steelwind101 Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Nathan, You will have to switch to QEW or ONR down there!! When you come back you will be much more water aware and a greener detailer for it!! Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drpellypo Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Hi Looks like the DB9 had seen some use. Im still not sold the name of the DoDo juice, what was application like of the Banana Armour?? Good to seem some CK products in the mix now, you should mix some RMG with your CK 50-50. The pics look great!! You probably get the shakes if you dont caress a porsche for a few days?? LOL. Geoff [/ QUOTE ] There's been a big hoo-hah about this with Paul @ Miracle detail. They had his name linked to the marketing but after he tested it, he withdrew! He wasn't happy with it 'for several reasons.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediknight83 Posted May 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Hi Looks like the DB9 had seen some use. Im still not sold the name of the DoDo juice, what was application like of the Banana Armour?? Good to seem some CK products in the mix now, you should mix some RMG with your CK 50-50. The pics look great!! You probably get the shakes if you dont caress a porsche for a few days?? LOL. Geoff [/ QUOTE ] There's been a big hoo-hah about this with Paul @ Miracle detail. They had his name linked to the marketing but after he tested it, he withdrew! He wasn't happy with it 'for several reasons.' [/ QUOTE ] actually Pauls percentage of the wax was taken from him by the actual maker and owner because paul started complaining about his 'cut'. All paul did was test a few pots and had very little to do with the development. Dodo Juice is absolutely nothing to do with Paul Dalton or Miracle Detail anymore. Ive used both the yellow and green waxes and they are great products and will feature in more of my details. The dodo super wax will be out later in the year i believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fresco1 Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Hi Nathan You have PM ! Cheers Fresco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediknight83 Posted May 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Evening... or indeed Morning as the case may be. The Ruf 3400s is basically a porsche boxter chassis and shell with a 3.4 996 blue printed engine putting out 310 bhp, custom Ruf exhaust and Ruf suspension and 19" Ruf design wheels. This one also had GT3 seats and a funky colour scheme... and chucked in for free... a load of swirl marks! First off.. spent quite a while trying to clean the hood. Shampoo'd and scrubbed and rinsed 4 times but some of the stubborn marks were really ingrained. Still.. loads better than it was after the factory charged for 'hood cleaning'! Then pre washed with the super sprayer as my AB foam lance is still MIA!! :wall: Shampoo'd and clayed with no huge supprises. Taped up and hood covered with plastic sheeting and the swirls really were quite bad and deep. Guess the regular monday valeter needs to be shown the ropes! Polished with IP 3.02 on a polishing pad stepping up to powergloss on cutting pad in a few places. Most panels hit twice to get the marks out. Some swirl before and after shots.. Had to pause half way through the job to recover from the sound of the owners other car leaving... a 650bhp ruf monster that im sure you will see soon enough... but WHAT A NOISE! anyway... Premium paint cleanse followed by Premium yellow 47% carnaube wax. Then tyres, arches, plastics dressed and glass cleaned. Thankfully the rain had stopped by the time i finished so i could get some good photos of this lovely colour. Starts with a lilac colour at the front and moves to light blue at the rear. Thanks Nathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobGTi Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Work looks good as always, shame about the colour scheme! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Tone_ Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Well that RUF Boxster looks superb - for me its one of the nicest I have seen - with a few hidden extra's like that 3.4 block in the back. Thanks for sharuing the pics as per usual - excellent mate. Tone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediknight83 Posted June 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 No matter how many cars a detailer may work on.. im sure there is always one that comes along every so often that makes you go... WOW.. cant wait for that job. The Carrera GT was my first wow.. and now this.. Aston Martin DB6.. i even actually said 'wow' without thinking about it as the owner opened the garage. This particular car was restored a few years ago including a full colour change respray and the paint was still in