Detailed : KIA FORTE 2.0 Ebony BLACK

A very kind gentlemen was very keen in getting his newly acquired car, properly detailed. When we met, the car looks glossy indeed and what seems to be a simple exterior detail became quite a challenge for me.

The work on this car endured for 3 days (at least 35hours) to complete the overall work.

A very nice car here and he managed to get his hands on an awesome 2.0 version.

Odo was still at 5K kilometers and even the inside plastic coverings were still on.


Some pictures at arrival (taken at random hours):

Proton Satria Neo - CPS - White - New Car Reconditioning

Here is another client's car which was still brand new (less then 5k KM on the odo) and wanted his car to be taken cared of, the proper way.

We corrected the defects on the paint, cleaned the engine and gave the interior a good general cleanup plus other minor work.

Here's the condition when it arrived at my studio (sent in around 10pm). Pictures were taken on the next day - 7am ish.


Wheels covered with brake dust and dirt.





Dirt stuck on the under the wheel arch. Rainy season here.




Probably caused by wrong washing technique

Another Proton Satria Neo CPS White - brand new and just rolled out of the showroom

Did this a few weeks back. Had some free time today to do this writeup.

This is basically a brand new car. Just rolled out of the dealer and the owner send it directly to my place. Less than 200km on the odometer.

Pictures upon arrival.

Exterior Before






No comments on the fluffy pink stuff inside the car though.

Proton Waja CPS - Tranquility Black with popping flakes.

The owner has just bought the car less then 5 months ago and odometer is less then 5000km. Plus the owner is a very nice person and would not mind I spend extra time on his ride (has another spare car to commute).

Total time spent on the car was around 30hours spanning over 3days.

Owner mentioned the car has never been polished; only waxed by dodgy car wash centers.

(during work, the images in my camera were again corrupted therefore most of the pictures were gone; might be buying the 550D)

Car upon arrival (Day 1)

Perodua Kenari - Titanium Silver

This is the derivative of the Daihatsu Move Custom. Owner wanted it to be detailed in and out. It took me around 30hours to complete the whole car But before that:

First and foremost, I apologize for the lack of "befores" as majority of the pictures taken were corrupted thus unusable.


So here goes, car went in on Friday night.

Steps:

Engine:

• Engine PW to loosen grime & dust
• Sprayed with APC+ and SuperDegreaser
• PW to rinse
• Dried with cotton towel + MFs
• Hyperdressing on plastic components
• D151 on all painted parts (under front hood included)

Wheels

• Wheels washed with APC+ and WheelBrightener
• Tires washed with SuperDegreser
• Wheel wells and undercarriage on APC (Osren)
• All parts agitated with various brushes
• PW to rinse

Body:

• Body PW to loosen up dirty and muck
• Emblems and other intricate parts cleaned with APC+ and agitated with various brushes
• Hyperwash+ Meguiars MF mitt used to wash whole car
• PW to rinse
• Water Magnets to dry

Correction:

• Meguiars Blue Clay with ONR as lube
• G220
• M205
• Meguiars 6.5" Yellow Polishing Pad
• LC 4" Flat Pads - white and black
• IPA
• D151 used on door jambs
• GooGone to facilitate cleaning on tougher stains (painted parts)
• Stains on plastics - APC+ and brush & GooGone
• Lots of ADS MFs
• Lots of Meguiars Supreme Shine MFs
• LSP Paint: M21 2.0
• LSP Glass: RainX
• LSP Metal: Meguiars All Metal Polish
• Wheels polished with D151 and topped with M16
• Tires on All Season Dressing
• Door seals, roof rubber lining, door handle, other plastic/rubber - M40
• Tailpipes on All Metal Polish
• Defelsko DFT Combo
• Hi Lumens LED torch
• Metal Halide Light Source
• Took around 12hours to do all the correction

Interior:

• Thorough vac throughout interior
• APC on seats, agitated with Meguiars Interior Brush
• Extracted with warm water
• Carpets vacuumed, APC+ and PW to clean
• Vinyl interior wipedown APC+
• M40 on all plastics/rubber.
• Seats received 303 Fabric Guard (2 coats)

Note: Opted to wash the car first as to lessen the next day's work load

Here's pictures of the car after being washed. Took only a few picture as it was very late.

Toyota Avanza - Metallic Silver

I've detailed the paint about a year plus ago. Car is never under a garage/shed (home park outside, workplace no shade). Its true 24/7 under the sun/moon *LOL*.

Paint is Metallic Silver and only have very minor swirls. Only issue is the bonded contaminants. Never been washed by a car wash company. Its one of my test mule on testing products (especially sealants/waxes). It was wearing Collinite Marque D'Elegance #915 when the car came in.

So this is the second time its polished since Oct 2008 (that a long time ago).

Anyhow, here are the breakdown on the things done.


Vehicle upon arrival.




Here's the overall picture of the car.




Scratches on the door handle. Notice the clear peeling from the keyhole.

Perodua Myvi - The Passo Wannabe

Last Friday, a buddy of mine told me to take a look at his car and wondered if I can help to increase the gloss. So after much discussion, he dropped the car on Friday night. By the way, this car aint no Passo, its a Perodua Myvi.

So here goes. Not much was done on the interior and undercarriage; work was more focused on exterior and engine cleanup.

Car upon arrival:






Holograms on the C pillar. Swirls on the spoiler




Some sanding marks were also found at the rear pillar.







Not that bad.



Some light oxidization on both the headlights.