Freshly detailed. Two words, CLAY BAR!
08-24-2018, 08:17 AM
#16
Yes, it was nice to cut out of work early and go to town on it. I feel like white doesn't show the shine too well in photos, but when done this car looked like it was fresh out of the showroom. Took it to a local car show last night and people were amazed at the condition for its age.
08-24-2018, 09:03 AM
#17
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Wow! The car looks great 
Your next job should be the headlights!!! It will make a huge difference in the overall appearance
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Your next job should be the headlights!!! It will make a huge difference in the overall appearance...
08-24-2018, 09:59 AM
#20
Thanks man! It took about 4 years to find a white cab that didn't have tan interior. Wife only wanted white, had to be convertible, and couldn't have tan inside, that was easy (enter sarcasm) LMAO. I lucked out though, reached the whole country for years and ended up getting it just over an hour from my house. Not bad...
08-24-2018, 10:40 AM
#21
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"Any suggestions on the best way???"
There are several kits available, between $30-$50. Be sure to get one that has a sealant/UV protection or they'll yellow out in short order and all your work will be in vain (or you could just clear coat or expel them)! Good luck
There are several kits available, between $30-$50. Be sure to get one that has a sealant/UV protection or they'll yellow out in short order and all your work will be in vain (or you could just clear coat or expel them)! Good luck
08-24-2018, 10:57 AM
#22
RL Community Team
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I recommend that you remove the headlights (special tool should be in your toolkit) before sanding and buffing them.
That way you don't have to worry about accidentally damaging your paint if the drill/buffer gets away from you.
Also you can then do the work on a workbench.
996 headlight removal is one of the easiest things to do on the car.
Other car manufactures should take notice and copy their design!!!
I use the $30 Meguiar's headlight kit.
https://www.autozone.com/wash-cleane...kit/379532_0_0
(buffing pad, polish, UV protectant, 1000 & 3000 grit sanding pads)
I just purchased two spare headlights recently and they were extremely yellowed.
I got them cheaply because of that fact, and because one was advertised as having a cracked lens.
(It was just the normal 996.2 line across, but when yellowed it looked like a crack)
I grabbed my Meguiar's kit and 10 minutes later they looked a LOT better.
I'll probably redo them(spending more time to get better results) before using them.
I just need to go buy a new kit.
My one kit has restored the headlights of at least 15 cars.
I'm now out of polish, and both sanding sheets have disintegrated. (I replaced the 1000 grit with a sanding block)
That way you don't have to worry about accidentally damaging your paint if the drill/buffer gets away from you.
Also you can then do the work on a workbench.
996 headlight removal is one of the easiest things to do on the car.
Other car manufactures should take notice and copy their design!!!
I use the $30 Meguiar's headlight kit.
https://www.autozone.com/wash-cleane...kit/379532_0_0
(buffing pad, polish, UV protectant, 1000 & 3000 grit sanding pads)
I just purchased two spare headlights recently and they were extremely yellowed.
I got them cheaply because of that fact, and because one was advertised as having a cracked lens.
(It was just the normal 996.2 line across, but when yellowed it looked like a crack)
I grabbed my Meguiar's kit and 10 minutes later they looked a LOT better.
I'll probably redo them(spending more time to get better results) before using them.
I just need to go buy a new kit.
My one kit has restored the headlights of at least 15 cars.
I'm now out of polish, and both sanding sheets have disintegrated. (I replaced the 1000 grit with a sanding block)
08-24-2018, 01:23 PM
#23
Rennlist Member
Good stuff.
I discovered clay bars in the 90's and they can be bought in different grades. The off the shelf stuff is pretty soft but there are more aggressive compounds available if needed.
I discovered clay bars in the 90's and they can be bought in different grades. The off the shelf stuff is pretty soft but there are more aggressive compounds available if needed.
08-24-2018, 01:31 PM
#24
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Very nicely done!! I used a Zaino clay bar for the 1st time last weekend to remove some schmutz on the drivers' side door. I was so happy wit the results I clay barred the hood before I ran out of daylight.
It is, for me, a very Zen thing to detail the car.
I agree with the suggestion to apply a polymer sealant tot he newly-cleaned surface ASAP. On the blue car I then add a top coat of wax for more depth, knowing the wax will last at max 3 months. I don't bother with wax for the great car as you can't tell it is there.
It is, for me, a very Zen thing to detail the car.
I agree with the suggestion to apply a polymer sealant tot he newly-cleaned surface ASAP. On the blue car I then add a top coat of wax for more depth, knowing the wax will last at max 3 months. I don't bother with wax for the great car as you can't tell it is there.
08-24-2018, 02:54 PM
#25
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I am unsure of the origin of the wheel, they were on the car when I bought it but I love them. I am not a fan of the wheels these cars originally came with. So since I've already clayed and waxed, is it too late to polish? Do I need to clay it again, polish then wax" I will go to BMW and let you know how I make out, its in the same lot as the Porsche dealer so maybe I will test drive a new one 
08-25-2018, 09:13 AM
#26
08-25-2018, 09:13 AM
#27
Thank you
08-25-2018, 09:14 AM
#28
I recommend that you remove the headlights (special tool should be in your toolkit) before sanding and buffing them.
That way you don't have to worry about accidentally damaging your paint if the drill/buffer gets away from you.
Also you can then do the work on a workbench.
996 headlight removal is one of the easiest things to do on the car.
Other car manufactures should take notice and copy their design!!!
I use the $30 Meguiar's headlight kit.
https://www.autozone.com/wash-cleane...kit/379532_0_0
(buffing pad, polish, UV protectant, 1000 & 3000 grit sanding pads)
I just purchased two spare headlights recently and they were extremely yellowed.
I got them cheaply because of that fact, and because one was advertised as having a cracked lens.
(It was just the normal 996.2 line across, but when yellowed it looked like a crack)
I grabbed my Meguiar's kit and 10 minutes later they looked a LOT better.
I'll probably redo them(spending more time to get better results) before using them.
I just need to go buy a new kit.
My one kit has restored the headlights of at least 15 cars.
I'm now out of polish, and both sanding sheets have disintegrated. (I replaced the 1000 grit with a sanding block)
That way you don't have to worry about accidentally damaging your paint if the drill/buffer gets away from you.
Also you can then do the work on a workbench.
996 headlight removal is one of the easiest things to do on the car.
Other car manufactures should take notice and copy their design!!!
I use the $30 Meguiar's headlight kit.
https://www.autozone.com/wash-cleane...kit/379532_0_0
(buffing pad, polish, UV protectant, 1000 & 3000 grit sanding pads)
I just purchased two spare headlights recently and they were extremely yellowed.
I got them cheaply because of that fact, and because one was advertised as having a cracked lens.
(It was just the normal 996.2 line across, but when yellowed it looked like a crack)
I grabbed my Meguiar's kit and 10 minutes later they looked a LOT better.
I'll probably redo them(spending more time to get better results) before using them.
I just need to go buy a new kit.
My one kit has restored the headlights of at least 15 cars.
I'm now out of polish, and both sanding sheets have disintegrated. (I replaced the 1000 grit with a sanding block)
