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Merlin
05-07-2017, 05:18 PM
Thought I'd start a thread about what you have detailed.
Vehicle, process, products, machines, pads used etc.
Here is a silver 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S
I did this a few days ago and used it to start this thread.
It was in fairly good shape only some fine swirls and a light polish.
Last Step Product: 4 Star Ultimate Paint Protection
http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u486/amiracledetailing/Detail/2012%20Porsche%20911%20Carrera%20S/2012-Porsche-911-Carrera-S-7-AMD.jpg
DARK HORSE
05-08-2017, 02:51 PM
Looks like a fun one Mike, great job! I pulled out my jet boat yesterday (2013 Thunderjet ) and started getting it cleaned up for spring.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170508/17dc2bf67ea2a3959300ed37de610502.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170508/19e77fab65c22856da2406e5fa933884.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170508/f962f507393aea3d72b877d7b30447a6.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170508/85161c1d274346606f13cb1522b6cd0a.jpg
Merlin
05-08-2017, 03:48 PM
Looks like a fun one Mike, great job! I pulled out my jet boat yesterday (2013 Thunderjet ) and started getting it cleaned up for spring.
Now that looks like at lot more fun that polishing paint!
DARK HORSE
05-08-2017, 04:27 PM
Last Step Product: 4 Star Ultimate Paint Protection
^^A true classic, my all time favorite sealant!
Cooter
05-09-2017, 01:45 AM
Washed and Hydro'd my car this PM. Used some old school Ultima Ultimate Tire Gel on the tires. Love that old stuff but man it makes your hands slick. Used Reset,PERL, Hydro2, WaveRider, MM Wheel flare, MM Wash mitt.
fdresq4
05-09-2017, 10:44 AM
Gave my truck a spa day today. Foamed and washed with Reset while using my Incredimitts. Wheels were washed with Reset also and tires with Shine Supply Tire cleaner. Blow dried with a blaster and touched by wave rider and Merlins Magic Elixir!
Having trouble posting pics though...
Steve
Merlin
05-09-2017, 07:28 PM
Having trouble posting pics though...
Steve
What kind of trouble?
...besides the fact Photobucket has now become very aggravating to use...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RFTxG5hZQc&feature=youtu.be
fdresq4
05-09-2017, 11:33 PM
That's it Mike. From my IPad, it's a pain in the Flex...:o
Merlin
05-09-2017, 11:39 PM
That's it Mike. From my IPad, it's a pain in the Flex...:o
I just chatted with someone today that used Tapatalk for the first time!
They said it was pretty easy to post pictures directly through Tapatalk.
Sadly, I still fight and struggle with the dog-slow Photobucket...We'll see.
I really liked Photobucket...but it has become a PITA with all the pop-ups.
fdresq4
05-10-2017, 06:58 AM
Agreed. I just downloaded Tapatalk so I'll start fiddling with it.
Steve
fdresq4
05-10-2017, 07:05 AM
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fdresq4
05-10-2017, 07:06 AM
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fdresq4
05-10-2017, 07:07 AM
LOL! Gotta learn how to make the pics bigger with Tapatalk.
Steve
Merlin
05-10-2017, 02:27 PM
LOL! Gotta learn how to make the pics bigger with Tapatalk.
Steve
Looks Like DARK HORSE (http://carproforum.com/member.php?175-DARK-HORSE) has it figured out.
See Thread -> http://carproforum.com/showthread.php?4605-Post-your-Unboxing-Pictures!
Merlin
05-13-2017, 12:45 AM
I had the rare opportunity to do my own daily.
http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u486/amiracledetailing/Detail/2014%20Toyota%20Camry/Camry2014-2-6.jpg
http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u486/amiracledetailing/Detail/2014%20Toyota%20Camry/Camry2014-2-2.jpg
I'll try to get some daylight shots in the morning.
Merlin
05-13-2017, 06:10 PM
Daylight Pics...next morning
http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u486/amiracledetailing/Detail/2014%20Toyota%20Camry/Camry2014-2-1.jpg
http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u486/amiracledetailing/Detail/2014%20Toyota%20Camry/Camry2014-2-1a.jpg
http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u486/amiracledetailing/Detail/2014%20Toyota%20Camry/Camry2014-2-2_1.jpg
http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u486/amiracledetailing/Detail/2014%20Toyota%20Camry/Camry2014-2-3.jpg
DARK HORSE
05-13-2017, 07:30 PM
Good for you Mike, looks great buddy!
Merlin
05-14-2017, 09:12 PM
Good for you Mike, looks great buddy!
