Bought this car about three weeks ago and the paint needed some serious love. The previous owner parked the car outside (probably under tree) and severally neglected the paint. There was not even a trace of wax left on the paint when I received it. Severe etching from water and bird droppings were present as well as the common swirls and deep scratches from going to automatic washes. A full on detail commenced.... 15 hours later its ready for Chicago winters.

Due to time limitations all I was able to accomplish was the exterior and wheels so the interior and engine bay will be done this weekend (they're both still in good shape)


Exterior:

-debadged
-wheels were removed
-wheel faces/barrels were thoroughly cleaned via chemical guys citrus sticky gel and various brushes
-washed via 2 bucket method
-wheel wells thoroughly washed and treated
-brake calipers sealed
-clayed
-windows clayed
-washed again
-dried
-trim masked off
- 3 Step paint correction (Menzerna Intensize polish with yellow 4" uber pad, Menzerna Intensive polish with orange 4" uber pad, Menzerna Final Polish with 4" Green uber pad)
- Light 1 Step paint correction on front clear bra (Menzerna Intensive polish with 4" orange pad)
-washed again to remove polishing dust
-dried
-waxed (Collinite 476s)
-front lower grill treated with Chemical guys fade2black
-plastics treated
-tires treated
-exhaust tips polished


Products used:

Exterior:
-Chemical Guys Citrus Wash
-Chemical Guys Citrus Sticky Gel
-Menzerna Intensive Polish
-Menzerna Final Polish
-Collinite 476s
-Eurow sheepskin wash mitt
-Chemical Guys heavy duty clay bar
-303 Aerospace protectant
-Chemical Guys fade2black
-Meguiars quick detailer
-Meguiars Mag Polish
-Rubbing Alcohol 70%


Tools:
-Two 500watt hallogens on stand
-Single 500watt hallogen
-Porter Cable 7424
-3.5" backing plate
-4" Uber Yellow Pads
-4" Uber Orange Pads
-4" Uber Green Pads
-Eurow washmitts
-Various Brushes
-Chemical Guys Monster Microfiber towels
-Chemical Guys Miracle Dryer Microfiber
-Chemical Guys Waffle weave drying towels
-Tooth floss


Pictures:








During Wash:


Rinsing:


Dirt that came out of rear wheel well:


Wheel well all cleaned up and dressed:




Polishing:

Trunk:




Fender:




Hood:


Afters:









I don't think I got enough after pictures so I'm going to get some more this weekend when I wash it as well as the interior and engine bay. Hopefully the Chicago winters haven't taken a tole on it yet [headbang]

 

Looks good

 

that was pretty EPIC alright!

 

Great job Eugene. Are you a pro?

 

I've been waiting for this post

 

Looking good

 

Depends what your definition of pro is...

 

Foam wash inside? I like it!

Looks good. Any plans for the orange peel? I struggle deciding if I'm going to take care of that, or just deal with it. Wetsanding just scares me, no matter how many years I've detailed my cars.

 

wow...i've seen 10+ yrs old cars looking better than your pre detailed G. good job.

 

Epic indeed. Great job!

 

no doubt there is a lot of hours put in to it worked tears n sweat.....

Great Job Man!

 

great job!!

 

Great job man looks good

 

need to do. my baby has so many swirlz -.-

 

Thanks for the compliments guys!