93 Berlina Black NSX. Show Prep

[Thats Fresh]

posting only the details with major correction. too busy with work. unless yall want me to post 1step polishes, new car preps, wash/wax details (which are boring). coming up to the plate was now my 10th black car in a row. Vehicles history, owner had it for 5 years and kept it cleaned and garaged kept (only 22k miles). he hasnt driven it in about a year. before storing in the garage, he had it detailed by a "pro detail" shop :facepalm: I found lots of residue in cracks, jambs, etc. Mind you, this guy is very particular about all his cars. As the go to detailer in my area for the local car clubs, i had to treat his NSX as i do with all cars, like its mine and also to keep my reputation. He wanted it to be prepped for a show and i took on the job. my initial response was about a day and half for the detail since he said it was previously detailed and it hasnt been driving in 9 months so i said itll be an easy one. i was wrong. on to the detail.





PROCESS:



ENGINE

P21s TAW

303 Protectant





WHEELS/WELLS

P21s Gel

Megs GC





EXTERIOR

CWC/Foam Gun, Rinse

CWC, Megs GC 2BM, Rinse





CLAY

Megs White

ONR Lube

IPA Wipedown

Rinse, WW MF Towel





CORRECTION with PC 6" & 4" pads

PG/Orange for Spot Treatment

IP/Orange

106FA/White

PO85RD/Blue





SEALANT

JetSeal109/Blue





LSP

its black so of course its getting Purple Haze





INTERIOR

Leatherique Twins

303 Fabric Guard

Wet/Dry Vac



FINALS

Stoners IG/Aquapel

No Wheel Sealant per request

OPT Wheel Gel

OPT QID









Day1. Thursday Evening (Engine, Interior Dust/Wipedown)

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For Show or Not, attention to detail is key

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Day2. Morning

Wheels. Being very careful not to wash over spoke sticker and stickers in barrel. i washed around it

http://www.glennfajota.com/zFRESH/BMW/DETAIL071009/DSC01881.jpg





Ready for wash

http://www.glennfajota.com/zFRESH/BMW/DETAIL071009/DSC01883.jpg



CWG dwelling and dont forget behind the plates

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Started with all fresh new supplies. After claying found no contamination

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50/50. rear portion of the passenger door after IP & 106FA

http://www.glennfajota.com/zFRESH/BMW/DETAIL071009/DSC01923.jpg



brought it outside to check it (right side)

http://www.glennfajota.com/zFRESH/BMW/DETAIL071009/DSC01928.jpg



since i had it outside, i took a few shots of the rest of the car.

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YIKES!

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brought it back inside now that i found my combo. started on the passenger side and forgot to take a before picture. this is the drivers side pillar

http://www.glennfajota.com/zFRESH/BMW/DETAIL071009/DSC01944.jpg



passenger side after 106FA

http://www.glennfajota.com/zFRESH/BMW/DETAIL071009/DSC01945.jpg



FRESH Pad

http://www.glennfajota.com/zFRESH/BMW/DETAIL071009/DSC01946.jpg







If this aint 100% corrected, its sure da mn close!

http://www.glennfajota.com/zFRESH/BMW/DETAIL071009/DSC01948.jpg





lets ask the sungod. (those arent trails, just weird reflections)

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Fingernail deep RIDs that i couldnt get out. now if it this was on the paint yeah, i could fix it but i wasnt going to grit it just for that. but trust me, the rest of the taillight strip is perfect :)

http://www.glennfajota.com/zFRESH/BMW/DETAIL071009/DSC01962.jpg



precaution i take when someone has the wheels i want. i just cover it so i wont be tempted to steal it.

JK> less risk of scratching the Volks.

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I did one pass of PO85 wit bring out that gloss even more.



