Dub Detailed: heygotboost's Evo

[JPWEraser]

So, I was able to finally have a day off with compliant weather. Heygotboost contacted me a few weeks ago and we were able to get everything coordinated today. I took delivery of his Evo and it doesn't matter how many times I see this car, I am always impressed. He had some specific areas that he wanted me to pay attention to, namely the front fender which a cat had apparently had its way with. This was an exterior and engine bay detail - no interior Anyhow, here is a list of what all was used for the detail.

Prewash
1Z Atomizer
P21S Total Auto Wash (cut 50/50)
Schmitt Wash Mit
Firehose Nozzle

Wheels/Tires
P21S Gel Wheel Cleaner
EZ Wheel Brush
Boars Hair Brush
Adam's VRT
Detailersdomain Uber Detail Sponge

Engine Bay
Adam's APC
Adam's In & Out
Detailersdomain Uber MF Towels

Windows
Adam's Glass Cleaner
Detailersdomain Uber Glass MF Towels

Wash/Dry
Adam's Car Wash
Foam Gun
Detailersdomain Uber Wash Sponge
Firehose Nozzle
Detailersdomain Uber Waffle Weave Drying Towel

Clay
TONS of 3M Painter's Tape
Adam's Professional Clay Bar
Adam's Detail Spray
Detailersdomain Uber MF Towels

Polish
PC DA Polisher
Green 4" CCS pad
Orange 4" CCS pad
Adam's Detail Spray
Detailersdomain Uber MF Towels
Menzerna PO85RD
Menzerna 106FA

Wax
P21S 100% Carnauba Wax
Adam's Detail Spray
Detailersdomain Uber MF Towels



So here are some shots of the car before I did anything to it. The car looked like it was in pretty good shape save for the fender damage and a few other minor things.
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I proceeded to presoak the car with some P21S TAW in my 1Z Atomizer. I did this to pull any wax off of the car and all that. I sprayed the car down one side at a time and agitated it with my Schmitt. Much to my surprise, there was some kind of wax on the car that was hiding a LOT of stuff. The paint immediately became more dull and more spiderwebs, scratches, and RIDS were easily viewable.

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After that shock, I began to wash the car. I did the usual here: I shot some foam on the car and washed the car with a Detailersdomain Uber Wash Sponge. It's important to use a slow stream of water to wrinse the soap off, it sheets off very easily and also to use the 2 bucket method to avoid unnecessary scrathes.

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[JPWEraser]

After washing and drying the car, here's what I had to work with.

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After surveying the damage and formulating a plan for polishing, I began to mask off the car. I swear I used 3/4 of a roll of tape on this car... but that's alright, had to do it right!!

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After I masked the car off, I clayed it and pulled it into the garage to get out of the heat for polishing. Here are a few shots of some of the fender/hood area, some pretty gnarly swirls and stuffs.

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I did a little trial and error here. I started off with a Green CCS pad with some Menzerna 106FA on the hood. After that pass, I buffed off the broken-down polish and had to look twice... the hood looked worse!! I don't know exactly what was on it but it almost looked like orange peel. I decided that I needed to go a little more aggressive. I went with some Menzerna PO85RD on an Orange CCS pad this time and it took some of it off. I ended up doing 4 total passes on the hood. 1 with Green/106FA, 2 with Orange/PO85RD, and 1 finishing pass of Green/106FA to clean it up and provide a deeper shine. Here are a few shots of the driver's side hood/fender after I was done.+

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[JPWEraser]

The sides of the car and the rear were in much better shape and I only had to do 1 pass each of Orange/PO85RD followed by a finesse pass of Green/106FA.

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Check out the reflection, this is with no LSP applied at all - I was quite happy with the outcome of this car.

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I then went on to waxing the car. IMO, there was no other choice but P21S 100% Pure Carnauba wax. This wax is awesome for darker cars. It provides a DEEP shine and an indredible depth to the car. It also protects quite well and will last a good while if applied correctly.