Yea, It was kinda kewl do actually do my own vehicle...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OykOzHd535M&feature=youtu.be
I finished up this beast over the weekend. The more I use Professional the more I am loving it, this video was shot maybe 20 minutes after I finished coating it so it will only get better once its cured.
http://youtu.be/n80k7vgtkxo
Next project is a sweet 2017 CVO Harley Street Glide that the dealer did a number on.
fdresq4
05-15-2017, 11:53 AM
I finished up this beast over the weekend. The more I use Professional the more I am loving it, this video was shot maybe 20 minutes after I finished coating it so it will only get better once its cured.
http://youtu.be/n80k7vgtkxo
Next project is a sweet 2017 CVO Harley Street Glide that the dealer did a number on.
Looking good, Kevin. Can't wait to see the Harley!
Steve
Merlin
05-15-2017, 11:55 AM
I finished up this beast over the weekend. The more I use Professional the more I am loving it,
this video was shot maybe 20 minutes after I finished coating it so it will only get better once its cured.
http://youtu.be/n80k7vgtkxo
Great work!!!...excellent clarity and brilliance...and yes, CQuartz Professional is awesome!
fdresq4
05-15-2017, 12:00 PM
Yea, It was kinda kewl do actually do my own vehicle...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OykOzHd535M&feature=youtu.be
I like the videos Mike. I gave you a "Like" and retweet on Twitter.
Steve
Merlin
05-15-2017, 12:45 PM
I like the videos Mike. I gave you a "Like" and retweet on Twitter.
Steve
Thank you...That is very kind!
fdresq4
05-17-2017, 11:39 AM
My new favorite wheel cleaner that Corey sells...
https://www.carpro-us.com/wheels-trim/tuga-devil-special-wheel-cleaner-1-liter-34oz/
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Dogrescuer
05-23-2017, 09:38 AM
No pics but my neighbors REALLY think I'm nuts, I've been claying/polishing/waxing my DD in between storms all week since no customer will pay for a detail with so much rain in the forecast.
DetailTrail
05-27-2017, 05:18 PM
Waxed my Rouge, pass. side red wax (PBs), driver side purple wax (DoDo)
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Can't tell the diff. Will wait to see how they perform.
went inside, worked on my detail cart.
Put a 2 part tool chest on it, wheels and all
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For towels & pads.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170527/5bc1e4a695c62960da80305de383d674.jpg
Merlin
05-28-2017, 12:55 PM
2008 Porsche Cayman - CQFR
http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u486/amiracledetailing/Detail/Photo%20shoot%205-26-17/CQFR-1.jpg
http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u486/amiracledetailing/Detail/2008%20Porsche%20Cayman/2008-Porsche-Cayman-AMD.jpg
http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u486/amiracledetailing/Detail/2008%20Porsche%20Cayman/2008-Porsche-Cayman-22-AMD.jpg
http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u486/amiracledetailing/Detail/2008%20Porsche%20Cayman/2008-Porsche-Cayman-24-AMD.jpg
The End
http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u486/amiracledetailing/Detail/2008%20Porsche%20Cayman/2008-Porsche-Cayman-14-AMD.jpg
DetailTrail
06-17-2017, 08:39 AM
Only had time to remove a few hundred water spots from the rearend of my black Chevy. Used Scholls S40 w/ Rupes white pads. This worked so well, the S40 is a Rockstar ! Easy, unlimited work time, then wipe off is effortless ! I was looking for something easier to wipe off than Diamond.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170617/8dc0365dc147c17776946e44abc17c82.jpg
DARK HORSE
06-17-2017, 02:01 PM
Wow, looks fantastic!
fdresq4
06-25-2017, 09:15 PM
The coating on my wife's car was nearing the end of its life, 3 plus years. So started yesterday deconning, Washed with Snow Foam, Iron X, Reset wash, Nanoskin pad with lubricant.
Correcting with Scholl's S20 and Car Pro M.F. Pad, Flex 3401, then followed up with Essence and Car Pro Gloss pad, Rules 15 MarkII.
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I was trying to capture the metal flake "pop." Essence is amazing!
TroyScherer
06-25-2017, 09:52 PM
Washed my wife's car using Ech2o.
Washed my car using the CarPro MF wash mitt. Also started taking pictures and videos for my review.
dalbon
08-02-2017, 10:17 AM
I just cleaned my alloy wheels. I used the Iron X.
Smitty
08-02-2017, 03:20 PM
Watching my vehicles get a natural wash.
Driving me crazy. I can usually end a 10 year drought by washing my cars. Now that I have some new products I want to try and then do a review, my detail days keep getting rained out.
dalbon
08-14-2017, 03:33 AM
My first time to try PERL undiluted on my toyo tires (http://4wheelonline.com/Toyo_Tires.202664), and I'm very happy with the result. I like the glossy effect that is not greasy. Hope it will last longer. I will use this product at 1:1 on trims and other plastics next time.
