Rasky's Auto Detailing - High-End Auto Detailing and Premier Coating Installer, Minnesota Metro Area

[dschribs]

I`d like to know what you use on the dried wax as well...

[RaskyR1]

That color reminds me of Honda`s Championship Blue, like my practice/test panel I`ve been working on. I totally know what you mean about being hard to capture swirls and such!

How did you get into those tight areas?!?! And what did you use to remove that dried wax?

And that last pic I included...WOW. I didn`t think one could get this color to pop like you did. GREAT work, Rasky!

Thanks for sharing!

Thanks! Yeah, it was funny because the owner stopped by to have me evaluate the car last summer and I was working on an S2000 in a very similar blue. Tight areas were done with the Flex PE14 with 1" pads as well as the Rupes Nano. I tend to prefer the Flex PE14 when in rotary mode as it has more control (instant start and a proper variable speed trigger) and the Rupes tends to sling polish in rotary mode.

Wax was removed using a tooth brush, Opt Power Clean, and patience. Note that this doesn`t always work effectively and IMO is really comes down to what wax/or polish is on the trim.

I`m sure lighting has a lot to do with the way my pics look and the whole front of the car was wrapped in a new 3M PPF....it did look good though.

I`d like to know what you use on the dried wax as well...

See above.

[JustJesus]

Thanks! Yeah, it was funny because the owner stopped by to have me evaluate the car last summer and I was working on an S2000 in a very similar blue. ... I tend to prefer the Flex PE14 when in rotary mode as it has more control (instant start and a proper variable speed trigger) and the Rupes tends to sling polish in rotary mode.

I`m sure lighting has a lot to do with the way my pics look and the whole front of the car was wrapped in a new 3M PPF....it did look good though.

That IS funny! Thanks for that tidbit about the smaller areas. I have the PE14, and doubt I`ll ever get a Nano.

Patience...check (tons of that)
Toothbrush...check
Power Clean...check (received an order last week)

Sure, lighting has a part in it, and angles and such. But don`t discount the work you put forth. It looks DAMN good.

[Mr. Slick]

I love that giant plush behind the Porsche. Nice work on the paint!


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[RaskyR1]

I love that giant plush behind the Porsche. Nice work on the paint!


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LOL! Thanks! My buddy stopped by with it while I was working on the car.

[Mr. Slick]

LOL! Thanks! My buddy stopped by with it while I was working on the car.

oh I thought it was yours

[donbeezy]

looks like you got some more lights up. awesome job

[RaskyR1]

oh I thought it was yours

Nope. I buddy has a thing for Pusheen and he ran into that massive thing at the mall a few weeks ago. He posted a pic on FB pf him holding it, which was hilarious when you saw the expression on his face! It was like $400 and someone told him to start a gofundme page for it. Anyone who donated got a date with Pusheen, which was why she was at my place.

[RaskyR1]

looks like you got some more lights up. awesome job

Thanks Don! Yep, all 26 fixtures are up now. It`s actually brighter than it looks in the pics but everything else looked over exposed so I had to dial back the exposure a few steps on the camera.


Drywall is also up on the ceiling and I got my speakers in too.

[JustJesus]

Let there be light!

Nice install, man.

[Mr. Slick]

Nope. I buddy has a thing for Pusheen and he ran into that massive thing at the mall a few weeks ago. He posted a pic on FB pf him holding it, which was hilarious when you saw the expression on his face! It was like $400 and someone told him to start a gofundme page for it. Anyone who donated got a date with Pusheen, which was why she was at my place.

Dude that`s awesome!


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[RaskyR1]

Been slacking on posting lately...

One of my good, long time clients X5. This would be their toy hauler, dog hauler, cabin vehicle so it doesn`t see as much love as the other vehicles. Just in for a 2-step polish and sealant application.

