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

[Barry Theal]

Absolutely incredible work Barry! I will now be late to work since I wanted to read every square inch of your writeup. Thanks for taking time out of your crazy schedule to write something so in-depth.

LOL send me a bill for time missed! Thanks for taking the time to read it. Also appriete the compliments.

Speech less

thanks!

no words to describe how amazing this detailing was.



what have you used for the wooden parts in the interior? cant immagine it finished better than this. (what kind of wood is that anyway? seems like brazilian rose... is it?)

Its plastic clearcoated wood grain. Trated it just like paint. I used hd uno and poxy

Barry... absolutely outstanding work and write up!:bow:bow:bow

Thanks Da Gonz!

Blown away Barry...Your best work by far !!!! :woot:

Thanks Man! good to se you posting here still!

[Insert usual :bow regarding Barry Theal's work here...]



Barry Theal- Hey, that turned out great, I bet the owner was thrilled. Heh heh, he sure got his money's worth even though I can just guess how much it cost him



Man, every time you post something like that 800 grit sanding I get all :soscared: that somebody's gonna try to be all DIY-Barry Theal and get in over his head..."Don't try this at home, kids!"



Hey, you used Mirka! Why that instead of your Norton?



Oh, and what speed did you use when sanding with the XP?



I bet the car's build-quality helped you out a lot, huh? The way the calipers/etc. and interior came back...you couldn't bring a Crown Vic back from the dead like that



Great work, Barry, now rest up for the next one that requires your personal touch



Oh, who was the shipper for the return trip? Did you use Griot's film on it?

Thanks George! This car was a blast. I think I answered all the ?'s in our phone call lol. Thanks again!

Awesome work Barry, very nice write up as well!

Thanks Buddy!

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!



:wow:

Thanks Ben! IM not a master, Im a student still learning as time goes on! I just try my best at everything I do!

Barry,



In a word : SPECTACULAR!!!



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



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

Yes I have used the whole IPA thing,but have found in general it works great, but when using it to heavy in a mix it can dry to fast on the paint. I use just general windex and spike it with amonia. The amonia will remove polishing oils for sure! Windex has alcohal in it. So thats just a nother surefire way of adding to the mix. Even after all that. I have found this with ipa as well. That a good degreaser wash will make sure everything is removed! Showing the paints true surface. Bill feel free to call me anytime man if you have ?'s. I love to talk shop!

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.

Thanks man! Rubber seals got treated with baby oil and chrome was treated with steel wool, glass cleaner, then a metal polish.

Great job Barry! When I saw that 800 grit paper, I got nervous, but you tackled it very nice!

800 is nothing lol thanks again man!

Looks great. I have to wonder, though, who would let a "new" car get that crappy? People amaze me.

This car wasn't new. Newly purchased yes, but the last owner didn't care for it!

Great work as always Barry and quite the write up as well!

Thanks Buddy!

Barry - That thing was trashed. Great save all around.

Thanks Justin!

Great work Barry!



Damm! That wool pad looks the size of a garbage can lid.

LOL its 8 inches! I use bigger wool pads, because I know how to. lol plus it makes up for my other lack in size. lmao!!!! its a personal thing. lol :nana:

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).

Bob I missed a zero! that was 2000 grit. Sorry about making them old bones nervous. My mistake. Hopefully all is well in the new shop. THanks again man!

Great work Barry. You'r my hero (if I wanted to be a backed wooded simpleton). :yo:

Barry for pres, 2012?

Todd glad I could be your hero! If there is anything you need just ask! I always love to give advice. :rofl

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!

Thanks man! 3D has some really great stuff from what I have played with so far.

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.

Thanks alot fish!

Nice work Barry. Your best one yet. Looks like your a big 3D fan too? Can't wait to try the new version of UNO.

David I'm a product whore. You know that. I love all kinds of thing. 3D has been added to my product selection for sure. Thanks again buddy!

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

Thanks alot man! glad I could help.

What a HUGE difference! I cant believe that it was THAT trashed!

It was! lol thanks.

 

[DetailKnight]

Barry,

I got some stuff from 3D to try on my own truck, so hopefully I like it, and can downsize my arsenal of compounds and waxes!!! Where do you get those sanding discs for the PC... what backing plate??? I havent used a DA to do correction sanding since around 95... kinda forgot about it.. lol !!! Did you do the sanding wet or dry??

 

[Thomas Dekany]

Excellent work Barry - I just received my sample bottle of UNO with a date of 3.09.2011. ??????? ***? Must be "old" stock. LOL.

 

[RSWIM21]

Wow, i know every inch of this car and the write up and procedure were top notch. Thank you!!!

 

[Kevin Brown]

Man, I'd love to see the reflections off that hood... from the driver's seat!!!



