Metros Detailed 2001 NHBP Civic full paint correction

[metros]

Method:
-ONR Wash exterior and all jams
-Wheels cleaned using Westley's Bleche White and Meguires Wheel Brightener
-Meguires Clay
-1z Intesive Polish with Uber Orange Pad
-Wolfgang Total Swirl Remover with Uber Green Pad
-Washed to remove dust with ONR
-Menzerna Power Lock with Uber Gray Pad
-Exhaust tip polished
-Leather Seats treated with Leather Master's Trio
-1z Cockpit on Dash and Plastics

Before:








Before/Afters:
Hood








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Trunk








Roof




Gas Cap:




Leather

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Headlight




Exhaust tip




Wheel




Random Scratch


Not quite 100% corrected. But considerably better.


Driver Jam

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Completed











Thanks for looking!

[blue-sun]

Looks good! Black cars look sooo nice immediately after a proper detailing!

What's up the tires? the owner requested no dressing? When I get those requests I use 3:1 Meguiars Hyperdressing and buff it to a clean/dry/matte look. To my eye it looks unfinished, but I understand why people wouldn't/don't want their tired dressed.

[metros]

I hate greasy tiredressing. I need to add something to my supplies that doesn't sling and doesn't look like a tire covered in vasoline. I haven't come across a tire dressing I like yet.

[metros]

I forgot to post this picture. This is brand new clay after doing one 12x12 section of his door. I couldn't believe how much came up with the clay on this car. The roof was also covered in tree sap, which came off with the clay.

[SacksLax]

Majestic Solutions Super Blue Dressing. Beads water great and tires don't get a dingy brown to them. Also isn't super greasy looking. Works on tires and much more.

[btrial]

Originally Posted by metros

I hate greasy tiredressing. I need to add something to my supplies that doesn't sling and doesn't look like a tire covered in vasoline. I haven't come across a tire dressing I like yet.

Try using the tire foam cleaners and maybe a light dressing and then wash the tires with your car wash soap, you got to put the stuff on to deep clean the tires but then wash all the greasy, slingyness off. They will look clean and slightly bead water but not much.

[metros]

Just ordered a few new supplies. Adam's VRT will be used as a tire dressing on future details.

[ctrent86]

Originally Posted by metros

Just ordered a few new supplies. Adam's VRT will be used as a tire dressing on future details.

VRT is ok. I seem to have similar taste as you. Might want to give Swissvax Pneu a try. Lasts a while if the tire is prepped right, and have a very very matte finish.

[Noek]

I use CG liquid extreme shine

[pacer07]

I really like the Zaino tire dressing. Has a nice semi gloss shine and not greasy at all.

[jxkim]

yep looks unfinished without the tire dressing. i hear that you use also use interior shine which lasts longer too.

[blacksti07]

What tool did u use? what model of the buffe machine?

[snoboarder8232]

Meg's Gold Class endurance gel is a GREAT OTC tire gel that lasts and looks awesome (not too greasy looking).

[metros]

I used a porter cable. I'll have to double check on the model number for you.

[blue-sun]

Originally Posted by metros

I hate greasy tiredressing. I need to add something to my supplies that doesn't sling and doesn't look like a tire covered in vasoline. I haven't come across a tire dressing I like yet.

Look into the Meguiar's Hyperdressing. It's water based, so it won't sling.

You can dilute it from 1:1 up to 4:1. Its good on any plastic/vinyl pieces. I've used it on interiors, engine bays, tires, wheelwells and other exterior bits.

It comes full strength, has a nice "grape" like smell and doesn't sling.

Here's what 3:1 looks like (I tried all 4 dilutions and prefer 3:1)

I apply a thin amount on wet tires after washing then I apply a 2nd coat later while the wax cures, spray a small amount on a terry cloth applicator pad and wipe it on the tires.

[Kean]

Originally Posted by metros

I hate greasy tiredressing. I need to add something to my supplies that doesn't sling and doesn't look like a tire covered in vasoline. I haven't come across a tire dressing I like yet.

....I typically use 303 AP for this since I always have it on hand. A couple of applications may be necessary depending on the condition of the tires but it doesn't sling and leaves a nice satin/matte look. Luckily, there are a lot of good choices out there that will get you that non-greasy finish.

Good job on the car btw.

[jefmcc]

Originally Posted by metros

Method:
-ONR Wash exterior and all jams
-Wheels cleaned using Westley's Bleche White and Meguires Wheel Brightener
-Meguires Clay
-1z Intesive Polish with Uber Orange Pad
-Wolfgang Total Swirl Remover with Uber Green Pad
-Washed to remove dust with ONR
-Menzerna Power Lock with Uber Gray Pad
-Exhaust tip polished
-Leather Seats treated with Leather Master's Trio
-1z Cockpit on Dash and Plastics

Looks amazing! I love nice before and afters.

+1 on the Westley's Bleche White.

And I second Kean's recomendation on the 303 as a tire dressing. Makes the tires look new, clean, and black.

[blue-sun]

Originally Posted by Kean

....I typically use 303 AP for this since I always have it on hand. A couple of applications may be necessary depending on the condition of the tires but it doesn't sling and leaves a nice satin/matte look. Luckily, there are a lot of good choices out there that will get you that non-greasy finish.

Good job on the car btw.

True, 303 is good stuff.

The Hyper dressing can be buffed to a satin/matte finish as well. I've got a semi-regular customer that likes his tires dry looking, so I always apply the hyperdressing and buff it to a dry matte look.

Here's his car (STOCK 02 Blaze Yellow WRX, yummy!) Pics are kinda hard to see the tires in this pic, no good pics on the last time I detailed it.

[Kean]

....here is my old WRX and my new Challenger. You can buff 303 down as far as you want to go as well. I simply have it on hand (by the gallon) so it's what I end up using. I like a wee bit of a sheen myself:

[blue-sun]

you're a brave man to have 2 black cars. such a PITA to keep clean and swirl free.

[metros]

Wow lots of suggestions here. Thanks all!

As for now I've got the Adam's already ordered. I think I'll give the Megs Hyperdressing or 303 a try next time.

Thanks for the compliments as well

[Kean]

Originally Posted by blue-sun

you're a brave man to have 2 black cars. such a PITA to keep clean and swirl free.

....this is my 4th black vehicle I've owned actually. The WRX is gone. ....traded it in when I bought the Challenger in May. The Dodge seems to have harder clear than the WRX did so upkeep should be a bit easier.