Shftup
07-25-2006, 12:35 AM
Alright guys + gals, here is the detail that I did on a my buddy's 2006 Toyota FJ + Custom Harley.
We all know summer is best to show wet dripping paint and most enthusists are looking for paint that they can use for shaving...................something that is deep and has reflection. I am providing a quick write up with links to the product detail (how to apply/uses/application). Most of research was done on www.autopia.org, www.mobilereflections.ca, and http://gtaindetail.com/ - I know the owners of each of the last two sites fairly well after asking a million and one questions. Both are professionals with tons of pics in the portfolios.
Step # 1 - wash at home or wand wash - not using their brushes, having two seperate mitts, 1 for paint, 1 for wheels.(never mix the 2).
Step # 2 - Clay each panel with lube (this removed any containmation leaving a smooth glass like finish)
Step # 3 - Intensive polish - Menzerna Intensive polish (http://www.properautocare.com/meninpol.html) - this is good product that does not dry out the paint nor leaves alot dust - a panel at time, or 2 x 2ft area for hood/roof
Step # 4 - Final Polish II - Menzerna Final Polish II (http://www.properautocare.com/menfinpol.html) - Wow - this shit is unreal, creates a high reflectivity/gloss - again panel at time or 2 x 2ft area for hood/roof
Step # 5 - Klasse All In One - Klasse AIO (http://www.properautocare.com/kla-16.html) - this is base sealant which acts like a cleaner/primer with an acrylic formula
Step # 6 - Menzerna Finishing Touch Glaze - Menzerna FTG- (http://www.properautocare.com/menzernafmj.html) - wow - this products is excellent - really provides good depth and clarity.
Step # 7 - Menzerna Full Molecular Jacket - Menzerna FMJ (http://www.properautocare.com/menzernafmj.html) - again, this is a seleant, final layer, creating the depth, reflection, clarity, and smoothness - with protection like no other.
Stpe # 8 - Menzerna High Gloss Acrylic Shield - Menzerna HGAS (http://www.properautocare.com/mehiglacsh.html)
Step 7 - was repeated twice to ensure nothing was missed
Step 8 - was repeated twice aswell to ensure nothing was missed
Note : all the door/engine bay jams were done, along with the inner gas lid section with AIO/FMJ/HGAS
Wheels were done like this - Wash, Clay, AIO, FJ,FMJ - Damn shinny now. On the bike, only the lips were done (too many spokes and I fucking tried by now)
All items purchased at www.downtownautospa.com
check em out....excellent service from Jurgen.
Sorry no before pics, both rides were in pretty good shape, only a small amount of micro marring/swirls - No scratches. Usually marring and swirls are introduces by improper washing/drying...............
All was done by hand, using high quality microfibre cloths/applicators from www.pakshak.com - Ranney is the owner, and charges actual shipping to Canada from Hawaii.
Here are some pics (I attempted to show the best depth/reflection/clarity to show you what can be done with the paint using the proper prep/staging for the final show) - enjoy and post your comments:
Toyota 2006 FJ - loaded
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/8958/pic044xi2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/5180/pic051wz9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/3719/pic053eq4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/5360/pic055pb8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/4732/pic054sa3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/3696/pic072ef4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/8805/pic052ki7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Custom Harley -
http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/9998/pic040hp3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/1093/pic042jw7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/4549/pic043mu5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
My Lex will be up later - still waiting for 1 more surprise before I do a full detail. I will provide a smilar review.
We all know summer is best to show wet dripping paint and most enthusists are looking for paint that they can use for shaving...................something that is deep and has reflection. I am providing a quick write up with links to the product detail (how to apply/uses/application). Most of research was done on www.autopia.org, www.mobilereflections.ca, and http://gtaindetail.com/ - I know the owners of each of the last two sites fairly well after asking a million and one questions. Both are professionals with tons of pics in the portfolios.
Step # 1 - wash at home or wand wash - not using their brushes, having two seperate mitts, 1 for paint, 1 for wheels.(never mix the 2).
Step # 2 - Clay each panel with lube (this removed any containmation leaving a smooth glass like finish)
Step # 3 - Intensive polish - Menzerna Intensive polish (http://www.properautocare.com/meninpol.html) - this is good product that does not dry out the paint nor leaves alot dust - a panel at time, or 2 x 2ft area for hood/roof
Step # 4 - Final Polish II - Menzerna Final Polish II (http://www.properautocare.com/menfinpol.html) - Wow - this shit is unreal, creates a high reflectivity/gloss - again panel at time or 2 x 2ft area for hood/roof
Step # 5 - Klasse All In One - Klasse AIO (http://www.properautocare.com/kla-16.html) - this is base sealant which acts like a cleaner/primer with an acrylic formula
Step # 6 - Menzerna Finishing Touch Glaze - Menzerna FTG- (http://www.properautocare.com/menzernafmj.html) - wow - this products is excellent - really provides good depth and clarity.
Step # 7 - Menzerna Full Molecular Jacket - Menzerna FMJ (http://www.properautocare.com/menzernafmj.html) - again, this is a seleant, final layer, creating the depth, reflection, clarity, and smoothness - with protection like no other.
Stpe # 8 - Menzerna High Gloss Acrylic Shield - Menzerna HGAS (http://www.properautocare.com/mehiglacsh.html)
Step 7 - was repeated twice to ensure nothing was missed
Step 8 - was repeated twice aswell to ensure nothing was missed
Note : all the door/engine bay jams were done, along with the inner gas lid section with AIO/FMJ/HGAS
Wheels were done like this - Wash, Clay, AIO, FJ,FMJ - Damn shinny now. On the bike, only the lips were done (too many spokes and I fucking tried by now)
All items purchased at www.downtownautospa.com
check em out....excellent service from Jurgen.
Sorry no before pics, both rides were in pretty good shape, only a small amount of micro marring/swirls - No scratches. Usually marring and swirls are introduces by improper washing/drying...............
All was done by hand, using high quality microfibre cloths/applicators from www.pakshak.com - Ranney is the owner, and charges actual shipping to Canada from Hawaii.
Here are some pics (I attempted to show the best depth/reflection/clarity to show you what can be done with the paint using the proper prep/staging for the final show) - enjoy and post your comments:
Toyota 2006 FJ - loaded
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/8958/pic044xi2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/5180/pic051wz9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/3719/pic053eq4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/5360/pic055pb8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/4732/pic054sa3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/3696/pic072ef4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/8805/pic052ki7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Custom Harley -
http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/9998/pic040hp3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/1093/pic042jw7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/4549/pic043mu5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
My Lex will be up later - still waiting for 1 more surprise before I do a full detail. I will provide a smilar review.