This fine example of a GTR is running Severn Valley Motorsport's 650R kit so has the power where it counts, but the paintwork was looking very tired and uncared for so the car was booked in for an Enhancement Detail to remove the majority of the swirling from the paint and to also get some solid protection down. The car was dropped off to me early evening and was worked on well into the early hours of the morning!! A few before shots: DSC05460 by RussZS, on Flickr DSC05461 by RussZS, on Flickr DSC05462 by RussZS, on Flickr Wheels were dealt with first: DSC05459 by RussZS, on Flickr Autobrite's Very Cherry @ 4:1 applied liberally: DSC05464 by RussZS, on Flickr This was worked with the EZ Brush on the rear of the wheels: DSC05465 by RussZS, on Flickr Then various Valet Pro brushes on the spokes and calipers: DSC05466 by RussZS, on Flickr DSC05467 by RussZS, on Flickr DSC05468 by RussZS, on Flickr CYC Wheel Woolie was used on the arches: DSC05469 by RussZS, on Flickr DSC05470 by RussZS, on Flickr Then a freak hail/rain storm hit for about 30 seconds... DSC05472 by RussZS, on Flickr Next the car was foamed with Concours Car Care's Tutti Frutti: DSC05473 by RussZS, on Flickr Bilt Hamber Surfex at 10:1 was used to work the intricate areas around the car: DSC05474 by RussZS, on Flickr DSC05475 by RussZS, on Flickr DSC05476 by RussZS, on Flickr DSC05477 by RussZS, on Flickr DSC05478 by RussZS, on Flickr SVM Air Intakes: DSC05480 by RussZS, on Flickr Next the car was rinsed and washed with AF Lather, Car Pro Mitt and Zaino Bucket system: DSC05481 by RussZS, on Flickr IronX was up next on the paintwork and wheels: DSC05482 by RussZS, on Flickr DSC05483 by RussZS, on Flickr DSC05484 by RussZS, on Flickr Then rain hit again, but the car was: - Fully treated to AutoSmart Tardis to remove any tar deposits - Re-snow foamed to remove any traces of IronX and Tardis - Moved inside ready for claying The claying stage was completed with Citrus Bling as lube and the Auto Finesse Clay which I keep coming back to after trying other brands! DSC05486 by RussZS, on Flickr DSC05487 by RussZS, on Flickr Then pat dried with various towels: DSC05489 by RussZS, on Flickr and the Aeolus 901X was used to remove water from tighter areas such as around wing mirrors, wheel bolts, petrol cap etc. DSC05490 by RussZS, on Flickr The paintwork was in a rather shocking state, and to make matters worse it had been polished (badly) previously, with burn through evident on a few panel edges: DSC05501 by RussZS, on Flickr After trialling a few combos, I was achieving a great level of correction for an enhancement detail. Given that I didn't have time for a two stage polish given limitations around hours and size of car, I aimed for the best correction possible from a single polishing set, whilst still finishing down perfectly to avoid any hologramming on the flat black paint! DSC05492 by RussZS, on Flickr DSC05497 by RussZS, on Flickr DSC05499 by RussZS, on Flickr As you can see, it's not perfect, with deeper defects remaining, but the colour, depth and gloss to the paint are much improved! Rear bumper under brutal halide lighting: DSC05518 by RussZS, on Flickr After: DSC05521 by RussZS, on Flickr The exhausts were looking rather sorry for themselves too: DSC05522 by RussZS, on Flickr AF Mercury was used with a MF towel: DSC05523 by RussZS, on Flickr DSC05525 by RussZS, on Flickr Again not perfect, more time was needed, but certainly 'enhanced'!! AF Crystal was used on the glass, Car Pro PERL on the tyres and Opti Seal on the wheels... DSC05529 by RussZS, on Flickr I finished up with a layer of Swissvax's Crystal Rock: DSC05527 by RussZS, on Flickr and finally, some afters: (no tyre dressing on some) DSC05508 by RussZS, on Flickr DSC05510 by RussZS, on Flickr DSC05513 by RussZS, on Flickr DSC05516 by RussZS, on Flickr DSC05533 by RussZS, on Flickr DSC05534 by RussZS, on Flickr DSC05535 by RussZS, on Flickr DSC05537 by RussZS, on Flickr DSC05541 by RussZS, on Flickr DSC05544 by RussZS, on Flickr DSC05546 by RussZS, on Flickr DSC05552 by RussZS, on Flickr and of course some Tesco pics... DSC05556 by RussZS, on Flickr DSC05561 by RussZS, on Flickr DSC05562 by RussZS, on Flickr DSC05563 by RussZS, on Flickr DSC05564 by RussZS, on Flickr DSC05566 by RussZS, on Flickr DSC05570 by RussZS, on Flickr DSC05571 by RussZS, on Flickr Once again, thanks for reading - any feedback or comments are very much welcomed, particularly if there's something you'd like to see more or less of in my write ups. Next up we have a Carrera 4S and an Alpina B3S... DSC05567 by RussZS, on Flickr Russ - Midlands Car Care.
