Too Shiny

[Houlbt]

Had some time yesterday... thanks to the holiday in the US to put a shine on my new car. Not like the car wasn't clean anyway, but a little elbow work and the application of my several years practice at detailing has produced some half decent results I think... (for an amateur).

Paint was in excellent nick and needed minimal polishing, couple of good coats of wax... and hey presto.

http://www.potatotrader.com/911/QM/QM.htm

If any registers ever need a shiny example for a display (preferably in the South East) then let me know. Also have the original wheels in as new condition... thanks Henry []... won't be putting them on the car, too mint.

Tom H
Tom@potatotrader.com

 

[mbrands]

Wow... Looks amazing !

 

[Houlbt]

Thanks.. the results of some decent wax and a little knowledge about how to best apply and buff makes a big difference.... I've got pics from before I did the wax treatment and whilst the car was very clean it did not gleam like now

www.potatotrader.com/911.htm - gallery one is before the I began to build up a carnuba base on the paint. The previous owner (a member of this forum) used AutoGlym products I think and whilst their polish is pretty good, I don't think their synthetic wax stuff really does paintwork justice. If anyone wants any input on car cleaning feel free to email me.... tom@potatotrader.com (I'm not in the business... just like a shiny motor)

Pics were taken at Buckingham Palace []

 

[lee fulford]

The car looks awesome.......I'd go as far as to say it's almost as shiney as mine...[]
Love the wheels.

Does building up the carnuba make a difference?

 

[Houlbt]

Definately... adds depth, leave a day between coats and spray the car down with cold water/dry off before applying more wax. Try and ensure the bodywork is cool before applying the wax.

 

[mbrands]

how long does it take you to apply each coat ?

 

[juliany27]

Houlbt

Absolutely amazing; must have been very, very hard work.[:-]

Why not join us in November and explain what you did and how we mere mortals can achieve such results?

Have a look at http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=139394 .

Hope to see you then.

Julian

 

[Houlbt]

Interesting... might just do that, will check the diary tomorrow.

Applying a coat of wax, assuming the car is clean, dry and cool... applying and buffing (all by hand) probably takes an hour

 

[Houlbt]

You can do any average clean car from start to finish in a day... 8-10 hours. First time clean and wax is always the toughest.

 

[johnny senna]

Hi Tom,

It looks great. Really good indeed. Nice one. Speak soon.

 

[DESMO16]

Yes Tom,
It looks fantastic!!
Do you fancy doing mine for a pint of shandy?[][]

John