2014 Volvo S60 -A Miracle Detailing - CQuartz Finest

**Merlin** · 03-27-2017, 09:54 AM

2014 Volvo S60 -A Miracle Detailing - CQuartz Finest

Polishing machines: Flex 3401, Rupes 21 MKI, 15 MKII, 75 Mini and Nano iBrid.
Polish/Pads: Wool, Carpro Essence w/CP MF pad - Essence w/CP Gloss pad.
Last Step Product: Two thick coats of CQuartz FINEST!

2014 Volvo S60 gets a bath...fun to watch!

Coated with CQuartz Finest

Trunk - I told the client "The trunk lid is not a shelf."

This paint was trashed. "Swirl City!"...When done the client stated "It looks like it was coated in Black Lacquer!"

FYI - Sometimes paint corrects easily and other times it just laughs at you no matter what you throw at it.
This was a latter...All my "normal" machines, products and pads didn`t make a dent on the swirls and scratches.
I had to break out the Flex 3401 with a (dead sheep) wool pad for correction and follow that with mf and Essence.
On an odd side note: As hard as the paint was to correct...the Carpro short nap microfiber towels caused marring?
The regular orange BOA`s were not an issue.

Thanks for Looking...

**atgonzales** · 03-27-2017, 09:58 AM

Nicely done

**Merlin** · 03-27-2017, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by atgonzales

Nicely done

Thank you...it was a swirled up, scratched up mess when I got it.
For a while I didn`t think I was going to be able to get a "show car" finish...
In the end, I feel I nailed it and he said that "I exceeded his expectations."
BTW - Did I mention I did Dr. Color Chip on it. It was "stone chip" city.

**Poorboy** · 03-27-2017, 12:00 PM

just love the Foam Video

**Merlin** · 03-27-2017, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by Poorboy

just love the Foam Video

Ya` gotta love the new PB Super Slick & Foam - foaming Pre-Soak Shampoo!
It`s thick. It clings and it lasts. Did I mention I really like the nice grape scent?

**Don** · 03-27-2017, 02:02 PM

Excellent work, I wish I could get my Camaro looking like that. And I like the way the tires turned out, nice and clean looking without being overly shiny.

**Poorboy** · 03-27-2017, 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by Merlin

Ya` gotta love the new PB Super Slick & Foam - foaming Pre-Soak Shampoo!
It`s thick. It clings and it lasts. Did I mention I really like the nice grape scent?

Have to thank Brandt for that

**Merlin** · 03-27-2017, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by Don

Excellent work, I wish I could get my Camaro looking like that.
And I like the way the tires turned out, nice and clean looking without being overly shiny.

Thank you...That is very kind. You can do it!
Black Beauty Rides Again! - 2016 Chevy Camaro SS - CQuartz FINEST
(Yeah, I know...the video is pretty bad and shakey on the Camaro.)
The top videos in this thread are better. I`m still learning that too.

I prefer the look of a clean tire instead of a "Glazed Doughnut".

**Ronkh** · 03-27-2017, 03:04 PM

Beautifully done.

Did the neighborhood smell like a vineyard?

**Merlin** · 03-27-2017, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by Ronkh

Beautifully done.

Thank you...This one took a while...The paint was stubborn and didn`t want to play nice.

Originally Posted by Merlin

FYI - Sometimes paint corrects easily and other times it just laughs at you no matter what you throw at it.

I thought it was pretty kewl when the client said "It looks like it was coated in Black Lacquer!"

Originally Posted by Ronkh

Did the neighborhood smell like a vineyard?

It is so much more fun when products have a nice pleasant scent...Yes, it smells like white grapes.
Check out the top video 2014 Volvo S60 gets a bath.....Turn up the sound! This stuff is FUN!

**Sizzle Chest** · 03-27-2017, 06:17 PM

Well done! A black mirror now!

**Merlin** · 03-28-2017, 06:25 AM

Originally Posted by Sizzle Chest

Well done! A black mirror now!

Thank you...that is very kind.
Yes, it was stubborn "swirl city" but in the end the gloss and clarity turned out amazing.
I was very happy with the final results.

BTW - If you have a foam cannon, try the PB Super Slick & Foam - foaming Pre-Soak Shampoo

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Merlin