Process:

Wash – Meguiar’s Hyper Wash and natural lambs wool mitt
Wheels – Sonax FE+ Wheel Cleaner & various brushes.
Tires - Cleaned with Megs D143 and Tuf-Shine brush. Dressed with Megs Hyper Dressing 3:1
Paint Prep – Griot’s Fast Surface Prep Mitt and Glide as lube
Paint Correction – Groit`s Fast Correct on the Rupes 21/G15 with Griot`s MF BOSS pads followed by Optimum Hyper Polish on the G15 with yellow BOSS pads. Tight areas were done with Megs G110v2 and the Rupes Nano.
Glass – Megs D120 and Griot’s PFM glass towels
LSP – Optimum Opti-Seal




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Clear bra was in a poor state...








50/50 video of clear bra correction

50/50 paint




After pics















Thanks for looking,
Rasky

[RaskyR1]

2015 Hellcat in for a multi-step paint correction and CQuartz Finest application. This is a recently acquired vehicle and the newer owner wanted to get it looking the way it should.

Process:

Wash – Meguiar’s Hyper Wash and natural lambs wool mitt
Wheels – Sonax FE+ Wheel Cleaner & various brushes.
Tires - Cleaned with Megs D143 and Tuf-Shine brush. Dressed with Megs Hyper Dressing 3:1
Paint Prep – Griot’s Fast Surface Prep Mitt and Glide as lube
Paint Correction – M100 on the rotary with Megs Solo wool pad, quich pass with Groit`s Fast Correct on the Rupes 21/G15 with Griot`s MF BOSS pads followed by Optimum Hyper Polish on the G15 with yellow BOSS pads. Tight areas were done with Megs G110v2 and the Rupes Nano.
Glass – Megs D120 and Griot’s PFM glass towels
Coating Prep - Eraser followed by IPA
Coating - 2 coats Cquartz Finest





Some deeper RIDS remained that weren`t worth chasing after, though they were very hard to spot after correction.


Rear taillights are always hammered on these cars! :/








After pics












Thanks for looking,
Rasky

[RaskyR1]

Low mileage 1968 Corvette. This one was a pre-sale paint correction for my detailing mentor....just a quick 2-step. Loved this color!

Process:

Wash – ONR
Wheels – ONR
Tires - Cleaned with Megs D143 and Tuf-Shine brush. Dressed with Megs Hyper Dressing 3:1
Paint Prep – Griot’s Fast Surface Prep Mitt and Glide as lube
Paint Correction – Groit`s Fast Correct on the Rupes 21/G15 with Griot`s MF BOSS pads followed by HD Polish on the G15 with yellow BOSS pads. Tight areas were done with Megs G110v2 and the Rupes Nano.
Glass – Megs D120 and Griot’s PFM glass towels
LSP – Griot`s Poli-Seal


Before






After












Thanks for looking,
Rasky

[RaskyR1]

Tesla Model s P90D. This one was in for a 2-step paint correction and paint sealant. Owner had been running this vehicle through auto washes so after talking we decided against doing a coating and he will come back in the spring for a coating if he can show that it will be maintained properly from here on out. He was provided an ONR wash kit when he picked it up and was also given a demo (along with his son) on how to use it.

Process:

Wash – Meguiar’s Hyper Wash and natural lambs wool mitt
Wheels – Sonax FE+ Wheel Cleaner & various brushes.
Tires - Cleaned with Megs D143 and Tuf-Shine brush. Dressed with Megs Hyper Dressing 3:1
Paint Prep – Griot’s Fast Surface Prep Mitt and Glide as lube
Paint Correction – Groit`s Fast Correct on the Rupes 21/G15 with Griot`s MF BOSS pads followed by Optimum Hyper Polish on the G15 with yellow BOSS pads. Tight areas were done with Megs G110v2 and the Rupes Nano.
Glass – Megs D120 and Griot’s PFM glass towels
LSP - Optimum Opti-Seal topped with Spray Wax.

Before pics










After pics
















Thanks for looking,
Rasky