I've been looking forward to doing one of these amazing cars for a while now as it's a personal favourite of mine and something I'd love to own within the next year or so, so getting to detail one was a true pleasure.
This particular GTR has been extensively modified, and is running around the 750BHP mark... :doublesho:doublesho:doublesho
The aim of the day was to remove the light swirling/wash marring the car had picked up, and to lay down some solid protection on the paintwork and wheels.
A few 'befores':
![6920170579_f35ef156b3_z.jpg 6920170579_f35ef156b3_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45676-95731c548dd7e100d7018ec955b5a68c.jpg)
DSC03018 by RussZS, on Flickr
![6774057550_82ccc9468b_z.jpg 6774057550_82ccc9468b_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45677-99effad9874dede463a26758ae12ea70.jpg)
DSC03021 by RussZS, on Flickr
![6774056944_7871765d78_z.jpg 6774056944_7871765d78_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45678-869530aa96a849c8bd131fd8a085cc77.jpg)
DSC03020 by RussZS, on Flickr
I dealt with the wheels, arches and tyres first.
Before - not too bad really!
![6920173711_578d71a7fd_z.jpg 6920173711_578d71a7fd_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45679-361770c305d2f6f7b02489b7c9ad4543.jpg)
DSC03022 by RussZS, on Flickr
AutoSmart Smart Wheels used at 10:1 with various brushes:
![6774059204_b80dd580f1_z.jpg 6774059204_b80dd580f1_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45680-4a2453a6d3e299e185dd96b06047a870.jpg)
DSC03023 by RussZS, on Flickr
![6774059832_4f1f11c0ac_z.jpg 6774059832_4f1f11c0ac_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45681-e163e9104234de45b0ebb93798a7d950.jpg)
DSC03024 by RussZS, on Flickr
![6774060590_88a97db01a_z.jpg 6774060590_88a97db01a_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45682-e157a82757d4ec5272e618f838de1a6d.jpg)
DSC03025 by RussZS, on Flickr
AutoSmart G101 used on tyres and arches:
![6774061414_8fb97ab0a9_z.jpg 6774061414_8fb97ab0a9_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45683-8a4bce7a5ead409c4980779b565da7cd.jpg)
DSC03026 by RussZS, on Flickr
Vikan Arch brush:
![6920177483_326108e4a7_z.jpg 6920177483_326108e4a7_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45684-a12799b88b18198204a889bc7e7ab885.jpg)
DSC03027 by RussZS, on Flickr
and pressure rinsed:
![6920178285_3601a4256f_z.jpg 6920178285_3601a4256f_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45685-d1431829c6763911322b2dd42f09120d.jpg)
DSC03028 by RussZS, on Flickr
Next the car was snow foamed with Megs Hyper Wash, to begin to safely break down the dirt present on the car, before making physical contact with it:
![6774063666_db62f5c9b3_z.jpg 6774063666_db62f5c9b3_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45686-c49da613fbda255d6ad0264b0e634547.jpg)
DSC03030 by RussZS, on Flickr
Whilst the Snow Foam was dwelling, I worked the more intricate areas with a Valet Pro Detail brush, and where required Surfex HD:
![6920179839_22141a1d25_z.jpg 6920179839_22141a1d25_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45687-1ed301d3e7a39fcb8720f87d4c6e7a4a.jpg)
DSC03031 by RussZS, on Flickr
![6774064944_66a1ec0b4d_z.jpg 6774064944_66a1ec0b4d_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45688-8c9d42997a74cc2b5c2aff6c1b94e437.jpg)
DSC03032 by RussZS, on Flickr
Next the Hyper Wash was rinsed off and the car was hand washed using Auto Finesse Lather Shampoo and a CQuartz Mitt:
![6920181095_068015bb60_z.jpg 6920181095_068015bb60_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45689-273b368f878c0edba0548cf3e228092c.jpg)
DSC03033 by RussZS, on Flickr
![6920181997_58b6185056_z.jpg 6920181997_58b6185056_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45690-2e954a538a0146e9c8da2d21c4512b10.jpg)
DSC03034 by RussZS, on Flickr
The was then rinsed. At this stage I would normally decontaminate the paintwork with IronX to deal with any fallout, Tardis for Tar and clay. All of this had been done very recently and wasn't required as the car was in superb condition still as it hadn't been used a great deal.
This is the only 'bleed' I managed to get:
![6920182787_71576a7ae7_z.jpg 6920182787_71576a7ae7_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45691-e16c05210af400378041c3cad7bc2f25.jpg)
DSC03035 by RussZS, on Flickr
![6774068042_d07f8108e4_z.jpg 6774068042_d07f8108e4_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45692-f150aa0bc279616accccecdea845bbbe.jpg)
DSC03036 by RussZS, on Flickr
The car was then foamed again, rinsed, then moved inside for drying:
![6774069226_fe7b3d798c_z.jpg 6774069226_fe7b3d798c_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45693-2faca6a154296ec25b3ebda8d0375c9e.jpg)
DSC03037 by RussZS, on Flickr
After drying the paint was assessed for thickness, then various combinations, starting with the 'lightest' were tested to see which would achieve a good level of correction within the single day timeframe I had the car.
