Smoke Detailed - :: *Porsche Cayman Perfection* ::

Smoke · #1 (**permalink**) 08-07-2008

I was very exited to start this detail. I knew I was doing a red cayman but I didnt know it looked like this. It was modified very tastefully. I met the owner over on 6speedonline, his name is Mike and hes a super nice guy. He knew of Gloss It and I made sure he got the very best.

Heres the car after the wash, after just rinsing the car before washing I saw it was already beading nicely so I had to be sure that any prior wax applied was stripped off so I used the 2BM and P21s TAW with 2 schmitts.

First I did the wheels. P21s gel was used to ensure no damage was done to the Champion wheels finish or the braking system

Letting dwell for 15minutes...

After

The front passenger wheel was the worst

After cleaning I used AG intensive tar remover to dissolve the stubborn tar spots

Smoke · #2 (**permalink**) 08-07-2008

After

Onto to claying

Just after 1/2 the hood... the worst of the contaminats were on the hood, the rest of the body was fairly smooth.

Here are some before shots of the car in sunligh to check for swirls

A bird must have though red meant bullseye

After claying I used PB spray and wipe to prep the finish for polishing

The car was moderatley swirled. It was booked for a 1 step correction. I was able to remover a solid amount of defect using Gloss It one step machine polish and the cyclo. I would say they car was 70-80% perfect after.

Hood before

Hood after

Smoke · #3 (**permalink**) 08-07-2008

Post Polishing shots, No LSP was applied this is after a thorough IPA wipdown

More post polishing shots outside, again there is NO LSP on this car

The B&B exhaust was polished with #0000 steel wool and Noxon, it sounded really great on the Cayman, very deep and throaty.

Now onto LSP application. I chose Gloss It Signature Gloss for its great clarity and depth, yes its a sealant and has depth! I applied it very thin via Flex and a LC blue final finishing pad. 2 coats were applied followed by a Gloss Enhancer QD wipedown (similar to using a Z8 or Z6 spray after applying Zaino but um Gloss enhancer is just....better!)

Smoke · #4 (**permalink**) 08-07-2008

Here is the car finished....

Smoke · #5 (**permalink**) 08-07-2008

Here is a picture I took before polishing and LSP

You cant see my reflection that well granted im in the garage but still the reflection is dull and un-crisp from what you can see of it.

Here is one i took after

Some more, I couldnt resist this car just looked really great. I wish I had more sun though for the photoshoot

The wheels were sealed with Zaino CS and tires were finished with CG Liquid extreme shine
( IMO the best tire product you can use for a rich deep gloss without a stupid shine, and it lasts and lasts)

These wheels just set the car off so right

The sun was starting to go.. but the gloss wasnt

I pulled the car back inside to finish off the interior and trim

Just a precaution

Cant be too careful with other peoples cars

Before

During

After

I cleaned the leather with Leather Masters and topped it with Optimum protectant
All plastic trim was wipedown using 1Z CP

I used the CM5300 to check for overspray...being a black interior with no sunroof it was tough to see much of anything

Ahh..

Just some garage reflection shots

The car really had a deep glow to it and I was pleased with the outcome. I wish I could have done my complete 100% correction job instead of the 1 step but it still came out very nice.

The last one is my personal favorite, the sun was on its way down and clouds were comming up but just enough sun was shinning through to get The perfect lighting

Gloss It Products used

Cyclo with orange pads and Gloss It One Step Machine polish
Signature Gloss
Gloss Enhancer wipedown

Heres a video for you guys as well, the first few seconds are a bit shaky but then it smooths out. Mind you half of the hood does have a clear bra.

Gloss it is the shit, what can I say

damon@tirerack · #6 (**permalink**) 08-08-2008

WELL DONE!

DetailWerkz · #7 (**permalink**) 08-08-2008

Sweet detail job! The One-Step is some bad mambojumbo huh! I love that stuff! Esp when the client does not want to spend a lot of money but wants the car to look like new.

You will love the Cyclo more and more each time you use it!

Man..love that last shot..can you say MONEY shot!! Great job Smoke!

Mrgloss · #8 (**permalink**) 08-08-2008

Wow! That paint looks sick! Now that final testing is completed we will soon release the One Step Machine Gloss.