Excellent write-up, great work, Barry. :cheer2:

 

[Bill D]

Out of the park work, Barry!



Thanks for sharing that paint inspection mix recipe. Makes good sense! I certainly won't hesitate to call you first to get your input on any techniques I want to try to out. Thank you much for the offer. Much appreciated! :xyxthumbs

Yes I have used the whole IPA thing,but have found in general it works great, but when using it to heavy in a mix it can dry to fast on the paint. I use just general windex and spike it with amonia. The amonia will remove polishing oils for sure! Windex has alcohal in it. So thats just a nother surefire way of adding to the mix. Even after all that. I have found this with ipa as well. That a good degreaser wash will make sure everything is removed! Showing the paints true surface. Bill feel free to call me anytime man if you have ?'s. I love to talk shop!

 

[porta]

Great job on a great car. But I would use a tar remover; it´s much better, cheaper and faster to remove tar then a clay bar.

 

[miracledetail]

Thats one sick write up and detail dude!!



Kind Regards

Paul Dalton

Miracle Detail.

 

[MarcHarris]

What can I say? With so many great posts, this is one of your best yet!

 

[Junebug]

Wow Barry, that is one hell of a detail! I've been away from the forum somewhat lately due to work and stuff, I'm glad I found this post, you made my day.

 

[Barry Theal]

Barry,

I got some stuff from 3D to try on my own truck, so hopefully I like it, and can downsize my arsenal of compounds and waxes!!! Where do you get those sanding discs for the PC... what backing plate??? I havent used a DA to do correction sanding since around 95... kinda forgot about it.. lol !!! Did you do the sanding wet or dry??

I get my disc's from BuffDaddy.com You ca also purchase backing plates from there as well. Wet, well actually damp.

Excellent work Barry - I just received my sample bottle of UNO with a date of 3.09.2011. ??????? ***? Must be "old" stock. LOL.

Thanks Thomas. Not sure abot the UNO I wuld contact Ben @ 3d and ask him

Man, I'd love to see the reflections off that hood... from the driver's seat!!!



Excellent write-up, great work, Barry. :cheer2:

Thanks Buddy! They were really nice!

Great job on a great car. But I would use a tar remover; it´s much better, cheaper and faster to remove tar then a clay bar.

Thanks Porta that was the reason for the Laquer!

Thats one sick write up and detail dude!!



Kind Regards

Paul Dalton

Miracle Detail.

Thanks Paul.

What can I say? With so many great posts, this is one of your best yet!

Thanks Marc!!!!

Wow Barry, that is one hell of a detail! I've been away from the forum somewhat lately due to work and stuff, I'm glad I found this post, you made my day.

Thanks Junebug!!

 

[Darkstar752]

Nice work Barry! Nice to see the new shop! Been a while since I've been up there, do you still use the garage anymore?

 

[Barry Theal]

Nice work Barry! Nice to see the new shop! Been a while since I've been up there, do you still use the garage anymore?

No not at all. I have plans to redo the thing once funds are there. I want to make a small state of the art garage for myself to house a few cars in the future. I want to knock down a wall and get rid if the attic completely and open it up to high ceilings. lol it will be a while for that though. Thats gonna take a lot of bread!

 

[vicious28shine]

Thanyou Barry for the great breakdown of your process detailing the Bentley GT. All yeah I might have an idea where those scratches and swirls came from. Several yrs ago I witnessed this model car, in this color pulling out of a self service wash in East Lampeter township lancaster. I did not belive it at the time. Thanks Nick F

 

[AlexRuiz]

Fantastic work Barry. I don't think I could say anything than the others have not already mentioned!

Incredible transformation. I have a few questions:



- 3D interior cleaner? How would you rate that against 3D's own HD Total?

- How dirty was below the engine cover?

- What did you use mainly on the wheels?

- How fast does the 3D APC work? How strong is it on grease?

- I must be going blind, but I didn't see what you used on the paint as LSP. HD Poxy?

- Why HD Poxy on the wheels, and not something like FK1000P or Collinite IW845?

- How did you find HD UNO v3? Is the cut and shine improved over v2, or is the improvement mainly in removal?







Alex

 

[ShineTech]

Awesome work on the car and an enjoyable write up as well.

 

[pmnewton]

Two things made me cringe in this detail.

1.) That any Bentley owner would let their car get this disgusting. The previous owner should be shot.

2.) Seeing you wet sand a scratch with 800 grit paper and no sanding block.



Excellent job though. That's quite a project!

 

[Barry Theal]

Thanks alot guys for the kind compliments!



Cheers,

Barry

 

[imported_DieselMDX]

wow awesome job paint is smooooooth

 

[ry26smith]

so you went from wool to what pad to finish it off with?