Average paint readings were around the 170 mark:
![6920187769_9505aff0ab_z.jpg 6920187769_9505aff0ab_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45694-34abb38b7c58f06b28f7e9e3409630c4.jpg)
DSC03044 by RussZS, on Flickr
Defect wise the car had very light swirling probably induced from a few poor washes during its life, and a few deeper scratches.
Correction wise I settled for Megs 205 on a 3M Polishing Pad, stepping up to 205 and a Megs Cutting pad on the deeper defects:
50/50:
![6920185913_a466c3832b_z.jpg 6920185913_a466c3832b_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45695-94546393db2ef1bc9ade52e6f706f6c8.jpg)
DSC03039 by RussZS, on Flickr
![6920187073_fe42bea9ca_z.jpg 6920187073_fe42bea9ca_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45696-5ad83ee934e7e92a526407a08f2c6efa.jpg)
DSC03041 by RussZS, on Flickr
![6920188685_6bf0185af0_z.jpg 6920188685_6bf0185af0_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45697-efb06ccac163bbcb83cc699a12d676e8.jpg)
DSC03046 by RussZS, on Flickr
Before:
![6920189649_3e49ae4690_z.jpg 6920189649_3e49ae4690_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45698-4a1a12a04429306f3a8425b2f74082a0.jpg)
DSC03048 by RussZS, on Flickr
After:
![6920190415_f40c4b559c_z.jpg 6920190415_f40c4b559c_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45699-33f73ec027a1af29ff71e54c1e1a71f7.jpg)
DSC03049 by RussZS, on Flickr
![6774075644_79c48de5b3_z.jpg 6774075644_79c48de5b3_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45700-4886785a1531cc452bbb587f573e0275.jpg)
DSC03051 by RussZS, on Flickr
![6774076292_720ee63338_z.jpg 6774076292_720ee63338_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45701-ee5c35fb3bb2de35c86e0c1eb46abf21.jpg)
DSC03056 by RussZS, on Flickr
![6774077248_94ee774032_z.jpg 6774077248_94ee774032_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45702-e7db33bf48e61c41d3a7cd75495a21e9.jpg)
DSC03058 by RussZS, on Flickr
This particular GTR has been extensively modified, and is running around the 750BHP mark... :doublesho:doublesho:doublesho
The aim of the day was to remove the light swirling/wash marring the car had picked up, and to lay down some solid protection on the paintwork and wheels.
A few 'befores':
![6920170579_f35ef156b3_z.jpg 6920170579_f35ef156b3_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45676-95731c548dd7e100d7018ec955b5a68c.jpg)
DSC03018 by RussZS, on Flickr
![6774057550_82ccc9468b_z.jpg 6774057550_82ccc9468b_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45677-99effad9874dede463a26758ae12ea70.jpg)
DSC03021 by RussZS, on Flickr
![6774056944_7871765d78_z.jpg 6774056944_7871765d78_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45678-869530aa96a849c8bd131fd8a085cc77.jpg)
DSC03020 by RussZS, on Flickr
I dealt with the wheels, arches and tyres first.
Before - not too bad really!
