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08-10-2013, 05:24 AM
Detailer's Domain: 1989 Porsche C4 - Getting it right for the new owner
The new owner found this gem in the mid west, the car had not been touched for 4 years.
This 1989 Porsche 911 C4 was at the shop for a few things including install new wheels, mount and balance new tires, H&R coilovers, clear corners new steering wheel, seals, fluids you name it we got it done.
I believe we put over 60 hours into the complete restoration less the mechanical work.
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
- Washed with Adam's Car Wash
- Decon with Auto Finesse Iron Out
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Nano Scrub AutoScrub
- Dried
- Tires dressed
- Masking
- Paint Measurement
- Compound - Menzerna FG400
- Compound - Adam's Paint Correcting Polish
- Final Polish - Sonax Nano Polish
- Last step - Sonax Polymer Net Shield
- Inspection with Fenix, Brinkmann, and natural sunlight
- Wheel wells were cleaned and dressed
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned
- Windows were auto scrubed, cleaned, and sealed
Interior:
- Complete interior steam cleaned
- Complete interior vac
- Vinyl/Plastics cleaned up
- Leather cleaned and condition
Engine
- Clean
- Dress
Links to products used -
Adam's Car Wash (https://detailersdomain.com/Adams-Car-Wash-1-gallon_p_619.html)
Auto Finesse Iron Out (https://detailersdomain.com/Auto-Finesse-Iron-Out--Iron-Remover-500-ml_p_780.html)
Stoner's Tarminator (https://detailersdomain.com/Stoner-Tarminator_p_550.html)
Auto Finesse Oblitarate (https://detailersdomain.com/Auto-Finesse-Oblitarate--Tar-and-Glue-Remover-_p_773.html)
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner (https://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)
NanoSkin AutoScrub System (https://detailersdomain.com/NanoSkin-Autoscrub-6-inch-Pad_p_695.html)
Menzerna FG400 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Menzerna-FG-400--Fast-Gloss-Compound-Pint_p_822.html)
Adam's Paint Correcting Polish (https://detailersdomain.com/Adams-Paint-Correcting-Polish_p_936.html)
Sonax Perfect Finish (https://detailersdomain.com/Sonax-Perfect-Finish-46-_p_916.html)
Sonax Polymer Net Shield (https://detailersdomain.com/SONAX-Polymer-Net-Shield-_p_814.html)
Adam's Super VRT (https://detailersdomain.com/Adams-Super-VRT_p_222.html)
Auto Finesse Crystal Glass Cleaner (https://detailersdomain.com/Auto-Finesse-Crystal--Glass-Cleaner-250-ml_p_794.html)
Adam's Metal Polish 1 (https://detailersdomain.com/Adams-Metal-Polish-1-4-oz_p_95.html)
Adam's Metal Polish 2 (https://detailersdomain.com/Adams-Metal-Polish-2-4-oz_p_544.html)
Interior
1Z einszett Plastic Deep Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/1Z-einszett-Plastic-Deep-Cleaner_p_106.html)
1Z einszett Cockpit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/1Z-einszett-Cockpit-Premium_p_70.html)
Leather Master Rapid S (https://detailersdomain.com/Leather-Master-Rapid-S-Cleaner-Leather-Cleaner_p_198.html)
Adam's Leather Conditioner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Adams-Polishes-Leather-Conditioner-16-oz_p_458.html)
Engine
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Adams-All-Purpose-Cleaner_p_111.html)
Adam's In and Out Spray (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Adams-In-Out-Spray_p_91.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)
Griot's 6 inch Random Orbital Polisher (https://detailersdomain.com/Griots-Garage-6-inch-Random-Orbital-Polisher-Base-Kit_p_683.html)
Rupes LHR75 (https://detailersdomain.com/Rupes-LHR-75-Mini-Random-Orbital-Polisher_p_877.html)
Rupes BigFoot LHR 21ES Random Orbital Polisher (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Rupes-BigFoot-LHR21ES-Random-Orbital-Polisher_p_854.html)
Rupes BigFoot LHR 15ES Random Orbital Polisher (https://detailersdomain.com/Rupes-BigFoot-LHR15ES-Random-Orbital-Polisher_p_855.html)
Uber Buffing Pads (http://www.detailersdomain.com/5-Pack-Uber-Foam-Pad-65-inch_p_298.html)
Adam's Orange Pad (https://detailersdomain.com/Adams-Orange-Foam-Cutting-Pad-7-inch_p_714.html)
Meg's MF Cutting Pad (https://detailersdomain.com/Meguiars-5-DA-Microfiber-Cutting-Disc-2-Pack_p_553.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)
Uber Foam Canon (https://detailersdomain.com/Uber-Foamer-Canon-Pressure-Washer-Attachment-_p_204.html)
2 Grit Guard Buckets with Caddies (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Grit-Guard-Dual-Bucket-Washing-System_p_127.html)
Adam's Firehose Nozzle (https://www.detailersdomain.com/Adams-Ultimate-Fire-Hose-Car-Wash-Nozzle_p_507.html)
Metro Air Force Blaster (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Metro-Air-Force-Master-Blaster-Car-Dryer-8-HP-MB3CD_p_344.html)
For those of you that can't wait here is the video - read below for the complete story.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyrEiZWxEsE
Some teasers of the process......
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/gabe%20Porsche%20911/DSC_2162_zps7536378a.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/gabe%20Porsche%20911/DSC_4573_zpsaa5f0922.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/gabe%20Porsche%20911/DSC_2259_zps2f4d49cf.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/gabe%20Porsche%20911/photocopy6_zps6b5fdb52.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/gabe%20Porsche%20911/DSC_4828_zps0854e539.jpg
Click here to view the complete write up (http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/pro-studio/39233-detailers-domain-1989-porsche-c4-getting-right-new-owner.html)
The new owner found this gem in the mid west, the car had not been touched for 4 years.
