puzzlemaster94
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I took the seats out, sprayed a little cleaner and vacuumed. Could of done more, but it was getting ready to rain lol
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What did you do today Auto Detailing related?
- Thread starter CG6Lemon
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I took the seats out, sprayed a little cleaner and vacuumed. Could of done more, but it was getting ready to rain lol
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CG6Lemon
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Barely squeezed in a truck....
DSC_2764 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2743 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2764 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2743 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
CG6Lemon
Detailing Enthusiast
Taught a customer how to maintain his new ride.
DSC_2809 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2810 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2809 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2810 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
CG6Lemon
Detailing Enthusiast
Half of car repainted & wetsanded: 2012 Sti Paint correction & wheels off & Cquartz Coating... DetailedByPrecision - Bay Area
This customer had an interesting story to share about his car when we met up. The previous owner rented the car out through on of those car renting sites. The renter crashed the car and ruined the whole driver side and passenger fender and door. The previous owner sold it to my customer and my customer got it repaired and repainted. The repair turned out good but the finish of the repaint required sanding to level the orange peel. Since I was going to polish the repair areas I recommended the rest of the car get polished as well in order to not make the unpolished panels stand out. The wheels were to be removed from the car and coated along with the paint.
Started with wheels & tires. Then Foamed with CG Maxi suds
DSC_20751 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_20981 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
After washing the car, I was able to take a closer look at the car. There were plenty of overspray I needed to address.
DSC_2110 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2126 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2205 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_21221 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_21121 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
Severity of orange peel, overall condition of car, and swirled out mess on soft OEM paint.
DSC_21681 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_22411 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_21401 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_21331 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_21321 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_21211 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
Oem paint readings(1st pair) & Aftermarket paint readings. Lowest and highest readings
DSC_21601 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_21501 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_21561 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_21571 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
Starting to address the dirts in the paint, the dry areas, machine sanding, and blocking by hand as well for certain areas. Scuffed all the panels, then chased after dirts, and some minor fish eyes. Afterwards thoroughly went over it again to achieve a uniform white sheet look to it to ensure paint is flat and no hills or valleys.
DSC_2173 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2174 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2370 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2381 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2446 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
I noticed the hood scoop was dull so I removed it to clean and dress it before I rinsed the car down to prep it for Iron X decon and claybar
DSC_2313 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2315 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2316 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2242 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2244 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
Now the fun part begins after the long hours of prep work. The OEM paint was soft and finicky. It would cut really easy but the funny thing is the paint only like SMAT products. DAT products did not wipe off easy and left micro marring. I dialed in my test spot process for the OEM paint using Boss 21/HF DA paired with D300 W/LC orange, M205 W/LC white, and Essence was a life saver. The noticeably subtle white faint haze specifically for black cars would be a huge problem if I didn't have Essence in my arsenal. I tried a lot of finishing combinations using SMAT & DAT products and none played nicely. For the Aftermarket paint, it was on the hard side. Boss 21/HF DA paired with M101 W/MF pad, Menz203 W/LC white, Essence.
DSC_2263 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2278 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2294 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2252 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2257 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2412 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2410 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2435 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
Headlights required a complete restoration. Sanded with 800/1000/1500/3000. Protected with Opt Opti Lense.
DSC_2320 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2341 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2329 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2335 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
Finished pics of the whole job.
DSC_2366 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_26001 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_259611 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_259411 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2654 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_26451 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2657 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_26621 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2509 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2532 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2530 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2544 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2511 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2510 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
Total hours: 30.
What I learned from this job:
You can never have too much sanding tools.
Not all sanding paper/disc are made equal. Some wear out a lot faster depending on brand
Test spot is invaluable to save time and materials
Always carry SMAT and DAT products in your arsenal
Essence is a game changer
Need a better alcantara cleaning product. (Appreciate recommendations)
Sonax leather foam works really well but pricey
Need to find another product other than 303 Fabric Guard
All i can think of for now... I'm sure I missed a couple more. If you guys have any favorite GO TO products that I can possibly replace the ones I listed please give me a shout out! Thanks for viewing. This was a pain in the butt job but very rewarding as well when everything is all done.
