2014 - 911 Carrera - Gloss Black - CQuartz Finest Reserve - 🌴 A Miracle Detailing

[Merlin]

2014 - 911 Carrera - Gloss Black - CQuartz Finest Reserve - A Miracle Detailing
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Inspection:
DeFelsko PosiTest DFT Paint Thickness Gauge for ferrous/non-ferrous metals
DeFelsko 200C3-G PosiTector 200 C3 Advanced Ultrasonic Coating Thickness Gauge

Lighting:
ScanGrip MultiMatch 8 and MultiMatch 3 color from 2500k to 6500k. ScanGrip Sunmatch 3

Machines:
RUPES Bigfoot iBrid Nano Long Neck
RUPES BigFoot LHR 75E Mini
Rupes 21 with a Rupes 5" Backing Plate

Correction:
Sky`s the Limit 5 1/2" Cutting - Blue Spider Pad
Meguiars M110 and Megs M101 Ultra Pro Speed Compound

Polishing:
Meguiars M205 Ultra Finishing Polish
Lake Country HDO Orange Polishing Pad - 5 1/2"

Meguiars M210 Ultra Pro Finishing Polish
Lake Country HDO Black Finishing Pad - 5 1/2"

Drying Tools:
MTM Hydro PF22.2 Professional Snow Foam Cannon
Metro Air Force Master Blaster

Cleaning Products:
CarPro IronX Snow Soap / Poorboys Super Slick & Foam Pre Wash Snow Foam
TUGA Devil Special Wheel Cleaner

Last Step Products:
CQuartz Finest Reserve ceramic coating on paint, and wheels
CQuartz Dlux Wheel and Trim Coating on plastic trim and bumpers
Sonus Trim and Motor Kote (Dressing Engine Bay)
CARPRO ReTyre Tire & Rubber Cleaner (cleaning tires)
OBSSSSD Tire Dressing - Matte (dressing tires)

Please watch the 360 walk-around video - Click bottom right YT Gear to set 1080p HD w/audio

PROCESS:

Cleaning Wheels

Getting a Bath and Decon

Trim Taped for Polishing Driver Side

Trim Taped for Polishing Passenger Side

Baking After Applying Ceramic Coating

Finished Pics:

The Merlin Shot

Front Drivers Side

Rear Drivers Side

Rear Passenger Side

Front Passenger Side

The End Left

The End Right

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[Lonnie]

Merlin:
Thanks for this particular post of a Porsche 911. It`s an iconic sports car that is one of those "dream cars" that any self-professed sports car aficionado would love/want to drive and own. Being black just gives it that sinister "Darth Vadar" look.

I must say that your detailing process and use of certain car-care products does not change all that much. I like your pics of the TUGA Devil Special Wheel Cleaner and how well it seems to work, as evidenced in the photo. I guess it`s like former Meg`s Car Care Guru Mike Phillips has said, "Find a product you like and use it often."

Just curious about the IR-light curing. Do you do that for all your vehicles you coat, or were you just trying to speed up the process because of time constraints?

As usual, your detailing workmanship speaks for itself in the photos. There are few, if any, words in the English lexicon that accurately describe how really "good" that workmanship is, hence my reference to the photos and the proverbial "A picture`s worth a thousand words". I know between you and Sizzle Chest, the praise and accolades I have made in your posts (and Sizzle Chest`s) may seem repetitious, but please be assured, they are made with my utmost respect and admiration.

AND the inclusion of photos of your red CarPro tape jobs. Sounds "weird", but it is in the same vein of respect and admiration. I REALLY think tape-offs are largely overlooked as "needed" by many who call themselves "detailers". I gain some insight into what and how it SHOULD be done.

 

[William_Wallace]

looks like you can dip your hand in the paint

 

[Desertnate]

That looks amazing. Well detailed, non-metallic, black paint is always a head turner; moreso on a great looking car like a 911.

 

[Merlin]

Merlin:
Thanks for this particular post of a Porsche 911. It`s an iconic sports car that is one of those "dream cars" that any self-professed sports car aficionado would love/want to drive and own. Being black just gives it that sinister "Darth Vadar" look.

Thank you! That is very kind.

I must say that your detailing process and use of certain car-care products does not change all that much. I like your pics of the TUGA Devil Special Wheel Cleaner and how well it seems to work, as evidenced in the photo. I guess it`s like former Meg`s Car Care Guru Mike Phillips has said, "Find a product you like and use it often."

I will say although it sounds like same-ol`/same ol`...
I do test many different products (test spot) and I use what works best on that paint.

Just curious about the IR-light curing. Do you do that for all your vehicles you coat, or were you just trying to speed up the process because of time constraints?

Actually no, CQuartz Finest Reserve (CQFR) requires baking at 140 degrees Fahrenheit with a Short Wave Infrared light for twenty minutes per panel to assist in activating the coating curing process from the bottom up. This is in addition to 48 hours (it can`t get wet) from the top down after baking.

As usual, your detailing workmanship speaks for itself in the photos. There are few, if any, words in the English lexicon that accurately describe how really "good" that workmanship is, hence my reference to the photos and the proverbial "A picture`s worth a thousand words". I know between you and Sizzle Chest, the praise and accolades I have made in your posts (and Sizzle Chest`s) may seem repetitious, but please be assured, they are made with my utmost respect and admiration.

Again, thank you! Those are very kind words.

AND the inclusion of photos of your red CarPro tape jobs. Sounds "weird", but it is in the same vein of respect and admiration. I REALLY think tape-offs are largely overlooked as "needed" by many who call themselves "detailers". I gain some insight into what and how it SHOULD be done.

It takes time to tape off trim, emblems, lights etc. It is worth every minute spent.
In the words of Benjamin Franklin "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."

 

[Merlin]

That looks amazing. Well detailed, non-metallic, black paint is always a head turner; moreso on a great looking car like a 911.

Thank you! That is very kind.

It turned out really nice!

 

[Merlin]

looks like you can dip your hand in the paint

Thank you!

Your kind words are truly appreciated.

 

[Sizzle Chest]

Sweet rolling ink well! Looks great Mike!