Brendan's Detailing Thread

[caliber676]

Do you have any experience with Polishing Carbon fiber parts? I know the methods of how to do it, but I have never personally had any experience with this and would rather someone else do it for me, just want to make sure that person isn't going to ruin my hood lol. Let me know!

[xfactor78]

Thanks for the compliments everyone!

Do you have any experience with Polishing Carbon fiber parts? I know the methods of how to do it, but I have never personally had any experience with this and would rather someone else do it for me, just want to make sure that person isn't going to ruin my hood lol. Let me know!

I haven't had polished a car with anything carbonfiber on it, but as long as it has enough clearcoat on it, it shouldn't be a problem. It shouldn't be much different than doing any other body panel that is clear coated. But I'll look into it for you. Add me to msn: brendanx32@hotmail.com

[caliber676]

^ added, we shall talk more on msn.

[xfactor78]

Got the chance to work on an R500 that was in poor condition. The wheels were heavily caked in brake dust, interior has yogurt thats been sitting for over a month, and car was dirty. Anyways, the cars lease is up soon so the owner decided to not have a full detail. He just wanted it cleaned up and have a coat of wax on it (BH Autobalm) so it could hide a bit of the defects. Wish I could have been more thorough, but owner said not to worry about it. Anyways products used:

Wash:
- 2 Bucket Method w/ Grit Guards
- Raceglaze Sheepskin Washmitt
- Majestic Solutions Ultra Gloss
- Zep Citrus

Wheels/Tires:
- Zep Citrus Degreaser
- Raceglaze XL Wheel Brush
- Meguiars Tire Brush
- Old Sponge cut in half
- Michaels Paint Brush
- Gloss-It Signature Tire Gloss

Interior:
- Majestic Solutions Leather & Plastic Cleaner
- Zep Citrus Degreaser 5:1
- Chemical Guys Ammonia FreeWindow Cleaner
- RagShack Window WW
- Wal-Mart MFs
- Autowerkes Exclusive MF Applicator Pads
- Ridgid WD1450 Shop Vac

Last Step Protection:
- Bilt Hamber Auto Balm
- Distilled Water
- Blackfire Applicator Pad
- Cookie Monster V2

Befores:

























Interior Befores:






























Button made getting at wheel wells a lot easier


During:

Brand new gloves...


Afters:


















Interior Afters:
Yogurt Stains out
















Reflection Shots:





Thanks for looking!

[falcon]

How someone would drive a car so disgusting (let alone a MB) is beyond me.

[xfactor78]

How someone would drive a car so disgusting (let alone a MB) is beyond me.

I agree with you 100%...I guess thats where I come in

[caliber676]

When I was at mercedes I saw stuff just as bad if not worse on a lot of cars. I think because these people have money, they care less about there vehicles as its "not that much". Great job though!

P.s. Do you have a compound or method to get lens, aka headlight, turn signal tail lights clean to a glass-like finish? Mine are rather clean, but I just want that extra bit of shine. Lemme know! (Don't need the carbon hood done now as I'm getting it prepped and painted as well.

[M13]

wow that wax does hide the imperfections pretty well!


Good job, man that previous owner is filthy.

[xfactor78]

When I was at mercedes I saw stuff just as bad if not worse on a lot of cars. I think because these people have money, they care less about there vehicles as its "not that much". Great job though!

P.s. Do you have a compound or method to get lens, aka headlight, turn signal tail lights clean to a glass-like finish? Mine are rather clean, but I just want that extra bit of shine. Lemme know! (Don't need the carbon hood done now as I'm getting it prepped and painted as well.

It could be very true, and I'm sure your aware a lot of Mercedes are owned by Mainlanders...a lot of them don't care at all. Not trying to be racist (i'm chinese as well). Anyways, I polish my lights with a medium polish and then just wax them. You could try PlastX and then a coat of wax. Make sure to clay it.

wow that wax does hide the imperfections pretty well!


Good job, man that previous owner is filthy.

It definitely does, it's great for people that want their cars done but don't want to pay for a polish. Thanks for the kind words! LOL btw...this is the same owner as the 996T, Z06, and A8L

[CDGuy]

Absolutely stellar work! Can't wait to see you drop that effort on an old GT-R or RX-7!

[xfactor78]

Absolutely stellar work! Can't wait to see you drop that effort on an old GT-R or RX-7!

me to! I'm waiting for an older JDM car to come in, those are my favourite turn arounds

[coston]

hahah i dont think that was yogut bro

just kidding, awesome job, your work is amazing, i need to find someone in ottawa who can make my cars shine like that

[bobbo]

Where do you get your products? Especially that balm/wax you use.
I've seen quite a few detailers and have done quite a bit myself on my own vehicles and friends but MAN DO YOU DO NICE WORK!
WELL DONE! You should be proud of your work.

[xfactor78]

hahah i dont think that was yogut bro

just kidding, awesome job, your work is amazing, i need to find someone in ottawa who can make my cars shine like that

HAHA...I'm just gunna keep telling myself that it's yogurt

Where do you get your products? Especially that balm/wax you use.
I've seen quite a few detailers and have done quite a bit myself on my own vehicles and friends but MAN DO YOU DO NICE WORK!
WELL DONE! You should be proud of your work.

I get my products from a lot of different places. But I'm on a detailing forum and learn most of my stuff there and read up on products. So if I hear of a good product that sounds like it's worth it for me to buy I'll order from wherever.

http://autowerkesexclusive.com/products/Sealant/Bilt-Hamber-Auto-Balm/index.html

Thats where I got my autobalm from. It's a bit tricky to apply the first time, but it's not that hard once you get the hang of it. What I do is spray the panel lightly with distilled water and then apply the wax. That way the wax spreads on evenly and nice and thin. Also, the water helps with the removal of the wax. The nice thing with autobalm is that it has filling capabilities. So it'll hide some swirls here and there. Autobalm also will last a few months with proper care and all. Anyways, let me know if you guys have any questions.

Thanks for all the compliments! Greatly appreciated.

Brendan

[xfactor78]

Did an Evo X today, must say it's one of the nicest Evo's I've seen around. Anyways, the car was already in great condition since it's off the road. Previous protection was Collinite 845, I stripped it with Majestic Solutions Ultra-Gloss and Zep Citrus Degreaser. LSP I used was Bilt Hamber Autobalm. Waxed the wheels and brakes with Collinite 845 and let it sit for roughly 30 minutes. Really glad I waxed the brembos, they came out looking really glossy. CF diffusor waxed with Collinite 845 as well. Anyways, I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. The after pictures were taken when it was cloudy out so reflections aren't as deep looking.

Wash:
- 2 Bucket Method w/ Grit Guards
- Raceglaze Sheepskin Washmitt
- Majestic Solutions Ultra Gloss
- Zep Citrus

Wheels/Tires:
- Zep Citrus Degreaser
- Raceglaze XL Wheel Brush
- Swissvax Wheel Brush
- Meguiars Tire Brush
- Old Sponge cut in half
- Michaels Paint Brush
- Gloss-It Signature Tire Gloss

Claying:
- Riccardo Blue
- ONR Clay Lube

Last Step Protection:
- Bilt Hamber Auto Balm
- Distilled Water
- Blackfire Applicator Pad
- Cookie Monster V2

Befores:














Dirt Build Up


Wheels weren't bad at all, just a bit browning on the tires








During Wash






BALLER STATUS (CG Purple, Riccardo Yellow, Riccardo Blue)










Gloss-It Signature Tire Dressing


LSP












Collinite 845 on diffuser






Wheels/Brake Calipers waxed with 845
































Thanks for looking!