Envious Detailing: Black '04 Subaru WRX

mxer254 · 04-02-2012, 11:06 PM

Well i got sick and tired of always seeing the swirls/scratches in my paint and decided to have paint correction done on it. tdekany recommended Eric at Envious Detailing and I am very happy with the results, he did an amazing job! All the scratches are gone and it practically looks like new paint

I copy/pasted a post he made on another forum below:

Black Subaru WRX

“Two step paint correction process”
From time to time, I get to work on some paints that are just a pure joy to perform correction work on…this car was one of them! Porsche black, Ferrari Nero Daytona black, and BMW sapphire black are my top three favorite color cars to work on. Yes, I love black cars!!!

Process was a thorough washing to remove any previous paint protection followed by a paint surface prep with the speedy prep towel (new tool that replaces claying for me when doing correction work – faster and just as good, while being MUCH easier on the hands). Then came the correction end of things…Meguiars D300 on an orange pad, followed by Menzerna 106 on a black pad. This paint was pretty soft, yet didn’t scratch with a towel when removing the polish and/or wax, so that was a good thing!

Products used on this car were:
Meguiars D300, hyper dressing @ 2:1, degreaser, last touch, glass cleaner
Menzerna 106, powerlock sealant
Speedy surface prep towel from nanoskin
Chemical guys citrus wash and clear

Befores/afters:

Direct before and afters:

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mxer254 · 04-02-2012, 11:07 PM

Just after shots under cloudy conditions and in the garage:

philswrx04 · 04-03-2012, 02:40 AM

I miss my jbp. Such an awesome color. Looks great.

Pidgeon · 04-03-2012, 01:41 PM

gawrsh my paint needs help so bad haha especially after i saw this..

wrx. · 04-03-2012, 04:18 PM

What does something like this run?

mxer254 · 04-03-2012, 09:24 PM

it took him just under 8.5 hrs @ $50/hr... so $430. it might seem like a lot of money but considering i thought my paint was a lost cause it was well worth it! he's also given me a lot of tips on how to keep it looking like this.

axleon2 · 04-04-2012, 02:25 AM

Looks good. I want JBP so bad but they are nearly impossible to find, especially ones that aren't beat to **** or are too far away from me.

axleon2 · 04-04-2012, 02:31 AM

Here is my friends OBP that I detailed for him.

Turned out great, these pictures are kind of what made me want black so bad...

Layvon · 04-17-2012, 08:07 PM

Anyone else use that towel before? I'm curious!
Layvon

easterbran · 04-17-2012, 08:09 PM

What did you use to remove the swirls?

BlackJavaPearl04 · 04-18-2012, 05:58 AM

detailing the same car/ color

. Glad to see that menzerna was used! That was my choice as well.

BlackJavaPearl04 · 04-18-2012, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by easterbran

What did you use to remove the swirls?

Looks like this: Meguiars D300

easterbran · 04-18-2012, 09:41 AM

Thanks... I saw the product list but didn't know which was which

WRXcajun · 04-24-2012, 04:57 PM

Bump
Can anyone else comment on this 'Speedy surface prep towel from nanoskin'? Is it as good as Claying? Pros...Cons?

05scoob · 04-24-2012, 07:04 PM

seems well worth 400$, Looks great

luke093 · 04-24-2012, 07:19 PM

Great work!

WhiteBgeye02 · 04-24-2012, 09:06 PM

i actually juster ordered the meguiars starter kit that includes the d300 and d301 compounds the other day with backing plate, four pads, etc etc.
you mind sharing what techniques he said to keep it looking good? my 05 obp wrx needs some loving.

hella_sti · 04-24-2012, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Layvon

Anyone else use that towel before? I'm curious!
Layvon

Quote:

Originally Posted by WRXcajun

Bump
Can anyone else comment on this 'Speedy surface prep towel from nanoskin'? Is it as good as Claying? Pros...Cons?

I was curious about the same thing, I detail cars on the side as a small business and would love to cut out some time consuming (and sometimes painful) claying. Does this product remove rust deposits and tar? How are the contaminates released? Does it need several washings during the use?

Kean · 04-24-2012, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hella_sti

I was curious about the same thing, I detail cars on the side as a small business and would love to cut out some time consuming (and sometimes painful) claying. Does this product remove rust deposits and tar? How are the contaminates released? Does it need several washings during the use?

