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DetailersDomain
12-04-2011, 03:55 PM
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
- Iron Cut
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Tires dressed
- Masking
- Paint Measurement
- Meguiar's DA300
- Menzerna SF4000
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Last Step – Aquartz
- Wheel wells were cleaned and dressed
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned
- Windows were clayed, cleaned, and sealed

Engine -
- Cleaned
- Dressed

Interior -
- Vac
- Wipe down and protect dash
- Leather cleaned and conditioned
- Glass cleaned

After shots of the interior
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/dtsjoe/IMG_1854.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/dtsjoe/IMG_1848.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/dtsjoe/IMG_1850.jpg

Before shots
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/dtsjoe/IMG_1737.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/dtsjoe/IMG_1736.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/dtsjoe/IMG_1740.jpg

Before engine
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/dtsjoe/IMG_1743.jpg

After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/dtsjoe/IMG_1819.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/dtsjoe/IMG_1818.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/dtsjoe/IMG_1816.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/dtsjoe/IMG_1820.jpg

Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner in action
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/dtsjoe/IMG_1744.jpg

Wash
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/dtsjoe/IMG_1746.jpg

Rinse
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/dtsjoe/IMG_1752.jpg

Dried the car to see this.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/dtsjoe/IMG_1755.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/dtsjoe/IMG_1756.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/dtsjoe/IMG_1757.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/dtsjoe/IMG_1758.jpg

Clay
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/dtsjoe/IMG_1765.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/dtsjoe/IMG_1762.jpg

50/50 shots
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/dtsjoe/IMG_1789.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/dtsjoe/IMG_1800.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/dtsjoe/IMG_1802.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/dtsjoe/IMG_1803.jpg

APC and Steam to clean up the white walls
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/dtsjoe/IMG_1796.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/dtsjoe/IMG_1799.jpg

Afters
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/dtsjoe/IMG_1855.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/dtsjoe/IMG_1846.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/dtsjoe/IMG_1826.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/dtsjoe/IMG_1810.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/dtsjoe/IMG_1813.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/dtsjoe/IMG_1823.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/dtsjoe/IMG_1824.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/dtsjoe/IMG_1847.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/dtsjoe/IMG_1843.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/dtsjoe/IMG_1825.jpg


Products used

Links to products used -

1Z einszett W99 (https://detailersdomain.com/1Z-einszett-W99_p_273.html)
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Adams-All-Purpose-Cleaner_p_111.html)
Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Sonax-Full-Effect-Wheel-Cleaner_p_324.html)
Uber Clay Bar Kit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/The-Uber-FINE-Blue-Clay-Bar-Kit_p_345.html)
Meguiar's Microfiber DA Compound D300 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Meguiars-DA-Microfiber-Compound-D300_p_552.html)
Menzerna Super Finish (https://detailersdomain.com/Menzerna-Super-Finish-PO106FA_p_134.html)
Aquartz Nano Coating (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Aquartz-Nano-Coating-40-ml_p_328.html)
1Z einszett Vinyl Rubber Care (https://detailersdomain.com/1Z-einszett-Vinyl-Rubber-Care-and-Protectant_p_211.html)
Optimum Metal Polish (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Optimum-Metal-Polish-8-oz_p_278.html)

Glass
Uber Glass Cleaner Kit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-Glass-Cleaner-Kit_p_598.html)

Interior
Leather Master Plus Kit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Leather-Master-Plus-Kit_p_548.html)
1Z einszett Cockpit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/1Z-einszett-Cockpit-Premium_p_70.html)

Engine:
Engine Detail Kit (https://detailersdomain.com/Uber-Engine-Detailing-Starter-Kit_p_601.html)

Tools used
Uber Wool Wash Mitt (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-Genuine-Wool-Wash-Mitt-Version-2_p_515.html)
Uber No Name MF Towels (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-No-Name-Uber-Super-Plush-Microfiber-Towel-16x16_p_512.html)
Porter Cable 7424XP (http://www.detailersdomain.com/The-Uber-Porter-Cable-7424XP-Orbital-Polisher-Base-Kit_p_255.html)
Uber Buffing Pads (http://www.detailersdomain.com/5-Pack-Uber-Foam-Pad-65-inch_p_298.html)
Defelsko Paint Meter (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Defelsko-Positest-DFT-Combo-Paint-Meter_p_498.html)
Fenix TK35 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Fenix-TK35-820-Lumens_p_504.html)
Brinkmann (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Brinkmann-Tuffmax-Dual-LED-Spotlight_p_400.html)
Kranzle Pressure Washer (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Kranzle-K-1120T-Cold-Water-Electric-Pressure-Washer_p_446.html)
Cam Spray Foam Canon (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Cam-Spray-Foamer-Attachment-Foam-Cannon_p_204.html)
2 Grit Guard Buckets with Caddies (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Grit-Guard-Dual-Bucket-Washing-System_p_127.html)
Uber Firehose Nozzle (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-Firehose-Spray-Nozzle_p_80.html)
Metro Air Force Blaster (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Metro-Air-Force-Master-Blaster-Car-Dryer-8-HP-MB3CD_p_344.html)

danewilson77
12-04-2011, 04:06 PM
That came out sic.

Johnmadd
12-04-2011, 06:39 PM
Side by side pics are great example pictures. I would definitely have you detail my car if I lived near you.

static667
12-04-2011, 08:26 PM
You guys are amazing.