Bentley GT 60 hour car detail by Barry Theal of Presidential Details in Lancaster PA

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Barry, you truly are a Master at what you do! :hail::hail::hail:



Car looks amazing. You turned it from old and beat up to brand new!



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Barry,



In a word : SPECTACULAR!!!



Do consider opening Barry Theal's Home for Abused and Neglected Bentleys and Other Great Exotics! :D



I'm really interested in your paint inspection process to make sure the paint hasn't been filled by polishes. For years I've always done the 50/50 IPA/water wipe down to apparently remove any filler or oils left behind and my litmus test for testing for truly "naked" paint was spraying some of that IPA:water solution on my fingers to dry them out and them running them across the paint. If I feel tension, that tells me the paint has nothing on it but now that I read and saw your process, which is even more involved, I'm wondering if I might be fooling myself sometimes and that in fact sometimes there still could be product on the paint. Is the IPA wipedown an acceptable substitute for your oil and filler removal process? Thanks! :xyxthumbs
 
Inspirational work and write up Barry!



Used anything specific on rubber seals and exterior chrome/plastic trim (if any)?



A really interesting point was your comment on the glaze. I have used EZ, before fk1000p and after menz polishing. I think touch/slickness wise it added something (probably any glaze would). On bonding/endurance of lsp I notice no performance difference tbh vs the no glaze application.



Still a point for fruitful debate it seems, as others recommend glazing.
 
Bill D said:
Is the IPA wipedown an acceptable substitute for your oil and filler removal process?
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Not to put words in Barry's mouth, but there are a number of things that work better (well, IME) than the IPA. Not having a pressure washer at present, I usually use PrepWash (from TOL) or rewash with AutoInt/ValueGard's "A", but the last time I did a single panel correction I used the window cleaner route (Zep 40) after my PrepWash just to make sure.



Working with M205 has prompted me to find more effective measures than IPA.
 
Accumulator said:
present, I usually use PrepWash (from TOL) or rewash with AutoInt/ValueGard's "A",
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Ah, PrepWash, another name from the past! I gotta order it. I do have plenty of "A" though. Thanks!
 
gmblack3 said:
Great work Barry!



Damm! That wool pad looks the size of a garbage can lid.
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He makes it work though Bryan, it was where he said he used 200 GRIT!! that I was nervous........and I did NOT work on the car. Great work Barry(even though I commented a minute ago on TS).
 
Barry,

WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!! Amazing job, and it really makes me feel a little more normal when I see other detailers that aren't afraid of the wool!!!! It is also nice to see someone check their work by degreasing after the correction. I think you have inspired me to check out this 3D line, and stop buying my normal AM and Ardex. I have also been inspired to do my work truck(2006 Tahoe... dark blue), since it has never been touched, other than being waxed 3 or 4 times a year. Its been a while since I've done an all over correction, and I think my truck is a good candidate!!! I think I'll end up with more time in touch up on the hood than anything else!
 
You could not have done a better job excellent work that is true dedication. It's still strange seeing a car of this caliber as bad as it was I see it but can't believe it.
 
This article really shows the passion for detailing...That was a great job you did in that car...... I learned a lot from it as well. Thanks
 
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