The Guz
11-23-2015, 02:10 AM
A few months ago I did a full correction on my brothers car. I posted that in the following thread as well as final updates.
2003 Pontiac Grand Prix Ameriseal + Ameriwax (http://www.autopia.org/forums/click-brag-the-detailers-showcase/180247-2003-pontiac-grand-prix-ameriseal-ameriwax.html#post2020275)
It was time to move on to the next level of protection with a coating. He was intrigued by it and decided to have that applied.
I did not take to many before photos. He did a good job in maintaining it. He was not looking to have a show car finish as this is his daily driver.
Here`s a video of the initial pass I made with a polishing pad and some M205. A few more passes left the surface in very good shape for the next polishing step using Menzerna SF3800.
http://vimeo.com/146601989 (http://vimeo.com/146601989)
http://vimeo.com/146601989
50/50 on the pillars using M205 on a 3" Lake Country Tangerine Hydrotech pad.
http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2418/IMG_4492a.jpg
The hood is not OEM and thus the paint is not OEM. It is on the hard side and my test spot with M205 on a DFP5 thin yellow polishing pad was not giving me the result I wanted. I moved to a DFC5 thin burgundy pad with some M100. It did finish LSP ready. I followed up with M205 on a DFP5 polishing pad followed by a final step of Menzerna SF3800 on a DFF5 thin black finishing pad.
The remainder of the car was a 2 step with M205 and SF3800. The car was then coated with Ameriarmour.
A couple photos as soon as I pulled it out of the garage.
http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2418/IMG_4443a.jpg
http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2418/IMG_4446a.jpg
http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2418/IMG_4452a.jpg
We ended up taking a ride to another place to take a few photos. This is the location for the old CSI Miami TV show headquarters.
http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2418/DSC_0498a.jpg
http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2418/DSC_0507a.jpg
http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2418/IMG_4470a.jpg
http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2418/IMG_4467a.jpg
Wouldn`t be So Cal without the palm trees.
http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2418/IMG_4478a.jpg
http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2418/DSC_0509a.jpg
The sun was shifting and this is the last shot before we left.
http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2418/IMG_4471a.jpg
Products used:
Wash: Foam Gun, Meguiar`s D110 Hyper Wash (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/meguiars-hyper-wash.html#.VlK5oL92DzI), Iron X (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/cp-15ls.html#.VlK3lr92DzI) (As always I use this wash method The Aggressive Approach to Washing a Car - Auto Geek Online Auto Detailing Forum (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/86146-aggressive-approach-washing-car.html))
Paint decon: Meguiar`s D155 Last Touch (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/meguiars-last-touch-spray-detailer.html#.VlK5Wb92DzI), Clay Magic Fine Grade Clay bar
Compound: Meguiar`s M100 (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/meguias-m100-pro-speed-compound.html#.VlK5Eb92DzI) + Meguiar`s DFC5 Thin Burgundy Cutting Pad (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/meguiars-5-inch-da-foam-cutting-disc.html#.VlK6Er92DzI) (hood only), Meguiar`s 3" Microfiber Cutting Disk (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/meguiars-3inch-microfiber-cutting-discs.html#.VlK59r92DzI) + M100 for spot correction
Polish: Meguiar`s M205 (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/meguiars-ultra-fine-polish-m205.html#.VlK5Fb92DzI) + Meguiar`s DFP5 Thin Yellow Polishing Pad (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/meguiars-5-inch-da-foam-polishing-disc.html#.VlK6Fr92DzI), Menzerna SF3800 (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/menzerna-po85rd-final-polish.html#.VlK4V792DzI) + Meguiar`s DFF5 Thin Black Finishing pad (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/meguiars-5-inch-da-foam-finishing-disc.html#.VlK6Fb92DzI)
Coating prep: CarPro Eraser (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/carpro-eraser-cleanser.html#.VlK3nL92DzI)
Coating: Ameriarmour
Grilles: Meguiar`s D103, Meguiar`s Ultimate Black Aerosol trim Restorer