This customer had an interesting story to share about his car when we met up. The previous owner rented the car out through on of those car renting sites. The renter crashed the car and ruined the whole driver side and passenger fender and door. The previous owner sold it to my customer and my customer got it repaired and repainted. The repair turned out good but the finish of the repaint required sanding to level the orange peel. Since I was going to polish the repair areas I recommended the rest of the car get polished as well in order to not make the unpolished panels stand out. The wheels were to be removed from the car and coated along with the paint.
Started with wheels & tires. Then Foamed with CG Maxi suds
DSC_20751 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_20981 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrAfter washing the car, I was able to take a closer look at the car. There were plenty of overspray I needed to address.
DSC_2110 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2126 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2205 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_21221 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_21121 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrSeverity of orange peel, overall condition of car, and swirled out mess on soft OEM paint.
DSC_21681 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_22411 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_21401 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_21331 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_21321 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_21211 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrOem paint readings(1st pair) & Aftermarket paint readings. Lowest and highest readings
DSC_21601 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_21501 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_21561 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_21571 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrStarting to address the dirts in the paint, the dry areas, machine sanding, and blocking by hand as well for certain areas. Scuffed all the panels, then chased after dirts, and some minor fish eyes. Afterwards thoroughly went over it again to achieve a uniform white sheet look to it to ensure paint is flat and no hills or valleys.
DSC_2173 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2174 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2370 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2381 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2446 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrI noticed the hood scoop was dull so I removed it to clean and dress it before I rinsed the car down to prep it for Iron X decon and claybar
DSC_2313 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2315 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2316 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2242 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2244 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrNow the fun part begins after the long hours of prep work. The OEM paint was soft and finicky. It would cut really easy but the funny thing is the paint only like SMAT products. DAT products did not wipe off easy and left micro marring. I dialed in my test spot process for the OEM paint using Boss 21/HF DA paired with D300 W/LC orange, M205 W/LC white, and Essence was a life saver. The noticeably subtle white faint haze specifically for black cars would be a huge problem if I didn't have Essence in my arsenal. I tried a lot of finishing combinations using SMAT & DAT products and none played nicely. For the Aftermarket paint, it was on the hard side. Boss 21/HF DA paired with M101 W/MF pad, Menz203 W/LC white, Essence.
DSC_2263 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2278 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2294 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2252 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2257 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2412 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2410 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2435 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrHeadlights required a complete restoration. Sanded with 800/1000/1500/3000. Protected with Opt Opti Lense.
DSC_2320 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2341 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2329 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2335 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrFinished pics of the whole job.
DSC_2366 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_26001 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_259611 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_259411 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2654 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_26451 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2657 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_26621 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2509 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2532 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2530 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2544 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2511 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2510 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrTotal hours: 30.
What I learned from this job:
You can never have too much sanding tools.
Not all sanding paper/disc are made equal. Some wear out a lot faster depending on brand
Test spot is invaluable to save time and materials
Always carry SMAT and DAT products in your arsenal
Essence is a game changer
Need a better alcantara cleaning product. (Appreciate recommendations)
Sonax leather foam works really well but pricey
Need to find another product other than 303 Fabric Guard
All i can think of for now... I'm sure I missed a couple more. If you guys have any favorite GO TO products that I can possibly replace the ones I listed please give me a shout out! Thanks for viewing. This was a pain in the butt job but very rewarding as well when everything is all done.
CG6Lemon
Detailing Enthusiast
2009 Smart Car Brabus: Wash, Decontaminate, Protect
This customer was a referral from the scion Xb job. The owner of the smart car wanted to sell the car. I talked with him about a couple things he could address to get a higher resale value out of the car. I went over the car with him and he specifically stated which areas he would like to be improved. Decided on my most basic exterior package, with pushing out a huge dent from the front bumper on driver side, and touch up some areas.
Took care of the wheels and tires first. Applied sealant to wheels to help clean up easier next time.
DSC_2670 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
2012 scion XB by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2672 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
Took care of the fabric top before washing it. (reason is because it takes very long to thoroughly rinse the foam off from the soap)
DSC_2678 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
Washed it, decontaminated with Iron X, then clayed.
