Detailed: 1993 240SX Drift Show Car (1/64th Style)

**justin30513** · 12-24-2006, 01:33 PM

While at home today, I was cleaning out my truck and brought my sample sized bottles in for refilling. The client of this car (my 5 year old son) came up to me with this in his hand.

"Daddy, this the shiniest one I have. Can you wax and buff it for me like those big cars you do?" was what I heard.

My eyes watered up and I said, "Heck ya boy!"

Here`s the process:

Washed with Dawn

(Used bathroom sink and terry wash cloth. I was assisted by my son. Do not give me slack about using it!)

No claying was needed. I guess I could have used a pencil eraser. Dryed with wife`s hairdryer.

Meguiar`s #80

(Used terry washcloth)

After my son`s inspection, no major flaws were noticed. I just wanted to amp up the finish. There had to be 2 coats of clear on this beast. Polished out nice.

Meguiar`s #26 "X3"

(Used yet another terry washcloth)

I let the client get involved here. He spread it evenly (sure) and out of the seams (yeah sure). We let it dry for 5 minutes and then removed with lots of heat (by breathing into the cloth) and speed. We did this for a total of 3 times. I could not believe the depth added. Simply a wet finish. The metal flake was amazing and clear. A winning wax for all cars and now tiny ones!

Other products used....

No other products were used except time and love.

I hope you all like this. I had fun doing it with my son and writing it. It was done in humor and fun. A nice way to spend Christmas Eve morning!!!!

Some nice afters.......

Not many times that I get to do an top shot!

The flake pop shot....

For scale purposes....

Reflection shot. I`m in there!.....

**sneek** · 12-24-2006, 01:45 PM

thats awsome!

you really made those tiny flakes "pop"

**Scottwax** · 12-24-2006, 01:52 PM

:LOLOL I`m not the only one who does that for his kid`s cars. All these years, thinking I was nuts!

#80/#26 is great on red.

**justin30513** · 12-24-2006, 01:57 PM

Thanks guys!

I was hoping that I was not wasting your time with this post. I just really enjoyed and to tell you the truth, was shocked at the outcome of the car!

**jdhutchin** · 12-24-2006, 02:44 PM

I was hoping that I was not wasting your time with this post.

Wasting time? What are you talking about??? That post made my day! It almost inspires me to dig some hot wheels out of my basement and clean them...

**Mobilejay** · 12-24-2006, 02:49 PM

what did you charge him? LOL just kidding. great post, my girlfriend has a 5 year old and I was laughing cause I can soooo see him doing the same thing. Enjoy the holidays guys and gals.

**Brian_Brice** · 12-24-2006, 02:50 PM

that`s awesome, funny and touching at the same time. looks like you forgot to dress the wells but im sure your sons ok with the outcome.

**paul34** · 12-24-2006, 02:52 PM

what?! you didn`t dress those tires?!

heh, looks good, glad to see a "like father, like son" thing coming about!

**backwoods_lex** · 12-24-2006, 03:25 PM

Sharp rims. Are those .020`s?

**justin30513** · 12-24-2006, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by backwoods_lex

Sharp rims. Are those .020`s?

SPIT my coffee out!!!

Thanks guys!

Merry Christmas to all of you!!!

**Black240SX** · 12-24-2006, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by justin30513

Here`s the process:

Washed with Dawn

(Used bathroom sink and terry wash cloth. I was assisted by my son. Do not give me slack about using it!)

No claying was needed. I guess I could have used a pencil eraser. Dryed with wife`s hairdryer.

Cool! I`m going to try that process on my 240SX...