2016 Dodge Challenger Hellcat - Minimal correction - CQuartz FINEST

Merlin

Merlin

A Miracle Detailing
Brand new vehicle, minimal swirls, gloss enhancement “jewelling”...excellent exhaust note!
Although a new white vehicle, there were some minimal factory OEM or DISO swirl marks.
Lots of time spent "jewelling" the factory finish to increase the brightness, clarity & shine.

Process
Foam Soak: IronX Snow Soap with Carpro Snow Foam Cannon. Pre Soak and rinse
Wash: TBM with IronX Snow Soap , MFM Incredimitt, Blow Dry & MFM Dry-Me-Crazy
Chemical Decon: CarPro Iron X and Tar X massaged with small sponge wax applicators
Mechanical Decon: Nanoskin Auto-Scrub Speedy Prep Towel (FINE) with ONR clay lube
Paint Correction: Megs M205 & DMF5 Microfiber Finishing Discs w/Rupes 21 & GG DA
Paint Polishing: Rupes 21 w5" BP, Griots 6" w/3" BP, CP Gloss Pads and Carpro Reflect
Engine Bay: Sonus ALL-IN-1 Cleaner, Sonus Carnauba Spritz, Sonus Trim & Motor Kote
Prep Cleaning: Carpro Eraser and BOA towels. Wipe down twice on all paint & wheels
Trim Protection: CQuartz Dlux Plastic & Rubber Coating (except front bottom scoop)
Paint Protection: Two thick coats of CQuartz FINEST on paint & rims inside & surface

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This inside right (headlight) is actually an air intake

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The obligatory "Merlin" palm tree hood shot.

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IMHO the brightness, clarity and gloss was kicked way up over factory.

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Can you say White? In the bright sunlight I started going snowblind.

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Gotta love the CP Reflect

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This pic is just for fun.

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...and I had to do the Red Key pic.

Thanks for looking.
 
can't beat white for a florida car. can you really tell a difference when you put on that second coat merlin? looks great!
 
tropicsteve said:
can't beat white for a florida car. can you really tell a difference when you put on that second coat merlin? looks great!
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If you're talking about the second step CP Reflect over the M205..yes there is a difference is clarity and shine.

If you're talking CQ FINEST...It is a requirement to apply (at least) two coats of CQuartz FINEST.
Usually, (if applied generously) I can do two coats of CF FINEST and have (just a little) left over.
Depending on the client, I may do three CQF paint coats & use Reload or Hydro2 on the wheels.
Also, depending on the vehicle, I may squeeze three paint coats out a bottle of CQuartz FINEST.
In this case, I did two coats of CQ FINEST on the paint and the inside and outside of the wheels.
 
JSFM35X said:
Really nice job on the car. Are the yellow markers on the air dam factory ? Never saw them before?
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Thank you.

Yes, I did CQuartz Dlux Plastic & Rubber Coating on all the trim (except the front spoiler)
I found that unusual. I told him that they are on with bolts (underneath) and I did not remove them.
He stated he would remove them and stop by to have the CQuartz Dlux Plastic & Rubber Coating applied when removed.
 
Merlin said:
Thank you.

Yes, I did CQuartz Dlux Plastic & Rubber Coating on all the trim (except the front spoiler)
I found that unusual. I told him that they are on with bolts (underneath) and I did not remove them.
He stated he would remove them and stop by to have the CQuartz Dlux Plastic & Rubber Coating applied when removed.
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I kinda like em...
 
GearHead_1 said:
Very nice, waiting for the test drive write up. Great job.
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Interesting you say that...there's a "detailer" local to me that always seems to have pics...
Pics of him in a customers car a Starbucks. Pics of him in a customers car at McDonald's etc.
For me that's a big No No! My longest ride in a customers car is turning it around to work on it.
Even then...there is a mandatory "walk around" before ever moving a customers vehicle.
That being said, this vehicle has a wonderful factory exhaust note that is totally awesome.

jrock645 said:
Super sweet car
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Thanks...it came out sweet!

Mike lambert said:
Very nice! How many sanding marks on that one? I counted 10 on the last one I did!
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Oddly enough this one was pretty pristine. I even checked the paint with a Bluetooth magnifier connected to my iPad.
I actually think the paint was better and cleaner than the GM 2016 Racing Yellow Corvette I recently completed.

Pats300zx said:
Outstanding job Merlin....
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Thank you this vehicle flat out sparkled when it was done.
 
512detail said:
great job
are those rubber bumpers on the edge of his front chin spoiler? i've never seen that before
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Thank you!

I believe they are temporary factory protectors.
They are bolted on from underneath.
The client is going to remove them.
 
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