Various Details

Anthony Orosco · 05-28-07, 04:40

I haven't done much in way of posting pictures lately mainly because I haven't taken many pictures. I find myself taking a lot of BEFORE pics but never get around to taking and AFTER pics

So here are some cars myself and Ron and myself have done.

Porsche Turbo pipes polished out.

Dirty wheels cleaned up with TOL's Wheel Wash and a lot of scrubbing.....this was a filthy job!

Ron sprayed the tires with the new Optimum Opti-Bond Tire Gel and I think Zaino or DG on the wheels.

Paint was in average condition, light marring and tar. Ron also worked out a ding in the front right fender.

We used Menzerna 106FF and the Cyclo with orange pads to polish and OptiSeal to seal.

Next up is an E55. Pretty much the same process as the Turbo but we had to clay the entire car as it was a hail car with a re-painted hood and roof. Had a lot of tar also on all the lower panels.

The Menzerna 106FF worked nicely with the Cyclo and orange pads BUT I did notice some fine micro marring left behind. Ron notes that it cuts quickly but has no staying power.

More to come............

Anthony Orosco · 05-28-07, 04:51

Next was a Guards Red Boxster S.

This one had some heavy marring from washing so Ron tackled the paint with a rotary, white LC pad and Optimum Polish. Cyclo with Menzerna 106FF was used after that but here is where I noticed the micro marring so in that sense I did not care for it.

The 106 had very little dusting as long as you kept using it. If you stopped for a few then started again the pads would dust really bad.

We finished this one out a bit different. After the Cyclo step Ron applied some OptiSeal and then about 30 minutes later he applied some paste wax using the same OptiSeal sponge....this caused the sponge to almost hover over the paint and gave us a very deep, glossy finish.

Here are some odd pictures of a White 1995 Porsche that I did a quick detail on for the Porsche center. I used a Cyclo with orange pads and Hyper and then PoliSeal, nothing to spectacular so not many pictures.

Engine

After cleaning with Hi-Temp's degreaser and dressing.

Not sure if this Porsche had ever been cleaned.

After

Rear deck lid area....I clean these areas last after doing the engine as you don't want gunk falling on your head as you clean the engine.

I got a chance to use Lake Country's new wash pads. Great pads with well thought out design. They rinse clean much like the natural deep sea sponges I use.

The red is super soft while the yellow is nice for bugs and wheels.

Thanks for looking,
Anthony

awahl63 · 05-28-07, 04:53

Great as always Anthony...where do we find the LC wash pads?

Anthony Orosco · 05-28-07, 04:59

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Originally Posted by awahl63

Great as always Anthony...where do we find the LC wash pads?

They will be at all the usual LC outlets very soon.

And thanks!

Anthony

Scottwax · 05-28-07, 04:59

Wow, both the Porsche and Benz look seriously wet!

optimusp517 · 05-28-07, 05:09

Wow what process you use to the engine? just Hi-Tech Degreaser?

Anthony Orosco · 05-28-07, 05:57

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Originally Posted by optimusp517

Wow what process you use to the engine? just Hi-Tech Degreaser?

My process is to first make sure all wires and caps are down tight. I then wet the surrounding areas, paint, glass etc. so any over-spray from the degreaser will not sit on paint directly.

After spraying the engine bay with degreaser I allow it to soak for several minutes (works best on a warm, not hot, engine) and then re-spray and agitate with some soft brushes. Rinse with my pressure washer and then do the underside of the rear lid itself.

After drying I'll clean up some areas using my steam vapor cleaner and then dress the area. I may also re-adjust some hose clamps and such to give it a more even appearance.

Thanks for the compliments all,
Anthony

tdekany · 05-28-07, 07:07

Awesome work Anthony.

Imatk · 05-28-07, 07:39

Man wonderful work there. That engine turnaround is truly impressive... very very nice.

I mostly just use a spray-on cleaner like ONR for the engine. I'll have to check out that hi-temp stuff.

SilvaBimma · 05-28-07, 08:03

Anthony do you use Optimum Degreaser?

Thor! · 05-28-07, 08:17

Absolutely beautiful work!

Thanks for sharing not only your photos but the detailed descriptions as well. I always feel I learned something new after reading one of your write-ups.

Anthony Orosco · 05-28-07, 09:21

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Originally Posted by SilvaBimma

Anthony do you use Optimum Degreaser?

I do use the Optimum de-greaser but for really rank stuff I like the power of the Hi-Temp de-greaser. I feel better using the Optimum de-greaser as an all around APC type cleaner though as it can be diluted down so well it can be used on leather if needed.

Thanks again for the compliments

Anthony