2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S correction

[GoFast908Z]

This fully loaded, beautifully appointed, and savagely fast Panamera Turbo S came in for the ultimate treatment. Bob and I tag-teamed this one to bring out the best in the beautiful Porsche paint. This is a good example of why new cars need thorough detailing. It was in good order, but it needed to be better.....so we got to work!



On the containment mat, getting reading for foaming and washing

Wheels and wheel wells needed some attention

Dirty calipers...........MASSIVE calipers

Wax on the factory clear bra in front of the rear wheels

Water spots needed sorting out....

Dirty exhaust tips...

Wheels freshly cleaned and calipers looking much better!

Dialed in.....

Claying on the hood

Ready for inspection and correction

RIDS..........

RID on hood....

Sorted out!

RID on roof. Not easy to find and not the easiest to correct, but just because it takes longer doesn't mean you skip it.

Corrected!

Swirls on the rear hatch

 

[GoFast908Z]

50/50

Corrected

Delicate work required to take these deep RIDS out without damaging the lettering, as removal was not an option on this car

Much improved

Bob in action!

 

[GoFast908Z]

Sanding mark left behind at the factory

Paint corrected and looking proper

Working the final polishing

Check out the gloss, much improved.

Thanks for looking!

 

[CT3]

Nice job, it looks great!

 

[Todd@RUPES]

Amazing work from the both of you!

Bob is a BIG dude, you never know if he is gonna eat the car or make it look perfect. It looks like he choose the latter... this time :rockon

 

[Tyler@Poorboys]

Fabulous job guys! Those Panamera's are sweet rides..

 

[addysdaddy]

Curious about the hand work around the badges and other tight areas & how they were done - were they actually done by hand or did u mount a 4" backing plate and use the DA? Thus far I've only done these areas by hand without removing any of the badging, since I doubt if the 4" pad would get me close enough to do everything by machine. Beautiful job, must have been a very rewarding project!!

 

[Harleyguy]

Looks great Jeff looks like you guys knocked the one out of the park .

 

[Jokeman]

Very nice job. Todd is right, Bob looks huge! Looks like he could run a rotary one handed like he is that DA!

 

[GoFast908Z]

Here are the pics that Bob took

Blue Jean transfer on the drivers seat.

That issue taken care of.

More interior pics.

Backlit thresholds...........tightness.

Engine bay sans leaves and dealership "Brylcream" dressing.

Underside of retractable spoiler cleaned.

Bright & clear finish, now the car is "New".

Even the "Baby seat" was cleaned for the clients little boy.

Underside of the rear bumper cleaned.

A few sun pics.

 

[GoFast908Z]

Nice job, it looks great!

Thanks!

Amazing work from the both of you!

Bob is a BIG dude, you never know if he is gonna eat the car or make it look perfect. It looks like he choose the latter... this time :rockon

Thanks Todd! Yeah Bob is a big guy. When he did that Lotus recently and climbed into the interior, I was there and was about to take a pic, but thought better of it as I wanted to remain healthy lol.

Curious about the hand work around the badges and other tight areas & how they were done - were they actually done by hand or did u mount a 4" backing plate and use the DA? Thus far I've only done these areas by hand without removing any of the badging, since I doubt if the 4" pad would get me close enough to do everything by machine. Beautiful job, must have been a very rewarding project!!

4" pads were used on the DA, with careful taping. Thanks!

Fabulous job guys! Those Panamera's are sweet rides..

Thank you!

Looks great Jeff looks like you guys knocked the one out of the park .

Thanks Adam!

Very nice job. Todd is right, Bob looks huge! Looks like he could run a rotary one handed like he is that DA!

Thanks! There is a pic somewhere of Bob holding the massive DeWalt rotary straight out with one hand for a full minute. I tried it and couldn't make it past 8 seconds lol.

 

[Pats300zx]

Beautiful work Jeff...

 

[Todd@RUPES]

Thanks Todd! Yeah Bob is a big guy. When he did that Lotus recently and climbed into the interior, I was there and was about to take a pic, but thought better of it as I wanted to remain healthy lol.

:lol2: Stunning work gentleman!

 

[Beemerboy]

I see that you are in the bay area, I'm in Sonoma County. I see that you are wearing Poorboys apron. I have one as well.

 

[Old Pirate]

Awesome work there Jeff, I see your at Bob's place there. The both of you did a fantastic job on the Porsche.:drool: Bravo! for the great write up and photos to boot! Both of you have a Merry Christmas!

 

[Subaroo]

Very nice job! Congratulations!

What was used on the seats to get the bluejean transfer off?