2009 Porsche 911 (997.2) - 🌴 A Miracle Detailing - CQuartz Finest Reserve

[Merlin]

2009 Porsche 911 (997.2) - A Miracle Detailing - CQuartz Finest Reserve​

PTG Inspection:
DeFelsko PosiTest DFT Paint Thickness Gauge for ferrous/non-ferrous metals
DeFelsko 200C3-G PosiTector 200 C3 Advanced Ultrasonic Coating Thickness Gauge

Machines:
Rupes 21 with a RUPES 5" Backing Plate and IBrid Nano long neck.

Correction:
1) Lake Country HDO Blue Cutting Pad - 5 1/2" / Rupes DA Coarse (Blue) Cutting Compound

Polishing:
2) Rupes DA Yellow Fine Finishing Foam Pad 5" / Rupes DA Fine High-Performance Yellow Compound
3) CARPRO Gloss Pad 5" / Rupes UNO Pure Universal Ultrafine Finishing Polish

Tools:
MTM Hydro PF22.2 Professional Snow Foam Cannon
Metro Air Force Master Blaster
Nanoskin Autoscrub Wash Mitt (FINE GRADE)

Products:
CARPRO IronX Snow Soap
CARPRO ImmoLube (Diluted 8:1)
Dr. Color Chip (Road Rash Repair)
CARPRO Automotive Masking to protect the trim
CQuartz Fabric on convertible top (great results!)
CARPRO MetalliCut Metal Polish on exhaust tips
CarPro Clarify Glass Cleaner on glass and windows
Sonus Trim and Motor Kote (Frunk and Engine Bay)

Last Step Products:
Cquartz Finest Reserve ceramic coating on paint, and wheels
CQuartz Dlux Wheel and Trim Coating on trim
OBSSSSD Tire Dressing - Matte

360 walk-around video - Please click bottom Gear for HD Quality w/audio

This one was a bit heavy in all types of preparation...

Dr Color Chip - Rock Chip Repair

CARPRO MetalliCut Metal Polish on exhaust tips

CQuartz Fabric on convertible top (protect the paint from overspray)

CARPRO Automotive Masking to protect the trim during polishing

Cleaning and Dressing (Frunk and Engine Bay etc.)

The Merlin Shot

The Front

The Side

Another Merlin Shot

The End

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[GearHead_1]

Beautiful.

 

[JustJesus]

Whoa.

And i appreciate how you covered up the car to do the fabric top. Good stuff

 

[Sizzle Chest]

Nice work as usual Mike! That 911 now looks as it should! Owner will be proud to drive it around!

 

[Merlin]

Beautiful.

Thank you!
It was a fun car to do.
It was a "rare" stick"!

 

[Merlin]

Whoa.

And I appreciate how you covered up the car to do the fabric top. Good stuff

Thank you!

CQuartz Fabric on the convertible top works great! However, it can be a little tricky to work with.
Any overspray that gets on the paint can be "gummy" and a little bit of a pain to remove.
I learned this from a previous convertible top I did. I had to go back around and get the "gummy" off.
IMHO It took less time to cover the paint than the time it took to remove any CQ Fabric overspray.

NOTE: RaggTopp Fabric Convertible Top Cleaner & Protectant Kit is much easier to use. (Incl w/detail - Approx. 30 min)

The reason I chose CQuartz Fabric is...longevity and crazy hydrophobicity (and yes it does darken the top slightly - 2-3 hours)
I did two layers. The first one I rubbed in with a microfiber wax applicator. When it dried I did a second light spray and blend/rub.
The results last almost a year. It looks great and beads water like crazy. Due to the time and prep...this is an a-la-carte option.

It`s ironic when you coat the top you cover the car...when you polish the car you cover the top (grin).

 

[Merlin]

Nice work as usual Mike! That 911 now looks as it should! The owner will be proud to drive it around!

Thank you for your kind words. It was a swirled mess.
It`s great to watch the owner fall in love with his car all over again.
It`s a stick and makes driving fun!

 

[Old Pirate]

Awesome work Merlin, bet Ron loves it to!

 

[Merlin]

Awesome work Merlin, bet Ron loves it too!

Thank you. For all the issues and challenges, it turned out really nice.
I do miss Ron. I hope he`s looking down and smiling in the reflection.

 

[Lonnie]

Thank you. For all the issues and challenges, it turned out really nice.
I do miss Ron. I hope he`s looking down and smiling in the reflection.

He is! I think in the "Merlin photo" some of the clouds seem to look like him holding a detailing brush. Or maybe it is a fork. Yeah, probably and more likely a fork. But it is him.
(OK, Captain Obvious, you didn`t take your medication this morning, did you! OR maybe you "substituted" something else. Hummm, just sayin`!!!.....)

Oh yeah, REALLY nice detailing work on the 911. Man, you use a lot of that red CarPro tape. The paper sheet and tape covering prep prior to the CQuartz Fabric application is outstanding and shows what great lengths you needed to go to after learning from your earlier "school of hard knocks" experience with this fabric protectant. Thanks for sharing that info!!!

 

[Merlin]

He is! I think in the "Merlin photo" some of the clouds seem to look like him holding a detailing brush. Or maybe it is a fork. Yeah, probably and more likely a fork. But it is him.
(OK, Captain Obvious, you didn`t take your medication this morning, did you! OR maybe you "substituted" something else. Hummm, just sayin`!!!.....)

Oh yeah, REALLY nice detailing work on the 911. Man, you use a lot of that red CarPro tape. The paper sheet and tape covering prep prior to the CQuartz Fabric application is outstanding and shows what great lengths you needed to go to after learning from your earlier "school of hard knocks" experience with this fabric protectant. Thanks for sharing that info!!!

I think of Ron often and he will never be forgotten.

Thank you for you kind words.
Yes, IMHO the tape is a lot less expensive than having to replace a part. It takes a little time but it`s worth it!
The paper covering roll, on the body for the convertible top, costs about $5-$10 and it`s well worth the price.
It sure beats trying to remove the "gummy" CQuartz Fabric over spray. Don`t let CQuartz Fabric dry on the paint.
Once done it`s awesome on the convertible top.