LF Restoration: 2008 Jerez Black M3

2008 Jerez Black M3 with dealer induced swirls. Thankfully only from the carwash and dealer neglect.

Process & Products:

Wheels  - Sonax Wheel Cleaner, Optimum Power Clean, various brushes. Sealed with OptiSeal Tires – Power Clean  & Optibond

Wash – Foam bath with Poorboy’s SSS, Power Clean – Pre Wash.

Clay – Yellow Erazer for decontamination.

Polish/Compound – D300 Correction Compound & M105 with Cutting MF Pad, D300 with Finishing MF Pad.

Finish – Optimum Poliseal, Optimum Optiseal, Optimum Car Wax. Finish Kare 425 Wipedown.

Interior – Optimum Protectant Plus

LF: Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas

Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas to all. Plans for the new year include writing more guides on microfibers, maintenance, and introductory detailing articles. Enjoy!

Recent Details: 2012 Black Q5 & Mini Cooper S

Just a few refresh details before winter comes. Great time to protect against the cold!

Process & Products

Foam Wash with Poorboy’s Super Slick & Suds

Tires with Power Clean 3:1. Optibond 1:1

Wheels with Power Clean 3:1 & Various Brushes. Sealed with OptiSeal.

1 Layer of Optimum Poliseal, OptiSeal, Optimum Car Wax

Finish Kare 425 Walk Around.

Mini Cooper S:

Spot Paint Decontaminated with Special Yellow Elastic Clay

Poorboy’s Trim Restorer on Trim/Plastic

Optimum Metal Polish on Tips/Metal

Recent Detail: Mazda 2 Renew

Process & Products

Foam Wash with Poorboy’s Super Slick & Suds

Tires with Power Clean 3:1. Optibond 1:1

Wheels with Power Clean 3:1 & Various Brushes. Sealed with OptiSeal.

Paint Decontaminated with Special Yellow Elastic Clay

1 Layer of Optimum Poliseal, OptiSeal, Optimum Car Wax

Finish Kare 425 Walk Around.

Interior with Optimum Protectant, Vacuumed

LF Guide: Routine Maintenance Tools

Maintenance of the vehicle with the right tools is extremely important Whatever touches the finish of your paint can either do damage or preserve the finish. These products are recommended based on popularity, performance, and value. Detailed Image is Liquid Finish’s preferred distributor for their quick shipment, quality customer service, and frequent sales.

Wash Tools

I recommend the Lake Country Blue Grout Sponge since it releases dirt, produces suds, and is extremely durable. Microfiber Wash Mitts & Wool Wash Mitts are recommended as well.

LF Guide: Routine Maintenance Products

After a thorough Detail Session, Maintenance of the vehicle is by far the most important step. These products are recommended based on popularity, performance, and value. Detailed Image is Liquid Finish’s preferred distributor for their quick shipment, quality customer service, and frequent sales.

Wash

Optimum No Rinse & Shine – Best product for waterless washing in low water or winter environments. Be sure to read the ONR Guide.

Recent Detail: 135 BMW Black Minor Correction Detail

Fall is here, meaning way better temperature to work on this CPO’d 135. New products include Tuf Shine Tire Clearcoat & Meguiars DA Microfiber System.

After polishing with D300/105 Meguiars I found deep etching and minor swirling which meant deeper cutting was needed with Surf Buf, etc. I decided for the recent life of the paint it was better off leaving it at 95%. This paint responds better with depth, reflection & sparkle.

Process & Products

Foam Wash with Poorboy’s Super Slick & Suds

Tires with Tuf Shine Tire Cleaner x2, Power Clean 3:1. Tuf Shine Clearcoat 1.5 Times

Wheels with Sonax Wheel Cleaner & Various Brushes. Sealed with OptiSeal.

Paint Decontaminated with Special Yellow Elastic Clay

Polishing via D300 Compound + Cutting MF Pads, Meguiars 105 Compound & Cutting MF Pads.

Final Polish via Meguiars 205 & Low Profile Orange Pad.

1 Layer of Optimum Poliseal, OptiSeal, Optimum Car Wax

Finish Kare 425 Walk Around.

Total Time: Approx 12 Hours at slow rate.

Before Pictures:

LF News: Inactive Period

Please note from Sept 8 – Sept 20 will be a break period for Liquid Finish: PDS. Inquiries for services or generation information can be made through woo.brandon@gmail.com. Happy Detailing!

LF News: Vacation Period

Please note from July 15th – Aug 4th will be a summer vacation for Liquid Finish: PDS. Inquiries for services or generation information can be made through woo.brandon@gmail.com. Happy Detailing!

Upcoming Write Ups: Headlight Restoration on a MB E320, Paint Rejuvenation on a Red Oxidized MR2.

Detail Session: BMW M3, Toyota Tacoma, VW GTI

Just a few Wash & Waxes for this crazy NC Heat. Shade is good.

Process & Products

Foam Wash with Poorboy’s Super Slick & Suds

Wheels with TOL Wheel Wash, HiTemp Tire Cleaner on Tires

1 Layer of Optimum OptiSeal, Optimum Car Wax

Optimum Protectant in Trim & Interior

Optimum OptiBond on Tires, Lower Trim.

Finish Kare 425 Walk Around.

M3 Before – Dirty

Tacoma & M3 After

VW GTI After.