Wheels: Meguiar`s DUB wheel cleaner, Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Coating Booster (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/car-coating-booster.html#.VlK62792DzI) to boost Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Wheel Coating (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/pinnacle-wheel-coating.html#.VlK69L92DzI)
Wheel wells: Meguiar`s All Season Dressing (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/meguiars-all-season-tire-and-trim-dressing.html#.VlK5R792DzI)
Tires: Meguiar`s D143 (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/meguiars-wheel-cleaner.html#.VlK5h792DzI), Pinnacle Black Onyx (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/pinnacle-black-onyx-tire-gel.html#.VlK7WL92DzI) (2 coats)
Exhaust tips: Pinnacle Exhaust Cleaner & Brightene (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/pin-exhaust-cleaner-brightener.html#.VlK7Rb92DzI)r
Glass: Meguiar`s D120 (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/meguiars-glass-cleaner-concentrate.html#.VlK5a792DzI), DP Glass Coating (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/dp-glass-coating.html#.VlK7Kb92DzI) still going strong
Trim: Mothers Back to Black Heavy Duty Trim Cleaner (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/mothers-trim-cleaner.html#.VlK4eb92DzI), Blackfire Total Trim & Tire Sealant (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/blackfire-trim-restorer.html#.VlK3Zr92DzI)
Interior: Vacuum, Meguiar`s Upholstery Cleaner (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/meguiars-carpet-upholstery-cleaner.html#.VlK6b792DzI), 303 Fabric Guard (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/303-30616.html#.VlK3Kb92DzI), Meguiar`s Natural Shine, Meguiar`s Leather Sealer System (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/meguiars-leather-sealer-kit.html#.VlK52L92DzI), Meguiar`s New Car Scent Air-Refresher
Tool: Meguiar`s MT300 (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/meguiars-mt300-dual-action-car-polisher.html#.VlK47r92DzI), Porter Cable 7424XP (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/ultimate-detailing-machine-xp-porter-cable-7424-dual-action-random-orbit-car-polisher.html#.VlK7dr92DzI), 2" HF Orbital
2003 Pontiac Grand Prix Ameriseal + Ameriwax (http://www.autopia.org/forums/click-brag-the-detailers-showcase/180247-2003-pontiac-grand-prix-ameriseal-ameriwax.html#post2020275)
It was time to move on to the next level of protection with a coating. He was intrigued by it and decided to have that applied.
I did not take to many before photos. He did a good job in maintaining it. He was not looking to have a show car finish as this is his daily driver.
Here`s a video of the initial pass I made with a polishing pad and some M205. A few more passes left the surface in very good shape for the next polishing step using Menzerna SF3800.
http://vimeo.com/146601989 (http://vimeo.com/146601989)
http://vimeo.com/146601989
50/50 on the pillars using M205 on a 3" Lake Country Tangerine Hydrotech pad.
http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2418/IMG_4492a.jpg
The hood is not OEM and thus the paint is not OEM. It is on the hard side and my test spot with M205 on a DFP5 thin yellow polishing pad was not giving me the result I wanted. I moved to a DFC5 thin burgundy pad with some M100. It did finish LSP ready. I followed up with M205 on a DFP5 polishing pad followed by a final step of Menzerna SF3800 on a DFF5 thin black finishing pad.
The remainder of the car was a 2 step with M205 and SF3800. The car was then coated with Ameriarmour.
A couple photos as soon as I pulled it out of the garage.
http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2418/IMG_4443a.jpg
http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2418/IMG_4446a.jpg
http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2418/IMG_4452a.jpg
We ended up taking a ride to another place to take a few photos. This is the location for the old CSI Miami TV show headquarters.
http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2418/DSC_0498a.jpg
http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2418/DSC_0507a.jpg
http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2418/IMG_4470a.jpg
http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2418/IMG_4467a.jpg
Wouldn`t be So Cal without the palm trees.
http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2418/IMG_4478a.jpg
http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2418/DSC_0509a.jpg
The sun was shifting and this is the last shot before we left.