![6920173711_578d71a7fd_z.jpg 6920173711_578d71a7fd_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45679-361770c305d2f6f7b02489b7c9ad4543.jpg)
DSC03022 by RussZS, on Flickr
AutoSmart Smart Wheels used at 10:1 with various brushes:
![6774059204_b80dd580f1_z.jpg 6774059204_b80dd580f1_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45680-4a2453a6d3e299e185dd96b06047a870.jpg)
DSC03023 by RussZS, on Flickr
![6774059832_4f1f11c0ac_z.jpg 6774059832_4f1f11c0ac_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45681-e163e9104234de45b0ebb93798a7d950.jpg)
DSC03024 by RussZS, on Flickr
![6774060590_88a97db01a_z.jpg 6774060590_88a97db01a_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45682-e157a82757d4ec5272e618f838de1a6d.jpg)
DSC03025 by RussZS, on Flickr
AutoSmart G101 used on tyres and arches:
![6774061414_8fb97ab0a9_z.jpg 6774061414_8fb97ab0a9_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45683-8a4bce7a5ead409c4980779b565da7cd.jpg)
DSC03026 by RussZS, on Flickr
Vikan Arch brush:
![6920177483_326108e4a7_z.jpg 6920177483_326108e4a7_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45684-a12799b88b18198204a889bc7e7ab885.jpg)
DSC03027 by RussZS, on Flickr
and pressure rinsed:
![6920178285_3601a4256f_z.jpg 6920178285_3601a4256f_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45685-d1431829c6763911322b2dd42f09120d.jpg)
DSC03028 by RussZS, on Flickr
Next the car was snow foamed with Megs Hyper Wash, to begin to safely break down the dirt present on the car, before making physical contact with it:
![6774063666_db62f5c9b3_z.jpg 6774063666_db62f5c9b3_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45686-c49da613fbda255d6ad0264b0e634547.jpg)
DSC03030 by RussZS, on Flickr
Whilst the Snow Foam was dwelling, I worked the more intricate areas with a Valet Pro Detail brush, and where required Surfex HD:
![6920179839_22141a1d25_z.jpg 6920179839_22141a1d25_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45687-1ed301d3e7a39fcb8720f87d4c6e7a4a.jpg)
DSC03031 by RussZS, on Flickr
![6774064944_66a1ec0b4d_z.jpg 6774064944_66a1ec0b4d_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45688-8c9d42997a74cc2b5c2aff6c1b94e437.jpg)
DSC03032 by RussZS, on Flickr
Next the Hyper Wash was rinsed off and the car was hand washed using Auto Finesse Lather Shampoo and a CQuartz Mitt:
![6920181095_068015bb60_z.jpg 6920181095_068015bb60_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45689-273b368f878c0edba0548cf3e228092c.jpg)
DSC03033 by RussZS, on Flickr
![6920181997_58b6185056_z.jpg 6920181997_58b6185056_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45690-2e954a538a0146e9c8da2d21c4512b10.jpg)
DSC03034 by RussZS, on Flickr
The was then rinsed. At this stage I would normally decontaminate the paintwork with IronX to deal with any fallout, Tardis for Tar and clay. All of this had been done very recently and wasn't required as the car was in superb condition still as it hadn't been used a great deal.
This is the only 'bleed' I managed to get:
![6920182787_71576a7ae7_z.jpg 6920182787_71576a7ae7_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45691-e16c05210af400378041c3cad7bc2f25.jpg)
DSC03035 by RussZS, on Flickr
![6774068042_d07f8108e4_z.jpg 6774068042_d07f8108e4_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45692-f150aa0bc279616accccecdea845bbbe.jpg)
DSC03036 by RussZS, on Flickr
The car was then foamed again, rinsed, then moved inside for drying:
![6774069226_fe7b3d798c_z.jpg 6774069226_fe7b3d798c_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45693-2faca6a154296ec25b3ebda8d0375c9e.jpg)
DSC03037 by RussZS, on Flickr
After drying the paint was assessed for thickness, then various combinations, starting with the 'lightest' were tested to see which would achieve a good level of correction within the single day timeframe I had the car.
Average paint readings were around the 170 mark:
![6920187769_9505aff0ab_z.jpg 6920187769_9505aff0ab_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45694-34abb38b7c58f06b28f7e9e3409630c4.jpg)
DSC03044 by RussZS, on Flickr
Defect wise the car had very light swirling probably induced from a few poor washes during its life, and a few deeper scratches.
Correction wise I settled for Megs 205 on a 3M Polishing Pad, stepping up to 205 and a Megs Cutting pad on the deeper defects:
50/50:
![6920185913_a466c3832b_z.jpg 6920185913_a466c3832b_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45695-94546393db2ef1bc9ade52e6f706f6c8.jpg)
DSC03039 by RussZS, on Flickr
![6920187073_fe42bea9ca_z.jpg 6920187073_fe42bea9ca_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45696-5ad83ee934e7e92a526407a08f2c6efa.jpg)
DSC03041 by RussZS, on Flickr
![6920188685_6bf0185af0_z.jpg 6920188685_6bf0185af0_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45697-efb06ccac163bbcb83cc699a12d676e8.jpg)
DSC03046 by RussZS, on Flickr
Before:
![6920189649_3e49ae4690_z.jpg 6920189649_3e49ae4690_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45698-4a1a12a04429306f3a8425b2f74082a0.jpg)
DSC03048 by RussZS, on Flickr
After:
![6920190415_f40c4b559c_z.jpg 6920190415_f40c4b559c_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45699-33f73ec027a1af29ff71e54c1e1a71f7.jpg)
DSC03049 by RussZS, on Flickr
![6774075644_79c48de5b3_z.jpg 6774075644_79c48de5b3_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45700-4886785a1531cc452bbb587f573e0275.jpg)
DSC03051 by RussZS, on Flickr
![6774076292_720ee63338_z.jpg 6774076292_720ee63338_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45701-ee5c35fb3bb2de35c86e0c1eb46abf21.jpg)
DSC03056 by RussZS, on Flickr
![6774077248_94ee774032_z.jpg 6774077248_94ee774032_z.jpg](https://clio197.net/data/attachments/45/45702-e7db33bf48e61c41d3a7cd75495a21e9.jpg)
DSC03058 by RussZS, on Flickr