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DanSTi
04-07-2008, 08:08 PM
Today I decided to do my Spring detail on my STi. The car was in good shape since we had a mild winter so it wasn`t ever driven in snow. No real paint correction needed, just a good cleanup. For this one I used several of the new Optimum products and I`m really impressed with them. They work great, are easy to use, and they even smell good. The process was:



Exterior:



-Wash w/ Megs Gold Class and foam gun

-Wheels w/ P21S Gel and EZ Detail brush

-Tires/wells w/ Simple Green 4:1

-Clay w/ Sonus Green and ONR QD strength as lube

-Optimum Poliseal on CCS White via PC (Speed 5)

-Optimum Car Wax (V2)

-Optimum Tire Shine



Interior:



-Vacuum

-Megs QID on dash, door panels, carbon fiber pieces

-Optimum Instant Detailer on jambs and seat backs

-Suede brush on steering wheel

-Lint roller on seats (some lint really sticks to them and won`t come off with the vacuum)

-Stoner IG on all glass



No before pics since it was overcast and the car looked pretty good to begin with, but here are the afters:



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/presserkrolld/IMG_4520.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/presserkrolld/IMG_4519.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/presserkrolld/IMG_4525.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/presserkrolld/IMG_4521.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/presserkrolld/IMG_4527.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/presserkrolld/IMG_4526.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/presserkrolld/IMG_4528.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/presserkrolld/IMG_4529.jpg
Kevin R.
04-07-2008, 08:13 PM
Awesome car. One of the only instances I will say this; but I dig the wing.



Nice detail. Need some sun! :cool:
imported_Moutee
04-07-2008, 08:25 PM
Awesome work. That whole car screams, "I mean business!"
dublifecrisis
04-07-2008, 08:29 PM
nice work. my GTI whimpers like a sad puppy when I hear those burbly boxers ; )
imported_themightytimmah
04-07-2008, 08:44 PM
Nice! If you like the Optimum line, you`ve gotta try Opti-seal in place of OCW on that color. You can layer like noone`s business and the results will knock you out.
DanSTi
04-07-2008, 09:33 PM
Thanks everyone.



I`ve thought about trying Opti-Seal but the whole wipe it on and leave it thing weirds me out for some reason. I`m just so used to having to buff off my sealants/waxes. Maybe I`ll order a bottle since I plan on ordering their new APC as well.
imported_motoo344
04-07-2008, 11:36 PM
Excellent looking ride, not a fan of the spoiler, but that is one sick sti.
imported_Denzil
04-08-2008, 12:16 AM
Thanks everyone.



I`ve thought about trying Opti-Seal but the whole wipe it on and leave it thing weirds me out for some reason. I`m just so used to having to buff off my sealants/waxes. Maybe I`ll order a bottle since I plan on ordering their new APC as well.



OCW is wipe on too! :drool:



Ever had your STi wingless? :bigups
DanSTi
04-08-2008, 12:26 AM
OCW is wipe on too! :drool:



Ever had your STi wingless? :bigups

Yep, it used to be wingless but I need the additional downforce for the track. Especially since it will be used this year to compete in some time attack events. But here it is last year, tearing up the track in wingless mode ;)



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/presserkrolld/MK2_3389.jpg?t=1207632332
jshillin
04-08-2008, 05:56 AM
Looks great, the paint has a real nice glow. I love the wheels, I`ve been looking for a set for my WRX.
qballjr13
04-08-2008, 07:18 AM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/presserkrolld/MK2_3389.jpg?t=1207632332



Gotta love the rotor glow...Holy brakes Batman!

The car looks great...backseat looks a little cramped though! :lol
Wren
04-08-2008, 07:19 AM
lovely :2thumbs:
nmxdaven
04-08-2008, 07:54 AM
That thing looks serious!
GlossyTundra
04-08-2008, 07:57 AM
Detail looks great and its` great to see a "sport" car actually being used for the track instead of for show. I hate when people *try* to look cool, but cant back it up. Your rotor glow alone backs yours up!
SHhhhh
04-08-2008, 05:15 PM
AWESOME pic :drool:






Yep, it used to be wingless but I need the additional downforce for the track. Especially since it will be used this year to compete in some time attack events. But here it is last year, tearing up the track in wingless mode ;)



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/presserkrolld/MK2_3389.jpg?t=1207632332