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    PS Detailed: 2008 Porsche 911 4S Cabriolet in Basalt Black

    I polished this one back in March. One of the rear bumper covers got scratched pretty good, so the client took it in to have the small cover repainted. He told them "DO NOT WASH THE CAR!" Well they washed it and the clients careful washes did not matter anymore. The swirls where "minimal"...
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    An easy black car?

    There is no such thing. Every black car is a PITA! Ect.... I polished this one back in March. One of the rear bumper covers got scratched pretty good, so the client took it in to have the small cover repainted. He told them "DO NOT WASH THE CAR!" Well they washed it and the clients careful...
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    From a heavenly detail to the pits of hell.

    Boo Hoo :D Such is the life of a detailer. Today I worked on this car for 6.5 hours, minimal swirls and just a vac on the interior. Just a joy to work on porsche paint. Tomorrow I get to work on this train wreck. Its a one step polish and they do not want the carpet extracted. Headlights...
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    Just no time for full write ups....

    So just a final pic of recent jobs: Brand new, so just ZAIO/PC and Z5pro. Full correction via KBM and Z5pro. Full correction via KBM and Z5pro. 125k miles, Just a one step polish with M205/orange/PC and some Blackfire sealant to finish. ZPC via PC and Z2pro:
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    Sorry no time for full writeups: New A4, 550, 650, 575M and a TL.

    Brand new, so just ZAIO/PC and Z5pro. Full correction via KBM and Z5pro. Full correction via KBM and Z5pro. Raining out, so no outside pics. 125k miles, Just a one step polish with M205/orange/PC and some Blackfire sealant to finish. ZPC via PC and Z2pro, no sun when I got...
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    Stay cool in the southeast this w/e

    Here is the forecast for Atlanta: Thur Jun 18 Mostly Sunny 94? 75? 10% Fri Jun 19 Mostly Sunny 96? 75? 10% Sat Jun 20 Partly Cloudy 96? 75? 20% Looks like the humidity will be in the 60% range these days. Time to get all 4 of my fans going in the garage on Thursday when I have a new Audi...
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    Placed a small order today, thanks Angelo!

    Called CMA today to place an order and Angelo answered the phone. I have conversed w/ Angelo many times via the net in the past, but never on the phone. We had a nice talk about various subjects and finally got around to placing the order. I ordered some of the Lake Country 4" inch Flat...
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    Amazing Roll-off is really amazing.

    I've been using Amazing Roll-off 1:1 (which still may be strong, I am going to try ARO 1:3 water) on the following: Wheel wells and tires-Don't you just love that dealer or "scratch and shine" installed tire goop that slings all over the car and takes forever to scrub off of the tires? I've...
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    PS Detailed: 2009 Arctic White BMW M3 w/ Fox Red Extended Novillo Leather

    What "makes" this new M3? Is is the 400hp V-8? How about the Carbon Fiber roof? Maybe its the gray wheels which I really like with the white. For me its all about the Fox Red Extended Novillo Leather and the carbon leather interior trim. This M3 arrived to me with 700 miles and the client...
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    PS Detailed: 2006 Cadillac CTS in Blue Chip

    32k miles on this CTS. Carmax at its best. Client just got it a few weeks ago. QEW wash clay 2x prep-solv wipedowns. 3x straight IPA wipedowns. KBM: Orange LC classic flat pad/M105 mix/PC6 QEW wash to remove dust...
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    PS Detailed: 2006 Cadillac CTS in Blue Chip

    32k miles on this CTS. Carmax at its best. Client just got it a few weeks ago. QEW wash clay 2x prep-solv wipedowns. 3x straight IPA wipedowns. KBM: Orange LC classic flat pad/M105 mix/PC6 QEW wash to remove dust. Black LC classic flat pad/M205/PC6 Rinsed with...
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    God help me.....

    32k miles on this CTS. Carmax at its best. Client just got it a few weeks ago. I gave it a quick QEW wash. clay 2x prep-solv wipedown 3x straight IPA wipedown The pictures do not do the level of hacking that took place on this poor car justice. Edit: Added one from outside:
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    Carmax is my favorite place for clients to buy cars at

    32k miles on this CTS. Carmax at its best. Client just got it a few weeks ago. I gave it a quick QEW wash. clay 2x prep-solv wipedown 3x straight IPA wipedown The pictures do not do the level of hacking that took place on this poor car justice...
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    PS Detailed: 2006 Blue Mitsubishi Evo IX

    Besides for being the clients daily driver, its also his track toy. So it has a "few" things done to the suspension. Client wanted a complete interior/exterior done. So I called Bret in to help with this one as it had to be done in a day. Process: Valu-gard ABC paint decontamination wash...
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    PS Detailed: 2006 Blue Mitsubishi Evo IX

    Besides for being the clients daily driver, its also his track toy. So it has a "few" things done to the suspension. Client wanted a complete interior/exterior done. So I called Bret in to help with this one as it had to be done in a day. Process: Valu-gard ABC paint decontamination...
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    2004 Porsche 996 Turbo in Basalt Black

    This 996 Turbo has 13k miles and the client was ready to take the paint to another level. The Turbo is lowered with TechArt springs and I love the HREs. Before I picked up the car, the client had just returned from a w/e of driving in the North GA mountians. I can't think of a more perfect way...
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    PS Detailed: 2004 Porsche 996 Turbo in Basalt Black

    This 996 Turbo has 13k miles and the client was ready to take the paint to another level. The Turbo is lowered with TechArt springs and I love the HREs. Before I picked up the car, the client had just returned from a w/e of driving in the North GA mountians. I can't think of a more perfect...
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    KBM pics for the day

    Todays fun involves a Porsche turbo in Basalt Black Metallic. Before: After new M105/orange via KBM with a PC and 3x straight IPA wipedowns. No M205 yet.
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    Are M105/M205 the "Flavor of the Moment?"

    I was reading on another forum where someone stated that: For those of you that have used it what are your thoughts? For some reason this song comes to mind. :grinno:
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    2008 Black Range Rover Sport

    2008 Range Rover Sport w/ 30k miles. A big thanks to Fminus on this one. Phil recommended this client to me. Tires and wells cleaned with ARO 1:1 water. Wheels where very stubborn on this one. Started with Valu-gard custom wheel cleaner and scrubbed with EZ detail, swissvax and Blonde...
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