DetailersDomain
06-10-2011, 02:43 PM
My customer bought a leftover S2000 in BB with no miles (amazing deal). However the paint was another issue. Here is where we came in.
We put about 14 hours into the paint over 2 days and below are the results.
Other than the paint the car was mint!
What was done -
Exterior
- Wheels were prepped with Sonax Wheel Cleaner and cleaned up with various brushes
- Tires were spritzed down with Adam’s All Purpose Cleaner and washed down
- Wheel wells were cleaned up
- Pre Washed with W99
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Tires dressed
- Masking
- Paint Measurement
- 2 Step - Menzerna Super Intensive Polish with Menzerna Super Finish
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Last Step – Lusso Oro
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned
- Windows were clayed, cleaned, and sealed
- Jambs steam cleaned
Links to products used -
1Z einszett W99 (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/degreaserbugandtarremover/1ZeinszettW99.html)
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/adams_polishes/AdamsAllPurpose.html)
Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/tirewheelcleaners/TheUltimateWheelCleaner.html)
Uber Clay Bar Kit (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/detailingclayandclaylube/UberFineClayBarKit.html)
Menzerna Super Intensive Polish (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/menzerna_compounds_polishes/MenzernaSuperIntensivePolish.html)
Menzerna Super Finish (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/menzerna_compounds_polishes/MenzeraPO106FA.html)
Lusso Oro (http://detailersdomain.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=LussoOro)
Adam's Super VRT (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/adams_polishes/AdamsVinylRubberTrimRestorer.html)
Optimum Metal Polish (http://detailersdomain.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=OptimumMetalPolish)
Adam's Glass Cleaner (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/adams_polishes/AdamsGlassCleaner.html)
Adam's Glass Sealant (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/adams_polishes/AdamsGlassSealant.html)
Interior
1Z einszett Cockpit (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/1z_einszett/1ZeinszettCockpit.html)
1Z einszett Leathercare (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/1z_einszett/1zeinszettleathercare.html)
Tools used
Uber Wool Wash Mitt (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/carwash/UberWoolWashMitt.html)
Uber No Name MF Towels (http://detailersdomain.com/autodetailing/ubermicro.html)
Porter Cable 7424XP (http://detailersdomain.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=PC7424XP)
Flex PE14-2-150 (http://detailersdomain.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=FlexToolPE142150RotaryPolisher)
Uber Buffing Pads (http://detailersdomain.com/autodetailing/foambuffingpads.html)
Defelsko Paint Meter (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/paintmeters/DefelskoPositector6000.html)
Fenix TK11 (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/lighting/FenixTK11.html)
Brinkmann (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/lighting/BrinkmannTuffmax.html)
Kranzle Pressure Washer (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/pressurewasher/KranzleK1120TPressureWasher.html)
Cam Spray Foam Canon (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/pressurewasher/CamSprayFoamCanon.html)
2 Grit Guard Buckets with Caddies (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/extcarcaregrit/TwoBucketSystem.html)
Uber Firehose Nozzle (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/spraynozzlesfoamgunhosefitments/UberFirehoseNozzle.html)
Interior
Before
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/s2000patrick/IMG_9778.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/s2000patrick/IMG_9779.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/s2000patrick/IMG_9780.jpg
After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/s2000patrick/IMG_9864.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/s2000patrick/IMG_9865.jpg
Exterior
Before
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/s2000patrick/IMG_9774.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/s2000patrick/IMG_9764.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/s2000patrick/IMG_9765.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/s2000patrick/IMG_9766.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/s2000patrick/IMG_9767.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/s2000patrick/IMG_9768.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/s2000patrick/IMG_9769.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/s2000patrick/IMG_9770.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/s2000patrick/IMG_9771.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/s2000patrick/IMG_9772.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/s2000patrick/IMG_9776.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/s2000patrick/IMG_9777.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/s2000patrick/IMG_9773.jpg
We put about 14 hours into the paint over 2 days and below are the results.
Other than the paint the car was mint!
What was done -
Exterior
- Wheels were prepped with Sonax Wheel Cleaner and cleaned up with various brushes
- Tires were spritzed down with Adam’s All Purpose Cleaner and washed down
- Wheel wells were cleaned up
- Pre Washed with W99
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Tires dressed
- Masking
- Paint Measurement
- 2 Step - Menzerna Super Intensive Polish with Menzerna Super Finish
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Last Step – Lusso Oro
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned
- Windows were clayed, cleaned, and sealed
- Jambs steam cleaned
Links to products used -
1Z einszett W99 (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/degreaserbugandtarremover/1ZeinszettW99.html)
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/adams_polishes/AdamsAllPurpose.html)
Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/tirewheelcleaners/TheUltimateWheelCleaner.html)
Uber Clay Bar Kit (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/detailingclayandclaylube/UberFineClayBarKit.html)
Menzerna Super Intensive Polish (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/menzerna_compounds_polishes/MenzernaSuperIntensivePolish.html)
Menzerna Super Finish (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/menzerna_compounds_polishes/MenzeraPO106FA.html)
Lusso Oro (http://detailersdomain.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=LussoOro)
Adam's Super VRT (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/adams_polishes/AdamsVinylRubberTrimRestorer.html)
Optimum Metal Polish (http://detailersdomain.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=OptimumMetalPolish)
Adam's Glass Cleaner (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/adams_polishes/AdamsGlassCleaner.html)
Adam's Glass Sealant (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/adams_polishes/AdamsGlassSealant.html)
Interior
1Z einszett Cockpit (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/1z_einszett/1ZeinszettCockpit.html)
1Z einszett Leathercare (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/1z_einszett/1zeinszettleathercare.html)
Tools used
Uber Wool Wash Mitt (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/carwash/UberWoolWashMitt.html)
Uber No Name MF Towels (http://detailersdomain.com/autodetailing/ubermicro.html)
Porter Cable 7424XP (http://detailersdomain.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=PC7424XP)
Flex PE14-2-150 (http://detailersdomain.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=FlexToolPE142150RotaryPolisher)
Uber Buffing Pads (http://detailersdomain.com/autodetailing/foambuffingpads.html)
Defelsko Paint Meter (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/paintmeters/DefelskoPositector6000.html)
Fenix TK11 (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/lighting/FenixTK11.html)
Brinkmann (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/lighting/BrinkmannTuffmax.html)
Kranzle Pressure Washer (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/pressurewasher/KranzleK1120TPressureWasher.html)
Cam Spray Foam Canon (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/pressurewasher/CamSprayFoamCanon.html)
2 Grit Guard Buckets with Caddies (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/extcarcaregrit/TwoBucketSystem.html)
Uber Firehose Nozzle (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/spraynozzlesfoamgunhosefitments/UberFirehoseNozzle.html)
Interior
Before
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/s2000patrick/IMG_9778.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/s2000patrick/IMG_9779.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/s2000patrick/IMG_9780.jpg
After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/s2000patrick/IMG_9864.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/s2000patrick/IMG_9865.jpg
Exterior
Before
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/s2000patrick/IMG_9774.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/s2000patrick/IMG_9764.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/s2000patrick/IMG_9765.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/s2000patrick/IMG_9766.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/s2000patrick/IMG_9767.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/s2000patrick/IMG_9768.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/s2000patrick/IMG_9769.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/s2000patrick/IMG_9770.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/s2000patrick/IMG_9771.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/s2000patrick/IMG_9772.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/s2000patrick/IMG_9776.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/s2000patrick/IMG_9777.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/s2000patrick/IMG_9773.jpg