excellent condition so no need to machine polish. Instead it was a case of cleaning and waxing ready for an Aston day out at RAF cottersmore where there is also an unoffical 40yr b-day celebration of the DB6. So after spraying PM3 via the super sprayer and pressure rinsing down it was onto the wire wheels with AG acid free wheel cleaner and a small brush to get to all the different little spokes. Then shampoo'd and clayed as normal. Paint was cleaned with Clearkote Vanilla Moose Wax Hand Glaze and then waxed with Dodo Juice rainforest rub. Headlight covers were removed and cleaned then the interior was vac'd and all leather (and i mean all leather.. back shelf, dash etc) was conditioned with gliptone liquid leather. Glass cleaned in and out. Metal door shuts were polished with AG metal polish on a foam pad. Paint given a final wipe down and buff and then 6.5 hrs later it was time for some photos. I feel i may have a couple more WOW days coming up soon aswell :thumb: Thanks. Nathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_m Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 Great work and what a gorgeous car!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediknight83 Posted June 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 This week in a change from usual i have been working on a few porsches First off a 993 GT2 that was up for sale so was a case of cleaning it up ready for the viewing. Pre wash > Shampoo > Clay > Premium paint cleanse > Premium 47% Carnauba wax Then down to sevenoaks area for these.. blooming long day fitting them both in.. which wasnt helped by the fact i arrived late due to having to get my tyres changed before the trip... noticed the previous night i was running a little low!!! Whoops. Anyway.. the cars. The Boxster S was up first..After a lovely sunny day.. when it came to take the final pics.. it rained!! thankyou england! Pre wash > Shampoo > Clay > Premium paint cleanse > Premium 61% Carnauba wax > Leather fed with Liquid Leather And then the GT3 RS fresh from a track day at Spa Pre wash > Shampoo > Clay > Premium paint cleanse > Premium 61% Carnauba wax Then a couple of astons to finish the week off.. but will do those at the weekend. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiPartner Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 Wow, that GT3 is a bit special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 oh my lordy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair_A3 Posted June 16, 2007 Report Share Posted June 16, 2007 GT3 RS looks amazing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediknight83 Posted June 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 After the Porsches last week i finished off with a couple of Astons. First one was brand new and just needed a clean up and wax after a trip round europe and before a trip back to the factory. Pre wash > Shampoo > Clay > Premium paint cleanse > Premium 47% Carnauba wax > Leather fed with Liquid Leather Then Friday it was this metalic black V8V. Just over a year old and booked in for a correction detail. Minor swirling.. didnt take any before or after pics as i was racing against the weather and in and out of the small garage to try to get finished. I did manage to check the panels in the intermittent bright sun though and a good job as it highlighted a bit of hologramming i had missed.. so back over with 85rd to finish off. Then the Paint Cleanse and 47% Carnauba Wax and done about 11 hrs later.. that'll do... :thumb: Nathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediknight83 Posted June 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 Not much to say about this as it was pretty straight forward.. if not HUGE!! Pre wash > shampoo > clay > deswirl with ip3.02 with 2 hits on most panels > clearkote yellow moose glaze wax > Dodo Juice Purple Haze > Gliptone Liquid Leather on the leather obviously :thumb: Huge car.. didnt stop all day. Started just gone 9 and finished at 8:50pm still tired now.. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediknight83 Posted June 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 This was a test of my endurance, determination, patients....trying to work for 2 days on a car and concentrate... while the smell of bacon is wafting through the door is blooming difficult! The car itself... although taking 16hr was pretty straight forwards. The car is a 1998 DeTomaso Guara. Originally costing appox £100k (ferrari 355 money at the time) its not supprising only 4 made it to the uk. It has a BMW 4.0 V8 producing 300bhp and only weighs 1200kg. This car has been in storage for some years but has recently changed hands so the new owner got me over to sort things out. The process was Pre Wash > Wheels > Shampoo > Clay > Polish (about 9 hrs!) > Premium pre wax cleanse > Premium 61% carnauba