Horsepwr

HAHA you would think.... The Porsche was her idea for sure, I never considered owning one. I am a muscle car guy through and thorough. "65 GTO with a 389 tri power is my car. I will say I am glad she wanted one because I love it, the power is awesome and the handling is even better. But it was definitely her who wanted this car ONLY IN WHITE HAHHHAHHAH

808Bill

She's got good taste (in cars)!

jllphan

Looks awesome, these cars do look great in white! I did the exact same thing the first week i had mine as it was the first of many steps towards making it "mine." I have the same wheels too!

Horsepwr

She sure does, I am glad she pushed for it!!

AKSteve

I went into AutoZone earlier to pick up a few items to detail my car with and couldn't decide between a normal clay bar or Griot's synthetic clay bar. I went with the synthetic clay bar and just tested it out using some speed shine. Holy crap. This thing is amazing! I could probably clay bar my entire car in half an hour. I only did one door, but it took just a few minutes and I examined the surface afterwards with a flashlight and couldn't see a single scratch or swirl mark from the clay bar and the finish is smooth as glass now. You don't have to keep folding it over or throw it out if you drop it or any of that stuff. Just rinse it off and keep going.

bac2h

Yes the wheels and don't forget the windows. You won't believe the dirt the clay takes off the glass!!

sweet victory

It's worth mentioning that claying without following up with a paint correction will leave swirl marks. Swirl marks aren't very noticeable on white paint, but they're especially noticeable on dark colors. Example:

Os7213

Nice job! Thanks for sharing! I have the complete kit from Griot garage and bought it following members advises! Cant wait to try the clay bar!

For the headlights cleaning here what I did.
It change the look completely when they are clean.
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...storation.html

Horsepwr

Post a picture

motoo344

I would recommend using a different piece of clay for the wheels. Synthetic clay is nice, my routine is usually to wash the car, rinse and then soap it again and it the big flat panels with the synthetic towel. I usually use clay bars around the lower fender and quarter areas, under the skirts, front bumper.

DGI

I've been watching different detailing videos with the intent to do this to my 996 sooner or later.

Legit Street Cars on Youtube has a whole series on how pro shops do it vs how to DIY. Avalon Kings Ceramic Coating seems to be the perfect final step but my body has all types of imperfections that need to be ironed out first. I figured I'd start with a wash, claybar, paint correction etc on the hood and go from there.

Should be a fun learning experience.

FYI: From what I've seen online, there is a Synthetic Clay glove mit that has been used with similar results to the clay bar: https://www.chemicalguys.com/surface...SAAEgKed_D_BwE

motoo344

It becomes addicting, part of me wishes I never got into it to make money because now I dread cleaning my own cars. I've been putting off polishing and ceramic coating my wife's car for months now lol.

peterp

Does AutoZone carry Griots products now? That would be welcome news.

Mothers used to to be my favorite clay. I've tried Zaino (too gummy), Blackfire (leaves residue), Meguires, and Mothers had always been the best, but I think they changed formulas at some point and new Mothers bars are no longer great like the old stuff. I may give Griots a try, especially if the are now available at AutoZone.

no-subt2

Is it advisable to clay bar a ceramic finish, such as Modesta BC-04?

motoo344

Can you even buy Modest products as a consumer? Any time a ceramic coating is applied a proper wash, decon, clay, and at least a finishing polish should be used to prep the paint.