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DetailersDomain
12-01-2012, 09:51 AM
Subject: Subaru STI

Requirements: Remove Hurricane Sandy and prep it for the winter months.



Exterior



- Wheels were prepped with Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner and cleaned up with various brushes

- Tires were spritzed down with Auto Finesse Citrus Degreaser

- Wheel wells were cleaned up with Auto Finesse Citrus Degreaser

- Washed with Sonax Gloss Shampoo

- Decon with Auto Finesse Iron Out

- Wash down and rinsed

- Door jambs were cleaned up

- Nano Scrub Auto Scrub

- Dried

- Tires dressed

- Auto Finesse Tough Prep - Pre cleaner

- Auto Finesse Tough Coat - Paint Selant

- Wheel wells were cleaned and dressed

- Rubber and Plastics Treated

- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed

- Exhaust tips cleaned

- Windows were auto scrubed, cleaned, and sealed



Interior -

- Dash and plastics were cleaned with 1Z einszett Cockpit

- Interior Vac

- Glass cleaned



Products used



Links to products used -

Sonax Gloss Shampoo (https://www.detailersdomain.com/Sonax-Gloss-Shampoo-Concentrate-1-Liter_p_337.html)

Auto Finesse Citrus (https://www.detailersdomain.com/Auto-Finesse-Citrus--Grime-Remover--500-ml_p_774.html)

Auto Finesse Iron Out (https://detailersdomain.com/Auto-Finesse-Iron-Out--Iron-Remover-500-ml_p_780.html)

Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Sonax-Full-Effect-Wheel-Cleaner_p_324.html)

NanoSkin AutoScrub System (https://detailersdomain.com/NanoSkin-Autoscrub-6-inch-Pad_p_695.html)

Auto Finesse Tough Prep (https://www.detailersdomain.com/Auto-Finesse-Tough-Prep--Pre-Sealant-Cleanser-250-ml_p_806.html)

Auto Finesse Tough Coat (https://www.detailersdomain.com/Auto-Finesse-Tough-Coat-Sealant-500-ml-_p_770.html)

Wolf`s Glass Guard (https://detailersdomain.com/Wolfs-Chemicals-WG-1NT-Glass-Guard_p_529.html)

Adam`s Super VRT (https://detailersdomain.com/Adams-Super-VRT_p_222.html)

Optimum Metal Polish (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Optimum-Metal-Polish-8-oz_p_278.html)

1Z einszett Cockpit (https://www.detailersdomain.com/1Z-einszett-Cockpit-Premium_p_70.html)



Tools used

Uber Wool Wash Mitt (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-Genuine-Wool-Wash-Mitt-Version-2_p_515.html)

Uber No Name MF Towels (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-No-Name-Uber-Super-Plush-Microfiber-Towel-16x16_p_512.html)

Griot`s 6 inch Random Orbital Polisher (https://detailersdomain.com/Griots-Garage-6-inch-Random-Orbital-Polisher-Base-Kit_p_683.html)

Uber Buffing Pads (http://www.detailersdomain.com/5-Pack-Uber-Foam-Pad-65-inch_p_298.html)

Fenix TK35 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Fenix-TK35-820-Lumens_p_504.html)

Brinkmann (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Brinkmann-Tuffmax-Dual-LED-Spotlight_p_400.html)

Kranzle Pressure Washer (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Kranzle-K-1120T-Cold-Water-Electric-Pressure-Washer_p_446.html)

Cam Spray Foam Canon (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Cam-Spray-Foamer-Attachment-Foam-Cannon_p_204.html)

2 Grit Guard Buckets with Caddies (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Grit-Guard-Dual-Bucket-Washing-System_p_127.html)

Uber Firehose Nozzle (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-Firehose-Spray-Nozzle_p_80.html)

Metro Air Force Blaster (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Metro-Air-Force-Master-Blaster-Car-Dryer-8-HP-MB3CD_p_344.html)



Before Interior

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After

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Before exterior

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Prep - Wash/Decon/Wheels/Tires/Wheel Wells



Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner in action

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Tires get cleaned

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/jason%20sti%20winter%20prep/DSC_7756.jpg

Rinse



Auto Finesse Oblitarate was used on the car prior to the wash

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Wash

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Dirt/Grime coming off the car during the pre wash

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Brushing out the jambs

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Rinse

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/jason%20sti%20winter%20prep/DSC_7809.jpg



Decon Auto Finesse Iron Out

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Not shown in photos Dry/Autoscrub





Auto Finesse Tough Prep (https://detailersdomain.com/Auto-Finesse-Tough-Prep--Pre-Sealant-Cleanser-250-ml_p_806.html) and Auto Finesse Tough Coat (https://detailersdomain.com/Auto-Finesse-Tough-Coat-Sealant-250-ml_p_769.html) applied

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Tires got Auto Finesse Gloss Tire Dressing (https://detailersdomain.com/Auto-Finesse-Gloss--High-Gloss-Tire-Dressing-250-ml_p_798.html)

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Afters

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Scottwax
12-01-2012, 09:58 AM
Very wet and glossy! Like the rainbow look of the polished exhaust tips. :)



Any problems polishing? The clear on the metallic grey one I did was best described as "sticky".

DeanSweet
12-01-2012, 11:10 AM
Looks very nice!

Wish my Impreza had the STi option!? :)

IHA Mark
12-02-2012, 06:25 PM
Very nice! I`ve been wanting to see some Auto Finesse products in action.

speedfreak81
12-06-2012, 04:02 PM
Looks great Phil!