2008 Infiniti M35: Detailing Worklog

[somarr]

Re: 2008 Infiniti M35: Detailing Worklog

I too am looking forward to the results. I like the write-up and supporting pictures. I am researching and observing as I am now the proud owner of a G110. Unfortunately, the temperature here will not allow me to detail yet....

[humblepie]

Re: 2008 Infiniti M35: Detailing Worklog

@Mike

Thanks for taking the extra time to check into the issue w/ Lenny. It means a lot to me that you guys at Meg's are so dedicated. Also, I feel fortunate to be within driving distance from the garage.

I have no problems with getting less than perfect results as far as swirl removal is concerned. I just want to see it close to perfection at least once is all However, holograms or micro marring isn't desirable on any level for me. So if I can't get the desired results on the test spot, then I'll just be content with the car as is. I will still attend the Saturday class though for some expert opinion.

@Firstson
Thanks for the great suggestion!

[humblepie]

Success!

Web album has been updated and organized. You can fully zoom into the 3 mega pixels pics if you view it from the web album.

Today I tried my second attempt at removing the swirls and it was a success! I probably removed around 70%, which I'm more than happy with. Plus, there were almost no holograms/micro marring. I could slightly see it but it was really hard to notice and after wiping down with quick detailer, I wasn't sure if I could see it any longer.

After each application, I would verify my results in the sunlight to see my progress and it was quite thrilling every time I saw the swirls go away. At times I swore I did a good job, but I saw little to no improvement. So I had to try again on the same area, focusing on proper techniques. Then, I saw significant results.

What I did different:

- Biggest difference: I worked in small work areas (16"x16" roughly).
- Used speed setting 5 to remove swirls
- Marked the pad with a sharpee so I could verify the pad was always spinning
- I made sure to clean my pad on the fly every other application
- I went slower
- Worked the m205 in longer (almost too long in some cases, but I"ll improve on the timing with experience).

Lessons Learned:

- One thing I realized is w/ a liquid wax + DA application of the liquid wax, wiping the wax clean with a MF towel isn't that hard. So I wont be ordering a cutting pad nor using the MF bonnets I bought.
- Only used like 30% of my 12oz m205 bottle from ADS after both sessions. So I think the 12oz bottle will be more than enough for the full body work.

Onto the pictures:

The weather was overcast initially so I was really disheartened that I wouldn't be able to verify my results:


Fortunately, the sky cleared up as I was working on the test spot. So I was able to verify! You should really look at this pic from the web album and zoom in, then you'll be able to clearly see the difference b/t the spot test (right) and the test (left)


This is the entire hood finished with M205:



After NXT 2.0:


Thank you everyone at MOL

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: 2008 Infiniti M35: Detailing Worklog

This has been a very good thread. Thank You for taking the time and effort to document your whole process. It has been a good read. Car looks much better.

[humblepie]

Re: 2008 Infiniti M35: Detailing Worklog

This has been a very good thread. Thank You for taking the time and effort to document your whole process. It has been a good read. Car looks much better.

No problem. I'm just giving back in my small way after learning so much from the wealth of free information here at MOL.

[Firstson]

Re: 2008 Infiniti M35: Detailing Worklog

You have done a ridiculously thorough job documenting this humblepie, and you'll really appriciate it later. I've gotten out of the habit of taking pictures of my jobs, and i always wish I could see them right after being done. Have you been driving this car while you're workin on it. I have my Dodge magnum on lock down while i was working on it for 5 days after christmas. Such a temptation . But people will stare when you're done.

Peace

[humblepie]

Re: 2008 Infiniti M35: Detailing Worklog

@Firstson

Haha thanks. Unfortunately, I haven't had time to work on the rest of my car. I've been trying to get some mechanical issues worked out w/ the dealer first.

It's a little disappointing how dusty the car gets after a wash, but there's not much you can do about that.

I was admiring my car in midday sunlight and I'm still amazed at how much better the hood looks compared to the rest of the car. It really makes me want to go at it again sooner rather than later