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YOUR RESEARCHAfter Detail Photos: 996 Aero
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I use their intensive polish, final polish, sealant and FMJ, but haven't heard of those ones you were using above...
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Use their intensive polish, final polish, sealant and fmj
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I use their intensive polish, final polish, sealant and FMJ, but haven't heard of those ones you were using above...
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I'm partial to Zaino if I'm going to be using a sealant, particularly the Z5 on Reds and Dark colors....BUT nothing beats a quality Caranuba product if you're looking for amazing depth and wet look which is why I went for 2 coats of Souveran for now.
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I'm partial to Zaino if I'm going to be using a sealant, particularly the Z5 on Reds and Dark colors....BUT nothing beats a quality Caranuba product if you're looking for amazing depth and wet look which is why I went for 2 coats of Souveran for now.
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Between numerous track outings and my lack of time due to my regular job and detailing work on the side that 996 wasn't quite up to par for my liking. So 10 days ago I decided to put it in the garage and work on it in my spare time until it was show ready again. I finally finsihed it up on Sat and snapped a few photos.
Process:
Wash
Clay
Zaino ZAIO on wheels
Polish: Megs 105 and purple foam wool on a couple of trouble spots
Polish: Menzerna SIP (super intensive polish) on white polishing pad @ 1500rpm
Polish: Menzerna PO85RD with gray pad @ 1000-1200rpm
Polish wiht Menzerna PO85RD on blue pad @ 1000rpm
2 coats of Pinnacle Souveran paste wax
Got it done Sat and opened up the garage to complete overcast!!
Snapped a few full sun shots on Sunday to actually show off the hard work!
Andy
Andy,
Looks spectacular! Putting my car to shame! LOL It needs a bath.
BTW: sounds a lot like my once a year, multi-day mid winter ritual. Have you tried Full Metal Jacket? I am liking the results and the durability as a synthetic sealer.
Gents: Thanks all around for the compliments.
etwd: GHL mufflers and tips
Fissionx: Free. I own and operate my own mobile detailing business. This would have cost a customer $300-350 for the exterior work.
Paul: FMJ's a solid product. I'm partial to Zaino if I'm going to be using a sealant, particularly the Z5 on Reds and Dark colors....BUT nothing beats a quality Caranuba product if you're looking for amazing depth and wet look which is why I went for 2 coats of Souveran for now. Durability of the caranuba's sucks though which is why the car has sealants on it during the track season. When it's time to look good Caranuba every time.
Andy
Actually my post was a quote from borat, not really a question.
BUT! Where/what are those menzerna products? I use their intensive polish, final polish, sealant and FMJ, but haven't heard of those ones you were using above...
Ahhh...sorry.
The super intensive polish is their new formulation of Intensive polish formulated for newer ceramic clears (harder). While our cars are far from having hard finishes I just find the SIP cuts a little better/quicker than the standard IP does and it allows for a longer working time on the rotary which can be a bonus at times
PO85RD is one of their finishing polishes which is rated as having the highest gloss potential of any product in their lineup, even higher than the standard Final polish (FPII).
Check out Phil @ detailers domain (board sponsor) for all of your Menzerna needs. He got me 85RD back in the day when it first came out and nobody else in the US could even get their hands on it.
Both are pricy at ~$50 a quart, but well worth it in my opinion.
Andy
+1 on Phil and detailers domain. The man knows his stuff. Im a huge Menzerna fan as well, very happy Phil turned me on to it a couple of years ago.
Andy, great work! That is one beautiful GR Aero ( a pretty rare color for a 996!)
Well done!
It's a fantastic job. Looks very nice.
Every 911 has something special to its owner, and when you look at your car after detailing, you can rest in peace
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