I would suggest doing some searching on the various detailing forums like Autopia.org. The reviews are beginning to come in and so are the some opinions on how folks are finding to most effectively use this tool. The initial reaction seemed to be that the product does tend to mar but is much faster than clay. .....which can make it effective/efficient for a professional especially when correction will be the next step.

I have also seen it mentioned that the product needs a "break in" by using on glass a few times (for example) before paint. I may be wrong but I thought I also heard something about another version meant to be gentler on the finish. Frankly, I just haven't had the time these days to do as much reading on the detailing forums as I normally do.

CatchMyDrift · 04-25-2012, 03:19 AM

$400 for what looks like a brand new factory paint job sounds great to me. Very nice work.

Lou845 · 04-26-2012, 10:27 PM

Although its not a Subaru I did a paint correction on a buddy's 08 3 series that was destroyed using meguiars products and the finish was pretty good. Some opinions on how I did would be great

Iphone camera isn't best quality

d0ugch0i · 04-29-2012, 12:11 PM

sigh...i wish my car was black

Lou845 · 04-29-2012, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d0ugch0i

sigh...i wish my car was black

No you don't lol black is impossible to maintain

hella_sti · 04-29-2012, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lou845

No you don't lol black is impossible to maintain

lol, this!!!^^

Spc2125 · 05-02-2012, 11:56 PM

Hey,
Im just starting to get into the detailing world. Im 18 and on kind of a budget. im trying my best to learn how to clean a car correctly. I have a crap car to practice on so I can detail other peoples cars nicely.
So far I have learned to (in order)
-wash
-dry
-clay bar
-polish
-sealant
-wax

Now i have the products to wash and i bought the mcguires clay bar kit. Im just looking for recommended products to use as a polish, sealant, and wax... that is under preferably $75
I bought just a tiny 6' ryobi orbital buffer and was going to use that. And also could you tell me if i should use a foam pad or a microfiber pad for the polish, sealant, and wax.

Thanks!!!

04-02-2012, 11:06 PM	#1
mxer254 Scooby Newbie Member#: 246123 Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Vehicle: '04 WRX -R.I.P.	Envious Detailing: Black '04 Subaru WRX Well i got sick and tired of always seeing the swirls/scratches in my paint and decided to have paint correction done on it. tdekany recommended Eric at Envious Detailing and I am very happy with the results, he did an amazing job! All the scratches are gone and it practically looks like new paint I copy/pasted a post he made on another forum below: Black Subaru WRX “Two step paint correction process” From time to time, I get to work on some paints that are just a pure joy to perform correction work on…this car was one of them! Porsche black, Ferrari Nero Daytona black, and BMW sapphire black are my top three favorite color cars to work on. Yes, I love black cars!!! Process was a thorough washing to remove any previous paint protection followed by a paint surface prep with the speedy prep towel (new tool that replaces claying for me when doing correction work – faster and just as good, while being MUCH easier on the hands). Then came the correction end of things…Meguiars D300 on an orange pad, followed by Menzerna 106 on a black pad. This paint was pretty soft, yet didn’t scratch with a towel when removing the polish and/or wax, so that was a good thing! Products used on this car were: Meguiars D300, hyper dressing @ 2:1, degreaser, last touch, glass cleaner Menzerna 106, powerlock sealant Speedy surface prep towel from nanoskin Chemical guys citrus wash and clear Befores/afters: Direct before and afters: * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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04-02-2012, 11:07 PM	#2
mxer254 Scooby Newbie Member#: 246123 Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Vehicle: '04 WRX -R.I.P.	Just after shots under cloudy conditions and in the garage:

04-03-2012, 02:40 AM	#3
philswrx04 Scooby Newbie Member#: 76847 Join Date: Dec 2004 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Greensboro,GA Auburn,AL Vehicle: 2011 STi	I miss my jbp. Such an awesome color. Looks great.

04-03-2012, 01:41 PM	#4
Pidgeon Scooby Specialist Member#: 284247 Join Date: May 2011 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Golden, Colorado Vehicle: 2002 Wrx MBP!	gawrsh my paint needs help so bad haha especially after i saw this..

04-03-2012, 04:18 PM	#5
wrx. Scooby Specialist Member#: 258781 Join Date: Sep 2010 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Spokane, WA Vehicle: 2002 Subaru WRX Aspen White	What does something like this run?

04-03-2012, 09:24 PM	#6
mxer254 Scooby Newbie Member#: 246123 Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Vehicle: '04 WRX -R.I.P.	it took him just under 8.5 hrs @ $50/hr... so $430. it might seem like a lot of money but considering i thought my paint was a lost cause it was well worth it! he's also given me a lot of tips on how to keep it looking like this.