This 1989 Porsche 911 C4 was at the shop for a few things including install new wheels, mount and balance new tires, H&R coilovers, clear corners new steering wheel, seals, fluids you name it we got it done.
I believe we put over 60 hours into the complete restoration less the mechanical work.
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
- Washed with Adam's Car Wash
- Decon with Auto Finesse Iron Out
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Nano Scrub AutoScrub
- Dried
- Tires dressed
- Masking
- Paint Measurement
- Compound - Menzerna FG400
- Compound - Adam's Paint Correcting Polish
- Final Polish - Sonax Nano Polish
- Last step - Sonax Polymer Net Shield
- Inspection with Fenix, Brinkmann, and natural sunlight
- Wheel wells were cleaned and dressed
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned
- Windows were auto scrubed, cleaned, and sealed
Interior:
- Complete interior steam cleaned
- Complete interior vac
- Vinyl/Plastics cleaned up
- Leather cleaned and condition
Engine
- Clean
- Dress
Links to products used -
Adam's Car Wash (https://detailersdomain.com/Adams-Car-Wash-1-gallon_p_619.html)
Auto Finesse Iron Out (https://detailersdomain.com/Auto-Finesse-Iron-Out--Iron-Remover-500-ml_p_780.html)
Stoner's Tarminator (https://detailersdomain.com/Stoner-Tarminator_p_550.html)
Auto Finesse Oblitarate (https://detailersdomain.com/Auto-Finesse-Oblitarate--Tar-and-Glue-Remover-_p_773.html)
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner (https://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)
NanoSkin AutoScrub System (https://detailersdomain.com/NanoSkin-Autoscrub-6-inch-Pad_p_695.html)
Menzerna FG400 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Menzerna-FG-400--Fast-Gloss-Compound-Pint_p_822.html)
Adam's Paint Correcting Polish (https://detailersdomain.com/Adams-Paint-Correcting-Polish_p_936.html)
Sonax Perfect Finish (https://detailersdomain.com/Sonax-Perfect-Finish-46-_p_916.html)
Sonax Polymer Net Shield (https://detailersdomain.com/SONAX-Polymer-Net-Shield-_p_814.html)
Adam's Super VRT (https://detailersdomain.com/Adams-Super-VRT_p_222.html)
Auto Finesse Crystal Glass Cleaner (https://detailersdomain.com/Auto-Finesse-Crystal--Glass-Cleaner-250-ml_p_794.html)
Adam's Metal Polish 1 (https://detailersdomain.com/Adams-Metal-Polish-1-4-oz_p_95.html)
Adam's Metal Polish 2 (https://detailersdomain.com/Adams-Metal-Polish-2-4-oz_p_544.html)
Interior
1Z einszett Plastic Deep Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/1Z-einszett-Plastic-Deep-Cleaner_p_106.html)
1Z einszett Cockpit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/1Z-einszett-Cockpit-Premium_p_70.html)
Leather Master Rapid S (https://detailersdomain.com/Leather-Master-Rapid-S-Cleaner-Leather-Cleaner_p_198.html)
Adam's Leather Conditioner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Adams-Polishes-Leather-Conditioner-16-oz_p_458.html)
Engine
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Adams-All-Purpose-Cleaner_p_111.html)
Adam's In and Out Spray (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Adams-In-Out-Spray_p_91.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)
Griot's 6 inch Random Orbital Polisher (https://detailersdomain.com/Griots-Garage-6-inch-Random-Orbital-Polisher-Base-Kit_p_683.html)
Rupes LHR75 (https://detailersdomain.com/Rupes-LHR-75-Mini-Random-Orbital-Polisher_p_877.html)
Rupes BigFoot LHR 21ES Random Orbital Polisher (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Rupes-BigFoot-LHR21ES-Random-Orbital-Polisher_p_854.html)
Rupes BigFoot LHR 15ES Random Orbital Polisher (https://detailersdomain.com/Rupes-BigFoot-LHR15ES-Random-Orbital-Polisher_p_855.html)
Uber Buffing Pads (http://www.detailersdomain.com/5-Pack-Uber-Foam-Pad-65-inch_p_298.html)
Adam's Orange Pad (https://detailersdomain.com/Adams-Orange-Foam-Cutting-Pad-7-inch_p_714.html)
Meg's MF Cutting Pad (https://detailersdomain.com/Meguiars-5-DA-Microfiber-Cutting-Disc-2-Pack_p_553.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)
Uber Foam Canon (https://detailersdomain.com/Uber-Foamer-Canon-Pressure-Washer-Attachment-_p_204.html)
2 Grit Guard Buckets with Caddies (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Grit-Guard-Dual-Bucket-Washing-System_p_127.html)
Adam's Firehose Nozzle (https://www.detailersdomain.com/Adams-Ultimate-Fire-Hose-Car-Wash-Nozzle_p_507.html)
Metro Air Force Blaster (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Metro-Air-Force-Master-Blaster-Car-Dryer-8-HP-MB3CD_p_344.html)
For those of you that can't wait here is the video - read below for the complete story.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyrEiZWxEsE
Some teasers of the process......
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/gabe%20Porsche%20911/DSC_2162_zps7536378a.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/gabe%20Porsche%20911/DSC_4573_zpsaa5f0922.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/gabe%20Porsche%20911/DSC_2259_zps2f4d49cf.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/gabe%20Porsche%20911/photocopy6_zps6b5fdb52.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/gabe%20Porsche%20911/DSC_4828_zps0854e539.jpg
Click here to view the complete write up (http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/pro-studio/39233-detailers-domain-1989-porsche-c4-getting-right-new-owner.html)