Brendan's Detailing Thread

[darksidegtr]

damn that Z is sick!

[xfactor78]

thanks guys! Have a couple other write ups to post

[xfactor78]

Detailed this Ivory Pearl G35 Coupe a few days ago. Wanted to get the best protection and looks possible so I applied Menzerna Powerlock and let it cure for 12 hours and then topped it with Autoglym HD Wax. I must say it came out looking gorgeous, I had never seen a white glow like it did. The interior leather was pretty grimey, you'll be able to see what I mean in the pictures. Over all pretty straight forward detail.

Wash:
- 2 Bucket Method w/ Grit Guards
- Raceglaze Sheepskin Washmitt
- EuroW Sheepskin Washmitt (lower body panels)
- Meguiars Gold Class Car Wash
- Optimum No Rinse
- Zep Citrus
- Raceglaze Brush (Emblems)
- Raceglaze Drying Towel
- Chemical Guys Miracle Dryer
- Leaf Blower

Clay:
- Riccardo Blue Clay
- Optimum No Rinse Clay Lube Dilution

Wheels/Tires:
- Zep Citrus 3:1
- Zep Purple 3:1 (tires)
- Raceglaze XL Wheel Brush
- Laitner Wheel Brush
- Meguiars Tire Brush
- Sponge
- Swissvax Wheel Brush
- Gloss-It Signature Tire Gloss
- Blackfire Metal Sealant

Interior:
- Ridgid WD1450 Shop Vac w/ Detailing Accessory Kit
- Majestic Solutions Leather & Plastic Cleaner
- Lexol Leather Conditioner
- 303 Aerospace Protectant
- FK 316 Fabric Sealant
- Chemical Guys Window Cleaner
- RagShack Window WW
- Wal-Mart MFs
- Lambswool duster

Exhaust:
- P21S Polishing Soap
- Blackfire Metal Sealant

Engine Bay:
- Zep Citrus 3:1
- Swissvax Wheel Brush
- FK108 Protectant
- MF Applicator Pad
- Pressure Washer

Windows:
- Menzerna Powerlock
- Autoglym HD Wax
- Zymol Applicator
- Chemical Guys 70/30 Towels

Trim:
- 303 Aerospace Protectant
- MF Applicator Pad

Last Step Protection:
- Menzerna Powerlock (Base Coat)
- Autoglym HD Wax (Top Coat)
- Blackfire Applicator Pad
- Autoglym Applicator Pad
- Cookie Monster Buffing Towel V2

Camera:
- Nikon D3000
- Nikkor 18-55mm

Befores:


















Wheels, not bad at all

















Interior, leather was full of grime








50/50 Leather Cleaning






Trim was very dry


After shots!




























































Saved my favourite shot for last. Shows how silky the pearl white paint is.


Thanks for looking!

[xfactor78]

This detail was a pretty straight forward and easy detail since the customer keeps the car in such great condition. The dirtiest part of the car was the engine bay and even then it was not bad at all. I used Powerlock as a base coat and Collinite 845 on top to provide superb beading. The customer was very happy with the end result. I didn't take pictures of the interior as it was in great shape already.

Wash:
- 2 Bucket Method w/ Grit Guards
- Raceglaze Sheepskin Washmitt
- EuroW Sheepskin Washmitt (lower body panels)
- Meguiars Gold Class Car Wash
- Optimum No Rinse
- Zep Citrus
- Raceglaze Brush (Emblems)
- Raceglaze Drying Towel
- Chemical Guys Miracle Dryer
- Leaf Blower

Clay:
- Riccardo Blue Clay
- Optimum No Rinse Clay Lube Dilution

Wheels/Tires:
- Zep Citrus 3:1
- Zep Purple 3:1 (tires)
- Raceglaze XL Wheel Brush
- Laitner Wheel Brush
- Meguiars Tire Brush
- Sponge
- Swissvax Wheel Brush
- Gloss-It Signature Tire Gloss
- Blackfire Metal Sealant

Interior:
- Ridgid WD1450 Shop Vac w/ Detailing Accessory Kit
- Majestic Solutions Leather & Plastic Cleaner
- Lexol Leather Conditioner
- FK 316 Fabric Sealant
- Chemical Guys Window Cleaner
- RagShack Window WW
- Wal-Mart MFs
- Lambswool duster

Exhaust:
- P21S Polishing Soap
- Blackfire Metal Sealant

Engine Bay:
- Zep Citrus 3:1
- Swissvax Wheel Brush
- FK108 Protectant
- MF Applicator Pad
- Pressure Washer

Windows:
- Menzerna Powerlock
- Autoglym HD Wax
- Zymol Applicator
- Chemical Guys 70/30 Towels

Trim:
- 303 Aerospace Protectant
- MF Applicator Pad

Last Step Protection:
- Menzerna Powerlock (Base Coat)
- Collinite 845 (Top Coat)
- Blackfire Applicator Pad
- Autoglym Applicator Pad
- Cookie Monster Buffing Towel V2

Camera:
- Nikon D3000
- Nikkor 18-55mm

Befores
















Sling














Starting off with a clean work area


Getting it into the garage was PITA:waiting:




Success!


Just a cool shot while waiting for Powerlock to cure


Afters!

[xfactor78]

Excuse the water on the wheels, they were wiped off after








Fluuuuuuush

[xfactor78]

Stored till the next morning


Thanks for looking!