View Full Version : Apollo Detailing: Multi-Day Concours Detail
Holden_C04
06-30-2008, 11:16 PM
Like many of you, my daily driver has become a bit neglected. It`s accumulated many scratches and has a bit of a haze to it and perhaps mild oxidation. I haven`t seen clean wheels in months and the car barely has a coat of protection. The last major service was a basic wash and wax with Klasse AIO back in April. I could tell it needed claybar very, very badly.
So, I have just finished Day One.
Process
Wash & Clay
Optimum No Rinse
Riccardo Clay
Test Correction
Menzerna PG with PFW @ 1500 RPM (2 passes)
Menzerna IP with LC White @ 1500 RPM (2 passes)
1Z High Gloss Polish with LC White @ 1100 RPM (2 passes)
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa135/Holden_Caulfield04/bimmer01.jpg
Will post more pictures later. I also have 30 minutes of rotary polishing video to process. Stay tuned. :woot:
imported_CLean1
07-01-2008, 04:49 AM
So I have to check back everyday for an update? I want to see it now! Where did you get that tent by the way?
drew.haynes
07-01-2008, 06:44 AM
Ahah! I want to see the video! :)
Holden_C04
07-01-2008, 12:11 PM
So I have to check back everyday for an update? I want to see it now! Where did you get that tent by the way?
1) Yes. :LOLOL
2) The job`s not done yet so there is not a whole lot to see.
3) The tent is from Bass Pro Shops in Vaughan (the new mall, there).
Ahah! I want to see the video! :)
You will when it`s edited tonight.
Looks like you should have some hottie in a bikini sitting on the hood....and then kickin` her a$$ for sitting on the hood!!! :nana: Looking forward to the rest of the pics!!
Scottwax
07-01-2008, 09:47 PM
I`d *almost* kill to have that kind of time for my own car...but I`m loving the business I am getting right now. ;)
My car is lucky to go through the touchless lately when I get gas. :nervous2:
Holden_C04
07-01-2008, 09:53 PM
I`d *almost* kill to have that kind of time for my own car...but I`m loving the business I am getting right now. ;)
My car is lucky to go through the touchless lately when I get gas. :nervous2:
I didn`t want to be embarrassed anymore showing up in the car on a mobile detail. :lol
I also plan on installing some signs on the car and that requires a clean, polished surface. No one`s going to hire the detailer with the swirled up and filthy car.
Holden_C04
07-01-2008, 10:22 PM
This detail is difficult because swirls hide so well. Trying to remove 100% can be more than a little difficult. Nonetheless, I caught these shots:
Before
Note the hazy and possibly oxidized surface
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa135/Holden_Caulfield04/bimmer02.jpg
After
No final finishing, just two-step compounding.
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa135/Holden_Caulfield04/bimmer03.jpg
Alex Boyce
07-01-2008, 11:04 PM
VIDEO!!!!!!!!!
O ya and can`t wait to see the rest of this thread.
Holden_C04
07-01-2008, 11:05 PM
Day Two
I altered the correction and opted for two-step correction, 1Z IP on PFW followed by 1Z HGP on White. Menzerna PG wasn`t really necessary on a lightly swirled, silver car.
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa135/Holden_Caulfield04/bimmer04.jpg
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa135/Holden_Caulfield04/bimmer05.jpg
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa135/Holden_Caulfield04/bimmer06.jpg
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa135/Holden_Caulfield04/bimmer07.jpg
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa135/Holden_Caulfield04/bimmer08.jpg
imported_Ivan Rajic
07-01-2008, 11:34 PM
I`m looking forward to the videos as well... I also started this on my pos daily driver (2000 Corolla) but I`m trying to sell my bike and buy a 99 M3, and then I will do it much much sooner haha
Lookin good man
imported_CLean1
07-02-2008, 07:50 AM
Are those the synthetic wool pads from Eshine? Does it really finish off like a foam pad?
dmw2692004
07-02-2008, 08:18 AM
lookin good! Whats your estimate on how many days this is going to take you? Im going to start my work truck (2002 Yukon) in a few days, but i have a feeling that I am going to be putting in 25+ hours on the paint..
somebody
07-02-2008, 02:42 PM
VIDEO but the car does look good I need to do my daily driver as well!
Holden_C04
07-04-2008, 05:38 PM
I`m looking forward to the videos as well... I also started this on my pos daily driver (2000 Corolla) but I`m trying to sell my bike and buy a 99 M3, and then I will do it much much sooner haha
Lookin good man
Thank you. :)
Are those the synthetic wool pads from Eshine? Does it really finish off like a foam pad?
They finish beautifully. They`re awesome for correction. I wouldn`t use anything else, now.
lookin good! Whats your estimate on how many days this is going to take you? Im going to start my work truck (2002 Yukon) in a few days, but i have a feeling that I am going to be putting in 25+ hours on the paint..
Too many. :(
VIDEO but the car does look good I need to do my daily driver as well!
I have uploaded a video to Youtube for all who requested it. It`s not ready yet but here`s the link for when Youtube makes it available.
YouTube - Machine Polishing with Foamed Wool (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-AikHDeo88)