The Guz
05-26-2018, 12:31 AM
Reviving this thread.
Figured why not use the following combo on my taillights.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180526/e7064c7648656fef7c2dbcf297c3542c.jpg
The Guz
07-07-2018, 01:20 AM
Sneak peak of some testing areas over the next year.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180707/eeb7c5b2261223d8e3b229260786688e.jpg
The Guz
07-09-2018, 02:28 AM
More test areas
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180709/80711a438db93953688ddc4c4ebbbc4f.jpg
The Guz
08-06-2018, 03:23 AM
New car prep
2018 Chevy Equinox with the Redline package
Cquartz TiO2 + Gliss
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180806/e2d1df8edb0e9e1358e4c8bdee3130b8.jpg
The Guz
08-11-2018, 03:40 AM
Polishing and coating the wheels on the Equinox. Using my older bottles up.
Coated with the CQUK + TiO2 combo.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180811/92f9ee641e66af0a4fc85aacaf483af3.jpg
fdresq4
08-11-2018, 08:26 PM
As soon as my buddy comes back over, going to finish clearing his other headlight. He has a 2009 GMC Sierra and the headlights are horrible.
I wet sanded, 308, 1k, 2K, polished with Reflect, Eraser, then DLUX.
I’ll get pics when he gets back...
Detailed passenger front door area on my wife's Pacifica where she let a community gate close on her. Megs fine cut cleaner, followed by Megs 205 polish. Carpro eraser then a sealant topper. Thankfully, the door guard/trim on the car took the brunt and most of the damage polished out.
Merlin
08-15-2018, 10:02 PM
2014 Toyota Camry -> https://carproforum.com/showthread.php?5212-2014-Toyota-Camry-A-Miracle-Detailing-CQuartz-Professional
https://amiracledetailing.com/pictures/detail/2014%20Toyota%20Camry/2014-Camry-5-AMD.jpg
https://amiracledetailing.com/pictures/detail/2014%20Toyota%20Camry/2014-Camry-4-AMD.jpg
https://amiracledetailing.com/pictures/detail/2014%20Toyota%20Camry/2014-Camry-2-AMD.jpg
Sky's the Limit Car Care
08-24-2018, 04:10 PM
So I by all means cannot compete with some of the vehicles on here. However, my daily driver is reliable and Deserves a good wash every once and a while. There is a lot of sun damage all over the truck. and some parts of the vehicle that have NO Clearcoat what so ever. BUT I still like to polish the crhome, wash the paint, and as a little addition I added some HYdro2 onto the truck to get a little more hands with our products in my free time. always in love with the results I get when using the Carpro line. Hopefully soon I will be able to do a full detail on my VW corrado and put it up here. Currently its garaged, and waiting for some love lol.
Anyway heres the Hydro2 in action!
Wash with reset,
Decon with iron x
Applied hydro2
Dried with a MF Madness DMC
Happy friday everyone!
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e24/JamesSkystheLimit/39962611_1157499531072359_3695668879733817344_n_zp shmafypg6.jpg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kisXHpLXsfc&feature=youtu.be
donbeezy
08-28-2018, 07:48 PM
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180828/d993fd2312ea581f3a48c2a1a1f522ed.jpg
always wanted a incredipole! thanks for the quick shipping
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The Guz
02-10-2019, 04:12 PM
Applied Skin to this vinyl piece on my personal car
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190210/4fa0846fbe99fb0c29613c36b1e3f0f7.jpg
Reflection 5-0
02-20-2019, 05:18 PM
A couple of cars this week. prepped and coated with 2 coats of UK and wheels on the Challenger with Dlux.
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The Guz
03-10-2019, 07:43 AM
A couple of cars this week. prepped and coated with 2 coats of UK and wheels on the Challenger with Dlux.
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These wheels came out nice with DLUX. How many coats did you apply to them? Did you notice the matte finish be more porous than a typical clear coated wheel?
Merlin
03-12-2019, 05:24 PM
2019 Chevy Tahoe
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Reflection 5-0
03-19-2019, 10:45 PM
These wheels came out nice with DLUX. How many coats did you apply to them? Did you notice the matte finish be more porous than a typical clear coated wheel?
These were more of a satin finish and yes it seamed to "soak" up the finish with very little buffing after application. It also made the finish appear glossier. I kept it to one coat. The customer told me the wheel practically clean themselves and are staying clean. I just did another wheel with DLux. This one was an aftermarket flat black textured wheel. I may try a second coat on my next wheel job to see if there is a difference.
bluemind04
03-20-2019, 10:19 AM
Had my Raptor's interior detailed today. My Labrador peed and pooped inside the truck and it really stinked.
dman68
03-24-2019, 09:51 PM
2019 Chevy Tahoe
1196
Very nice Merlin. :cool:
Merlin
05-19-2019, 12:23 PM
Just a little sumpin` from today...2017 Nissan Ultima
This was a quickie 2 step. Started at 8am done by 2pm.
