Black Aura Detailed...Not 56k Friendly

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

Exterior:Surf City Grime Destroyer (all around below the belt line)
PW
DG901 w/2oz ARO (2 bucket)
PW
Blot dry with fk425
Wheels got SC Beyond Steel
Wells got White Lightning APC
Wheels dressed with Meg hot shine (she wanted “shiny wheels)
Windows SC glass cleaner (#1)
Door Sills and cracks 951
Weather stripping 303

Engine:
WL APC
Removed cover PW with WL APC
Dressed with DG 265

Exhaust tips saw SC Max Metal


Interior:
Mats got PW with Zep
Trim saw SC dressing
Leather saw PB leather stuff


Spot Clay

Correction:
1) Menzerna SIP mixed with Swirl Abolisher 3 On rear trunk lid – heavy scratches via yellow CCS pad PC speed 5 2:1

- IA/h20 spray 1:1

2) Menzerna 106ff & XMT 360 via green CCS pad 2:1 (remainder of vehicle got this as well)

Protection:
Collinite 476

DG 951 on top of hazed 476 (1 spray per panel)

There were some crazy scratches on the trunk lid as you will see. The owner was cleaning a bird bomb and dropped her “rag” (I hate hearing that on paint) on the ground and proceeded to pick it up and use it some more.

Sorry for the crappy pics.. I really am no photographer as you will see. I tried to be cognizant of the befores, I got a couple as you will see.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/jdp0845/Engine11.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/jdp0845/Engine12.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/jdp0845/Engine2.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/jdp0845/Engine21.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/jdp0845/RearWheelDS1.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/jdp0845/Carpetds11.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/jdp0845/Interior.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/jdp0845/Dashds1.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/jdp0845/Interior21.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/jdp0845/Interior22.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/jdp0845/Interior24.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/jdp0845/Interior25.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/jdp0845/Tips1.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/jdp0845/Tips11.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/jdp0845/Tips2.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/jdp0845/Tips21.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/jdp0845/Scratches1.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/jdp0845/Scratches12.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/jdp0845/Scratches13.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/jdp0845/Scratches2.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/jdp0845/Scratches21.jpg

Continued:
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/jdp0845/Swirl1.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/jdp0845/Swirl2.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/jdp0845/Swirl21.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/jdp0845/100_3518.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/jdp0845/100_3523.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/jdp0845/100_3525.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/jdp0845/100_3538-1.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/jdp0845/100_3529.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/jdp0845/100_3533.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/jdp0845/100_3539.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/jdp0845/100_3538.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/jdp0845/Frds2.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/jdp0845/Mereflect.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/jdp0845/PSFrExt1.jpg


And this is how I am about to relax!

Thanks for looking!
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/jdp0845/100_3545.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/jdp0845/100_3544.jpg

[Egleone6]

I hate you. :twisted:

I wish my black car would look that good.

I will try later this week.

[Charlies02GLS]

I can honestly say that's the first time I've ever been impressed by a Saturn.

Great job, that Collinite looks awesome on Black.

How's the Menzerna to work with using a PC?

[Jose]

Great job on that baby, and the last pic, well deserved! :mrgreen:

[Pete]

Great recovery on the scratches.

Looks like it's ready for the showroom again!

Those are such good looking cars, too.

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

I hate you. :twisted:

I wish my black car would look that good.

I will try later this week.

HA... it's easy to be intimidated by a black vehicle but I actually think I prefer them. You don't have to go searching for the swirls, marring damage.. It just jumps out at you.

You can do it...the main key is finding the right pad/speed/pressure/product combo!!

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

I can honestly say that's the first time I've ever been impressed by a Saturn.

Great job, that Collinite looks awesome on Black.

How's the Menzerna to work with using a PC?

Thanks,

The menzerna is an absolute dream.

the Swirl Abolisher 3 and SIP was a powerfull little combo!!! Those scratches were bad!!

I really would have liked to put a sealant followed by the 476 but that wasn't in the cards!!

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

Great recovery on the scratches.

Looks like it's ready for the showroom again!

Those are such good looking cars, too.

Hey man thanks!! The owner was pleased so I was pleased. I always try to surpass the expectation!

they are pretty handsome vehicles!

[Charlies02GLS]

I really would have liked to put a sealant followed by the 476 but that wasn't in the cards!!

Will just the 476 to hold up all the way through a Michigan winter?

[Bob]

Came out very nice!

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

Came out very nice!

Thanks Bob, the owner was elated..

She told me that her friends when they found out she had a new car wanted to see it.. well she then would have to explain here screw up that created those scratches.

On inspection of my work she said "now I can show people my car without telling my embarassing story".. that felt good!

It's also cool when the customer proactively asks to schedule the next appointment right on the spot

[Bob]

For sure! Glad it turned out the way it did for you!

[10bballer]

Man good job you did a awsom job. Thanks for showing me how to use a PC.

[grease]

Great turnaround on a new car! It's a shame to have to say that...
Thats a great car for the price! That engine makes good power and its pretty efficient!