Le Mans Sunset, Satin Silver, Magnetic Black, and so on

[stilez]

I *should* be studying for my exams and working on projects, but I had the itch to post these, plus a little encouragement from mgm2003 :).





The past few days have been very busy. This beautiful weather has filled up my schedule with vehicle after vehicle. This weekend, I got some real gems to work on...







First up, a Le Mans Sunset Z. This puppy looked a bit `dim` and generally filthy from the winter :(. My finals were:



Engine

-Amazing Roll Off (full strength)

-Hyperwash and brushes/MFs to agitate

-CG VRT cut 2.5:1 to dress



Interior

-Steam Clean entire interior

-CG VRT to dress

-Z8 for jams/glass



Exterior

-Hyper Wash

-Z18 Clay

-Optimum Car Polish via rotary and LC Cutting Pad @ 1200 rpm

-Menzerna FPII via rotary and LC Finishing Pad @ 1500 rpm

-Z6 wipedown

-Z5 by hand

-Z8



-Z16 on tires

-CG VRT cut 2.5:1 in wells





http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/IMG_2191.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/IMG_2192.jpg





http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/IMG_2211.jpg





Before

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/IMG_2184.jpg



After

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/IMG_2206.jpg





Before

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/IMG_2197.jpg



After

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/IMG_2204.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/IMG_2213.jpg

[stilez]

Next up, an Acura TSX. Kyle is a regular customer and always has his car in nice shape. Minor swirling and a sandy interior was the hardest I had to cope with here.



Interior

-Steam Clean entire interior

-Zaino Z16 to dress

-Z8 for jams/glass



Exterior

-Hyper Wash

-Z18 Clay

-Optimum Car Polish via rotary and LC Polishing Pad @ 1200 rpm

-Z6 wipedown

-Z2 Pro by hand

-Z8



-Z16 on tires

-CG VRT cut 2.5:1 in wells





http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/IMG_2257.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/IMG_2254.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/IMG_2252.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/IMG_2261.jpg

[stilez]

Next up, a month old 350Z! It sat on the dealer lot for a year and was washed by baboons!





Exterior

-Hyper Wash

-Z18 Clay

-Hi-Temp Extreme Cut via rotary and LC Cutting Pad @ 1500 rpm x 2

-Menzerna FPII via rotary and LC Finishing Pad @ 1500 rpm

-Z6 wipedown

-Z5 by hand

-Z8



-Z16 on tires

-CG VRT cut 2.5:1 in wells



Before

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/IMG_2271.jpg



After

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/IMG_2285.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/IMG_2295.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/IMG_2278.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/IMG_2289.jpg

[stilez]

Last up, a Jeep Cherokee with 180k on the clock, never detailed. It had it`s fair share of swirls, contaminants, and etching. My finals were:





Interior

-Steam Clean entire interior

-CG VRT to dress

-Z12 for glass

-S+W for jams



Exterior

-Hyper Wash

-Z18 Clay

-Optimum Car Polish via rotary and LC Cutting Pad @ 1200 rpm x 2

-Menzerna FPII/CK RMG (50/50) via rotary and LC Finishing Pad @ 1500 rpm

-FK1 Pink Wax by hand



-Meguiar`s Extreme Shine on tires

-CG VRT cut 2.5:1 in wells/on trim



Before

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/IMG_2303.jpg



During

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/IMG_2314.jpg



After

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/IMG_2325.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/IMG_2331.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/IMG_2320.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/IMG_2333.jpg





Questions/Comments, feel free.





Enjoy!

[OCD Nick]

Love the pic with the dog :2thumbs: Beautiful work as always

[ZaneO]

It`s no wonder why you stay busy!

[Scottwax]

All look very excellent, Sean! Exactly why I never hesitate to recommend you to anyone who asks about a detailer in your work area. :)

[Marj]

Beautiful job, just fabulous. Now I am going to wait for you to do a G35 coupe in black. Let me know, because it took me well over a year to find the right combo.

[SVTContour]

The orange Z looks like a neon light! :xyxthumbs :bow

[stilez]

Thanks everyone.





Scott: Thank you, I got an email the other day from a gentleman on OT.com



bcgreen: :lol, I`m sure it looks great.

[imported_bigfoot]

Liked the dog more than the details!!!! :LOLOL Just kidding, Bro!! Nice details and nice reflections!!!! :kewlpics

[imported_thecarguy]

nice work! I noticed you don`t tape before you use the rotary buffer. Do you dress trim before starting or just clean it afterwards OR do you just not get close enough to trim to get chemical on it?

[JMV]

man, that black Z is shiny as hell. and i really like the orange Z too.

[LightngSVT]

Damn fine work on all of the vehicles! Top notch.

[stilez]

thecarguy: I only tape when it`s absolutely necessary. Part of my product choosing is for those with minimal sling, staining, and dust. I have become very proficient with the rotary over the years and can just about graze the trim without damaging it. I also get close enough that I catch all of the paint with the pad.



Recently, I have started dressing all of the trim after the wash. This allows it to soak in and if any other products get on, they wipe away easily.



Good question :).