Tropically Detailed: '06 M5/ 05' AMG/ '07 Lotus Exige

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Had three of these lined up today... The was no machine correction in the game plan so I just sat back, enjoyed the day and washed some fun cars...

Process M5/AMG

Washed Zaino Z7
Clayed Zaino Z18 w/ Zaino Z7 lube
Rims cleaned with P21s Wheel Gel
Windows cleaned Meguiars' NXT Window Cleaner
Leather Cleaned/Conditioned Zaino Z9/Z10
Tires dressed Zaino Z16 x 2
Zaino AIO on rims, metalwork, glass
Z5pro X 2
Z8 final wipe

Process Exige

Washed Zaino Z7
Rims cleaned with P21s Wheel Gel
Windows cleaned Meguiars' NXT Window Cleaner
Leather Cleaned/Conditioned Zaino Z9/Z10
Tires dressed Zaino Z16 x 2
Zaino AIO on rims, metalwork, glass, interior painted panels, door jambs
Z5pro X 2
Z2pro
Meguiars Hyperdressing 3:1 on the engine

First up this morning was the M5. I really didn't take any before pics because no majory sugery was required...






















I went and parked the M5 and pulled the Benz outside.

Here is the Benz soaped up with Z7 from the Gilmore



On to the afters...

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I pulled both cars inside, took photos of the interiors and some final good bye shots





















Then I packed up my bags and made about a 30 minute drive to final detail of the day, a Lotus Exige in bright yellow. The car had a light tangerine flake that made some of my shots come out a little orangish, but color was very similar to a Corvette's Millenium Yellow

[01bluecls]

Awesome Todd!!! I wish I would get a day with washes of three nice vehicles and not have to break out the buffer! I love the shots. It seems your interest in photography is picking up! Maybe a new camera in the near future to give your work justice?

[zoomzoom mazda5]

Todd, you are becoming a true master in Autopia! the shine and wetness of the 3 cars is outstanding! The flake shot of the BMW is far the best shoot i seen anywhere! it looks like crystal rocks zoom in. Always looking forward for your work to be posted!

[gmblack3a]

Save some easy ones for later....

Nice work Pepe. Interior is a little different on the M5, but sometimes a contrast is good.

Like ZZ said, the flake is outstanding on the M5.

[TH0001]

Originally Posted by 01bluecls

Awesome Todd!!! I wish I would get a day with washes of three nice vehicles and not have to break out the buffer! I love the shots. It seems your interest in photography is picking up! Maybe a new camera in the near future to give your work justice?

Thanks Chris!!! Sometimes I enjoy taking pictures more then actually detailing. Its just something else fun to play around with. Speaking of a new camera, I always foward these links to my dad, so maybe he will look at and get me a Nikkon for Christmas.

Originally Posted by zoomzoom mazda5

Todd, you are becoming a true master in Autopia! the shine and wetness of the 3 cars is outstanding! The flake shot of the BMW is far the best shoot i seen anywhere! it looks like crystal rocks zoom in. Always looking forward for your work to be posted!

Hey Angelo, thanks man!!! I shoot the flake picture in macro mood to make it pop a little more Thanks for the kind words!!!

Save some easy ones for later....

Nice work Pepe. Interior is a little different on the M5, but sometimes a contrast is good.

Like ZZ said, the flake is outstanding on the M5.

The easy ones are fun . The M5 interior was awesome, IMO.

[Stickman81]

Those look great yo...

The blue flake on the black M3 is really cool.
I also really like the close up pictures of the MB badge and the "AMG".

Nicely done.

[sprcr]

The cars look fantastic, really love the high end European stuff. Neither here nor there as far as your work goes, but the SL isnt actually an AMG. Looks like a standard SL550 with the AMG "package" on it, basically just wheels and a body kit. Still a great car, but the SL55 has the supercharger that the 550 lacks.

[Deenice21]

wow that lotus ...

[TH0001]

Neither here nor there as far as your work goes,

What a nice thing too say!!!!

[mgm121499]

Great work (again).

Really, you turn out meticulous details and should be very proud of your work.

Since switching to Zaino, I haven't looked back.

Most products looks great after a 'fresh' detail (if used as directed).

Nothing else (that I've tried) holds up as well as Zaino.

If the owners don't marr/swirl up the paint, your follow up visits are going to be smooth sailing.

[Phil@DetailersDomain]

Todd nice work!