2014 - 911 Carrera - Gloss Black - CQuartz Finest Reserve - 🌴 A Miracle Detailing

[Merlin]

2014 - 911 Carrera - Gloss Black - CQuartz Finest Reserve - A Miracle Detailing

2014 - 911 Carrera - Gloss Black - CQuartz Finest Reserve - A Miracle Detailing
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Inspection:
DeFelsko PosiTest DFT Paint Thickness Gauge for ferrous/non-ferrous metals
DeFelsko 200C3-G PosiTector 200 C3 Advanced Ultrasonic Coating Thickness Gauge

Lighting:
ScanGrip MultiMatch 8 and MultiMatch 3 color from 2500k to 6500k. ScanGrip Sunmatch 3

Machines:
RUPES Bigfoot iBrid Nano Long Neck
RUPES BigFoot LHR 75E Mini
Rupes 21 with a Rupes 5" Backing Plate

Correction:
Sky's the Limit 5 1/2" Cutting - Blue Spider Pad
Meguiars M110 and Megs M101 Ultra Pro Speed Compound

Polishing:
Meguiars M205 Ultra Finishing Polish
Lake Country HDO Orange Polishing Pad - 5 1/2"

Meguiars M210 Ultra Pro Finishing Polish
Lake Country HDO Black Finishing Pad - 5 1/2"

Drying Tools:
MTM Hydro PF22.2 Professional Snow Foam Cannon
Metro Air Force Master Blaster

Cleaning Products:
CarPro IronX Snow Soap / Poorboys Super Slick & Foam Pre Wash Snow Foam
TUGA Devil Special Wheel Cleaner

Last Step Products:
CQuartz Finest Reserve ceramic coating on paint, and wheels
CQuartz Dlux Wheel and Trim Coating on plastic trim and bumpers
Sonus Trim and Motor Kote (Dressing Engine Bay)
CARPRO ReTyre Tire & Rubber Cleaner (cleaning tires)
OBSSSSD Tire Dressing - Matte (dressing tires)

Please watch the 360 walk-around video - Click bottom right YT Gear to set 1080p HD w/audio

PROCESS:

Cleaning Wheels

Getting a Bath and Decon

Trim Taped for Polishing Driver Side

Trim Taped for Polishing Passenger Side

Baking After Applying Ceramic Coating

Finished Pics:

The Merlin Shot

Front Drivers Side

Rear Drivers Side

Rear Passenger Side

Front Passenger Side

The End Left

The End Right

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[BringADetailer]

I noticed you used 4 different polishes. What was the case for this?

 

[Merlin]

I noticed you used 4 different polishes. What was the case for this?

Thanks for asking...
First note - Every paint is different. Do a test spot.
In this case...

COMPOUND:
Meguiars M101 and Megs M110 Ultra Pro Speed Compound
This M101/M110 "combo" gives me a nice cut and leaves a good finish.
I use this combo with two smaller than dime-size drops on opposite sides of the pad.
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POLISHING:
Lake Country HDO Orange pad has a medium cut
M205 removes any remaining swirls and refines the finish

Lake Country HDO Black is a finishing pad.
M210 leaves a nice, brilliant, glossy, clear finish

 

[BringADetailer]

Ah, you're making a "special formula" of M101 and M110. I have to start trying things like that.

Tell me about your choice of M210 over something like Carpro Essence to finish pre coating?

 

[Merlin]

Ah, you're making a "special formula" of M101 and M110. I have to start trying things like that.

Tell me about your choice of M210 over something like Carpro Essence to finish pre coating?

Both M210 and Carpro Essence are good choices for final polishing.
I used M210 because it was handy and I stayed in the same Megs family.
I think Carpro Essence may finish better for shine, clarity, gloss, etc.

