2018 Porsche 911T

Sizzle Chest

Sizzle Chest

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2018 Porsche 911 T
Lava Orange
PDK, 3.0 liter flat six, 370hp, 0-60 in 4.0 seconds
3339 miles
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I’ve done several of this client’s vehicles now. This is his newest acquisition. It is a great car! Lightweight, great color combo, really cool ‘everyday’ interior, etc.
The paint was definitely in need of a correction. It was full of swirls, marring and some heavier scratches.
A wheels off paint correction and ceramic/glass coating was on order!



Process/chemicals/machines/etc:
Iron decon with Adam’s Iron Remover.
Adam’s APC soak on areas with tire dressing sling/heavy road grime.
Kenotek Anti-Insect.
Wash: Adam’s shampoo and GYEON wash mitt.
Griot’s medium clay mitt.
ScanGrip Lighting.
DeFelsko PTG.
Flex XFE15
Rupes LHR 12
Rupes iBrid
Misc. foam pads.
Misc. MF towels.
McKee’s37 Fast Compound.
Griot’s Perfecting Cream.
Optimum Panel Wipe.
22ple Mistico Elemento Forte.
Adam’s Wheel Cleaner.
Adam’s Tire and Rubber Cleaner.
22ple VM1.
McKee’s37 High Gloss Tire dressing.
Adam’s Glass Cleaner.
Metro Vacuum.
McKee’s37 Fast Interior Detailer.
IGL trim coating under the frunk and the front end slats.
Beta Test Fabric Protector.



Thank you for looking and for any comments!





























 
Thanks! It`s how they do them. Larger panels on the `ends` and a thin strip on the top of the fender. Don`t know why!
 
Interesting alternating carpet brush presentation.

It’s the car version of the triangle folded in the end of the toilet paper.

I like the look of it but as an owner it would bug me and I’d end up brushing it all the same way.
 
If you have a powerful vacuum and the right nozzle on it, going one direction and then the opposite direction makes those lines in it as well..
My Mytee Extractor can also make that pattern in the carpet..
Dan F
 
Sizzle Chest:
One comment on the carpet striping: it is your signature in detailing. Longtime Autopian All-star and contributor, Berry Theal, was adamantly against it, as this is NOT the way carpeting comes from the vehicle manufacturer`s factory. He would even take the effort to brush the fabric nap to lie in one direction like the carpet came when it was first woven. That said, it IS distinctive and unique, hence the reference to the trademark/signature to your detailing.

One question is what specific methods and products do you use on the black hard plastic trim and tail light plastic? Removing the swirls and scratches on these vehicle plastic pieces is a real pain for myself, a hobbyist, to "perfect" because the material is very different than clear coat paint.

Thanks for posting the pictures of your many detailing exploits. Your photography skills match your detailing abilities.
Like Yogi Berra said, "It ain`t bragging if you can do it!"
 
Thanks everyone!


Lonnie: Thank you for your comments!

Yes, some people do not like the carpet striping, however, if my clients do that`s all that matters!

As for the taillights: I treat them like paint. I start with the least aggressive method first and see what results I`m getting, then step up the pad/product combo if necessary. It tends to be a little `softer` than paint usually and I keep that in mind.

Hope this helps!
 
Sizzle Chest said:
Thanks everyone!


Lonnie: Thank you for your comments!

Yes, some people do not like the carpet striping, however, if my clients do that`s all that matters!

As for the taillights: I treat them like paint. I start with the least aggressive method first and see what results I`m getting, then step up the pad/product combo if necessary. It tends to be a little `softer` than paint usually and I keep that in mind.

Hope this helps!
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I THINK I asked you how you achieved this striping and that it was done free-hand with a Metro vacuum by alternating the direction of the carpet tool head. All I can say is, those are some VERY straight lines for being "free-handed". I should know; I was a draftsmen who had to sketch up machines and shop floors from my taking of field measurements and my lines were NEVER that straight. You would be appalled at my "drawing sketches" as I was the only one who could make head-or-tails of them to convert into Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drawings for mechanical engineering purposes. (No, I did not do that on purpose for "job security". I was just an "untalented" (AKA lousy) sketcher.)
I ask for specific details to "perfecting" plastic trim because there seems to be a "black art" (no pun intended) in doing so. I assume that the Rupes iBrid mini polisher is a key component to this process. My question really wants to know what specific pads and polishes are used to achieve this perfection.

I also noticed you "beta testing" a carpet protector. Is this JUST a fabric protector OR is it a carpet cleaner-and-protector all-in-one?

Last time you were beta testing an oil/tar remover and that turned out to be an offering from Mckee`s37 that you really like. I know, you are sworn to secrecy and confidentiality about the carpet protector, BUT I am just curious on how well it works. Another game changer??
 
Lonnie said:
I THINK I asked you how you achieved this striping and that it was done free-hand with a Metro vacuum by alternating the direction of the carpet tool head. All I can say is, those are some VERY straight lines for being "free-handed". I should know; I was a draftsmen who had to sketch up machines and shop floors from my taking of field measurements and my lines were NEVER that straight. You would be appalled at my "drawing sketches" as I was the only one who could make head-or-tails of them to convert into Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drawings for mechanical engineering purposes. (No, I did not do that on purpose for "job security". I was just an "untalented" (AKA lousy) sketcher.)
I ask for specific details to "perfecting" plastic trim because there seems to be a "black art" (no pun intended) in doing so. I assume that the Rupes iBrid mini polisher is a key component to this process. My question really wants to know what specific pads and polishes are used to achieve this perfection.

I also noticed you "beta testing" a carpet protector. Is this JUST a fabric protector OR is it a carpet cleaner-and-protector all-in-one?

Last time you were beta testing an oil/tar remover and that turned out to be an offering from Mckee`s37 that you really like. I know, you are sworn to secrecy and confidentiality about the carpet protector, BUT I am just curious on how well it works. Another game changer??
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Sorry, I didn’t see your question about my stripes. Yep, freehand with a brush. Appreciate your praise on them; I do my best to keep them similar!


Yes, you are correct, the iBrid is a game changer for taillights! I will usually start out with a green pad and whatever finishing polish I’m using. If that’s not ‘cutting’ it, lol, I will switch up to my cutting/compound. If still no results, blue rules pad usually does it.


It is just a protector. It is working pretty well so far! Even did some of my sneakers and they are holding up well, even after some runs in the rain. I will post more when I a, allowed!

And, again, appreciate the questions and comments!!
 
No, Sizzle Chest, you did NOT miss my question about the carpet striping in this thread because the answer I wrote was from your answer to that question MANY threads ago and I should have phrased it as "I THINK from a previous thread..", not to imply this thread.
Anyway, thank you for taking the time reply to my many questions and posting pictures of the dream cars (at least to me!) you detail.
It bears repeating: The best cars in the world get detailed by the best detailers in the world.
 
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