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06-11-2014, 06:16 PM
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06-11-2014, 11:36 PM
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#77 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
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06-15-2014, 08:15 PM
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#78 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
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Been invited to detail a friend's Audi A5 today. The vehicle was filled with swirls as it was washed improperly at the speedy hand wash places. Also, the rims were caked with layers of stubborn brake dust.
To make thing worse, rain water was flowing backward to the underground parking where we were detailing vehicles. Therefore there were not much pictures taken as we were in a hurry to remove our power cords and equipment due to flooding .
Enjoy! 
before 
caked rims 
swirls 
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06-15-2014, 09:38 PM
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#79 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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Originally Posted by gn02156668  | Off topic questions:
1) Will any car wash soap work with this?
2) What kind of cannon would I use if I had a pressure washer? (My dad has a pressure washer).
thanks,
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06-16-2014, 07:04 PM
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#80 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
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yes, any car soap will work with that.
Pressure washer will require a different one as this one is designed to use with your home water tap with low water pressure. You need Snow Foam Lance for pressure washer.
hope that helps
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06-21-2014, 08:11 PM
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#81 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
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SITUATION : Was invited by a client to conduct a 1 stage polish on his 2002 WRX bug eye. The vehicle was filled with severe swirls and oxidized paint.
TASK : To remove paint imperfection and to renew the paint.
Action: The vehicle was foam cannoned to remove loose dirt. After that, the vehicle was hand washed with 2 buckets method. The vehicle was then clay clothed to remove embedded dirt on the paint.
A 1 stage polish was conducted to remove paint imperfection. Choices of solution is Meguiar 105 with 205 at some problem area.
After that, the vehicle was protected with Mothers Synthetic Wax and all plastic trims were rejuventiated.
The wheels were washed and cleaned to remove stubborn brake dust.
RESULT : The vehicle's paint was corrected and 75% of imperfecton was removed approximately. 
Sea of swirls 
handle with swirls 
foam cannoned  
dirt at the hinge  
cleaned hinge 
swirls before polish 
50 / 50 before and after 1 stage polish  
subaru printing was left on the trunk after debadging 
subaru printing was removed 
After 1 stage polish and protected with LSP         
Enjoy !
Last edited by gn02156668; 12-13-2014 at 09:11 AM.
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06-21-2014, 09:02 PM
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Wow, besides the usual rock chips from wear and tear, that car looks great!
How did you clean the door jams and the trunk lid area? I always seem to have trouble with those areas.
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06-21-2014, 09:11 PM
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#83 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
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Thanks . Unfortunately owner did not have a touch up pen available, so the rock chips are just protected with layers of wax.
Door jams and trunk lid are cleaned with detailing brushes with car wash shampoo. Then I wiped them clean with quick detailer.
Easy steps with great visual improvement . Thanks for the "like" =)
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06-24-2014, 11:05 PM
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#84 | | Need to Seek Professional Help
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Originally Posted by bcrdukes Wow, besides the usual rock chips from wear and tear, that car looks great!
How did you clean the door jams and the trunk lid area? I always seem to have trouble with those areas. | A round horsehair brush from a place like Rona and some Simple Green will make short work of dirty jambs. | |
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07-04-2014, 08:45 PM
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#85 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
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edited
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07-05-2014, 08:43 AM
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#86 | | I am Hook'd on RS
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Wow looks great!
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07-13-2014, 08:18 AM
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#87 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
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Last edited by gn02156668; 07-13-2014 at 09:08 AM.
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07-14-2014, 10:19 AM
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#88 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
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07-18-2014, 04:52 PM
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#89 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
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Freshly detailed a year 2000 VW Jetta. The vehicle was filled with numerous swirls and scratches , with oxidized paint and other paint imperfection.
The vehicle was foam cannoned and clay barred. After that, a 1 stage polish was conducted. Choice of the polish compound was Race Glaze levelling compound. After that, the vehicle was topped up with LSP to protect and enhance the wettness of the paint.  
50/50 before and after paint crrection 
swirls on rear left fender 
after paint correction  
dirty exhaust tip 
cleaned exhaust tip 
protected with LSP   ]  ]  
Enjoy !
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07-19-2014, 12:25 AM
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#90 | | I am Hook'd on RS
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very nice! I like :-)
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07-29-2014, 12:30 PM
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#91 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
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08-08-2014, 11:10 PM
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#92 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
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Here is a quick preview of this monster 2012 WRX STI fitted with aggressive fender kit.
It will be entering the Vancouver Import Festival tomorrow and hope you all enjoy !
A one stage polish was conducted to correct the paint imperfection. After that, the vehicle was layered with Mitchell & King Temptation wax to enhance the wettness appearance.
The spec of this WRX STI is as follow:
HP : 383 at the wheel
Torque : 364
Wide fender body kit was installed by the famous auto shop - Speed Syndicate
Custom vinyl decals in Japanese words with the belief from owner : I will only use the top quality parts on my ride and I am not afraid to use it.
before paint correction 
after paint correction  
more swirls 
swirls are gone
after paint correction     
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09-21-2014, 06:18 PM
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#93 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
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09-21-2014, 10:01 PM
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#94 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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Where did you buy Opti-coat from? I hear it's now discontinued..
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09-22-2014, 07:27 AM
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#95 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
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bought from Ken , our sponsor a while ago. Yes, they are releasing opti gloss now ...
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10-09-2014, 07:45 PM
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#96 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
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Did a 1 stage polish on this neglected 06 civic Si. The paint was heavily oxidized and filled with scratches.
Meguair 105 was used to polish the paint and Poor Boys sealant was used to enhance / protect the appearance for the upcoming winter. 
swirls 
corrected paint 
swirls 
corrected 
After 1 stage polish   
No job is done until exhaust is polished. 
cleaned exhaust 
done !
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10-12-2014, 11:58 PM
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#97 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
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Did a 1 stage polish & Opti Gloss coat on a brand new 2014 BMW M4 in marina blue colour.
The vehicle was in good condition except filled with several dealer induced swirls.
A 1 stage polish was conducted and Opti Gloss was applied to enhance the gloss appearance of the vehicle. 
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11-01-2014, 10:36 PM
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02-22-2015, 10:25 PM
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#100 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
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Did a 1 stage polish and applied CquartZ on this brand new 2015 RS 7 today. Hope you all enjoy ! 
during wash 
swirls on trunk and basically everywhere ...... 
After 1 stage polish 
after 
all taped up for protection 
In the process 
Cquartz time ! 
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