Spent time with an GT-R (120 pics)

edeeZee · 08-12-2009, 02:04 PM

Awesome work.

Wes_R · 08-15-2009, 09:52 PM

Wow, I was not expecting so many replies!

Sorry been a busy week just had my second kid and am trying to a adjust and get a back into the flow of things in the house and work.

I logged on a couple times through my iphone but I hate typing on that thing, but here we go.

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Originally Posted by ZEEDREAMER

I love the GT-R. That black is so sexy. After how you cleaned it, i think i may prefer black over super silver

Black is definitely sexy but you gotta treat it like a high maintenance mistress to keep it in top shape.

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Very nice!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Reality

LoL! repost?

HA

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Originally Posted by zylont

Wow, amazing work!

hummmm...i never want to look at my car under a 500 watt halogen light.

lol

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Originally Posted by SlikNik

I will never buy a black car again after reading this post. Awesome work and props for a super shine
I wouldn't even want rain drops to hit the surface now. When I get my 370 it will be PG

PG is sexy to and with a sealant can look very glossy.

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Originally Posted by NXTAZEE

Very nice work and write up. This looks very "Autopian" to me

.

Autopian, Detailing Worlder, Detailing Blisser, you name it.

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Originally Posted by Diversion

Amazing job on the paint, my friend! I'm disappointed in how much orange peel my factory paint has on my Z =(

Oh man factory orange peels is sometimes very disappointing but what can you do sometimes.

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Originally Posted by 09370z

Very nice work... I have a question for you.

Should you claybar the plastic area's of the car (i.e. front bumper etc)?

Secondly, after doing so, should you polish and then wax?

That brings up a third question... are you supposed to use alcohol after using a polish before you rewax?

Thanks!

Yes you can claybar the bumpers I would suggest though things like rubber trim should be left alone, but painted areas, glass, rims, can all be clayed.

Yes in this order it should go clean rims, wash car, clay, polish, then wax. In a nutshell.

Before you rewax you should strip off the wax with a Dawn wash so that you can put on a fresh layer of wax. Surface contaminants also get in the wax that's why you should strip it off first.

The reason you use alcohol after you polish is 1 to inspect your work, the polishing oils can fill in very light scratches so you use alcohol to clean off the oils 2 A oily surface will not let the wax bond properly to the paint so you clean off the oils then apply the wax directly to the paint.

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Originally Posted by NXTAZEE

Yes you should clay the plastic area's as they are painted just like the metal. Polish if you need to then wax or seal your paint. An alcohol wipe down after polishing gets rid of the oils from the polish. This lets you examine you work to make sure swirls etc are gone before you seal it up.

This guy knows what he's talking about.

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Originally Posted by 6MT

Great choice (PG). But I agree. Coming from a black vehicle ('08 Accord coupe), with the amount of work that one must put in just to make it look decent. And then have the dust show on the finish after just a few hours. Let alone any moisture hitting that shine.

I must say that the effort looks monumental. Actually, quite a post!!

The problem is.... do you really want to take that shine out into the real world? (And have to do it all over again in just a few hours or days.) Sorry, not me. The PG finish does not show dust and shows rain spots pretty well. My detailing job is not nearly as time consuming (even when I wax).

But, great job none the less.

Different stroke for different folks. I enjoy spending long days with my car it's kind of therapeutic and I love the shine black gives. After detailing for awhile I have found easy maintenance ways to deal with it and keep it in top shape.

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Originally Posted by Mhaddy

Before (and particularly after) - looks amazing, you have done a great job of documenting your detailing, thanks for the write-up!

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by V8KILR

Excellent post!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by initialgemini

Amazing job! Rep for you!

lol that is honestly my first rep ever.

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Originally Posted by INSURANCE101

extravagant work. and that carnuba wax is pretty expensive. how did that gtr's paint get soo bad? another question if you don't mind, can you recomend a cheaper carnuba based wax?

thank you, and I will study this post every time i wash my baby.

The GT-R's paint got bad from improper washing technique.

