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Old 06-12-10, 05:42 PM
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Aston Martin Vantage New Car Prep

To my surprise this Aston was no were near the others we have done or as bad as some presented by other detailers on this board.

(NO SWIRLS, Light scratches, imperfections from the factory) this was truly a freak of nature!

Figured I would post because its a moving piece of art!

What was done -
Exterior

- Wheels were prepped with Sonax Wheel Cleaner 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
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Paint inspected and measured
- Wheels were protected with Swissvax Autobahn
- Tires dressed
- Masking
- 1 Step Polish with Menzerna PO85RD
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Menzerna Power Lock
- 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.

Products used:
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Exterior:
Adam's Car Wash
P21S Total Auto Wash (engine, presoak, wheel wells, tires)
Uber Yellow Wash Sponge
Uber Clay Bar kit with Optimum No Rinse
Einszett Spray Wax
Menzerna PO85RD
Menzerna Power Lock

Wheels/Tires
Sonax Wheel Cleaner
Swissvax Pneu

Interior:
Sonax Dashboard Cleaner
Leather Master Trio

Tools:
Infratech 5300
Fenix TK11
Fenix TK40
Brinkmann
Flex 3403
Makita
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels

Brushes
Cam Spray Pressure Wash and Foam Canon Attachment

Interior








Using the Fenix TK11 as an interior spot light
Before Rear Mat


After Rear Mat


Stains and marks on seats


After


Boot
Before


After



After Interior


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Before Exterior






P21S Autowash on the tires and wheel wells



Wheels


Sonax in action



Some agitation





Wash




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Claying



Drying


Cleaning up water marks
Before


After


After Power Lock

















(Permission was granted by the owner to post photos and write up)
Old 06-12-10, 08:28 PM
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Nice job. Isn't there any polish and wax after claying and drying as I see from the pics?
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yes there is did you read the process?

there were no swirls or imperfections.

we used Menzerna PO85RD followed by Menzerna Power Lock.

Thanks!
Old 06-13-10, 06:07 AM
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talk about a sexy car! it must have been a treat not to have a car full of swirls to work on. is it hard getting used to sonax and NOT having to agitate the wheels? i know i would still want to use some brushes
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correct its great for a change.
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Great pics... another stunning job..
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Gah my dream car! Lucky you got to work on her
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how much do you guys charge for a job like this?
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look at that sexy car shine.
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Originally Posted by SnoopyBQ
how much do you guys charge for a job like this?
you can email me at phil@detailersdomain.com
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