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While I was waiting on the wax to cure, I cleaned up the engine bay a little. Not much was needed here, but I was asked to tidy it up a little bit. I used Adam's APC and a microfiber cloth to clean up some of the grit and grime and clean off the misc. hoses and wire loom here and there. After that, I used Adam's VRT on the rubbers and Adam's In & Out on everything else. Here are the results.

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[JPWEraser]

After the wax had time to cure, I buffed all of the residue off and put on another coat. While this coat was curing, I wiped down the door jambs, hood liner, trunk liner, and any place where polish residue could hide. Once the 2nd coat of P21S cured, I buffed it off. The final steps in this detail were to dress the tires with Adam's VRT, clean off the wheels with some APC and a microfiber cloth, and clean up the windows with Adams Glass Cleaner and a Detailersdomain Uber Glass Microfiber cloth. Here are a couple shots of the car outside after everything was finished.

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I was very pleased with the outcome on this car and I am confident that the owner shared my feelings on that. It's a killer car, that's for sure.

[heygotboost]

I was very pleased with the outcome on this car and I am confident that the owner shared my feelings on that. It's a killer car, that's for sure.

Like wise, You did a great job:headbang:

[Hondafrk]

I would expect no less from ya John.......looks gorgeous!

[TiAgZ4Mc]

Wow, very nice...Someday, When I have some extra money laying around or find a job lmao. I'll send my pos over. Cause god knows what I do wrong and how many swirls I have.

[JPWEraser]

Wow, very nice...Someday, When I have some extra money laying around or find a job lmao. I'll send my pos over. Cause god knows what I do wrong and how many swirls I have.

Haha. If you need help just PM me and I can give you some tips on how to avoid swirls and scratches as much as you can while washing. Whenever you're ready for a detail just hit me up!

I would expect no less from ya John.......looks gorgeous!

Thanks Jerm :headbang:

Like wise, You did a great job:headbang:

Appreciate it! I am glad to have done such an awesome car justice.

[Klyfton]

looks good...where the hell do you get all those cleaning supplies lol

[Klyfton]

Haha. If you need help just PM me and I can give you some tips on how to avoid swirls and scratches as much as you can while washing. Whenever you're ready for a detail just hit me up!

you should just make a tutorial bout it lol

[JPWEraser]

looks good...where the hell do you get all those cleaning supplies lol

Thanks! I get my supplies mostly from www.Detailersdomain.com . I have a personal relationship with Phil the owner and and he sells great stuff. I get a few odds and ends through www.Autogeek.net sometimes too; Phil doesn't sell P21S wax or some stronger cleaners like DP Cleanse All that I like to use sometimes so I get it there.

[JPWEraser]

you should just make a tutorial bout it lol

Sure thing, I'll whip one up real fast!

[TiAgZ4Mc]

Shew, my damage is done. I just cover it with wax now adays...It's been dd'd for 32k miles now and hasn't seen a detail of this quality. She really needs it...I will eventually have it done.

[JPWEraser]

Shew, my damage is done. I just cover it with wax now adays...It's been dd'd for 32k miles now and hasn't seen a detail of this quality. She really needs it...I will eventually have it done.

Well, I am in the process of writing up a guide to basic washing, maybe it'll help you keep from making it worse. I'll link it here when I'm done.

[JPWEraser]

Well, I am in the process of writing up a guide to basic washing, maybe it'll help you keep from making it worse. I'll link it here when I'm done.

you should just make a tutorial bout it lol

http://www.fullthrottleforums.com/showthread.php?t=34809

[b00st]

Like Jerm said, I expected no less. Once I get caught back up financially, I'm definitely bringing my car to you.

[JPWEraser]

Like Jerm said, I expected no less. Once I get caught back up financially, I'm definitely bringing my car to you.

Thanks! Sounds good man, just let me know when you're ready.

[derangedazn]

how much you charge? PM me if you dont want others to know.

[JPWEraser]

how much you charge? PM me if you dont want others to know.

PMd

[Subiedude]

how much you charge? PM me if you dont want others to know.


Me to Jon me too! Awesome job!

[JPWEraser]

Me to Jon me too! Awesome job!

Thanks! PMd :)