Detailing of a 91 Porsche Turbo

Anthony Orosco · 02-21-04, 04:42

An old client purchased a used but new to him 1991 Porsche Turbo in one of the most unique colors I have ever seen. It is a factory color from Porsche and it's called "Coral Red".

It is simple a beautiful color and I was excited to get started on it. I was unable to finish it all today so I'll have to go back on Tuesday, weather permitting, and finish it.

It only has 27k miles on it and this very car was featured in a magazine article when it first came out. The interior is a little dingy mainly because it is a very light gray, almost white, color and it shows all the dirt and grime.

After the wash I went around the whole car with my favorite newest product, Menzerna Powergloss

It had some slight swirls and scratches as can be seem in these two pictures.

Anthony Orosco · 02-21-04, 04:43

Next pic

Anthony Orosco · 02-21-04, 04:46

I apologize in advance for the odd picture lighting but I knew I would be unable to finish this car today so I had to care more about time that picture lighting and I wasn't about to chase the sun around.

I promise better picture, in full sun, next week

Here is the same fender after the Powergloss treatment

Anthony Orosco · 02-21-04, 04:49

Next in line was a going over the entire exterior paint with 3M's Perfect III. This stuff works great at light swirl/scratch removal but can get a little sticky also.

Here is the same fender after the 3M

Anthony Orosco · 02-21-04, 04:52

I just about finished up the rear area and hand applied AIO BUT I think I may hit it once more with the buffer and a finishing pad next week.

There are a few slight scratches left that I believe I can remove with a bit more effort.

Here is the fender now with AIO applied.

jgv · 02-21-04, 04:52

Anthony, that sure is a nice color on a great and brutal car! That Menzerna Power Gloss (Fast Cut in Europe) is a great fine cut compound. Do you have the other 2 products, IP and FP? Besides those I also have the Sealing Wax and the Final Polish PO85U, a glaze without silicones and abrasives that works very well.

I'll be expecting the next pics

Anthony Orosco · 02-21-04, 04:55

Here is the right side fender with all the same steps, ending with AIO applied by hand.

I will post more pictures next week, and include some interior "before N after" pics. I will try to go into more detail about, well....the detail

Anthony

Frank F. · 02-21-04, 04:58

Anthony, last week I finished my new C4S Porsche. The factory and the dealer had the car pretty well marked up with swirls and water spots. I started with Menzerna Power Gloss then followed up with Menzerna Intensive and Final Polish. If you will use those two products after the Power Gloss you find a great improvement. After that I applied AIO by machine and SG by hand. Finally, P21S Paste Wax. This formula seems to work well on the new Porsche paint.

Anthony Orosco · 02-21-04, 04:58

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Originally posted by jgv
Anthony, that sure is a nice color on a great and brutal car! That Menzerna Power Gloss (Fast Cut in Europe) is a great fine cut compound. Do you have the other 2 products, IP and FP? Besides those I also have the Sealing Wax and the Final Polish PO85U, a glaze without silicones and abrasives that works very well.

I'll be expecting the next pics

Yes I have the IP and the FP, really love the FP, and while I don't much care to have another wax around I would love to try out the "Final Polish PO85U". Where can that be purchased at? Only in Europe?

Wait until you see this Porsche Coral red out in the sun! It is amazing

In the shade the color can trick your eyes into thinking it is hazed up or cloudy but when the sun hits it it is blinding, even more so now.

I can't wait until I finish it up and get to pull it out in the full sun.

Take care,
Anthony

Don M · 02-21-04, 04:59

You get to play with some really cool toys

Terry · 02-21-04, 05:19

Fabulous work. Please post a photo when your finished.

Scottwax · 02-21-04, 08:38

color! I just had the usual stuff today (Dodge Ram SLT, S500, X5 and an S420), nothing like that Porsche!

I've got some FP PO85U, but it isn't for sale.

I guess jvg will have to be my supplier until it is available here. Very nice product, super clear looking shine (the only way I can figure out how to describe the look).

Don't hold your breath on the rain holding off. Looks like it is moving in sometime on Sunday and will be with us through Tuesday.