Owner came by to check on the progress. he left with a smile on his face (=



black FTW

http://www.glennfajota.com/zFRESH/BMW/DETAIL071009/DSC02002.jpg



After ONR Wash and IPA wipedown, checking for washed induced swirls.

http://www.glennfajota.com/zFRESH/BMW/DETAIL071009/DSC02006.jpg

[Thats Fresh]

Day2. Evening. Inside for Sealant/Wax/Interior

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During the curing times of the sealant and wax, the leather and the rest of the interior was detailed





Notice how Leatherique lifts all the dirt. pure dirty brown

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Day3. Morning ready for pickup. Show was in a few hours. Final touches to glass and tires.

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under front hood *spare tire is out

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engine bay

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rear pass fender

http://www.glennfajota.com/zFRESH/BMW/DETAIL071009/DSC02070.jpg



trunk

http://www.glennfajota.com/zFRESH/BMW/DETAIL071009/DSC02071.jpg



roof

http://www.glennfajota.com/zFRESH/BMW/DETAIL071009/DSC02072.jpg



passenger door

http://www.glennfajota.com/zFRESH/BMW/DETAIL071009/DSC02073.jpg



hood up

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drivers side

http://www.glennfajota.com/zFRESH/BMW/DETAIL071009/DSC02080.jpg

http://www.glennfajota.com/zFRESH/BMW/DETAIL071009/DSC02082.jpg

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left drivers side mat in trunk so he can place once he gets to car show. also left a few MF towels in ziplock bag for the show

http://www.glennfajota.com/zFRESH/BMW/DETAIL071009/DSC02085.jpg



trunk

http://www.glennfajota.com/zFRESH/BMW/DETAIL071009/DSC02087.jpg

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at the show

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yaay you made it to the bottom.

as always thanks for viewing, C&C welcome

[SoFreshSoCean]

Great work, looks real good!

[socalv-dub]

wow, talk about black on black on black. that seriously came out lookin better than some mirrors. if that owner didnt come out absolutely amazed, he should be slapped. thats pretty bomb job.

[VanityDetailing]

NICE work!





A black NSX is always one of my "one day..." cars.

[Got More Wax]

Great work! I really do like the older models with the flip headlight. Way better than the newer models!



Andy

[PhatHoodDetail]

man we got a good look at what kinda of camera your using off those reflections, nice job on that black

[unclejud49348]

Awesome job on that NSX, did your friend end up winning any awards other than "Cleanest Car at Show"?

[MarcHarris]

not only a great job on the paint (i just used 106 + 85 on a black porsche myself: will be posted soon), but i really like the attention to details on everything else. A car is only as clean as its dirtiest part: and this baby really looks great!

[MrCLRider]

Car looks great man!



One thing that bugs me about doing a correction like that is that most people don`t even notice that its THAT free of swirls and is so reflective..oh well..

[Apollo_Auto]

Nice work man, very nice! That NSX is just, well, it makes me queasy it`s so sick :). Nice attention to detail and great sun shot, as well! That`s the goods, there!

[Barry Theal]

that is awesome work! the camera flash. I think is the only true correction light. you proved that there. Great detail al the way around! perfect!

[Thats Fresh]

Awesome job on that NSX, did your friend end up winning any awards other than "Cleanest Car at Show"?



he got 3rd overall in show. i rolled up there with 10 other BMWs and they were telling me to enter my car for the cleanest ride, hahaha. i dont think is such a thing,,,,, IS there bc if so im entering, haha :waxing:




Car looks great man!



One thing that bugs me about doing a correction like that is that most people don`t even notice that its THAT free of swirls and is so reflective..oh well..



i know! i make sure they take a good look at it in the sun and under my lights before they leave so they can remember the true condition of it. when they get there, i show them again under the same lights and thats when their jaw drops. haha




Nice work man, very nice! That NSX is just, well, it makes me queasy it`s so sick :). Nice attention to detail and great sun shot, as well! That`s the goods, there!



now lets switch places so i can get some Ferraris under my belt.




that is awesome work! the camera flash. I think is the only true correction light. you proved that there. Great detail al the way around! perfect!



thanks (=





*im hoping i can make it into one of the top detailers of this site :clap:

[pampos]

top job, great writing and an AMAZING NSX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for sharing mate.....

[DaGonz]

Very nice! :drool: