E300Diesel
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Got another chance to work with David. Thanks Dave for the opportunity to work on this Ferrari with you. As David mentioned, this was a clean up that the owner wanted prior to getting it ready for sale, (time to move it up to the 430)
This gem was wearing one of the best colors on a Ferrari, Rosso Corsa. :clap: This paint was an absolute pleasure to work on, and to correct. When we first arrived this morning, it was raining. We didn't plan to take any pictures really, because we didn't think we'd be able to get any sun shots. After we finished the detail, we got about a 30 minute window of sun, so we took a few after shots...that's all we have...no befores.
Process:
Interior:
Vacuum
Used brush attachment on vacuum to vacuum the dash and vents
We then cleaned the leather with Zaino leather cleaner and softener
We used DuraGloss 501 with a rag to clean all interior metals
Duragloss foaming upholstery cleaner was used to spot clean the carpets and mats.
The glass was treated to Aquawax
Engine Bay:
An assortment of brushes and rags were used in conjunction with a mixture of ONR and Water to detail the engine compartment.
Plastics dressed with Hyper Dressing 2:1, then wiped down with a dry microfiber towel.
Exterior:
ONR wash
Clayed with ONR/Water as lube, and Meguiar's white clay
The exhaust was cleaned with 0000 Steel Wool and Duragloss 501
The exhaust soot on the painted areas around the pipes was removed with a foam applicator, and Duragloss 501. This same combo was used to clean the wheel arches
Wheels and calipers cleaned with ONR/Water, Swissvax brush, microfiber mitt, and microfiber towels.
Wheels were sealed with Aquawax
Tires dressed with Giovanna Tire Gel
Aquawax on exterior glass
We ended up using the Flex, white LC pads, and Meguiar's D151, utilizing the Kevin Brown method. In experimenting, we discovered on recent details that when the D151 is used with Kevin's method, we get at least as much correction as we would with M205 (Yes, this is even after IPA wipedowns on the test spot). The car was only slightly swirled before the detail, so this combo really cleared up the paint. The owner likes Pinnacle Souverän™ as the LSP, so that's what we used.
Enjoy the Pics!!
This gem was wearing one of the best colors on a Ferrari, Rosso Corsa. :clap: This paint was an absolute pleasure to work on, and to correct. When we first arrived this morning, it was raining. We didn't plan to take any pictures really, because we didn't think we'd be able to get any sun shots. After we finished the detail, we got about a 30 minute window of sun, so we took a few after shots...that's all we have...no befores.
Process:
Interior:
Vacuum
Used brush attachment on vacuum to vacuum the dash and vents
We then cleaned the leather with Zaino leather cleaner and softener
We used DuraGloss 501 with a rag to clean all interior metals
Duragloss foaming upholstery cleaner was used to spot clean the carpets and mats.
The glass was treated to Aquawax
Engine Bay:
An assortment of brushes and rags were used in conjunction with a mixture of ONR and Water to detail the engine compartment.
Plastics dressed with Hyper Dressing 2:1, then wiped down with a dry microfiber towel.
Exterior:
ONR wash
Clayed with ONR/Water as lube, and Meguiar's white clay
The exhaust was cleaned with 0000 Steel Wool and Duragloss 501
The exhaust soot on the painted areas around the pipes was removed with a foam applicator, and Duragloss 501. This same combo was used to clean the wheel arches
Wheels and calipers cleaned with ONR/Water, Swissvax brush, microfiber mitt, and microfiber towels.
Wheels were sealed with Aquawax
Tires dressed with Giovanna Tire Gel
Aquawax on exterior glass
We ended up using the Flex, white LC pads, and Meguiar's D151, utilizing the Kevin Brown method. In experimenting, we discovered on recent details that when the D151 is used with Kevin's method, we get at least as much correction as we would with M205 (Yes, this is even after IPA wipedowns on the test spot). The car was only slightly swirled before the detail, so this combo really cleared up the paint. The owner likes Pinnacle Souverän™ as the LSP, so that's what we used.
Enjoy the Pics!!
