Tru_Shine
01-27-2012, 04:28 PM
I know Barry Theal already posted a write up on this, but he left out A LOT of cool pics. so i decided to put one together and give it a "Tru Shine Touch" hopefully it will blow Barry`s write up out of the water.... lol (J/k Barry)....... I`m not really though.....I`m serious..... this is going to make the moderators lock up your thread and hide it somewhere..... bwahahahahah! lol anyways.... here is the write up...... P.S I had a Blast finally getting to work with Barry. He`s not as ugly in person as he is online.
Here is a car that I have been waiting for 6 months to get my hands on. My good friend David Purser of Unique Mobile Detailing in Bristol VA had invited myself Tru Shine Detailing of Knoxville TN and Barry Theal of Presidential Detailing in Lancaster PA. We were invited down to work on this #3 in the US McLaren MP4-12c. The McLaren MP4-12C is a sports car designed and manufactured by McLaren Automotive. It is the first production car wholly designed and built by McLaren since the McLaren F1. The car`s final design was unveiled on 8 September 2009, and it is set to be launched in 2011. The MP4-12C features a carbon fibre composite chassis, and is powered by a mid-mounted McLaren M838T 3.8-litre V8, twin-turbo engine developing approximately 592 bhp and around 443 lb·ft of torque.
Lets get this show on the road.
We will start with a few Bonus pics to get your blood pumping.
Here`s a hint of what kind of fine Automobiles we were surrounded by while working on this monster.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/e58b5eba.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/271e2d21.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/c4356b1e.jpg
And now for the McLaren Detail.
Being 36 degrees outside, we all had our winter gear on for the wash process.
This Is David removing the license plate before the wash.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/6f6d9c47.jpg
With this car being "Titanium Silver Metallic" It was very difficult to find defects and show them on camera. With only a few factory DA sand marks and Random Scratches (RIDs), we were able to get a couple to show up on the camera.
(Carbon side fin)
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/38019399.jpg
(Rear spoiler)
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/5d4291e5.jpg
(Buffer trails on the Carbon engine panels)
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/9b9ec354.jpg
(Compound residue built up in the jams from factory wetsand job)
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/14ed8a10.jpg
Random scratch on the bottom of the passenger door.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/3fc6b7ff.jpg
and DA sanding marks near the engine
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/ffcc43d1.jpg
The owner had already been out enjoying the car for a couple weeks. so the wheels you could tell were covered in brake dust.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/8d8c2501.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/7b36029a.jpg
Next we pull the McLaren out side for the wash and decontamination process
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/2ddb3557.jpg
We always start with cleaning the wheels first. this will help keep water off the paint preventing water spots while taking out time cleaning the wheels.
For cleaning the wheels we used Sonax Full Effect. This Wheel cleaner is a Safe pH balanced wheel cleaner and will actually dissolve the Iron particles from the brakes and start to turn red letting you know it is working.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/d66818b4.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/161db6eb.jpg
To help get into the deep wheels, we used a EZ detail brush, this brush can fold in and form and is very thin to get in between the calibers and barrels.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/003b71f2.jpg
Another brush that is amazing are the Wheel Woolies.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/b198af1e.jpg
Next is The Barry Theal proudly standing in front of the Tru Shine van pre-rinsing the the McLaren knocking loose any Heavy/loose Debris.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/d1cd4a1c.jpg
Next the McLaren is given a thorough foam bath which helps give the dirt a suspension while washing with the mitt and will help prevent the paint from getting marred up.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/46cf579e.jpg
For the Wash mitt we used the Detailed Image ReThickulous Wool wash mitt.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/46cf579e.jpg
Here is a car that I have been waiting for 6 months to get my hands on. My good friend David Purser of Unique Mobile Detailing in Bristol VA had invited myself Tru Shine Detailing of Knoxville TN and Barry Theal of Presidential Detailing in Lancaster PA. We were invited down to work on this #3 in the US McLaren MP4-12c. The McLaren MP4-12C is a sports car designed and manufactured by McLaren Automotive. It is the first production car wholly designed and built by McLaren since the McLaren F1. The car`s final design was unveiled on 8 September 2009, and it is set to be launched in 2011. The MP4-12C features a carbon fibre composite chassis, and is powered by a mid-mounted McLaren M838T 3.8-litre V8, twin-turbo engine developing approximately 592 bhp and around 443 lb·ft of torque.
Lets get this show on the road.
We will start with a few Bonus pics to get your blood pumping.
Here`s a hint of what kind of fine Automobiles we were surrounded by while working on this monster.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/e58b5eba.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/271e2d21.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/c4356b1e.jpg
And now for the McLaren Detail.
Being 36 degrees outside, we all had our winter gear on for the wash process.
This Is David removing the license plate before the wash.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/6f6d9c47.jpg
With this car being "Titanium Silver Metallic" It was very difficult to find defects and show them on camera. With only a few factory DA sand marks and Random Scratches (RIDs), we were able to get a couple to show up on the camera.
(Carbon side fin)
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/38019399.jpg
(Rear spoiler)
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/5d4291e5.jpg
(Buffer trails on the Carbon engine panels)
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/9b9ec354.jpg
(Compound residue built up in the jams from factory wetsand job)
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/14ed8a10.jpg
Random scratch on the bottom of the passenger door.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/3fc6b7ff.jpg
and DA sanding marks near the engine
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/ffcc43d1.jpg
The owner had already been out enjoying the car for a couple weeks. so the wheels you could tell were covered in brake dust.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/8d8c2501.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/7b36029a.jpg
Next we pull the McLaren out side for the wash and decontamination process
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/2ddb3557.jpg
We always start with cleaning the wheels first. this will help keep water off the paint preventing water spots while taking out time cleaning the wheels.
For cleaning the wheels we used Sonax Full Effect. This Wheel cleaner is a Safe pH balanced wheel cleaner and will actually dissolve the Iron particles from the brakes and start to turn red letting you know it is working.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/d66818b4.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/161db6eb.jpg
To help get into the deep wheels, we used a EZ detail brush, this brush can fold in and form and is very thin to get in between the calibers and barrels.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/003b71f2.jpg
Another brush that is amazing are the Wheel Woolies.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/b198af1e.jpg
Next is The Barry Theal proudly standing in front of the Tru Shine van pre-rinsing the the McLaren knocking loose any Heavy/loose Debris.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/d1cd4a1c.jpg
Next the McLaren is given a thorough foam bath which helps give the dirt a suspension while washing with the mitt and will help prevent the paint from getting marred up.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/46cf579e.jpg
For the Wash mitt we used the Detailed Image ReThickulous Wool wash mitt.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/ericwitt04/TruShine%20detailing/Mclaren%20MP4-12c/46cf579e.jpg