A affordable wax would be Pinnacle Souveran Paste Wax. Amazing shine!

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Originally Posted by FricFrac

Hmmmm..... looks like someone else's work I've seen ;P

Very sexy. Who's work is that(yours)?

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Originally Posted by Shunya

that's overkill

lol

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Originally Posted by 2theextreme

Awesome looking GT-R!

Awesome drive to!

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Originally Posted by NXTAZEE

That's what happens when your not carful washing your car. Victoria concours wax is as good as any wax available and is not expensive. Check them out at Victoriawax.com.

Victoria is amazing as well.

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Originally Posted by chubbs

Wow - thanks for this inspirational thread.

Anytime hopefully more to come.

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger

That is Amazing!!!

and nice writeup and even better pictures!

I know I should do this level of detailing myself, but if I were to have it done, what would something like this cost on the 370z?

Anywhere from $300 and up.

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Originally Posted by FricFrac

I was just going to ask the same thing - how much would it cost to get the GT-R done like that? It seems extremely labour intensive....

For what I did to the GT-R I charge $40/hr.

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Originally Posted by chris410

WOW...great write-up and great work! You put a lot of detailing shops to shame!

ALOT lol.

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Originally Posted by Nikon FM

I think your user name should be detail Sensei. Wished you lived closer I'd pay big money for your skill

I do out of town trip if your really interested. I'll shoot you a pm.

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

As the Brits would say, "BRILLIANT!" BZ for a job extremely well done.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Crash

WOW! It looks showroom again! How much does that kind of work usually cost? (I'm thinking about doing it for my car.)

I charged $40/hr.

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Originally Posted by FricFrac

No response - must be really expensive

lol, $1000000000000000000

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Originally Posted by INSURANCE101

gracias

de nada

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Originally Posted by edeeZee

Awesome work.

Thanks!

Endgame · 08-15-2009, 10:23 PM

WOW.... You do excellent work!!! If you were in AZ I would get a black car with no worries and just hire you to go thru this process. That is, except during Monsoon season..

WELL DONE!!

kdo2milger · 08-15-2009, 10:46 PM

lol, can you come to my house and do my z

i have a guest bedroom...and my wife is an excellent cook!!!

FricFrac · 08-16-2009, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Wes_R

Wow, I was not expecting so many replies!

Originally Posted by NXTAZEE
Yes you should clay the plastic area's as they are painted just like the metal. Polish if you need to then wax or seal your paint. An alcohol wipe down after polishing gets rid of the oils from the polish. This lets you examine you work to make sure swirls etc are gone before you seal it up.

This guy knows what he's talking about.

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Originally Posted by NXTAZEE
Very nice work and write up. This looks very "Autopian" to me .

Autopian, Detailing Worlder, Detailing Blisser, you name it.

Very sexy. Who's work is that(yours)?
....

NXTAZEE's work on a friend's G35

Togo · 08-17-2009, 05:45 PM

Thats was a good read, thanks!

FuszNissan · 08-18-2009, 10:02 AM

Amazing Work, You sir take pride in detailing. Probably the best I have seen!

CAN-ZED · 08-18-2009, 11:37 AM

very nice, im in toronto area, may have to look you up someday

Lloydy · 08-18-2009, 12:32 PM

Excellent work

Too bad you live so far away.

fuct · 08-18-2009, 05:29 PM

amazing!

Snakes709 · 08-22-2009, 09:39 PM

as i was going through the pictures i was thinking "jesus this guy has to much time on his hands...is it really worth it?" then i seen the end result...god damn...that is amazing

JakeZ34 · 03-07-2010, 10:35 PM

Honestly a great great detail, I love to see before and afters, It's like an addiction....
Great write up Wes

ducky · 03-08-2010, 02:21 AM

Now this is making me want to buy a detailing kit and do it myself..cant trust people outside doing it...OCD?

j.arnaldo · 03-08-2010, 08:20 AM

...eye candy it IS! Great post!

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FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	Amazing Work, You sir take pride in detailing. Probably the best I have seen! __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

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