http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2418/IMG_4471a.jpg
Products used:
Wash: Foam Gun, Meguiar`s D110 Hyper Wash (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/meguiars-hyper-wash.html#.VlK5oL92DzI), Iron X (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/cp-15ls.html#.VlK3lr92DzI) (As always I use this wash method The Aggressive Approach to Washing a Car - Auto Geek Online Auto Detailing Forum (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/86146-aggressive-approach-washing-car.html))
Paint decon: Meguiar`s D155 Last Touch (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/meguiars-last-touch-spray-detailer.html#.VlK5Wb92DzI), Clay Magic Fine Grade Clay bar
Compound: Meguiar`s M100 (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/meguias-m100-pro-speed-compound.html#.VlK5Eb92DzI) + Meguiar`s DFC5 Thin Burgundy Cutting Pad (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/meguiars-5-inch-da-foam-cutting-disc.html#.VlK6Er92DzI) (hood only), Meguiar`s 3" Microfiber Cutting Disk (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/meguiars-3inch-microfiber-cutting-discs.html#.VlK59r92DzI) + M100 for spot correction
Polish: Meguiar`s M205 (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/meguiars-ultra-fine-polish-m205.html#.VlK5Fb92DzI) + Meguiar`s DFP5 Thin Yellow Polishing Pad (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/meguiars-5-inch-da-foam-polishing-disc.html#.VlK6Fr92DzI), Menzerna SF3800 (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/menzerna-po85rd-final-polish.html#.VlK4V792DzI) + Meguiar`s DFF5 Thin Black Finishing pad (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/meguiars-5-inch-da-foam-finishing-disc.html#.VlK6Fb92DzI)
Coating prep: CarPro Eraser (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/carpro-eraser-cleanser.html#.VlK3nL92DzI)
Coating: Ameriarmour
Grilles: Meguiar`s D103, Meguiar`s Ultimate Black Aerosol trim Restorer
Wheels: Meguiar`s DUB wheel cleaner, Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Coating Booster (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/car-coating-booster.html#.VlK62792DzI) to boost Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Wheel Coating (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/pinnacle-wheel-coating.html#.VlK69L92DzI)
Wheel wells: Meguiar`s All Season Dressing (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/meguiars-all-season-tire-and-trim-dressing.html#.VlK5R792DzI)
Tires: Meguiar`s D143 (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/meguiars-wheel-cleaner.html#.VlK5h792DzI), Pinnacle Black Onyx (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/pinnacle-black-onyx-tire-gel.html#.VlK7WL92DzI) (2 coats)
Exhaust tips: Pinnacle Exhaust Cleaner & Brightene (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/pin-exhaust-cleaner-brightener.html#.VlK7Rb92DzI)r
Glass: Meguiar`s D120 (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/meguiars-glass-cleaner-concentrate.html#.VlK5a792DzI), DP Glass Coating (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/dp-glass-coating.html#.VlK7Kb92DzI) still going strong
Trim: Mothers Back to Black Heavy Duty Trim Cleaner (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/mothers-trim-cleaner.html#.VlK4eb92DzI), Blackfire Total Trim & Tire Sealant (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/blackfire-trim-restorer.html#.VlK3Zr92DzI)
Interior: Vacuum, Meguiar`s Upholstery Cleaner (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/meguiars-carpet-upholstery-cleaner.html#.VlK6b792DzI), 303 Fabric Guard (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/303-30616.html#.VlK3Kb92DzI), Meguiar`s Natural Shine, Meguiar`s Leather Sealer System (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/meguiars-leather-sealer-kit.html#.VlK52L92DzI), Meguiar`s New Car Scent Air-Refresher
Tool: Meguiar`s MT300 (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/meguiars-mt300-dual-action-car-polisher.html#.VlK47r92DzI), Porter Cable 7424XP (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/ultimate-detailing-machine-xp-porter-cable-7424-dual-action-random-orbit-car-polisher.html#.VlK7dr92DzI), 2" HF Orbital