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AutoObsessed
07-05-2012, 01:22 PM
We at Auto Obsessed are extremely pleased to have had the opportunity to work on the very first McLaren MP4-12C in Edmonton. This vehicle required a quick detail for a photoshoot scheduled for the following day so 4 hours were spent touching up the vehicle.

http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/images/AO_pictures/McLaren/IMG_8431-Edit.jpg

Upon arrival, it was clear the vehicle required some work before heading off for a photoshoot.
Insects on the front bumper:
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/images/AO_pictures/McLaren/IMG_7119.jpg

Mud found on the rocker panels:
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/images/AO_pictures/McLaren/IMG_7120.jpg

Wheels needed to be cleaned:
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/images/AO_pictures/McLaren/IMG_7124.jpg


To begin this detail, we started with the wheels and tires using P21s Wheel Cleaner Gel (http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/p21s-gel-wheel-cleaner-kit-500ml-p-227.html)for a gentle clean:
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/images/AO_pictures/McLaren/IMG_7127.jpg

Autoglym Custom Wheel Cleaner (http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/autoglym-custom-wheel-cleaner-p-370.html) to lift dirt off the tires:
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/images/AO_pictures/McLaren/IMG_7128.jpg

RaceGlaze brushes (http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/raceglaze-brush-set-p-806.html) were used for the brake calipers and the rotors:
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/images/AO_pictures/McLaren/IMG_7129.jpg

http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/images/AO_pictures/McLaren/IMG_7130.jpg


Next, the vehicle was foamed using a gentle dilution of Chemical Guys Citrus Wash n Gloss (http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/chemical-guys-citruswash-gloss-16oz-p-934.html):
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/images/AO_pictures/McLaren/IMG_7135.jpg

Then washed using the two bucket method and a soft RaceGlaze Sheepskin Mitt (http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/raceglaze-natural-sheepskin-mitt-p-814.html):
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/images/AO_pictures/McLaren/IMG_7137.jpg

AutoObsessed
07-05-2012, 01:23 PM
Spotless rinse water was used to ensure no harsh minerals and contaminants was left on the vehicle:

PPM measurements with untreated water:
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/images/AO_pictures/McLaren/IMG_7141.jpg

PPM measurements with treated water:
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/images/AO_pictures/McLaren/IMG_7140.jpg

Rinsed off:
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/images/AO_pictures/McLaren/IMG_7139.jpg

The vehicle was then dried with the Master Blaster; by not touching the paint you greatly reduce the chances of inducing defects:
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/images/AO_pictures/McLaren/IMG_7144.jpg

Engine bay was quicky touched up:
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/images/AO_pictures/McLaren/IMG_7149.jpg

With the wash complete we turned our attention to the the interior and finer details. Here the finer interior details were attended to:
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/images/AO_pictures/McLaren/IMG_7159.jpg

Plenty of polish and/or wax residue was found throughout the vehicle which were removed using a combination of Victoria Wax Quick Detailer (http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/victoria-wax-quick-detail-spray-16oz-p-1187.html)and CarPro Eraser (http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/carpro-eraser-p-1288.html):
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/images/AO_pictures/McLaren/IMG_7157.jpg

http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/images/AO_pictures/McLaren/IMG_7163.jpg

http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/images/AO_pictures/McLaren/IMG_7168.jpg

http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/images/AO_pictures/McLaren/IMG_7173.jpg

Phil removing residue found along the weather stripping:
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/images/AO_pictures/McLaren/IMG_7171.jpg

AutoObsessed
07-05-2012, 01:24 PM
The finished product, courtesy of Nathan:
http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/images/AO_pictures/McLaren/IMG_8397.jpg

http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/images/AO_pictures/McLaren/IMG_8465-Edit.jpg

http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/images/AO_pictures/McLaren/IMG_8510.jpg

http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/images/AO_pictures/McLaren/IMG_8518.jpg

http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/images/AO_pictures/McLaren/IMG_8524.jpg

2002civic
07-06-2012, 08:50 AM
impressive.