04-04-2012, 02:25 AM	#7
axleon2 Scooby Guru Member#: 154117 Join Date: Jul 2007 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Midvale, Utah Vehicle: 2004 WRX JAVA BLACK PEARL	Looks good. I want JBP so bad but they are nearly impossible to find, especially ones that aren't beat to **** or are too far away from me.

04-04-2012, 02:31 AM	#8
axleon2 Scooby Guru Member#: 154117 Join Date: Jul 2007 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Midvale, Utah Vehicle: 2004 WRX JAVA BLACK PEARL	Here is my friends OBP that I detailed for him. Turned out great, these pictures are kind of what made me want black so bad...

04-17-2012, 08:07 PM	#9
Layvon NASIOC Supporter Member#: 195711 Join Date: Nov 2008 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Cadillac MI Vehicle: STi 04/05/06/07 JBP / OBP for now	Anyone else use that towel before? I'm curious! Layvon

04-17-2012, 08:09 PM	#10
easterbran Scooby Specialist Member#: 307359 Join Date: Jan 2012 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Tyrone,GA Vehicle: '05 STi Stage II OBP	What did you use to remove the swirls?

04-18-2012, 05:58 AM	#11
BlackJavaPearl04 Scooby Specialist Member#: 198522 Join Date: Dec 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Up State NY Vehicle: 98 LGT Limited 10 Forester	detailing the same car/ color . Glad to see that menzerna was used! That was my choice as well.

04-18-2012, 09:41 AM	#13
easterbran Scooby Specialist Member#: 307359 Join Date: Jan 2012 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Tyrone,GA Vehicle: '05 STi Stage II OBP	Thanks... I saw the product list but didn't know which was which

04-24-2012, 04:57 PM	#14
WRXcajun Scooby Newbie Member#: 188165 Join Date: Aug 2008	Bump Can anyone else comment on this 'Speedy surface prep towel from nanoskin'? Is it as good as Claying? Pros...Cons?

04-24-2012, 07:04 PM	#15
05scoob Scooby Newbie Member#: 317989 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: 12827 New york Vehicle: 2005 STi	seems well worth 400$, Looks great

04-24-2012, 07:19 PM	#16
luke093 Scooby Newbie Member#: 316430 Join Date: Apr 2012	Great work!

04-24-2012, 09:06 PM	#17
WhiteBgeye02 Scooby Specialist Member#: 224785 Join Date: Sep 2009 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: neenah Vehicle: 2005 wrx-jdm207 i went black...	i actually juster ordered the meguiars starter kit that includes the d300 and d301 compounds the other day with backing plate, four pads, etc etc. you mind sharing what techniques he said to keep it looking good? my 05 obp wrx needs some loving.

04-25-2012, 03:19 AM	#20
CatchMyDrift Scooby Specialist Member#: 54523 Join Date: Feb 2004 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Chico,CA	$400 for what looks like a brand new factory paint job sounds great to me. Very nice work.

04-26-2012, 10:27 PM	#21
Lou845 Scooby Newbie Member#: 317747 Join Date: Apr 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Upstate NY Vehicle: 04 2.5rs PSM	Although its not a Subaru I did a paint correction on a buddy's 08 3 series that was destroyed using meguiars products and the finish was pretty good. Some opinions on how I did would be great Iphone camera isn't best quality

04-29-2012, 12:11 PM	#22
d0ugch0i Scooby Guru Member#: 198861 Join Date: Jan 2009 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2004 WRX PSM	sigh...i wish my car was black

05-02-2012, 11:56 PM	#25
Spc2125 Scooby Newbie Member#: 312555 Join Date: Mar 2012 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: MA Vehicle: 2006 Spec B #368 Titanium Silver Metallic	Hey, Im just starting to get into the detailing world. Im 18 and on kind of a budget. im trying my best to learn how to clean a car correctly. I have a crap car to practice on so I can detail other peoples cars nicely. So far I have learned to (in order) -wash -dry -clay bar -polish -sealant -wax Now i have the products to wash and i bought the mcguires clay bar kit. Im just looking for recommended products to use as a polish, sealant, and wax... that is under preferably $75 I bought just a tiny 6' ryobi orbital buffer and was going to use that. And also could you tell me if i should use a foam pad or a microfiber pad for the polish, sealant, and wax. Thanks!!!