2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP Hardtop

[Haase]

Hello all,



I've been lurking in these in the forums for quite a while and I have never gotten around to posting any of my work. I detail in my free time as a hobby.



I did not take any pictures of the car before I started, but it had it's fair share of marring and light scratches.



A little background on the car: This is one of less than 1,300 hardtop Solstices built. This one happens to be a turbo 5-speed, with Mysterious (Black) paint, Ebony leather, and just 1,800 miles. This car belongs to my boss. He purchased it last week and wanted to have the paint corrected. I quickly agreed to help. Ha



I started with a 3-bucket wash with dish soap and Chemical Guy's APC. After claying, re-washing, and drying (with air and a micro-fiber towel), I busted out my rotary and got to work. I used M205 with a Hex-Logic green pad followed up by a Hex-Logic black pad, and finally Meguiar's glaze with a Hex-Logic red pad. I finished with two coats of Chemical Guy's Butter Wet Wax.



The pictures speak for themselves.

Thanks for looking!

 

[C. Charles Hahn]

Nice! From the looks of it, you work for a Buick/GMC dealer?



The Solstice hardtops are intriguing looking cars, too bad they were killed so quickly.

 

[DaGonz]

Nice work!

 

[tom p.]

Looks great. Can't say I've ever seen that car. Welcome aboard, Haase !!

 

[mnewxcv]

I love those cars, theyre so rare. Since they first came out Ive wanted one. good work.

 

[imported_reeeko991]

Wow, rare car indeed. Nice work...

I like it !!!

 

[Haase]

Nice work!

Looks great. Can't say I've ever seen that car. Welcome aboard, Haase !!

I love those cars, theyre so rare. Since they first came out Ive wanted one. good work.

Wow, rare car indeed. Nice work...

I like it !!!

Nice! From the looks of it, you work for a Buick/GMC dealer?



The Solstice hardtops are intriguing looking cars, too bad they were killed so quickly.

Thanks everyone. I wish I would have taken pictures of the car before I started. Unfortunately, I did not have access to a camera.



And yes, I work for a large Buick GMC dealer here in Ohio.

 

[imported_RedlineIRL]

Awesome work on a cool car. The 5 speed GXPs are rare. Did you boss purcahse for himself on a trade, or to sell on the lot?

 

[Haase]

Awesome work on a cool car. The 5 speed GXPs are rare. Did you boss purcahse for himself on a trade, or to sell on the lot?

He purchased it for himself.

 

[adeptauto]

Fantastic work! That paint looks amazing!



Looks like I now have a very good reason to try CG's buttery wet wax!