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#1 ·
Hey TSXClubbers,

Been awhile since my last write up here http://www.tsxclub.com/forums/1st-gen-car-care/56712-wes_r-x-tl-type-s-54-pics.html but with summer here I have been a little busy.



Now on to the GTR. I had spoken to this owner over the span of a year and we had finally set up a date to 2 stage polish this Solid Red GT-R some time in the beginning of August. The car was a garage queen and the swirling was not so bad... actually one of the better condition GT-Rs I had worked on but we wanted to get a 9, 9.5 out of 10 correction so we agreed on a 2 stage polish.







Moving on to the write up here is the first walk around the car.








Already noticed a buffer trail that needed to be corrected






As usual starting with the rims, I cleaned the face and behind with a microfiber wash mitt




Used my brush to clean the calipers


A stiff brush to clean the tire wall


And my EZ Brush to clean the inner barrel




The wheel wells were cleaned also with APC and a curved handle brush






The exhaust was not to bad and was sort of an easy clean up






Moving on to the engine, it was not at all in bad shape but just a little dusty and could use a quick clean up and dressing to make it look new again


Dusty


All clean and dressed up


Artsy Fartsy shot


Stop lying
 
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I pulled out another detail brush and took care of the tight areas like the vents etc








Finally getting onto the wash stage the car was foamed down




While the car was foaming I realized I had forgotten to clean the gas tank




I 2 Bucket Method washed the car with my natural sea sponge




And rinsed off my sponge in the water only bucket after every panel or half a panel





Then dried the car with a plush microfiber towel




Brought the car in to clay*


And it was not in bad shape at all




After the claying I measured the paint to see what levels I was working with




I found a section that was repainted and learned that the car had come with a huge scratch from the factory and this section was repainted under warranty which I guess also explains the buffer trail I first noticed


repaint






I masked all the rubber trim




And now could begin polishing. The combo I opted for was Menzerna SIP with a Orange Lake Country Pad on a Makita rotary. Here are the befores and afters of a few panels

Before


After


Before


After


A quick shot of yours truly polishing


Before


After
 
#3 ·
Before


After




I alcohol wiped down the car and begin to prepare for the 2nd stage of polishing. The paint was already shining very well but I wanted to push the gloss a little higher so I jeweled the paint with Menzerna Po85RD a white Lake Country pad and my Flex3401.


Here is a the gloss I was achieving with this combination




I gave the paint a 2nd and final alcohol wipe down to clean off the polishing oils then unmasked the car








After unmasking and cleaning off the polishing oils I inspected the paint with my 3M Sun Gun which omits the same spectrum light as the sun.


Perfect




I had to take another shot of the gloss, and this was with no wax on, only polishing




Wax of the day was Swissvax Concorso


Applied




While the wax was curing I attended to other areas like putting Poor Boys Wheel Sealant on the rims and exhaust






Here are a couple after pics of the exhaust




And I cleaned the windows with my Glass Master Pro.
 
#11 ·
Thanks!

very good job sir. i want to ask if you have ever used a foam cannon as i see you used a foam gun. I would like to get a comparison or if not, how do you like the foam and is it worth my money spending $59 on one?
What he said below me.
^If youre talking about the gilmour foam master I have one that I use with Meguiars Shampoo plus and its decent at the most concentrated ratio. If you're looking for shaving foam/foam like properties you'll need a pressure washer as a regular hose simply does not have enough pressure.

Btw I paid $36 for mine.


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Good work man, love Concorso. Got to test it out once at a detailers shop and was amazed at the gloss.
Concorso is the best wax still that I have tried.

Holy Moly, that is an awesome job!
Thanks!

clean my car!!! lol amazing work, i wish i could do the same
lol Thanks!
 
#7 ·
very good job sir. i want to ask if you have ever used a foam cannon as i see you used a foam gun. I would like to get a comparison or if not, how do you like the foam and is it worth my money spending $59 on one?
 
#8 ·
^If youre talking about the gilmour foam master I have one that I use with Meguiars Shampoo plus and its decent at the most concentrated ratio. If you're looking for shaving foam/foam like properties you'll need a pressure washer as a regular hose simply does not have enough pressure.

Btw I paid $36 for mine.


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Good work man, love Concorso. Got to test it out once at a detailers shop and was amazed at the gloss.
 
#10 ·
clean my car!!! lol amazing work, i wish i could do the same
 
#26 ·
Wow simply amazing!!


Now I have to ask, what do you change for work like this! Please PM me of you wanna keep it quite.

I had my car done from a guy that has done it serval times, but this time it wasn't not worth the $250 I spent.

He was suppose to wash, clay, buff and polish and final wax. He left wax marks everywhere, and there was still tons of little nicks, and scratches all over that I was able to remove with some Turtles scratch remover. Just wasn't satisfied with his work this time. Oh well it was over a month ago. To late to say anthing now. Just wanted to see what you charge for such an amazing work.
 
#28 ·
Damn you want me want to get off my lazy ass and commit to this level of detail :eek:hsnap:
anyway, great job! pics are awesome :dr:
 
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