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First (proper) clean of the Supra


Stan

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Well after owning it for almost a month now, I have only just got round to giving it a proper clean (to my standards :p)

 

For those that are interested, the procedure was:

 

Foamed with Chemical Guys Maxi Suds II

Washed with Chemical Guys Extreme Wash and Washmitt

Clayed with Meguiars Clay

Washed with Chemical Guys Citrus Wash & Gloss and washmitt

Swirl removal with Poorboys SSR 2.5 and 2.0 on Edge cutting pads using a Silverline Rotary

Machine Polished with Chemical Guys Spiderweb Scratch and Swirl Remover on a Edge finishing pad using a Silverline Rotary

Glazed with Chemical Guys Wet Mirror Finish

Sealed with Chemical Guys Jetseal

Waxed with Chemical Guys 50:50 Concours paste wax (2 coats)

Final Buff with Meguiars Ultimate Quik Detailer

Wheels polished with Chemical Guys Metal Shine

Tyres dressed with Chemical Guys Silk Shine Dressing

Glass cleaned with Chemical Guys Window Cleaner

Leather cleaned with Autoglym Leather Cleaner and Leather Care Cream

Exterior Plastics cleaned with Meguiars PlastX

Interior Plastics dressed with Meguairs NXT Tech Protect

 

Pics don't do it justice since it wasn't too sunny out, but the last pic should give you an idea about how good the finish is :)

 

http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/3241/img0019dd0.jpg

 

http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/9118/img0029oa6.jpg

 

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/6552/img0030gq5.jpg

 

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/4894/img0033rg6.jpg

 

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/2163/img0028tj3.jpg

 

http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/4700/img0031gl3.jpg

 

 

Still needs polishing again in a couple of small places, and the engine bay needs looking at, but I really need to set aside a full day to do those areas, however I'm happy with what I achieved today (even if I am a little knackered!! :D)

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but, did we miss the zorst tho`?

 

Can't do a lot more with the zorst tbh, have polished it loads and it still has that brown look to it. I'm planning on attacking it with a wire brush when I get one to see if I can do any better with that.

 

 

Nice work! what's up with the rubber thing on your bumper above the exhaust??

 

Rear parking sensor (although weirdly only on one side of the car)

 

 

Very nice car, What's with the decon unit in the background? do u work on asbestos?

 

Nah, my job is a bit stranger :D I took the pics on an industrial estate just round the corner from me

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Looks great.

 

How bad were the swirl marks before you started? I have a lot of chemical guys stuff but havnt bought the swirl remover from them, would you recomend it? :)

 

Pretty bad to be honest, I don't want to put Soop Doggs cleaning to shame, but I have an inkling he wasn't as gentle as I am when cleaning (ie 2 buckets, running hose, and washmitt)

 

I think black just picks up swirl marks very easily, so unless you have the car perfectly clean beforehand, you'll inflict them back into the paintwork (plus I believe Astral Black is single stage, which means it marks easier)

 

I've got quite a few 'polishes' from Chemical Guys that remove swirls, I just tend to favour Poorboys for the initial work. However I would recommend any Chemical Guys product for removing swirls (assuming you are using a machine polisher). I think they have changed their range recently from the products I have, but anything from here would be good:

 

http://www.chemicalguysuk.com/category_s/24.htm

 

http://www.chemicalguysuk.com/category_s/4.htm

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That`s one clean looking car, but please don`t attack your exhaust with a wire brush:( Try some Autosol with a polishing mop and a drill, this should take the tarnishing off.

 

Hmmm interesting, hadn't considered doing that. I was going to try and get it with my rotary but it's too big (the rotary + pad). I just think I'm gonna damage the exhaust cut out of the bumper if I use a polishing pad :blink:

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Thought I recognised that car, it's on about 12,000 calling cards for the club :D

 

Have you tried the autosol on the exhaust tip? I had one in a very similar condition and with a bit of work it came up pretty good. Not new, but brought the drome back. I wouldn't recommend a wire brush though!

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Thought I recognised that car, it's on about 12,000 calling cards for the club :D

 

Have you tried the autosol on the exhaust tip? I had one in a very similar condition and with a bit of work it came up pretty good. Not new, but brought the drome back. I wouldn't recommend a wire brush though!

 

That was one of the things that sold it for me..... joining the club (before I brought the soop) and seeing the cards arrive in the post, and me going "that could be mine soon!" :D

 

I think I'll give some autosol a go then to see what happens...

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rubbish, needs at least 52 coats of wax.:D (Sorry if you didnt read the VXR detailing thread you wont understand)

 

Haha don't worry, you might have gathered I'm a bit obsessed by cleaning... so I'm well aware of VXR Marc and his detailing related threads :lol:

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