Black Porsche , #205 , call it correction : )

[We're Here]

4:30pm and just finished washing and covering the WRX. The thermometer says 40 but the beading water has that lumpy look to it that says otherwise. I tried surgical gloves in an attempt to keep my hands dry and thus not so cold. Worked pretty well but they were in tatters when, for the first time during the wash, I actually put the mitt on for wheels and tires. Used the two bucket method as I had a lot of crystalline salt on the side panels. It helped.



One nice thing about having purchased our Benz ML-320 new was that we get a loaner every time its in the shop. Nothing major, just eight or ten warranty items that have occurred since having the "B" (major) service done late last summer. Now I can keep the WRX clean for a few more winter days.



The M-Series, Mercedes price, Yugo quality!

 

[8ball]

I did the same today, and it was a bit chilly this morning. I used some neoprene gloves that I have; Stearns brand, I think. Bought them at Wal Mart a couple years ago for about $10. They have a rubber material on the palms and fingers. They don't keep your hands dry, but with the wet-suit type effect, your hands do stay warm. They worked really well. You might give them a try, they are very durable and soft enough not to cause any scratching worries.

 

[imported_Page]

I don't know if anyone else has these, but my wife bought me a nice birthday gift. She picked me up a pair of Sealskinz gloved. These things are totally water proof, and allow you to breathe through the material. They are about 30.00. However, they seem VERY durable. I believe they will last me a long time.



The gloves even have a textured grip on the inside so that you can grip the wash mitt, door handles etc without scratching anything, and without dropping things.



Anyway, like I said, don't know if I would have bought them myself, but my wife is realizing my "detailing sickness" is here to stay. She said "at least this way you won't freeze your hands off while you are out there washing, YOU NUT!"





I think there are several websites that sell these gloves. I got the ones that come up to your forearms. That way your whole hand, and arm stays warm and dry while you wash.



Oh yeah, they are machine or hand washable.



SJ

 

[TortoiseAWD]

I just checked out the SealSkinz homepage . . . they sell waterproof gloves and socks (yes, socks). The gauntlet-style gloves are right around $35 (waterproof to your elbow!). This sounds like a great solution for those of us in the "salt belt". One more thing to add to my wish list . . .

There's a dealer locator on their webpage to find a retailer near you that carries them (three places near me :up). Good thing, too, 'cause I'm not sure I could justify that much on gloves without trying them on first.

Thanks for the pointer,
Tort

 

[CosminTX]

When i first see this car i said that compound will do it , i was wrong , 1 step with 205 on polish pad did it!
the car has original paint.
mission: get the paint to a better shape
i will go over the paint process:
after claybar , a test spot was done to see who`s the winner.
for my surprise DA with hex polish pad and #205 did the magic. the paint was ipa wipe down and 2 coats of duragloss105 with DA.
on the front and rear bumper the defects was worse so i step to Flex da and same pad and polish.
the car is not defect free but way better than what i start with, and for only 1 step on black is just great.
Total time 7 hours, interior included and the leather seats was clean with brush and cleaner conditioner. no shampoo or engine detail.

test spot , so i have an idea what should i use for correction

Door before:

Door after:

All this are AFTER:

 

[gmblack3]

Nice for a one step.

The flex agent that porsche uses on the plastic is a PITA.

 

[CEE DOG]

Nice work, I'm not a big fan of the look of most Porsche but I love how black looks them

 

[bmw5541]

Very nice work Cos. For a one step job, it looks great!:w00t: