Ferrari F430 Spider, E55, SL500, Range Rover

[stilez]

Worked on this fine stable this past weekend for a regular client of mine. Each vehicle had it`s specific areas of interest and no major correction was in store for the day...





First up, le Range Rover. Normal levels of soil from daily driving, just clean it up and make it shine:



-Zaino Z7 Wash

-P21s Wheel Cleaner on wheels

-EFHI cut 6:1 on tires, wells



-Chemical Guys VRP cut 3:1 in wells

-Zaino Z16 on tires

-Zaino Z8 on entire exterior



Before

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/2008/IMG_6292.jpg



After

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/2008/IMG_6327.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/2008/IMG_6322.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/2008/IMG_6325.jpg







Next was an `03 SL500, 67k on the clock, recently acquired by the client`s father-in-law. The car was pretty dirty and had pretty heavy swirling. The owner didn`t really care to have the paint burnished down and asked for something simple...



Interior

-BioKleen Bac-Out on carpets, mats (let dwell)

-Zaino Z9 on leather (let dwell)

-Steam clean everything



-Zaino Z10 on leather

-Zaino Z8 on trim, jams

-Stoner`s Invisible Glass on glass, gauges



Before

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/2008/IMG_6328.jpg



After

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/2008/IMG_6333.jpg







Exterior

-Dawn Wash

-Turtle Wax ICE to foam

-P21s Wheel Cleaner on wheels

-EFHI cut 6:1 on tires/wells



-Zaino Z18 Clay with Turtle Wax ICE as lube

-Zaino Z-AIO via PC and LC CCS German Green Polishing Pad @ 6

-Zaino Z-CS

-Zaino Z8



-Zaino Z16 on tires

-Chemical Guys VRP cut 3:1 in wells

-Zaino Z-AIO and #0000 Steel Wool on tail pipes





Before

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/2008/IMG_6297.jpg



After

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/2008/IMG_6351.jpg





Before

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/2008/IMG_6306.jpg



After

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/2008/IMG_6343.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/2008/IMG_6342.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/2008/IMG_6345.jpg









Next up, the E55. Detailed a few months back, but thanks to a careless body shop painting the front bumper cover, now full of overspray. I was pressed for time so I worked *over* it and pretended it wasn`t there. I will tackle it next time, but for now:



-Zaino Z7 Wash

-EFHI cut 6:1 on tires, wells



-Zaino Z16 on tires

-Chemical Guys VRP cut 3:1 in wells

-Zaino Z8 final wipe down



Before

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/2008/IMG_6321.jpg



After

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/2008/IMG_6357.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/2008/IMG_6359.jpg

[stilez]

And for the main event, the F430 Spider.



Can`t give enough accolades for this car, I just love it. I worked on this one a few months back and it`s always garaged and climate controlled. Owner has driven about 550 miles since the last detail. Normal levels of dust and for some reason the rear window oxidized over (???). I polished that with Z-AIO to perfection, but neglected to snap a pic. Anyway, just had to make this one look beautiful.





Interior

-Vacuum, dust

-Stoner`s Invisible Glass on glass

-Zaino Z8 wipedown

-Zymol Crystal Glaze QD wipedown on Rosso Corso areas



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/2008/IMG_6373.jpg







Exterior

-Zymol Auto Bathe Wash (since Zymol Ital is the topper)

-P21s Wheel Cleaner on tail pipes



-Zaino Z16 on tires

-Zymol Crystal Glaze wipe down





Before

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/2008/IMG_6308.jpg



After

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/2008/IMG_6392.jpg





Before

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/2008/IMG_6310.jpg



After

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/2008/IMG_6399.jpg





Before

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/2008/IMG_6313.jpg



After

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/2008/IMG_6386.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/2008/IMG_6383.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/2008/IMG_6380.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/2008/IMG_6397.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/kappapsi497/2008/IMG_6387.jpg



Enjoy!

[gmblack3]

Very nice work Sean.



Could you tell us what pad/speed/machine you used for the following:




the rear window oxidized over (???). I polished that with Z-AIO to perfection

[imported_rydawg]

Great work Sean!!!



How do you like that steamer?

[imported_weekendwarrior]

I cannot believe the results you get with the PC. Great job!!!

[Lee Yoder]

Great work Sean, I notice from the pictures of the Ferrari that it has a clear bra applied, did you have any problems with it and product build up at the edge?



Thanks,

Lee

[stilez]

Bryan: I used a Zaino terry applicator and some elbow grease. The oxidation wasn`t terribly hard to remove with this combo, but the results were wonderful.



rydawg: It`s great. I`ve been meaning to increase the amount I use it (engines, wheels, jams, etc), but for now, it rips through interiors.



Lee: Initially when I detailed/waxed it, I had to use caution around the edges. 3M makes a very thin painter`s tape (like 1/8th inch) that works wonders for taping off the seams. I have yet to find it again, but there is a clearbra installer in the area that gives that and a bottle of Plexus to his customers post installation (great idea). If wax/clay was stuck in the seams, its tough...If you try to dig under the seam with a towel, you risk lifting it off the surface; if you press too hard with your nail, you risk thinning out/weakening the bra. So yes, prophylactic measures are imperative.





Thanks everyone.

[jimmie jam]

beautiful work :bigups. (it`s a spYder) ;)

[Thomas Dekany]

:bow:bow:bow:bow

[imported_Detailing Technology]

Nice crib, is that my Jeep in the background?



You are one of the best, good work.

[stilez]

beautiful work :bigups. (it`s a spYder) ;)



I always mix up Lambo and Ferrari`s and their use of "y" vs. "i". Thanks for the heads up!








Nice crib, is that my Jeep in the background?



You are one of the best, good work.



Nope, it`s got a Hemi ;).







Thanks!

[Florida-LS]

Nice work. :up

[JJ_]

Very nice ! Your still turning out really good work, I remember when you had the teg lol. The merc looks especially nice as does the rari. Well done!

[imported_ChrisNJ]

I think I found that painters tape at repaintsupply iirc.



Nice work as always.



what steamer are you using btw?

[stilez]

I think I found that painters tape at repaintsupply iirc.



Nice work as always.



what steamer are you using btw?



Thanks.



One of the Daimer models.