Pontiac G6 clean-up

[PursuitSE]

First, I don`t post often here on Autopia, but I read to learn almost every day.

For now, I`m only at the step of using a PC to do my work, but I love reading here. :dance



Since tomorrow is my mom`s birthday in addition of mothers day, I decided to please her by shinning up her car.

The car is a Pontiac G6 sedan 2006, bought in November 2005 with about 45k km on the clock. She always keeps her car clean, but I decided it was time for a bit of pait work. The paint on this car seems to be very easy to scratch. Kinda strange though, ease to scratch, but they are a PITA to remove. Interior was like new, so no need to do it for her.



Process :

I mainly used Meguiar`s product for this detail.

Used my Meguiar`s G100 to do this.



wash wheels, tires and wheels wells using APC

wash the car using 2 buckets method and NXT soap

dry with Absorber and WaterMagnet

wiped doors jambs and rims with Last Touch to make them shine

clay with Meg`s blue clay lubrificated by Last Touch

#83 with a yellow pad on problematic areas

#80 with a yellow pad on the whole car

#26 Yellow Wax

#21 2.0

final wipe with Ultimate Detailer



tires wear Meg`s Endurance high gloss

mirors, lower black trims, flaps and wheel wells wear All Season Dressing.



Mom was very please. :)

Total time was just above 4 hours.





Sorry I forgot to take a before pic.

Those are only afters.

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z212/lamonpat/P10001241.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z212/lamonpat/P10001201.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z212/lamonpat/P10001211.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z212/lamonpat/P10001181.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z212/lamonpat/P10001171.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z212/lamonpat/P10001231.jpg

[rebelde33]

Wow that red sure shines. Nice job.

[Chris330Ci]

Hah, red is surprisingly tough to work with. Looks very glossy and I like how well you treated the fenderwells. Nice job!

[Alex Boyce]

Looks very glossy and wet, great work!!

[White_07_G6_GT]

Very nice, I was trying to get my G6 that color but it was either white or black in my spec.

[PursuitSE]

Thanks for the comments guys !



This morning, the neighbor who wash his cars with a bucket and a rag came and asked how I was able to make a 3 years old car to shine this good. Well, I only smiled as I knew it wasn`t worth to explain...



Today in full sun the car looks very wet. #26 followed with #21 2.0 is my new favorite combo.

[Frito Bandito]

Looks good but I would use 21 first, then top with 26. Sealants usually won`t bond over carnuabas.

[PursuitSE]

I did #21 last for better durability, but like I said, I am here to learn. :)