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2GsOnAir
03-31-2010, 05:35 PM
So my friend owns Best Tint in Stanton California and has a Nissan 240sx that he takes to shows. This car had major swirls and I always told him that I couldn't believe he would take his car to shows in that condition and I could make it so much better. He had always though his paint was fine. Even won 1st place trophies at numorous shows like Hot Import Nights ect... I guess the judges don't even know what to look for. After bugging him forever, he finally wanted me to detail it before the Remix show @ Irwindale Speedway. I gave him a quote and told him if he didn't like it, he didn't have to pay me. After it was done, he totally loved it and now is bugging me to get him the right stuff to maintain the finish. Now that all the swirls are out, his car is better than he thought.

Sorry, no before pictures because my camera battery died.

Only Meguiars products were used on this detail.
I am a firm believer of Meguiars products.

Interior Process:
The car just needed a vacum, good wipe down w/ Meguiar's Vinyl and Rubber Cleaner #40 thoughout, and a little Meguiar's PlastX Clear Plastic Cleaner and Polish on the guage cluster.

Exterior Process:
1) Meguiar's Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo and Conditioner
2 bucket method w/ grit guards
Meguiar's Microfiber Wash Mitt
Dried car w/ Meguiar's Water Magnet Microfiber Drying Towels

2) Meguiar's Smooth Surface Clay
Then busted out the Meguiar's Dual Action Polisher, G110V2

3) 2 passes w/ (burgandy) Meguiar's Soft Buff 2.0 Cutting Pad
and Meguiar's Ultra Cut Compound #105

4) 1 pass w/ (yellow) Meguiar's Soft Buff 2.0 Polishing Pad
and Meguiar's Ultra Finishing Polish #205

5) complete alcohol wipe down

6) 1 pass w/ (black) Meguiar's Soft Buff 2.0 Finishing Pad
and Meguiar's NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0
Waited overnight for Meguiar's NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0 to cure.

7) Meguiar's Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo and Conditioner
2 bucket method w/ grit guards
Meguiar's Microfiber Wash Mitt
Dried car w/ Meguiar's Water Magnet Microfiber Drying Towels

8) 1 more pass w/ (black) Meguiar's Soft Buff 2.0 Finishing Pad
and Meguiar's NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0

FINISHED 1 1/2 Days.

Here's the car right after it was finished! New deep black and baby butt smooth finish!
The car looked a little on the grey side.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/lucksyeven/Meguiars%20Online/IMG_0743.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/lucksyeven/Meguiars%20Online/IMG_0742.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/lucksyeven/Meguiars%20Online/IMG_0744.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/lucksyeven/Meguiars%20Online/IMG_0745.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/lucksyeven/Meguiars%20Online/IMG_0746.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/lucksyeven/Meguiars%20Online/IMG_0747.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/lucksyeven/Meguiars%20Online/IMG_0748.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/lucksyeven/Meguiars%20Online/IMG_0750.jpg

Here's the car @ the Remix Show the next day.
The finish was maintained thoughout the day w/ Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Detailer.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/lucksyeven/Meguiars%20Online/IMG_0756.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/lucksyeven/Meguiars%20Online/IMG_0760.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/lucksyeven/Meguiars%20Online/IMG_0754.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/lucksyeven/Meguiars%20Online/IMG_0764.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/lucksyeven/Meguiars%20Online/IMG_0766.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/lucksyeven/Meguiars%20Online/IMG_0771.jpg

Now I need to do his Bi-Turbo Porche. It needs to be protected.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/lucksyeven/Meguiars%20Online/IMG_0740.jpg
Om1kron
03-31-2010, 06:08 PM
I would bother detailing my car if it didn't need a repaint up front.
NMs14.5kouki
03-31-2010, 06:12 PM
damn i wish my car looked that good, at least the fresh painted area's.
Touge Noob S13
03-31-2010, 06:16 PM
Intresting, swirls are the worst. Meguiar's NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0 is one of the best OTC waxes out there but I expected a car like this would use something a little more "baller" lol.
2GsOnAir
03-31-2010, 09:47 PM
Intresting, swirls are the worst. Meguiar's NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0 is one of the best OTC waxes out there but I expected a car like this would use something a little more "baller" lol.

I've taken the Meguiars detailing class and trust me, Meguiar's NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0 is bad ass.
Persona
03-31-2010, 09:51 PM
Meguiars products all the way!

Nice to see another 240 owner that is taking proper care of it!
Touge Noob S13
03-31-2010, 10:00 PM
I've taken the Meguiars detailing class and trust me, Meguiar's NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0 is bad ass.

