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Old 12-05-09, 08:14 PM
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This car was one that we did just about 3 years ago. The customer has kept it in great shape, due to time constraints he requested that we do the car one last time and take photos for his for sale ad. This is a 2002 911 Turbo in Speed Yellow its mint with a little over 8k miles.

What was done -
Exterior

- Wheels were prepped with P21S Wheel Gel and cleaned up with various brushes
- Tires were spritzed down with P21S Total Autowash and washed down
- Wheel wells were spritzed down with P21S Total Autowash and washed down
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Paint inspected and measured
- Wheels protected with Swissvax Autobahn
- Tires dressed with Swissvax Pneu
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Einszett Metallic
- Swissvax Divine
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned

Interior Detail

- All interior surfaces cleaned and protected, including glass, and all
vinyl/plastic surfaces.
- Carpets and upholstery vacuumed.

Product List:
Exterior:
Lusso AutoBathe
Uber Yellow Wash Sponge
Swissvax Clay Bar and Optimum Instant Detail Spray and Gloss Enhancer
Einszett Spray Wax
Einszett Metallic
Menzerna FMJ
Swissvax Divine

Wheels and tires:
Uber Wheel/Wheel Well/Tire/Engine Kit

Interior:
Einszett Cockpit
Adam's Glass Cleaner

Tools:
Infratech 5300
Porter Cable 7424
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels

Brushes
CamSpray

Interior shots (after)








Exterior
The wash (got a quick one in right before we closed up)





Another round on the wheels the next morning




Final steps on the wheels and tires, Swissvax Pneu and Swissvax Autobahn


Claying the car


Dan claying and Tommy on the tips


Final shot of the tips


Einszett Metallic being applied with a PC 7424XP
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Swissvax Divine


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Old 12-05-09, 08:17 PM
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Awesome job! What's the polisher you guys use? looks light and easy to use!

Edit: Nvm I found out Should have read carefully.
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okay sure thing thanks!
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Great job.. can't believe thats a 2002..
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crazy but it is...thanks
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8k? Wow someone needs to drive that poor car more..
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nice job guys!
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