Detail on 1999 Twilight Blue Miata **No way 56K**
A few weeks ago I jumped into my first Miata... a 1999 Miata w/ 68k miles! :D
The prior owner even through in a huge Miata shop manual, he was eager to get rid of it because he had a new GTO to care for.
Anyway at the onset I knew that my PC was going to get a workout... the car had some issues with the paint at parts.
Yesterday I tackled a drivers side door weather-stripping and put new Sony 5"X7" speakers in the front door... then I washed her in preparation today.
My process:
Wash w/ Blue Coral
Clay
Pinnacle Intermediate Swirl Remover 3 on an Orange Pad
Menzerna Power Gloss on a Yellow Pad (only for mirror.. you will see below)
Menzerna Acrylic Jacket on a Blue Pad
A total of 5 hours spent today including a break for lunch.
I will take a bit of time out here to give a short sales pitch on the Porter Cable 7424. It is simply the best $130 I have ever spent on my car. You can do paint correction or if you are in a hurry you can wax an entire car in < 30 minutes.
I also want to give props to Menzerna Acrylic Jacket. The protection last for 6 months, it has a polishing substance to tackle light swirls and it saves two steps on a follow-up detail. Again it lasts 6 Months! I know it seems like a bunch of money $44, however after 6 cars detailed I have about 1/2 bottle left. At $44 a bottle it is a bargain and will easily last 3-5 years for most of you, then you factor in the time savings and to me its a deal.
Some more info: http://www.properautocare.com/meonacja.html
Ok now to the before and after pics. This is the first time in the 10 months I have had a PC I have taken before and after pictures. I forgot to take the after shots on a bunch of my before pics. However you get the overall feel.
I am still learning with the Porter Cable... I still need to get better at fine swirl removal. I can tackle big stuff and normally can take care of 90% of larger swirls and scratches.
These pictures are untouched.. I have spent enough time away from the wife today. :)
Before Trunk
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...eforetrunk.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...foretrunk1.jpg
Trunk 1/2 Complete
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...etail/half.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...tail/half2.jpg
After Trunk
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ftertrunk1.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...aftertrunk.jpg
