white gecko
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Hey guys, this beast of a car came to me through someone on a local car forum. A few weeks ago I met with the owner to discuss options for some work on his car. He wanted it prepped for a car show in southern CA in Feb. The car was in pretty good shape, so we decided on a 1-2 stage correction for the exterior only for moment. Later in the year the car will be dropped off again for some major work to find every single imperfection and work it until 100% perfect, likely to be a several day project. However for now it was just a light correction and prep for the show.
This car is an absolute beast. Its still a stock bottom end, but that’s it. Everything else has been modified. On pump gas makes over 600rwhp, and on 104 octane making over 700rwhp on very low boost and super conservative tune. An amazing clutch and crazy suspension setup too. Guages to monitor everything and a stereo big enough to shatter your bones! A Brembo big brake kit behind the nice wheels and a Top Secret carbon fiber hood, front bumper, side skirts, and rear diffuser. Needless to say, a LOT of work has gone into this Supra.
Process:
Exterior
-Foamed with Dawn
-Rinsed and Dawn wash
-P21S Wheel Gel
-Swissvax Wheel brush
-Clayed with Z18 and Megs LT as lube
-Engine with Megs APC 3:1 and various brushes
-Engine polished with ZAIO, metal and CF bits
-Exhaust polished with Mothers Aluminum polish
-Tires with Zaino Z16 x2
Correction
-Megs Unigrit 1500, 2000, 2500
-Megs 105
-Menz SIP
-Menz 106FA
-LC PFW 4”
-LC orange 5.5” and 4”
-LC white 5.5” and 4”
-IPA wipedowns throughout process
LSP
-Zaino ZAIO on engine and stereo CF box
-Zaino Z5pro x2
-Zaino Clear Seal
-Zaino Z8
Before pics:
Rocks picked up by the rear diffuser
You know you’re hood is super light weight carbon fiber when its nearly transparent!
Two bucket method for washing of course…
Foaming to remove as much dirt as possible before washing
Some pics of swirls
50/50 shot after some light polishing (not finished product)
A previous detailer/bodyshop burned through the paint on the door handle. To prevent any further damage they were completely taped off. Also rear marker lights were burned (likely by the same person) and owner bought new ones to replace them once the car got home.
Light swirls on the roof
Some hard water etching can be seen here
Fixed J
Some more correction shots
This car is an absolute beast. Its still a stock bottom end, but that’s it. Everything else has been modified. On pump gas makes over 600rwhp, and on 104 octane making over 700rwhp on very low boost and super conservative tune. An amazing clutch and crazy suspension setup too. Guages to monitor everything and a stereo big enough to shatter your bones! A Brembo big brake kit behind the nice wheels and a Top Secret carbon fiber hood, front bumper, side skirts, and rear diffuser. Needless to say, a LOT of work has gone into this Supra.
Process:
Exterior
-Foamed with Dawn
-Rinsed and Dawn wash
-P21S Wheel Gel
-Swissvax Wheel brush
-Clayed with Z18 and Megs LT as lube
-Engine with Megs APC 3:1 and various brushes
-Engine polished with ZAIO, metal and CF bits
-Exhaust polished with Mothers Aluminum polish
-Tires with Zaino Z16 x2
Correction
-Megs Unigrit 1500, 2000, 2500
-Megs 105
-Menz SIP
-Menz 106FA
-LC PFW 4”
-LC orange 5.5” and 4”
-LC white 5.5” and 4”
-IPA wipedowns throughout process
LSP
-Zaino ZAIO on engine and stereo CF box
-Zaino Z5pro x2
-Zaino Clear Seal
-Zaino Z8
Before pics:
Rocks picked up by the rear diffuser
You know you’re hood is super light weight carbon fiber when its nearly transparent!
Two bucket method for washing of course…
Foaming to remove as much dirt as possible before washing
Some pics of swirls
50/50 shot after some light polishing (not finished product)
A previous detailer/bodyshop burned through the paint on the door handle. To prevent any further damage they were completely taped off. Also rear marker lights were burned (likely by the same person) and owner bought new ones to replace them once the car got home.
Light swirls on the roof
Some hard water etching can be seen here
Fixed J
Some more correction shots
So later this year, round 2 begins 