I use Meguiars #26 on my car, how does it compare to NXT 2.0? I havent had a chance to try it yet.
omgRWDgoodness!
03-31-2010, 10:08 PM
That Project µ BBK is secks.
mazersx
03-31-2010, 10:45 PM
Should TRY OUT "SYSTEM ONE" OR "3M"

:)
innovation
04-01-2010, 10:05 PM
Being a detailing buff myself, im curious why he didnt take any CLOSE UP pictures when it was sunny out at the show. That will show if his efforts were worth it or not. As you can tell in his first photos the sun was going down... Naturally any car looks good at that time. Anyone else get a salesman feeling from that post?
SlideWell
04-01-2010, 10:39 PM
Being a detailing buff myself, im curious why he didnt take any CLOSE UP pictures when it was sunny out at the show. That will show if his efforts were worth it or not. As you can tell in his first photos the sun was going down... Naturally any car looks good at that time. Anyone else get a salesman feeling from that post?

yeah.
the pictures wouldnt reveal swirls the way they were taken. but whatever, looks nice and wet.
blitzsti22
04-02-2010, 12:09 AM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/lucksyeven/Meguiars%20Online/IMG_0744.jpg


does anyone know where i can get some of these clips on the right side to install my body kit?
toHn
04-02-2010, 12:14 AM
Amazing job, looks great!!




toHn
dOMEmE
04-02-2010, 12:38 AM
OMG that door looks like a mirror!!! GOOD JOB mang!
Om1kron
04-02-2010, 01:04 AM
yeah his side skirts could use another wetsanding, cut and buff imo.

here is my door, obviously i have not taken the door handles apart to get the cutting creme out of it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v46/om1kron/My%20Cars/1996%20240sx%20Kouki/2010-01-04%20-%20spacers/2010-01-04003.jpg
CrimsonRockett
04-02-2010, 11:00 AM
Should TRY OUT "SYSTEM ONE" OR "3M"

:)

System One does not compare to Meguiars or 3M.

We tried all sorts of stuff out at the shop.

System One is fairly decent, but doesn't remove the finest of scratches.

Meguiars removed everything with less work, but was more expensive.
Om1kron
04-02-2010, 11:25 AM
anyone have any opinions on race glaze? that was all the rage a few years ago. I am forgetting what I used to buff my car out but it was not 3M. It started with a P.
Future240
04-02-2010, 05:31 PM
System One does not compare to Meguiars or 3M.

We tried all sorts of stuff out at the shop.

System One is fairly decent, but doesn't remove the finest of scratches.

Meguiars removed everything with less work, but was more expensive.

This tells me I need to use Meguiars on my car. Thanks.:bow:
Maximamike
04-02-2010, 06:34 PM
Looks great. Just one question, why wax before washing? Just curious.
2GsOnAir
06-10-2010, 11:11 AM
Being a detailing buff myself, im curious why he didnt take any CLOSE UP pictures when it was sunny out at the show. That will show if his efforts were worth it or not. As you can tell in his first photos the sun was going down... Naturally any car looks good at that time. Anyone else get a salesman feeling from that post?

The first photo was from early in the morning around 6am. I started putting on the last coat of wax at 5am and then he put the decals on.
The tenth picture IS a close up of the car in the direct sun. Sorry a point and shoot was used. Trust me, this car was lookin bad ass with not even one scratch/swirl on it.

Looks great. Just one question, why wax before washing? Just curious.

When you're cutting with compound, it creates dust everywhere also in the door jams ect.. So I give the cars a wash and spray water into all the crevices to clean them out. Because if you wash after compound w/ out wax on it, it'll water spot like crazy.
Then a last coat of wax because you're suppose to have two coats.
Everyone has thier own way of detailing and I found that this works best for me.

Thanks for all the positive feedback.

And for all the haters, keep hating. It wouldn't be the same w/out you.
s14unimog
06-10-2010, 11:21 AM
looks great, good detailing information.

tell your buddy to lose those Project Mu pedals; god they're ugly...
murda-c
06-10-2010, 11:33 AM
yeah his side skirts could use another wetsanding, cut and buff imo.

here is my door, obviously i have not taken the door handles apart to get the cutting creme out of it.



There's a scary man airbrushed on your door....


This thread makes me want to paint my car.
h2v7
06-10-2010, 11:40 AM
well fuck 240s


that porsche is siiiiiiiiick
Maximamike
06-10-2010, 02:31 PM
When you're cutting with compound, it creates dust everywhere also in the door jams ect.. So I give the cars a wash and spray water into all the crevices to clean them out. Because if you wash after compound w/ out wax on it, it'll water spot like crazy.
Then a last coat of wax because you're suppose to have two coats.
Everyone has thier own way of detailing and I found that this works best for me.

Thanks for all the positive feedback.

I understand, I own a detailing company as well. Just curious, but if thats what works for you best then go with it. I'm just cautious of doing any waxing/sealing before making sure all the polishing oils are gassed out/washed off. Looks great though, black paint sucks.
iamtheyi
06-10-2010, 03:05 PM
so how does meguiars products match up to Mothers products?
locoluna825
06-10-2010, 03:33 PM
WOW beutiful detail. how much did you charge him to do that :D
Maximamike
06-11-2010, 05:05 PM
so how does meguiars products match up to Mothers products?

Mothers doesn't come close to Megiuars quality or range of products, imo.
iamtheyi
06-11-2010, 05:06 PM
huh... that's for that tidbit of info. Guess ill be buying meguiar products for all my car now.
BMWfanaticE46
06-11-2010, 07:26 PM
Meguiars is always the best in car care products!
moocowmoo
06-11-2010, 10:33 PM
when i repaint my car im going to restock my meguiares supply thanks for the info!
93nismo
06-11-2010, 10:53 PM
3m bought out meguiares recently i belive, there were like 3 people from 3m that came into the shop and were talking about it that sold us some of there new detailing stuff.