my ultimate dream detail there. Wish someone around here actually owned one.. Great results there.

gofast908z · 06-24-09, 04:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by longdx

Wow! No other words needed

Thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by bufferbarry

incredible. hands down that car is actually driven and not there for looks. i loved this thread. great detail. can you shoot me a pm about the swissvax stuff. im thinking of looking into a few of there stuff is it worth it? top notch!

Thanks Barry! Yeah it has 33k miles on it actually! Client works hard and enjoys his rides, as they should be enjoyed. I actually spied a speeding ticket under the passenger seat. Though I will not say how fast he was going. Lets just say he enjoys this car

Thanks man, shooting a PM to you now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jakerooni

Probably my ultimate dream detail there. Wish someone around here actually owned one.. Great results there.

I've always like Astons, but now I REALLY like them. This car is so much nicer in person. Thanks Jake!

dsms · 06-24-09, 05:02

Top job on a classy motor, the wheels came out perfect and the correction was awesome. Nice work!

ohiostate · 06-24-09, 05:14

Top notch detail... That AM is just amazing.....