PS Detailed: 2006 Cadillac CTS in Blue Chip

[gmblack3]

32k miles on this CTS.



Carmax at its best.



Client just got it a few weeks ago.



QEW wash

clay

2x prep-solv wipedowns.

3x straight IPA wipedowns.

KBM:

Orange LC classic flat pad/M105 mix/PC6

QEW wash to remove dust.



Black LC classic flat pad/M205/PC6



Rinsed with PW.

Foamed with Zaino Z7.

Washed via 2BM.

Tires/wells cleaned with ARO 1:1 water.

Wheels cleaned w/ Valu-gard custom wheel cleaner.



Applied Blackfire Wet Diamond Sealant.

Zaino Z8

Tires got Zaino Z-16



Gave the interior a quick vac and cleaned the inside of the glass.



In 3 months will extract carpets and clean/condition leather during the next wash/seal.

 

[imported_Sludge1]

Nice save, you always do great work. Still bothers me that you can do all that with a PC. Outstanding job. :2thumbs:

 

[BigAl3]

nice bryan, quality work as usual...

 

[Barry Theal]

are your feet tired after chasing them holograms! geez bryan that was bad! great turnaround i loved them afters!

 

[mburns813]

Wow, once again, great job.

 

[jucaraman]

wow gotta love that KBM and 105.



I noticed you put 105 mix? what is your mix? the old non DA with the new da mixed 50/50?

 

[gmblack3]

Nice save, you always do great work. Still bothers me that you can do all that with a PC. Outstanding job. :2thumbs:

Thanks Sludge. I guess its about 10 cars now that I have polished with the KBM.

nice bryan, quality work as usual...

Thank you BigAl!

are your feet tired after chasing them holograms! geez bryan that was bad! great turnaround i loved them afters!

Thanks Barry! I'm happy to say that this was my last car as we are going on Vacation soon.

Wow, once again, great job.

Thank you Mburns!

wow gotta love that KBM and 105.



I noticed you put 105 mix? what is your mix? the old non DA with the new da mixed 50/50?

Thank you jucaraman. 60% old and 40% new to prime the pad with then use the old when applying some to the pad. If its not enough cut, then increase the % of the old. The new allow's easy wipe off of the polish residue IMO.

 

[TSC17]

Nice save Bryan. I just have to laugh (again) seeing those before photos. When dealers and other detailing hacks inflict that kind of damage, yet see it as acceptable...I become speechless.



It's a good thing the owner of the car got together with you to bring it back to like-new condition!

 

[jmkiang]

Nice save!



Did you use the KBM/M105 on the tail lights too?

 

[RaskyR1]

Awesome save Bryan! I really think you should remove the Carmax plate and put on a Peachstate Detail plate in this pic though!

 

[oski83]

Awesome job!! How was the PC with the LC flat pad(6.5"?) with vibrations? Do you use the 6" CW with it? I get pretty bad vibrations on mine when using anything above 5.5" (w/ 5" CW)...

Again, nice work! :goodjob

 

[gmblack3]

Nice save Bryan. I just have to laugh (again) seeing those before photos. When dealers and other detailing hacks inflict that kind of damage, yet see it as acceptable...I become speechless.



It's a good thing the owner of the car got together with you to bring it back to like-new condition!

Todd, Thanks for your kind words! We are all suprised to see the level of hack that was done to this car, but it is so common.

Nice save!



Did you use the KBM/M105 on the tail lights too?

Thanks jmkiang! Yes M105 followed by M205 via KBM on the taillights.

Awesome save Bryan! I really think you should remove the Carmax plate and put on a Peachstate Detail plate in this pic though!

Thanks Chad! I wish I had one to put on the car.

Awesome job!! How was the PC with the LC flat pad(6.5"?) with vibrations? Do you use the 6" CW with it? I get pretty bad vibrations on mine when using anything above 5.5" (w/ 5" CW)...

Again, nice work! :goodjob

Thank you oski83! I'm pretty sure I have the 6" CW and the vibes are there, but not something that bothers me.

 

[imported_Denzil]

Looking good, as usual!

 

[imported_artikxscout]

expect nothing but the best from you Bryan. You don't disappoint.



Question. what would you use if KBM isn't cutting it, for a is 300 that's been through 30+ automatic car washes and deep rids. Also you should video tape yourself! It'd help me to see how much pressure and product you would use on a panel.

 

[gmblack3]

Thanks guys!!!



Sam, If the KBM w/ a orange pad is not cutting it, I would use the surbuf pads next. They will level the paint more, but they do leave more micromarring.



Then there is always the KBRM w/ a rotary. Presidental detail did a red Merc 320 with this method. Do a search...

 

[imported_sal3291]

Wow man what an awesome turnaround. The KBM is working wonders for you, one day I will team up with WeekendWarrior and learn it hands on for myself.

 

[evil_c5]

excellent turnaround, having a blue chip cts, I know how good it looks when its polished out.



those holograms were aweful!

 

[Rickrack]

Bryan, incredible work once again!!!



Gotta love Carmax...



It's almost hard to believe that it's the same car!!



Keep up the great work!!

 

[gmblack3]

Thanks guys!

 

[jswhitley]

looking good, thinking about a similar process for my bmw, now with the kbm do u leave the 105 on the panel and just go straight to the 205?