 

[BringADetailer]

The most interesting this about car detailing is that there are no secrets. Everyone is willing to share every last detail of how and why they did what they did. This level of honesty doesn't exist in any other business I know. (The fictional "transparency" speech)

 

[Merlin]

The most interesting this about car detailing is that there are no secrets.
Everyone is willing to share every last detail of how and why they did what they did.
This level of honesty doesn't exist in any other business I know. (The fictional "transparency" speech)

Although I do list the products used...every vehicle is different!
The exact same year, make, model, and color can vary from different production dates.

I feel the most important thing is the skill, knowledge, and experience of the detailer.

 

[Merlin]

The most interesting this about car detailing is that there are no secrets.
Everyone is willing to share every last detail of how and why they did what they did.
This level of honesty doesn't exist in any other business I know. (The fictional "transparency" speech)

Sometimes it is not the great car you are working on or what you know in the industry or who you know, It is the fellowship and sharing knowledge and enjoying the moments with people.

 

[BringADetailer]

I did a few this week that I have to share. Super high-mileage Range Rovers. Full decontamination, correction, interior, ceramic. Took 15 hours each. Killed my old body.


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[BringADetailer]

Also need to try that TUGA Devil wheel cleaner you have here.

I exclusively used Sonax and love it. I just ordered a gallon of the “plus” version.

I had a gallon of P&S Brake Buster and didn’t think it cleans enough. Didn’t clean tires well. It’s great for maintenance washes as it’s cheap.

Adams wheel and tire cleaner is my current go to product and my gallon is near empty. It’s also the only Adams product I use.


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[Merlin]

I did a few this week that I have to share. Super high-mileage Range Rovers. Full decontamination, correction, interior, ceramic. Took 15 hours each. Killed my old body.

I'm looking forward to seeing them in the "Show and Shine" section.

 

[Merlin]

Also need to try that TUGA Devil wheel cleaner you have here.

Just an FYI - I'm not affiliated with Sky's The Limit Car Care...I'm just a forum poster.

I exclusively used Sonax and love it. I just ordered a gallon of the “plus” version.

I had a gallon of P&S Brake Buster and didn’t think it cleans enough. Didn’t clean tires well. It’s great for maintenance washes as it’s cheap.

Adams wheel and tire cleaner is my current go to product and my gallon is near empty. It’s also the only Adams product I use.


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I really like the TUGA Devil Special Wheel Cleaner.
Give it a try and post your feedback.

 

[BrentinLouisville]

Both M210 and Carpro Essence are good choices for final polishing.
I used M210 because it was handy and I stayed in the same Megs family.
I think Carpro Essence may finish better for shine, clarity, gloss, etc.

Have you ever had an issue of Carpro Essence on the Carpro Gloss Pads not being strong enough to clean up after a heavy compound like Megs 110 on a heavy cutting pad or, so long as you do your part and finish off the compounding correct, Essence on a Gloss pad has always been able to clean up the compounding haze?

 

[Merlin]

Have you ever had an issue of Carpro Essence on the Carpro Gloss Pads not being strong enough to clean up after a heavy compound like Megs 110 on a heavy cutting pad or, so long as you do your part and finish off the compounding correct, Essence on a Gloss pad has always been able to clean up the compounding haze?

Like I always say " Every paint is different." A test spot is key to determining what works best on the paint you are working on.
M110 is not a super heavy curtting compound...for the most part "Carpro Essence on the Carpro Gloss Pad" should be enough...
That said, you may find that using a slightly stronger pad (soft to medium soft) you should be able to clean up M110 compounding haze?

 

[BrentinLouisville]

Like I always say " Every paint is different." A test spot is key to determining what works best on the paint you are working on.
M110 is not a super heavy curtting compound...for the most part "Carpro Essence on the Carpro Gloss Pad" should be enough...
That said, you may find that using a slightly stronger pad (soft to medium soft) you should be able to clean up M110 compounding haze?

Gotcha. Maybe I will have some Megs 210 and a Lake Country light polishing pad ready just in case I need it to clean up the Megs 101 on a cutting pad compounding phase before using Essence on the Gloss Pad.