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phil@detailersdomain
April 23rd, 2011, 12:12 PM
This car that was bought pre owned in great shape! Interior, engine bay prepped well, however the customer wanted to clean up the paint not too bad, your typical light swirls and scratches. The customer also requested to debadge the 4.7 off the trunk lid. All in all the customer was pleased with the end results.

What was done -
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
- Pre Washed with W99
- Iron X Car Wash was used to remove any iron deposits (not much on this one)
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Tires dressed
- Masking
- Paint Measurement
- 2 Step - Menzerna Super Intensive Polish with Uber Green Pad followed by Menzerna PO85RD with Uber Blue Pad
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Last Step – Autoglym HD Wax
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned
- Windows were clayed, cleaned, and sealed
- Jambs steam cleaned

Engine -
- Cleaned and Dressed

Interior
- Leather Cleaned
- Leather Conditioned
-Dash and plastics steamed and dressed
-Carpets Vacuumed and Steamed

Links to products used -

Exterior
1Z einszett W99 (http://detailersdomain.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=491)
Iron X (http://detailersdomain.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=1144)
Uber Blue Clay Bar Kit (http://detailersdomain.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=632)
Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner (http://detailersdomain.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=619)
Menzerna Super Intensive Polish (http://detailersdomain.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=1147)
Menzerna PO85RD (http://detailersdomain.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=102)
Autoglym HD Wax (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/1101.html)
Adam's Glass Cleaner (http://detailersdomain.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=53)
Car Pro Perls (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/-brand9/2000.html)

Interior
Leather Master Foam Cleaner on the Alcantara
Leather Master NuBuck Protectant on the Alcantara (http://detailersdomain.com/autodetailing/alcantarasuede.html)
Leather Master Strong Cleaner (http://detailersdomain.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=197)
Leather Master Vital Conditioner (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/199.html)
1Z einszett Cockpit (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/plasticvinylcare/31.html)

Engine - Sorry no pics
Adam's In and Out (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/-brand/73.html)
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner (http://detailersdomain.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=123)

Tools:
Flex PE 14 2 150 (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/-brand14/1146.html)
Porter Cable 7424XP (http://detailersdomain.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=430)
Uber Blue, Green, Black Pads (http://detailersdomain.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=543)
Metro Vac (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/-brand28/351.html)
Brushes (http://detailersdomain.com/autodetailing/brushes_2.html)
Fenix TK35 (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/swirl-finder-lighting/1001.html)
Brinkmann LED (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/swirl-finder-lighting/960.html)
Uber Wool Wash Mitt (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/carwash/2019.html)
Uber No Name Towels (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/ubermicro/2017.html)
Kranzle K1120T (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/-brand20/1042.html)
Cam Spray Foam Attachment (http://detailersdomain.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=344)
Defelsko 6000 (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/paintmeters/315.html)

Before interior (not much to see some just some light house keeping and routine work)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0435.jpg

After Interior
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0492.jpg

Before shots
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0449.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0448.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0444.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0443.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0438.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0432.jpg
Prep - Wheels, Wheel Well, Tiress Cleaned, Pre Wash, IronX, Rinse, Clay
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0446.jpg
phil@detailersdomain
April 23rd, 2011, 12:12 PM
Wheels were not bad at all no brushes were used, just the wheel cleaner
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0450.jpg

Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner on the wheels
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0453.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0454.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0455.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0456.jpg

Iron X Soap Gel used prior to claying
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0458.jpg
phil@detailersdomain
April 23rd, 2011, 12:13 PM
Drying the car down after the final rinse with the NEW Uber No Name Super Drying Towel....
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0459.jpg

We clayed the windows and the paint
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0460.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0461.jpg

Before debadge - dental floss and 3m adhesive remover (http://detailersdomain.com/carcareproducts/-brand3/490.html)were used to remove the emblem. Any hazing/marring was removed with polish
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0440.jpg

Debadged
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0485.jpg

Tires with Perls.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0474.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0483.jpg

Paint Measurement
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0463.jpg

50/50
Here are a couple examples of what was all over the car, nothing crazy, but enough to annoy most customers that care about their cars.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0469.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0465.jpg
phil@detailersdomain
April 23rd, 2011, 12:13 PM
After Polishing before Wax
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0472.jpg

Autoglym HD Wax
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0473.jpg

After Autoglym HD Wax - WOW
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0482.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0480.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0481.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0477.jpg

After shots:
phil@detailersdomain
April 23rd, 2011, 12:13 PM
Sun wasn't out till about the time the customer picked up.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0500.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0496.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0494.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0490.jpg
Got a few sun shots in
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0501.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0502.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/mas%20quattro%20amer/IMG_0504.jpg

Enjoy

(Permission for this write up granted by the owner)