Basalt Black 981 Porsche Boxster - Rupes Bigfoot Enhancement Detail

Hi guys, not the usual thing to turn up in our detailing section but thought some may be interested!

I was contacted recently to carry out an enhancement detail on this Basalt Black 981 Porsche Boxster, to remove light swirls and give it a general freshen up along with some protection.


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The car turned up in an overall good condition, with very little contamination to show, just slightly lacking in shine with a few light scratches and wash marks.


A few befores of the car -


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First up as usual were the wheels and arches; Sprayed with pre-wash and rinsed, then washed with various brushes.


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Intricate parts were taken care of as the car soaked in citrus degreaser to loosen up dirt before washing.


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The car was then washed with Hubiwash, a new favourite!


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The fabric roof was cleaned with a fabric-safe cleaner and brush to agitate.


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Decontamination began as usual with IronX and Tardis, followed by a mild CarPro clay because there was very little contamination to remove after the touchless decontamination.


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The car was then rinsed thoroughly, brought in and dried off ready for polishing the next day.


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Enhancement began on day 2, using the Rupes LHR15ES Bigfoot System.


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Before


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After


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50/50's on the door (corrected on the left and swirls on the right)


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Under the bonnet was then cleaned and dressed.​


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Cleaned ready for protection​


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Sprayed on and left to dwell before buffing.​


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The roof was protected with G Techniq I1​


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Exhausts polished to remove the slight tarnishing​


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Wheels, plastics and arches protected​


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LSP of choice​


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Interior was given a vacuum and dust down​


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And here are the finished photos!​


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A very enjoyable detail on a beautiful car!


If you made it this far, thanks for reading! Comments appreciated as always!​
 
Thanks for all the comments guys, much appreciated!

What a car and what a job you have done (goes off to google hubiwash)

I just did the same :wink:
http://www.waxyshop.co.uk/detailing-product-bulk-buys/hubiwash-v2-500ml.html

Btw, what did you use to dress the plastic covers? I need something decent as the stuff I'm using at the moment just doesn't cut it!

Hubiwash is great to use and the smell is amazing!

I use Auto Finesse Revive for my plastics, highly recommended. :smile:
 
Cracking job chappers! I'll have to learn how to machine polish one day makes such a difference.

For now I'll settle for the monthly goodies from Waxybox. This months is not too bad :smiley:
 
Hears good things about the bigfoot

Great job sir

How do you find the hubiwash?
 
Cracking job chappers! I'll have to learn how to machine polish one day makes such a difference.

For now I'll settle for the monthly goodies from Waxybox. This months is not too bad :smiley:

Cheers buddy! Haven't had waxybox in a while.

Hears good things about the bigfoot

Great job sir

How do you find the hubiwash?
Thanks mate.

I love the Hubiwash, cleans really well, leaves nothing behind and the smell is amazing!