Rupes 21 / Megs 5" mf cutting and Scholl Concepts Shock2
Rupes 21 / Megs 5" mf finishing and Jace Price / The Last Cut
https://www.amiracledetailing.com/pictures/detail/2017-Nissan-Ultima/2017-Nissan-Ultima-Before-1.jpg
https://www.amiracledetailing.com/pictures/detail/2017-Nissan-Ultima/2017-Nissan-Ultima-1-AMD.jpg
https://www.amiracledetailing.com/pictures/detail/2017-Nissan-Ultima/2017-Nissan-Ultima-After-1-AMD.jpg
dman68
05-20-2019, 01:59 AM
The work of a master.:cool:
Merlin
05-20-2019, 10:54 AM
The work of a master.:cool:
Thank you! That is very kind.
The Guz
09-03-2019, 12:51 AM
Experimenting with DLUX on the interior hard plastics of my 2002 Camaro SS.
Door panels are next.
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Merlin
09-03-2019, 01:19 AM
Experimenting with DLUX on the interior hard plastics of my 2002 Camaro SS.
Door panels are next
How does it look?
The Guz
09-03-2019, 03:28 AM
How does it look?
It looks good. Similar to when restoring the trim with a light sheen. Looks like new plastic.
Merlin
09-13-2020, 01:31 PM
Been working on a 2020 Range Rover Velar for the last few days.
The client stated it had been on the dealer lot since November 2019.
He said it has some kind of "fallout from sprinklers" at the dealer lot.
Whatever it was it was not sprinklers! It was some kind of hard funk!
It was all over the paint This vehicle has been inch by inch to correct.
https://www.amiracledetailing.com/pictures/detail/2020-Range-Rover-Velar/2020-Range-Rover-Velar-Before-After.jpg
https://www.amiracledetailing.com/pictures/detail/2020-Range-Rover-Velar/2020-Range-Rover-Velar-Hood-polished.jpg
Commander2874
12-23-2020, 10:22 AM
Just my car, carpro reset shampoo, autofoam prewash, bilberry wheel cleaner and sealed using Simplewax liquid
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Merlin
12-23-2020, 04:42 PM
Just my car, carpro reset shampoo, autofoam prewash, bilberry wheel cleaner and sealed using Simplewax liquid
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Commander2874
12-24-2020, 05:12 AM
Pics of the car! Cheers merlinfalsehttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201224/9e4d1eb909760050306081a2e3640814.jpgfalse
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Commander2874
12-24-2020, 05:15 AM
Will be going in for a professional paint correction in a few weeks!falsehttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201224/d177e70c3d8f0368cd1b8bca7cd4514d.jpg
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Merlin
03-03-2021, 02:48 PM
Pics of the car! Cheers merlin
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GREAT Work!
https://www.amiracledetailing.com/pictures/OhhShiny.gif
Nice Work!
It looks awesome!
Merlin
03-08-2021, 02:16 PM
2020 Dodge Challenger Wide Body SCAT Pack
50th Anniversary Limited Edition
Gold Rush with Black Matte Stripe
392 cubic inches - 6.4 liter - 485 horsepower
https://www.amiracledetailing.com/pictures/detail/2020/2020-Dodge-Challenger/2020-Dodge-Challenger-1-AMD.jpg
https://www.amiracledetailing.com/pictures/detail/2020/2020-Dodge-Challenger/2020-Dodge-Challenger-2-AMD.jpg
https://www.amiracledetailing.com/pictures/detail/2020/2020-Dodge-Challenger/2020-Dodge-Challenger-4-AMD.jpg
https://www.amiracledetailing.com/pictures/detail/2020/2020-Dodge-Challenger/2020-Dodge-Challenger-5-AMD.jpg
https://www.amiracledetailing.com/pictures/detail/2020/2020-Dodge-Challenger/2020-Dodge-Challenger-12-AMD.jpg
https://www.amiracledetailing.com/pictures/detail/2020/2020-Dodge-Challenger/2020-Dodge-Challenger-13-AMD.jpg
https://www.amiracledetailing.com/pictures/detail/2020/2020-Dodge-Challenger/2020-Dodge-Challenger-99-AMD.jpg
roabna
09-18-2021, 07:30 PM
aperfectshinedeatailing (https://aperfectshinedetailing.com/) is my favorite service for this so I don't do my own
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