Perfecting the Mclaren MP412-c by Unique, Tru Shine and Presidential Detailing

[Eric_Witt]

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.

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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.

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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.

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(Rear spoiler)
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(Buffer trails on the Carbon engine panels)
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(Compound residue built up in the jams from factory wetsand job)
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Random scratch on the bottom of the passenger door.
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and DA sanding marks near the engine
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The owner had already been out enjoying the car for a couple weeks. so the wheels you could tell were covered in brake dust.

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Next we pull the McLaren out side for the wash and decontamination process

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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.

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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.

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Another brush that is amazing are the Wheel Woolies.

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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.

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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.

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For the Wash mitt we used the Detailed Image ReThickulous Wool wash mitt.

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[Eric_Witt]

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Next the car was brought in to be dried off

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We used the Metro Vac N Blo to blow out all the water that hides in all the cracks and crevices.

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Next I had to show The Barry Theal how to properly tape off a McLaren, Taping off the plastic Trim will help keep any residue from getting on it and turning it white.

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Here is another defect of the lower section of the pass door.

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It is Very important to stay on top of any new innovative detailing products that come on the market. So here I am testing out a new Clay bar method that will actually replace clay barring all in general. This is the NEW Nanoskin AutoScrub 6" pad with Nanoskin lube. This rubber polymer pad gently scrubs the surface remove the rail dust, overspray and other bonded contaminates.

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For this Car we had a Triple Tag Team of the Dynabrade attachments on our Rotary buffer. This attachment is a Swirl killing machine!

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With severe orange peel on the rear wing, Barry opted to use some Abralon sanding disc on the Griot`s 3in Da to level it out.

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With the Help of Festool and PFW pad using the Meguiars M101, the sand scratches didn`t even have a chance!

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to help remove a couple deeper scratches I upped my choice of pad from the Green light cutting pad, to the Megs MF cutting disc and D300

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Barry working out those Factory DA sand scratches with the MEgs G110.

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David removing LOTS of defects in the door jams.

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[Eric_Witt]

refining the Carbon engine panels

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David "Cue tipping" the old compound residue

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getting close to finishing up, Barry uses some Optimum Opti-Bond Tire Gel for the Tires

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While David gives it a good dusting and Vacuum.

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I treated the rear plastic with some 303 areospace protectant, this gives the plastic protection from uv rays and still leaves a nice satin shine

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For the LSP(Last step Protection) we used the Notorious HD Nitro Seal, and Ive gotta say, I LOVE this stuff. very easy to use, and easy to wipe off and give about a year of proteciton.

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This is me applying PART A

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here it is after Barry applied PART B letting it Haze up

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While that was Curing, We Gave the Other cars a quick wipe down with some detail spray

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Next the Final inspection

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and For the Final shots.

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[Eric_Witt]

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Bonus Pics.

Bentley Muslanne, Lamborghini Aventador, Audi R8 GT, Ferrari 458 Italia.

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This write up is on Behalf of
David Purser@ Unique
Eric Witt @Tru Shine
Barry Theal @ Presidential

Thanks For Viewing, Hope you enjoyed........ I know I sure did :D

And a BIG thanks to David Purser of Unique Mobile Detailing for the Invite!!!!! always a blast working with you

[CH.Detailing]

Damn. Tough environment to get work done in, how could you focus? Awesome tag team job guys, very impressive.

Could you give some more info on the LSP you used?

[mjlinane]

Great work. Fabulous car!

[Old Pirate]

Great work you all have done there and great write-up!:yourrock

[Pats300zx]

Wow Eric...what a car !!!! I talked to Barry on his way down to TN to see you guys for this. He was as giddy as a school girl. Now I know why !!!!

[Garry Dean]

Fantastic work on a fantastic car by fantastic detailers!

Thanks for sharing over here, Eric.

Looks like Barry is enjoying his Cord Control Clip. I must say, it is such a handy tool.

[Eric_Witt]

Fantastic work on a fantastic car by fantastic detailers!

Thanks for sharing over here, Eric.

Looks like Barry is enjoying his Cord Control Clip. I must say, it is such a handy tool.

Yeah, kinda wish I had one....... ;) ;)

[CT3]

Thanks for sharing that with us. I don`t think I would have got much work done there!

[glfahlc]

ok i`ll say it...that guy is filthy effin rich.... nice work guys

[Rocket]

Nice job. That`s some stable of cars. I would love to work on any one of them.

[rzatch]

Nice job on the car. It sure looked to be in better condition than the orange one posted today.

[kakeuter]

Turned out great buddy!

-Kody-