2008 Toyota Solara Convertible - Black

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by NoStreaks, May 4, 2008.

  1. NoStreaks

    NoStreaks Virgin Detailer

    Greetings My DB Brothers & Sisters! It's been awhile Since I've posted. Just got my summer demo last week and wanted to share my correctional journey with ya.

    Now before, I washed it, I had to park it for a week as Calgary got a late snow storm and there's no way I was going to touch it with a snow brush (aka scouring pad).

    Fortunately, I am very very lucky to have access to a fantastic workshop in which to detail. I work for Toyota Canada and have access to the Prairie Regional Technical Training Facility.

    Products Used:
    Wash
    - Pinnacle Foam Gun
    - Detailer's Pride High Yield Foam
    - MF Wash Mit
    - Megs Wheel Brush, tire brush
    - No Touch Wheel Cleaner
    - Megs APC
    - Pittards Chamois

    Correction:
    Megs #9 Swirl Remover 2.0
    PC 7424
    Lake Country Orange Light Cutting Pad
    Lake Country Blue CCS Polishing Pad
    Cobra MF
    Megs Final Inspection
    Megs Show Car Glaze
    Megs NXT 1.0
    XMT Polishing Pad Conditioner
    XMT Polishing Pad Cleaner

    Interior:
    Megs Interior Detail Mist
    Cobra MF
    Stoner Invisible Glass
    Megs Vinyl and Rubber Cleaner
    Megs Gold Class Leather Cleaner & Conditioner

    Setting the Stage: Temp & Humidity Check
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    Just a little taste of what we face on the roads in Alberta. The gravel is spread on the roads for traction in the winter because road salt doesn't work in extremely cold temperatures. Stone Chips Anyone???
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    In from the cold.....literally
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    Wait a minute, I didn't check the option box for swirls & scratches
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    The odo's in kilometres
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    Up Close and Personal with the Hood
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    Time for a bath: 2 oz DP Foam Concentrate / 8 oz H20; max flow setting
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    Commencing De-Swirlification: Orange Lake Country pad on PC; Megs #9 Swirl Remover #9-spread on 3, work on 6. Shout out to RuCdn for wielding the DA on the hood...smooth lines my friend
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    A little help from my friends:
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    After Show Car Glaze & Hand Application of Megs NXT 1.0 - Goin' Topless
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    Side Quarter View - Reflectin'
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    Reflectin' In Da Hood
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    Reflectin' Nature
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    It's not hard when they're new
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    In da House
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    Let there be light
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    Thanks for viewing! NoStreaks
     
  2. Nica

    Nica Banned

    Looking good there buddy, I've been wondering where you guys have run off too, good to see you again..well not literaly but you know what I mean.

    The vehicle looks great, oh and you know that option box for swirls & scratches, that's automaticaly applied to the vehicle :thumb: hahahaha sorry couldn't help my self lol.

    Thank you for sharing with us and you are one lucky guy having access to that gorgeous shop :druling: :druling:
     
  3. LanceM

    LanceM DB Forum Supporter

    looks good. man those stones look like they could really do some damage.
     
  4. Sparkie

    Sparkie Wax on..Wax off

    You have her looking good:applause:...A little to cold for me up there with the top down..LOL..
     
  5. supercharged

    supercharged DB Forum Supporter

    Great job on the Toyota! It looks sweet!
     
  6. Divine Detail

    Divine Detail DB Pro Supporter

    Nice turnaround, boys. Don't you just love the instant option box selection for swirls? :p Hope to see you around this summer.
     
  7. rucdn

    rucdn Any Rag Vehicle Washer


    Ya, they do a LOT of damage. Almost everyone has a cracked windshield :shakehead: and lets just say that 3M makes a killing selling Hood Tape in Alberta.
    The Solara was a lot of work but it was fun helping NoStreaks make it look its best! Now he gets to try and keep it looking that good....
    :mounty:
     
  8. Calgarydetail

    Calgarydetail Getting to know Detailing

    looks sweet, nice work,. i had wonderd if youguys had dissapeard. glad thats not the case
     
  9. tod071

    tod071 Birth of a Detailer

    Great turnaround.
     
  10. NoStreaks

    NoStreaks Virgin Detailer

    Thanks for the kind words all. I had a lot of fun practicing the skills. Shout outs to RuCdn for co-detailing on the job and to Nica for technical support with my posting.

    Looking forward to a summer of open air motoring!

    NS
     

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