tez162003 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Just a quick write up of a detail I recently did. This time an Aston Martin V8 Vantage. It has been in and out of body shops and so on for a while now, trying to get it looking like new. Now the paintwork was done, this was where I stepped in. I won't bore you all with a long write up like you read everyday from other sites. A quick run down: - Washed (2BM with 2 Lambswool mitts) - Dried - Clayed using Sonus Green and Meguires LT (1:1) - Dried - Wheels clayed with Meguires Clay - Wheels were cleaned and treated off the car - 3M Blue Tape for taping up - Polishes used were Menzerna Power Finish on a 3M Black Pad, then 3M Ultrafina SE on 3M Blue Ultrafina Pad for finishing - Wax was Dodo Juice Supernatural I've no doubt missed loads of steps out but its a brief overview none the less. And a few pictures just to show you my long days work. Crazy marks on the rear quarter: After the mild cut phase: Few random before shots: 50/50 after the first cut pass. Shows the extra deepness the paint gets even at this phase. Wheels Off to do wheels and suspension etc Mid Process: Biggest let down on the car, the key... Its literally a Ford! Few shots from after finishing and before waxing. Just a few finished pictures, not in great light, but it looks good anyway. Haha There are no inside shots as I only concentrated on the outside of the car on this one. He wanted all the attention spent on the paintwork. A good 14 hours of machine involved in this one. And lastly a quick walk around video for good measure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Nice work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tez162003 Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimm Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Love the start to finish on these details, looks fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Good work bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 A-fricking-mazing. What a jizzworthy car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tez162003 Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 Thank guys Been a couple of months since I did a detail so was looking forward to this one. I knew the owner was extremely picky so had to work hard for him to approve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I could swear i've seen this thread before a couple months ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tez162003 Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 its on another forum called Stuttgart 9, I don't think I posted it on here before though. I did the car a couple of months ago yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I could swear i've seen this thread before a couple months ago... I thought this but I didn't like to say anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I could swear i've seen this thread before a couple months ago... I thought this but I didn't like to say anything! +2 but can't find it as search is knackeredered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tez162003 Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 I'm pretty sure I've never posted this on here. I thought I had only ever posted it on Stuttgart 9. Do any of you guys go on that forum? The link to the write up on their site is: http://www.stuttgart9.co.uk/forum/car-detailing/6567-v8-vantage-detail.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I'm pretty sure I've never posted this on here. I thought I had only ever posted it on Stuttgart 9. Do any of you guys go on that forum? The link to the write up on their site is: http://www.stuttgart9.co.uk/forum/car-detailing/6567-v8-vantage-detail.html Never even heard of it mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tez162003 Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 hmmmm If it is a re post I apologise, thought I hadn't posted it here before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Worth a second look anyway The sparkle in the paint was what gave it away....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I was getting all de ja vu until I seen the photo of you taking a picture of your reflection in the N/S door, then I knew i'd seen it before. No worries, honest mistake, still great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 What type of jack is it that you used on this car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Nice work , nice car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tez162003 Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 The jack I use is a Blue Point low profile jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tez162003 Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 cheers guys was a cracking car to work on. I forgot to say that the owner had taken the fuse out that controls the active exhaust thingy, when you revved it it sounded flipping amazing! No V12 but still incredible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 The jack I use is a Blue Point low profile jack. Looks like an awesome low jack. Cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tez162003 Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 they are great, they fit underneath even my 350z and that's saying something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 they are great, they fit underneath even my 350z and that's saying something. I was looking at these ones from the US but this might do the job nicely. I have a low entry one but my car is lowered so its a pain to jack the car up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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