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    This client started out as a regular wash and wax every so often. After the first and second time I cleaned it up, I expressed to the client how much his car could benefit from having the exterior reconditioned. He uses this car often and races it...HARD. The car makes over 1500rwhp and he gets invited to a ton of private air strip racing events all around. The car previously had a vinyl wrap on it and it's been about a year since then so the car was definitely showing signs of its age and having the wrap removed. After those few talks, I came out to wash it again and he asked when I could fit him into my schedule. So, we talked and came to terms for a full correction, touching up some spots with the Dr. Color chip and Opti-coat. :

    Exterior:

    • Chemical Guys Citrus Wash (twice) Once after polishing
    • Speedy Prep towel
    • Wheels/barrels were hit with CG Diablo wheel gel & various brushes
    • Wheel wells and rubber were hit with APC 5:1 & various brushes
    • Tires dressed with Show Room FX White Pearl
    • Rubber seals on doors/headlights/tailights treated with M40
    • Wells treated with CG Bare Bones
    • M101 Meguiars MF Cutting Disc
    • D300 Meguiars MF Cutting Disc
    • M205 LC Black Foam
    • Optimum Opti-Coat

    Interior:


    • Vacuumed
    • Dry brushed
    • Vacuumed once more
    • Interior panels cleaned with APC 10:1
    • Interior panels gone over once more with Meguiars QID
    • Glass treated with Meguiars Perfect Clarity and Buff & Shines glass towels

    On to the pictures.

    The entire car looked like this with TONS of deep RIDS:




    Some marring from M101:


    And one After D300:




    After compounding and polishing, she was on her way for her second bath to strip all polishing oils and free her of the dust that is M101:


    Back inside checking everything out:








    The top was polished while on the car, but it was taken off to clean under and dress everything appropriately. Being ever so careful to not abuse this beautiful piece:


    Cleaning/Dressing complete:


    Back on she goes:


    50/50 shot of the rear truck rubber being cleaned/dressed:


    Bare Bones being used to dress the wheel wells:


    About this time, she was ready to be pulled out into the sun after the Opti-Coat had set and cured over night:


    And here she is... after 22 total hours. I hope you're wearing sunglasses for the gloss and glare you're about to see.
















    The owner saw this next pic when I sent it to him before pick up and he said "it was fake" He was astonished once he really saw that it was real :buffing:

















    Hope you all enjoyed it, I did.

    As always...thanks for checking it out and comments/questions welcome!
    Brian's Custom Detailing
    Where detail matters.
    www.brianscustomdetailing.com

  • #2
    Re: Detail: 2004 Dodge Viper

    Nice very nice!

    DetailingByM.com

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    • #3
      Re: Detail: 2004 Dodge Viper

      Nice!
      That is one menacing looking car

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      • #4
        Re: Detail: 2004 Dodge Viper

        Great work!

        M101 via MF cutting disc sure is an aggressive approach!
        Originally posted by Blueline
        I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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        • #5
          Re: Detail: 2004 Dodge Viper

          Originally posted by davey g-force View Post
          Great work!

          M101 via MF cutting disc sure is an aggressive approach!
          Thanks guys.

          Here was my reply on AG to Mike Phillips regarding the approach.

          Originally Posted by Mike.Phillips@Autogeek

          Looks great!

          I've found the Viper's I've buffed out with factory paint for the paint to be on the hard side...

          Thanks, Mike. This one was no exception. I started with D300 just to see where it would stand with that first. It did okay, but there were a bunch of deep rids and random swirling. M105 did a better job but still wasn't where I wanted it to be with out having to make 8-10 passes per panel. M101 is what every inch received and boy was it needed. I could have gone straight to M205 but being black...I and the client wanted the gloss to pop so we opted for three steps. This thing in person was just insane.

          After this one was completed he had two of his buddies with the same model wanting the same treatment.
          Brian's Custom Detailing
          Where detail matters.
          www.brianscustomdetailing.com

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          • #6
            Re: Detail: 2004 Dodge Viper

            Nice work!

            http://www.meticulous-detail.com/
            "The Prep makes the Pop, not what's on Top"


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            • #7
              Re: Detail: 2004 Dodge Viper

              Nice work! The black looks flawless and the car's blindingly shiny now!

              How do you like the speedy towel prep? Does it really save time compared to clay?
              2011 Car Crazy Showcase SEMA Team

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              • #8
                Re: Detail: 2004 Dodge Viper

                Nice work

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                • #9
                  Re: Detail: 2004 Dodge Viper

                  DRT BRD what polidher did you use for the work? I haven't tried the MF system yet nor M101. Can you give me a feel for how much more aggressive 101 is vs 105? Thanks for posting and awesome work.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Detail: 2004 Dodge Viper

                    Originally posted by Marc08EX View Post
                    Nice work! The black looks flawless and the car's blindingly shiny now!

                    How do you like the speedy towel prep? Does it really save time compared to clay?
                    Thank you, Marc! It's one of the better investments I've made to work more efficiently and quicker. It's such a time saver and I use the medium grade anytime I'm going to polish after. Make the plunge, you won't be upset you did I promise you.

                    Originally posted by rmagnus View Post
                    DRT BRD what polidher did you use for the work? I haven't tried the MF system yet nor M101. Can you give me a feel for how much more aggressive 101 is vs 105? Thanks for posting and awesome work.
                    Just the Orginial 7424 NON XP It's my work horse and runs flawless with no vibrations.

                    The M101 is much more aggressive than 105 but finishes down leagues ahead of 105. Dust you ask? oh most definitely but this is one trade off I'll take all day every day in turn for the results. It's definitely worth it's weight and be glad it's now being sold in the states and you're not having to import it. I paid a lot for my quart and I don't regret it at all. I have stocked up though.
                    Brian's Custom Detailing
                    Where detail matters.
                    www.brianscustomdetailing.com

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