Detailed my '12

[riored4v]

Kind of a follow up thread to my previous one seeking advice: http://www.s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=83176

Had the last couple days off so I picked up some new detailing stuff and went to town. The paint was obviously already in pretty good condition, I just wanted to try and bring the metallic flake in the paint out better along with give it some better shine/protection. Very happy with how it turned out. Took about 14 hours between today and yesterday. Total process was wash, claybar with Mothers kit, wash, polish with Poorboys SSR1, 2 coats of Chemical Guys Black Light, let it cure overnight, then added Chemical Guys V7 and topped it off with Chemical Guys Lava wax. Windows were cleaned with Stoners then topped with the same sealants and waxes. Interior was done with Meguiars cleaner and then leather was conditioned with Lexol. Tailpipes got hit with some Never-Dull.
Also got the windors tinted last weekend.

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Taped up and ready to go. Like i was saying, really didn't look bad at all.

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Sonax wheel cleaner. Goes on a lemon-lime color...

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Then you get this as it cleans the wheels

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Detailed and done

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Pictures dont do it justice at all. Really cloudy and overcast out so it just looks like a shiney grey. In the right light though, the metallic flake really pops now.

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Carpet floormat already got dirty. Really want to get rid of them for some all-weather mats

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[ebrow21]

Looks great! Did you do anything for the exterior trim around the bottom of the vehicle?

 

[HitandRunDriver]

Good combo of products....I have PB SSR 2.5 and 3, I use Menzerna SIP for the smaller stuff. Never used V07 either just yet. Sonax is definitely the best wheel cleaner I've ever used....only problem is that now I am only fully satisfied now when I take off each individual wheel and fully clean it.

 

[UltraKla$$ic]

Looks fantastic. It's really hard to capture the sheen on camera. Again, nice work!

SG with spoiler delete FTW!!!

 

[Seer]

Good combo of products....I have PB SSR 2.5 and 3, I use Menzerna SIP for the smaller stuff. Never used V07 either just yet. Sonax is definitely the best wheel cleaner I've ever used....only problem is that now I am only fully satisfied now when I take off each individual wheel and fully clean it.

seal the wheel with a wheel sealant, and you can get that same level of cleaniless with just soap and water for about 2-3 months

to the OP, terrific detail, CG Black Light/Lava/V07 is a hard combo to beat right now.

 

[46Tbird]

OP - looks great! I love seeing a sharp wingless GT.

seal the wheel with a wheel sealant,

Which one? I used an Armor All spray POS from my local auto parts store and all that did was make my wheels look like ass. I actually had to clean this stuff off, it wiped out all the work I'd put into detailing the wheels.

My wheels are machined with black in the spokes, if it matters.

 

[shark tales]

great job!!

 

[Seer]

OP - looks great! I love seeing a sharp wingless GT.

Which one? I used an Armor All spray POS from my local auto parts store and all that did was make my wheels look like ass. I actually had to clean this stuff off, it wiped out all the work I'd put into detailing the wheels.

My wheels are machined with black in the spokes, if it matters.

Rejex, CQuartz/AQuartz, Zoop.

Plenty of wheel specific sealants out there

 

[shark tales]

Ive always just used my paint sealant for the wheels. Poorboys exp or chem guys jetseal. are those better?

 

[riored4v]

Looks great! Did you do anything for the exterior trim around the bottom of the vehicle?

Naw, I didn't bother with that since it still had some detailer left on from the dealer (only 450 miles on the car). I do eventually plan on detailing it, just not sure what I'll use. Might just use rest of Back To Black.

 

[riored4v]

Ive always just used my paint sealant for the wheels. Poorboys exp or chem guys jetseal. are those better?

In the past I used Poorboys Red Wheel Sealant. Seemed like it worked good.

 

[shark tales]

Naw, I didn't bother with that since it still had some detailer left on from the dealer (only 450 miles on the car). I do eventually plan on detailing it, just not sure what I'll use. Might just use rest of Back To Black.

i would just use aerospace protectant 303 and call it a day

 

[HitandRunDriver]

In the past I used Poorboys Red Wheel Sealant. Seemed like it worked good.

I've got half a container of that now and it works pretty well, might jump up to a nano product in the future because drifts are a bit more effort cleaning than my old fanblades

 

[UltraKla$$ic]

......because drifts are a bit more effort cleaning than my old fanblades

You said a mouthful there! These Drifts are a bear to clean!!!!

 

[19COBRA93]

seal the wheel with a wheel sealant, and you can get that same level of cleaniless with just soap and water for about 2-3 months

to the OP, terrific detail, CG Black Light/Lava/V07 is a hard combo to beat right now.

Decent deal on this kit?

http://www.chemicalguys.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=HOL_151&CartID=1

 

[Seer]

Decent deal on this kit?

http://www.chemicalguys.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=HOL_151&CartID=1

good deal, use coupon code gold, to save 5%.

You should add Lava to it too. Or you can buy the pieces at autoality, using code scsmember to save 10% and free shipping over $50

 

[HitandRunDriver]

Unless you don't already have the microfibers and applicator i'm sure you could piece together a better one....

 

[shad2009]

looks amazing man

 

[LAStang1234]

Gorgeous!! Great job man!

 

[AOnorato]

I would pick up Adam's SVRT, its water resistant and lasts WEEKS of daily driving for me, a nice factory sheen too

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