wax > Interior > Glass > Exhaust > Dressings > Wipe down > Photograph. Paint corrected relativly easily with ip3.02 with 2 hits on some panels. And here are some photos.. Swirls before: Paint after correction: Thanks. Nathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgwz Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 amazing job as always nathan i have to say that car is probably a very much a marmite case you either love it.or hate it. i thinks its ver beautiful and cleaned up very very well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediknight83 Posted July 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 I wasnt going to bother showing the DB7 as i didnt get many pics.. but thought i may aswell tag it onto the bottom of this one. Anyway.. todays car was a BMW E30 M3 Evo 3 Sport. I like to give a bit of history on these less common cars so here it is.. [ QUOTE ] In December 1989, BMW introduced the most extreme M3 of all, the Evolution III Sport. Comprehensively uprated over its predecessors, the most important change saw BMW switch from their original 2.3-litre engine to a 2.5-litre unit - this the maximum permitted by German and Italian Touring Car regulations. Displacement was increased to 2467cc thanks to a bore and stroke of 95 x 87mm (up from 93.4mm and 84mm respectively). New camshafts, pistons and sodium-cooled exhaust valves further enhanced the 2.5's credentials. An 18bhp gain saw output rise to 238bhp at 7000rpm, the Evo III motor also getting larger inlet valves, a compression ratio dropped down to 10.2:1 and red-capped spark plug leads. Ride height was dropped by 10mm at the front and there were even wider wheelarch flares, adjustable spoilers having been variable through three alternative angles. Other changes saw re-profiled vanes in the front grille, BMW offering the Evolution III in a choice of only two exterior shades. These were Brilliant Red and Jet Black, both of which were finished with contrasting bumper inserts and BBS cross-spoke wheels with Nogaro Silver centres and polished rims. To compensate for the heavier 2.5-litre engine, lightweight front and rear bumpers were fitted along with thinner side and rear glass. Inside, there were new high-backed seats while brushed suede upholstery was used for the steering wheel rim, handbrake, gear shift and drivers footrest. Upholstered as standard in a striped pattern cloth unique to the Evolution III, an illuminated gear knob from the Cecotto/Ravaglia limited editions was also used. There was no air-conditioning or electric windows, each car receiving a numbered plaque on the centre console. Built between December 1989 and March 1990, 600 Evolution III's were completed, collectors ranking these as the best M3's ever built. [/ QUOTE ] Arrived at 9am and the car was sitting outside looking pretty grubby and the swirls showing up clearly in the early morning sun. The great thing about this customer is that aswell as having an awsome collection of cars he has a genuine passion for driving them and using them as originally intended. So the usual tar up the sides, heavy brake dust and general road grime. Upon arrival Prewash with AG PM3, Wheels with AG Acid Free, Shampoo with AG S&C, Clay with Sonus Green, Tar with AG T&G. a quick shot of the swirls in the sun.. Paint readings were up and down to say the least. Bonnet, Roof and Boot were original single stage paint. Sides were resprayed with clear coat. Lowest readings was 99um on the bonnet though so all pretty safe.. and this was after taking alot more readings than i used to after some friendly advice from Gary at RR. After testing polish i went with Menzerna IP 3.02 on a Megs yellow pad. Bonnet Before Bonnet After Boot Before Boot After The pad after 1/4 of the bonnet Spoiler removed for access to boot lid. Also removed front and rear plates. Time was ticking. Started polishing at 11am and finished at 6pm. Time for the Premium Paint Cleanse (We all know what it is by now but trademark laws enforced by an over sensitive american company mean im reluctant to post the name). The premium finishing wax was 61% carnauba content. Dressings, Interior cleaned and Leather fed. 8:30pm now and dark skies thanks to crappy english weather so not the best photos in the world. the DB7 was done on Monday and was the same process as above and also took 12 hrs. Shifting the car around, dodging showers and a later start to the day though meant i didnt bother taking photos till it was all finished. Owner contacted me because his own efforts with Zymol Carbon haddnt left it looking like my photos had shown him it 'COULD' look. On arrival it was clear to see why.. 6 year old paint that was hazey and swirled. Photos.. Thanks for looking.. off to london tomorrow for another correction detail.. then a day off.. YAY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediknight83 