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Amir's Supra at Invisible Touch Detailing


Stonkin

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Hi,

 

This Supra currently holds the title of 'Europes Fastest 1 Mile Supra' This record was earned at the 2010 Texas Mile and that time the car was producing 1299 horsepower, at the rear wheels! It reached a top speed from a standing mile of 223.2 mph! It now runs a smaller turbo for road use, putting out 946 horsepower on V Power and 1167 horsepower on race fuel. These figures were measured at the hubs. So, bit of a monster then! :)

 

The car came to me for a stage 1 paint enhancement and engine bay treatment. Lets have a walk around the car...

 

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All graphics were removed from the previous event. Then proceeding into the engine bay, everything was lightly cleaned with All Purpose Cleaner and a selection of brushes

 

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The wheels were then cleaned using Bilberry and tyres with APC.

 

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All door/boot shuts and fuel cap were cleaned with APC and brushes. After being snowfoamed, the car was washed using Shampoo Plus and the 2 bucket method. It was then clayed to remove contamination and washed again in the same process. Once returned to the garage the car was then inspected.

 

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The front air ducts had been previously smoothed over to assist with the top speed runs. These had however cracked from flexing. The rear spoiler also had paint missing along its leading edge. These were removed and taken to the bodyshop to be repaired. The front bumper required extensive work to strengthen the ducts from the inside.

 

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I then proceeded to machine polish the car using the makita rotary, 3M backing plate, 3M polishing pad and Meguiars #80

 

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You will notice a rather tasty set of rear wheels now appeared, as the originals were sold within the club.

 

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Continuing around the car

 

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Smaller backing plate and 3M spot polishing pad used for tighter areas such as the side pods

 

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With the front bumper and lights off i proceeded to clean all of these areas. All metal work and paintwork in the engine bay was also polished

 

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So along came these tasty items, made by Weld.

 

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These were all polished, ipa'd, sealed and fitted. Tyres were treated with 2 coats of Endurance Tyre Gel

 

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All door/boot/window rubbers seals and exterior plastics were treated with Bumper Care

 

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The interior was hoovered and dusted down, all plastics including the roof cleaned with APC. Poorboys Natural Look was then used to dress everything.

 

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The boot was all degreased, battery tray polished and roll cage cleaned. The glass was polished inside and out. The exhaust was also polished.

I then applied Swissvax Cleaner Fluid to the paintwork

 

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Which was followed up with 2 applications of Swissvax Best of Show wax

 

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Tyre pressures were checked and adjusted accordingly, after all, it was unlikely the car was going to receive a gentle journey home :)

 

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The customer's service book was completed for his records

 

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And final shots as the customer left, everyone at the yard left standing with smiles as this extremely pretty yet purposeful monster approached the gate, leaving what can only be described as a ridiculous sound going off into the distance.

 

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Love the front bumper with the air ducts filled in! Might try something similar myself.

 

Stonkin, your work is simply incredible. You literally transform cars, not just give them a quick spruce up. :thumbs: If you're ever over in Ireland for any reason, make sure you bring your cleaning kit with you! Would love this done to mine. Outstanding work, hat's off to you :hi:

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BIG thanks to Christian for working miracles on the car.

 

It really was not looking great before he got it, but it was a one stop complete makeover.

 

Yup no handbrake, I run the "strange" brakes all round which don't allow a handbrake, but save me 50kgs of rolling mass and stop pretty well.

 

Lol @ JP ;)

 

But indicators are now being custom fitted into the headlights.

 

If anyone is thinking about a respray or freshening the car up, it would be highly recommended to go and see Christian first. Some of his work is literally unbelievable.

 

100% proffesional service and the results speak for themselves!!!

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