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  • Detailed: 2011 Subaru WRX STi - World Rally Blue - Wash and Wax

    Wash:
    Meguiar's Deep Crystal Wash via 2 bucket method
    Microfiber Chenille Wash Mitt

    Headlight Restoration:
    Meguiar's Ultimate Compound
    Microfiber Applicator Pad

    Wax:
    Meguiar's G110v2
    4" LC Red Pads via 3" LC Backing Plates
    Wolfgang Fuzion

    I normally post full blown correction details but I had to make an exception because this is such a nice car and it came out very nice.

    The owner is very busy so he wasn't able to tend to this beautiful vehicle as much as he wanted to. The car hasn't been washed in about 2 months and the wheels haven't been cleaned for a longer time. The wheels were so bad that it made me think that the wheels had a matte finish. As I cleaned it, the shine of the wheels came out!!! In addition, the car is full of bugs up front and heavy dust all over.

    Here are the before pictures. As you can see the car is very dusty and the front end / side mirrors have lots of bugs.



















    The sun's intensity and the paint are flushing out the filth on the paint.

    I didn't take pictures of the wash process because we were in a rush. We were washing under the hot desert sun so it was drying the water up real fast.

    The headlights looked a little cloudy and the owner was concerned about them. I offered to clear them up using Ultimate Compound with a microfiber applicator pad.

    Here's a picture of the headlight before:


    Here's a picture of the headlight after polishing it. Came out pretty good and the owner was extremely happy.


    Tool and pad of choice for LSP application:


    The pad was slightly bigger than the Fuzion tub opening but it was able to fit in. I just blipped the G110v2's switch to get some was on the pad. Here's a picture of this:


    This is what a thin coat of wax looks like:


    After about 15 minutes, I removed the product. It was very easy to remove and the owner was amazed. Here are some pictures after Fuzion was removed from the entire vehicle:

















    Showing off the LSP I used:


    Here are some outside shots of the car after the detail. Please excuse the very intense sun.











    2011 Car Crazy Showcase SEMA Team

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    Re: Detailed: 2011 Subaru WRX STi - World Rally Blue - Wash and Wax

    The owner was extremely happy of the outcome. Just to reiterate the difference, here's a before after shot back to back.

    Before:


    After:


    What do you guys think? Comments and criticisms are welcome!!!

    Time: 2 Hours

    Location: Phoenix, AZ
    2011 Car Crazy Showcase SEMA Team

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      Re: Detailed: 2011 Subaru WRX STi - World Rally Blue - Wash and Wax

      Looks great, espesialy for a 2 hr job.

      DetailingByM.com

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        Re: Detailed: 2011 Subaru WRX STi - World Rally Blue - Wash and Wax

        The blue is poping now! Nice work.
        2008 Mazda CX-9 (WIFE'S)
        1995 Ford F150 XLT (MINE)
        1995 Honda Accord LX (TOTALED)
        1962 Lincoln Continental (SOLD)
        1965 Ford Mustang (NEW PROJECT)

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          Re: Detailed: 2011 Subaru WRX STi - World Rally Blue - Wash and Wax

          Thanks a lot, PWMD and Scott!!
          2011 Car Crazy Showcase SEMA Team

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            Re: Detailed: 2011 Subaru WRX STi - World Rally Blue - Wash and Wax

            Great work as always Marc!
            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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            • #7
              Re: Detailed: 2011 Subaru WRX STi - World Rally Blue - Wash and Wax

              Amazing for 2 hours of work!! Hope you made some $$$.
              Dr. Detail: I am the detail genius from the movie "Shine."
              Guard: And your name is...?
              Dr. Detail: Uhh... Shiney McShine.

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              • #8
                Re: Detailed: 2011 Subaru WRX STi - World Rally Blue - Wash and Wax

                The blue shade of this subaru looks brighter, has the same glow as the Red Civic you did. You made this Subaru's color pop. And for 2hours, it's a very good job! Seems to be in a dusty environment, with the job you did, it would be a lot easier to clean next time around... I just hope the owner of this car keeps it looking like this...

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