Posted July 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 Afternoon. I did this car back on thursday. Owner had contacted me a while ago as the car was 4 years old and had been treated toa few kosovan 'i'll shine your car up special' washes resulting in it looking a but dull and lifeless. The owner spent the whole day down in the garage watching and learning and even giving a hand in buffing off in the final stages. I'd also have to say this was the most hospitable of customers (ive been fortunate to work for some really nice people but this toped the list) With lunch and dinner and endless cups of tea and choccy biscuits etc. Usual pre wash, wheels, shampoo and clay. I started quite late on the day and then complications with a location to wash the car had meant it was about 12:30 before taping and PTG checks were done so i didnt mess about with photos but the swirls were meduim on all panels apart from the roof which wasnt bad atall apart from a few RDS and it was a bit dull and hazey.. but no swirls really. 106ff didnt do much, 3.02 took about 80 - 90% out but 3.02 with a drop of powergloss left its own marks... so back to 3.02 and panels that needed it were given 2 hits. All corrected by about 7pm and then on with the Premium wax cleanse and Premium 61% wax. Id just like to take the opportunity again to voice my disappointment and disgust with the Z*m*l company for the stupid, unreasonable restrictions they are putting on using their name and would like to say i fully support Detailing World's decision to blank the word from the forum. Great products... terrible company Back to the car... all finished, dressed and wiped down by about 10:30pm... Probably took a few hours extra because i was explaining things to the customer and stopping for food and drink more than usual but it was actually a nice relaxing end to a busy week and i didnt mind the late finish atall being in a nicely lit dry garage. The photos... got cut short on my photo shoot as another car came in and needed to park in the spot where my car and all my stuff was so it was a quick rush to shuffle cars and pack up but here are the ones i got.. owner was over the moon. having a week off next week. thanks for looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelwind101 Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 Excellent work!! Some nice special non-every day cars in the mix too. Most recently i was trying to track down a specific ****L product and they were quite helpful. But i cant understand why they charge double the price compared to the USA where i am now, when most products are only a 1/3rd of the price. I was going to ask, i really like the Acid Free wheel cleaner (retails as custom wheel cleaner) and will get a gallon when i get back to the UK. What are your thoughts?? Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 Excellent! Now at least I know how mine will come up if you ever get down here to help me with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediknight83 Posted July 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Evening all. This morning brought a nice supprise. I was booked to do a new 997 GT3RS but it was away having a suspension set up. So instead i had to make do with this.. poor me! (997 RS will come another day) Got my AB lance back the other day so car was foamed, shampoo'd, clayed, Machine Cleansed to get rid of what minor swirls i could (did a pretty good job), waxed with Vintage 61% carnauba wax. Didnt really get many pics of the process as my batteries were dead so had to keep turning the cam on and off to try to get the battery to last long enough to take a shot. As there isnt much to write up about that detail i'll quickly add a couple of pics from monday... Vintage topup on another CGT And a brief write up of lasts Fridays job. 3.2 V6 Audi TT with minor swirls thanks to an owner who knew what he was doing with the wash technique. Machine polishing with IP 3.02 sorted out the swirls and really brightened the paint up to show an amazing flake (althogh i didnt get any pics of this) Again waxed with Vintage 61% carnauba wax. Before After wash After clay and being taped up for polishing 6 or 7 hrs later (i forget exactly) Thanks for looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 Wow!!! Have you detailed the Atom yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupramax Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 Is that two different TT's looks a totally different colour on the inside & outside pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Tone_ Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 Nathan Was that Mr Baileys Carrera GT? Its just had some work done to it I believe? Tone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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