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07-06-2008, 04:40 PM
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Detailing Wacko!
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FMINUS Detailed: 2006 Porsche Cayman S
FMINUS Detailed: 2006 Porsche Cayman S
Man I love the curves on the porsches... just amazing. Makes me want to go look at GT3RSs again....  The pics were taken BEFORE the final Cold water wipedown, so you may see some sweating/smearing thats apparent from the high nuba content of Divine... CG CWC CG fabric protectant CG BareBones CG Fade2Black CG New Car Solvent Sprayaway Glass Cleaner 1Z Cockpit Premium 1Z Blitz 1Z Glass Polish P21S TAW P21S Gel Wheel Cleaner CD2 Leather Master Trio OPT QID OPT Interior Protectant DG Aquawax Aquapel Treatment Autosol Metal Polish Swissvax Cleaner Fluid Swissvax Paint Rubber Swissvax Quick Finish l Swissvax Car Bath Swissvax Wheel Swissvax Autobahn wheel wax Swissvax Crystal Swissvax Pneu Swissvax Leather Cleaner Swissvax Leather Milk Swissvax Protecton Swissvax Metal Polish Swissvax Wood Polish Clay: Riccardo Clay CG SQD as Lube Paint Correction: Menzerna PO85RD Menzerna 106FF LCC LoPro White LCC LoPro Orange Zymol Duster Equipment: Defelsko P6000 Defelsko P200 Defelsko Wireless Printer Defelsko Posisoft Dell Laptop MyteeLite II Vapor Chief Brinkman 3m Sun Gun 3m backing plate CM5300 Metabo LSP: Swissvax Divine                   
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07-06-2008, 04:40 PM
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Detailing Wacko!
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Chino Hills CA
Posts: 235
My Ride: E46 2002 6spd Laguna
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09 Nissan GTR (canceled screwed by the dealer. Now looking for a DB7) 08 E60 M5 08 Acura MDX (Wife's Car) 05 TSX (Wife's car) 02 BMW M3 05 NSX Imola Orange |
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07-06-2008, 05:40 PM
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Looks really nice
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07-06-2008, 06:36 PM
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I'm not impressed........
Becuase all of your cars turn out great. But this one was FANTASTIC!  (I figured you would like that one) |
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07-06-2008, 08:31 PM
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Since we're talking Caymans and Swissvax........
Here is my CaymanS at the local PCA concours in early May. Polished out with Groit's Polishes and Claybar, and then finished off with Swissvax Cleaner Fluid and Swissvax Zuffenhausen (this detailing was about 25 hours.... ), and yes, I did get 1st in class. I have been a die hard Groit's user for quite some time, but decided to see what the real premium products would do; and was thoroughly impressed with Swissvax. The "depth" in the paint is incredible... Swissvax is also extremely easy to apply and remove.... When I wax my cars, I have usually planned it to be a 2 day project; I did the E46 wagon over the weekend using the Swissvax and was done in about 6 hours........ Greg, if you check in on this thread I hope you are doing well. Not spending alot of time here these days.......... Regards,
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07-06-2008, 08:44 PM
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nothing like a $2500 wax
 Or am I thinking of a different swissvax |
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07-06-2008, 08:53 PM
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nothing 3m products cant accomplish....btw good job
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07-06-2008, 08:54 PM
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Just like many other premium waxes, there are a lot of different "grades" Zuffenhausen (a "Porsche" formulated wax, but seemed to do fine on the BMW) was about $130 and the cleaner fluid about $40........ There was another one for Porsches that was a bit more as well ($220ish) that I considered, but after talking with the detailer Zuffenhausen was the decision..... Zymol has a kaziliion $ wax too. But, I'll probably get 20 waxings from the container, so the $/waxing is in line with a lot of other products............
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07-06-2008, 09:14 PM
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Do they judge the engines of the Caymans and Boxsters in y'all Concours events? Reason I ask, I am a Concours judge for our local Porsche region and we have been debating back and forth on this topic. Thanks
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07-06-2008, 09:15 PM
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Great work as always Phil...
Came out beautiful!!!
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07-06-2008, 09:16 PM
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Funny man. BTW, have I've seen your details? Answer: No......... |
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07-06-2008, 10:08 PM
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spotless, just my taste!
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07-07-2008, 07:55 AM
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Yes, in full Concours Boxter/Caymans have thier engines judged. I draw the line there, and while my car was totally prepped for the event (pulled the wheels, did the wheel wells, completely pulled apart the front trunk and battery compartment, etc) I refuse do an engine I can't see and entered the "French Class" which is just interior / exterior. I think it's ridiculous to do the engine on these cars given most if not all of the newer cars are regular drivers, and it is a total hassle to do it. In theory, if all the competitors agree not to show engines, they'll judge as concours with no engine points which takes you out of the overall event score. Its a tough call; if we all agree no engines there would be no fair way to judge us overall. (I was judging this event as well, doing the French classed 911s)........... I also think we need to re-class French and do it by just model years instead of car type / model years to broaden the classes a bit. No reason in French to differentiate between a Cayman and 997 or a 911 and 928 or 944........... Regards
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TwoE46s 01-Dinan3/330ci (sold); 03-325it; 07-E92/328; 06-Cayman S Wagon: 17X8 BBS RXs & 225/45 Toyo Proxes 4s Coupe:(sold) Dinan "S" plus Throttle Body & Stg 3 Software Dinan Stage 2 Suspension UUC Shifter UUC Underdrive Pulleys Goodridge Braided Brake Lines Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s on factory M Double Spoke 68s Track Stuff - 17X8 OZ SuperLeggeras & 235/40 Toyo RA1s; Shroth Harnesses Last edited by TwoE46s; 07-07-2008 at 07:58 AM. |
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07-07-2008, 09:01 PM
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FMINUS- What are those little dots in the paint that you couldn't get out? My car has them too and nothing I can do will get rid of them.
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07-08-2008, 01:18 PM
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Exceptional work FMINUS as always! That is an impressive process/list of products and the results reflect that.
Greg @ Detailed Image
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07-08-2008, 01:57 PM
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impressive work FMInus.. i think i know the owner of this car (alan?)
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07-08-2008, 08:28 PM
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Detailing Wacko!
Join Date: Jan 2007
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07-21-2008, 08:36 PM
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you do some good work man
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07-21-2008, 10:33 PM
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 great work!
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07-22-2008, 11:07 PM
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OMG, beautiful car to begin with, and after your touch it is gorgeous. WOW
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