Tristian's mega detail - lots of pics

[cittris]

Hi guys, just wanted to share with you the detail i am getting at the moment.

Here is the post from VIC by my detailer.

This is a work in progress. I have it for tomorrow as well, so I was able to spread the detail out more, take my time and get more photos then with Ash's Chaser.

Completed so far:
- Thorough wash
- Clay Bar Decontamination
- Masked Up
- Paint Correction step 1, medium cut on light cutting pad.

Still to do:
- Paint Correction step 2, Sub 1 Micron Jewelling polish on Ultra Fine polishing pad
- Thorough Cleansing wipedown
- Polymer Sealant application
- Engine bay plastics cleaned and dressed
- Interior Vac'd, Dusted, and Dash dressed with Polymer Treatment, and an attempt at removing a stain on the Recaro drivers seat.

Before photos:

FI Power Wheel Cleaner dwelling on the wheels, FI General Purpose Cleaner dwelling on the tyres and Calipers.

Some 'before' shots of the paint condition, under 3 different light sources, 500W Halogens, External Flash unit for my dslr, and the Sun.

Some deeper swirling:

After 1-2 passes of Final Inspection CAP Medium on FI Orange Light Cutting Pad:

Starting to look more like a mirror again:

You can see how much stuff I use in a detail in this photo. probably 75% of it in picture.

Roof reflecting in the roof :lol:

How it sits atm awaiting completion tomorrow.

Basically the paint is now 90% swirl free, at least I think it is, will confirm that in the sunlight tomorrow morning. Tomorrow is about getting getting rid of the holograms left by the cutting stage, and polishing up as much Gloss/Depth as possible out of the paint. Then Sealing it in Looking forward to finishing this one, looking sweet so far.

To be continued.....

 

[ZEUSvsHADES]

wow that looks so good, what is the white tape on your car for though?

 

[OVR444]

Umm... wow! I think it is safe to say you take my crown of having the cleanest car.

So when do I drive mine to yours for the royal treatment

Seriously though; looks mint! .. and your not even done yet.

 

[bradc]

For a border basically to stop problems around the rubber parts and changes between panels.

 

[Guest]

wow that looks so good, what is the white tape on your car for though?

That's to pull the paint off & damage the trim with when it's removed. It does happen from time-to-time, especially on resprayed areas.

You should be using low-tack blue painters tape instead, but it costs a heap more.

But looking good... please don't go using the dirt-filled wash brooms at the local self serve car wash after this!

 

[mookers]

How much does a detail like this cost? I was actually given some money for my birthday to get my car detailed and I've forgotten all about it lol

 

[generalboozy]

hey tristian, i've got a black leggy as well with copious amounts of swirl marks....
i'm assuming you'll go through the process of how ya did all this? my detailing prowess is limited to a good wash, shammy, and wax with some tire polish.....but that looks mint and i'd love to get mine looking that nice....
look forward to seein the final product!!!

 

[Hotwire]

Makes me sad panda to think that the paint on my legnum is like your starting pics

Looking very nice now Tristian

 

[pu-11-me]

Should've bought a white car and spent the time getting pissed instead of washing cars

On a more serious note looks great mate, very envious. It is fairly amazing how much a car can be transformed by a good wash!

 

[triggs]

Far out that looks great! nice work!

 

[Nitephyre]

Looks amazing, but I can never justify the cost to myself, especially living in a forest on a mountain

 

[triggs]

Looks amazing, but I can never justify the cost to myself, especially living in a forest on a mountain

Nah nah, just get it done on the same day the sun is out and you have a mate with a good camera over!
Oh and make sure you have plenty of hardrive space on your computer for all the photos you will be taking!

 

[king_panther]

Me too would like to know the $$$

I paid $800 for a full on detailing of the Super when I bought it, but 24 hours later, I realised it wasn't worth the cost.

 

[triggs]

woah shit, $800 far out!

 

[jet150]

You making your car sexy for tonight huh lol.

Can you give detailers details out? location, cost.

 

[Hotwire]

Wow brad, thats a major rip right there... even a FULL detail should be around $400-500 MAX

 

[Guest]

Haha, nice work Tristian.

The tape I'm using on the car is 3M automotive masking tape, low tack just like the painters tape, but without the blue dye and about 1/2 the price

 

[Slinz]

I knew I saw some masking tape for car paint in the shops somewhere!
This is looking awesome! And makes me sad to look at my car sitting in the sun Maybe in the holidays I will have to head to a detailers as well

 

[Guest]

epic!

if only i still had the motivation to put that much effort into my car...i used to enjoy detailing, then i made the mistake of starting a business (part time)...i soon quickly lost the passion for it

 

[cittris]

Haha, nice work Tristian.

The tape I'm using on the car is 3M automotive masking tape, low tack just like the painters tape, but without the blue dye and about 1/2 the price

Everyone! This is Ryan the guy detailing my car! be nice
Please forward all requests to him

P.S. Ryan shouldn't you be detailing my car?