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2StepsAhead May 28, 2007 06:13 PM

Detailed my gf's STI
 
I know its not an Evo...but mine is down for the moment so for the long weekend I decide to clean up her ride since it was so beautiful out,.

http://siracingsucks.com/images/Misc...uSTi/Lau01.jpg
Here is how I got..


http://siracingsucks.com/images/Misc...uSTi/Lau02.jpg
Filthy from being parked in bk


http://siracingsucks.com/images/Misc...uSTi/Lau03.jpg
Can see some swirls with just the flash


http://siracingsucks.com/images/Misc...uSTi/Lau04.jpg
This is for everyone who says new cars dont have to be clayed, car was clayed once already before the winter less then 6 months ago.


http://siracingsucks.com/images/Misc...uSTi/Lau05.jpg
Before...


http://siracingsucks.com/images/Misc...uSTi/Lau06.jpg
Compounding one side


http://siracingsucks.com/images/Misc...uSTi/Lau07.jpg
Side by side comparison..


http://siracingsucks.com/images/Misc...uSTi/Lau08.jpg
Polished pic side by side


http://siracingsucks.com/images/Misc...uSTi/Lau09.jpg
Compounded and polished both sides


http://siracingsucks.com/images/Misc...uSTi/Lau10.jpg
Taken outside for inspection...some nice flake


http://siracingsucks.com/images/Misc...uSTi/Lau11.jpg
No more swirls...


http://siracingsucks.com/images/Misc...uSTi/Lau12.jpg
Trying to capture the clear coat in this pic


http://siracingsucks.com/images/Misc...uSTi/Lau13.jpg
Close up


http://siracingsucks.com/images/Misc...uSTi/Lau14.jpg
Reflection shot


http://siracingsucks.com/images/Misc...uSTi/Lau15.jpg
All done..

hamx0r May 28, 2007 06:22 PM

amazing lol... i definitely need to do that to my car.. and nice car too.... black with gold rims has always been my favorite..

Srt-4 Turbo 7 May 28, 2007 06:23 PM

Job well done from one Detailer to another...

Black cars are such a Pain In The A** to do, but when done right the finished product is well worth it.

Just to bust balls, tire shine would have made the car look better in that pic LOL

asdfasdf128 May 28, 2007 06:24 PM

nice job {thumbup}

2StepsAhead May 28, 2007 06:25 PM

LOL, yeah I park it in a gravel/dirt parking lot so I'm holding off on the tire shine as it seems to just attract dust like crazy.

hamx0r, I love black on gold too...I had an 03 WRX in the same color and I guess she liked it too. I've been debating the gold rims for my Evo, but I'm loving the all black theme for now.

slicedbreadno2 May 28, 2007 06:30 PM

Nice car your gf has there. Wish my gf liked these type of car's.

Mitchubishievo May 28, 2007 06:32 PM

What was your process? That looks like a wonderful turn around!

Jewish Santa May 28, 2007 06:33 PM

I hope you were "thanked" accordingly!

2StepsAhead May 28, 2007 06:36 PM


Originally Posted by Mitchubishi (Post 4376608)
What was your process? That looks like a wonderful turn around!

Washed with Meguiars GC/Meguiars A.P.C./Meguiars Wheel Brightener/Long Haul Bug & Tar
Clayed with Meguiars Clay Kit
O.C. via PC with an orange pad
O.P. via PC with an orange pad
Tried out J.W. Prime via PC with a white pad
Tried out J.W. AJ-T with a foam applicator
Meguiars Hot Shine tire gel for some trim/plastic restoration.

ray3328 May 28, 2007 06:37 PM

you do good work {thumbup}

Daniel_4g63 May 28, 2007 06:40 PM

STi looks great! need to do the same to my car.

scott yo May 28, 2007 06:44 PM

hell of a difference!

McTwist May 28, 2007 06:54 PM


Originally Posted by Jewish Santa (Post 4376612)
I hope you were "thanked" accordingly!


+1000 {pcfreak}

thekuai May 28, 2007 06:58 PM

scoreee got the siracing.net stickers in the shot {thumbup}

matyb May 28, 2007 06:59 PM

did the same today!

you should of said it was your moms car so you dont have a cunch of jerks asking for the pictures of your girlfriend. LOL!


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