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AutoObsessed
04-24-2011, 06:32 PM
The SLR is relatively old compared to the other vehicles and has seens its fair share of dullness in the past 6 years or so. We spent around 14 hours paint correcting it and getting it ready for the booth Swissvax demo. At the end of the show, we had 4 layers of Crystal Rock on this beast.

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Engine thoroughly cleaned, this Supercharged V8 engine was a magnificent display whether it was running or not.

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Lots of scratches from opening the doors.

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Always important to tape up the trim if you dont want to accidently polish them!

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50:50 look at the flakes!

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Pre-Wax Cleanser to clean off any oil residues left on the surface.

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At the show we have our Swissvax Representative, Darren hand waxing the SLR with Swissvax Crystal Rock.

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This shot is after 2 layers of Crystal Rock looking wet!

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Products used on this detail...

Wash
Foam Cannon CG Citrus Wash n Gloss
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/foam-cannon-p-198.html
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/chemical-guys-citruswash-gloss-16oz-p-934.html
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/chemical-guys-citruswash-gloss-1gal-p-507.html
CarPro IronX Soap Gel
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/cquartz-iron-soap-p-1001.html
P21s TAW wheel wells, engine bay
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/p21s-total-auto-wash-1000ml-wsprayer-p-267.html
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/p21s-total-auto-wash-liter-p-265.html
S100 Total Cycle Cleaner engine bay cast aluminum
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/s100-total-cycle-cleaner-p-396.html
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/s100-total-cycle-cleaner-p-398.html
Race Glaze Brush Set
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/raceglaze-brush-p-806.html
Swissvax Detail and Wheel brushes
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-detail-brush-interior-dusting-cleaning-p-835.html
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-wheel-cleaning-brush-p-838.html
3 bucket with grit guard
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/grit-guard-bucket-insert-p-238.html
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/bucket-complete-system-p-1099.html
Race Glaze wool mitt
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/raceglaze-natural-sheepskin-mitt-p-814.html
Griot's Garage MF Wash Pads
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/griots-garage-micro-fiber-wash-pads-11290-p-895.html

Drying
Master Blaster
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/metro-master-blaster-mb3cd-p-334.html

Wheels
P21s Wheel Gel
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/p21s-wheel-cleaner-500ml-p-227.html
Autoglym Intensive Tar Remover
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/autoglym-intensive-remover-p-373.html
Griot's Garage Rubber Prep
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/griots-garage-rubber-prep-wsponge-11050-p-853.html
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/griots-garage-rubber-prep-16oz-wsponge-11071-p-854.html
Swissvax Pneu using Pneu Brush
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-pneu-tyre-care-p-837.html
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-pneu-brush-application-pneu-p-839.html
Autobahn
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-autobahn-wheel-with-nonstick-ptfe-p-836.html


Paint Correction
14 hrs of paint correction
Menzerna SIP w/wool spot polish
Menzerna SIP w/orange
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/menzerna-super-intensive-po83q-32oz-p-282.html
Swissvax Cleaner Fluid Pro w/green
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-cleaner-fluid-professional-p-965.html
Lake Country CCS Pads
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/lake-country-m-15.html
Hex Logic Pads
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/chemical-guys-p-1014.html
Monster w/silk band cloths
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/microfiber-monster-wsilk-band-p-579.html

LSP
Griots Pre Wax Cleanser
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/griots-garage-prewax-cleanser-35oz-11038-p-745.html
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/griots-garage-prewax-cleaner-gallon-11039-p-864.html
Swissvax Crystal Rock
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-crystal-rock-paul-daltons-stateoftheart-carnauba-p-822.html
Swissvax Micro-Fluffy
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-microfluffy-towel-anthracitered-p-956.html

Misc Tools:
Boars Hair 8" Wheel Brush
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/boars-hair-wheel-brush-p-415.html
Brush Short Handle Tire/Wheel
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/brush-short-handle-tirewheel-p-711.html
Daytona Speed Master Brush
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/daytona-speed-master-brush-p-380.html
EZ Detail Brush Mini
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/detail-brush-mini-p-381.html
Flex PE 14-2 150 Rotary Polisher
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/flex-rotary-polisher-p-996.html
Makita 7" Polisher 9227C
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/makita-polisher-9227c-p-783.html
Defelsko PosiTector 6000 FN3 & Defelsko 200
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/defelsko-positest-combo-p-1069.html
Griots Inline Water filter
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/griots-garage-inline-water-softner-37244-p-792.html
GG Pad Cleaner
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/grit-guard-universal-washer-p-925.html
3M Sun Gun
(Coming soon!)
Brinkman Dual Xeon
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/brinkmann-dual-xeon-spotlight-p-303.html
Griot's LED
[URL]http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/griots-garage-swirlfinder-tech-light-47990-p-848.html[/URL

Twin_Cam_Turbo
04-24-2011, 06:35 PM
I'm curious how much does a detail like that costs?

Mar
04-24-2011, 06:39 PM
Hand waxing? Like he rubs it on with his hand? Or is that a black cloth?

AutoObsessed
04-24-2011, 06:43 PM
Originally posted by Twin_Cam_Turbo
I'm curious how much does a detail like that costs?

This particular detail was very time consuming and the SLR has ceramic clear so it takes much longer to cut. The detail not including wax would run in the neighborhood of $1500 for this job. The Swissvax Crystal Rock is $1375 for a pot, wax was not included.

AutoObsessed
04-24-2011, 06:46 PM
Originally posted by Mar
Hand waxing? Like he rubs it on with his hand? Or is that a black cloth?

This cars wax was applied by hand, no applicators. Darren came in from England to help us out at the show and dress the fully prepared SLR for a Swissvax demo vehicle.

Twin_Cam_Turbo
04-24-2011, 06:47 PM
A hand polish will have to suffice for my Subaru haha.

AutoObsessed
04-24-2011, 06:53 PM
Originally posted by Twin_Cam_Turbo
A hand polish will have to suffice for my Subaru haha.

Obviously not for everyone and not for every car, this is a specialty detail on a car that was around ~$600,000 new.

We carry many waxes, starting at $17 and going up from there.

Again Auto Obsessed does not just cater to high end vehicles, it doesn't matter if you have a Lada or Lamborghin we will have the premium detailing products for any vehicle and we specialize in products and services for the auto obsessed individual.

Cody D
04-24-2011, 07:43 PM
Great posts and some amazing work, may I suggest posting a more down to earth job as well so you don't scare everyone away. :D