DSC_2683 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2689 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2688 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2691 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
You can slightly see the dent near the body line. Touched up whole car
DSC_2693 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2694 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2696 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2697 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2699 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2700 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2701 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2702 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2703 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2705 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2707 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2708 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
Final finished pics:
DSC_2716 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2715 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2712 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2711 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
Total hours: 7hr
What I learned from this job:
The gas lid unlocks and locks with keyfob
Gained more experience and knowledge regarding when to use cold water to shock the paint when pushing out dent with heat gun
This customer was a referral from the scion Xb job. The owner of the smart car wanted to sell the car. I talked with him about a couple things he could address to get a higher resale value out of the car. I went over the car with him and he specifically stated which areas he would like to be improved. Decided on my most basic exterior package, with pushing out a huge dent from the front bumper on driver side, and touch up some areas.
Took care of the wheels and tires first. Applied sealant to wheels to help clean up easier next time.
DSC_2670 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr2012 scion XB by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2672 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrTook care of the fabric top before washing it. (reason is because it takes very long to thoroughly rinse the foam off from the soap)
DSC_2678 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrWashed it, decontaminated with Iron X, then clayed.
DSC_2683 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2689 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2688 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2691 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrYou can slightly see the dent near the body line. Touched up whole car
DSC_2693 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2694 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2696 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2697 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2699 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2700 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2701 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2702 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2703 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2705 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2707 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2708 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrFinal finished pics:
DSC_2716 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2715 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2712 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2711 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrTotal hours: 7hr
What I learned from this job:
The gas lid unlocks and locks with keyfob
Gained more experience and knowledge regarding when to use cold water to shock the paint when pushing out dent with heat gun
CG6Lemon
Detailing Enthusiast
Finally had some free time to do a maintenance wash on my own car.
DSC_2855 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2856 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2855 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2856 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
CG6Lemon
Detailing Enthusiast
How to clean a fabric top using Raggtopp Fabric and Vinyl
My personal preference is to clean the fabric top first before washing the car. I don't like the idea of introducing a lot of foam/suds from the car soap thus requiring lots of flushing. This way I can tackle the situation while isolating everything else around it.
Start by working in sections. (This part is very important). I rinsed the top and applied cleaner. Agitated with a medium stiffness brush in circles. Here I am working on a section.
DSC_2678 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
Same section. Afterwards you want to rinse to your left(closest to front windshield) instead of to the right. You will see why afterwards.
DetailedByPrecision_2679 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
Rinsed and all clean. Working on 2nd section now. For the 2nd section you want to rinse to your right instead of left because you don't want to reintroduce dirt back to the side you just cleaned.
DetailedByPrecision_2680 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
3rd section. Continue rinsing to the opposite side you've already cleaned until you finish the whole top.
DetailedByPrecision_2681 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
That pretty much wraps up one method I personally like to use and follow. If desired, can apply a hydrophobic product for the fabric material. IE: Gtechniq fabric guard, 303 Fabric guard. Thanks for viewing.
My personal preference is to clean the fabric top first before washing the car. I don't like the idea of introducing a lot of foam/suds from the car soap thus requiring lots of flushing. This way I can tackle the situation while isolating everything else around it.
Start by working in sections. (This part is very important). I rinsed the top and applied cleaner. Agitated with a medium stiffness brush in circles. Here I am working on a section.
DSC_2678 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrSame section. Afterwards you want to rinse to your left(closest to front windshield) instead of to the right. You will see why afterwards.
DetailedByPrecision_2679 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrRinsed and all clean. Working on 2nd section now. For the 2nd section you want to rinse to your right instead of left because you don't want to reintroduce dirt back to the side you just cleaned.
DetailedByPrecision_2680 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr3rd section. Continue rinsing to the opposite side you've already cleaned until you finish the whole top.
DetailedByPrecision_2681 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrThat pretty much wraps up one method I personally like to use and follow. If desired, can apply a hydrophobic product for the fabric material. IE: Gtechniq fabric guard, 303 Fabric guard. Thanks for viewing.
