DFC

Detailed the car last night, finished up this morning, so I thought I'd share some pics. My photography skills suck, but I am very pleased with the results. I also installed clear side markers. I used the following (no affiliation, just what I used... this time):

Paint (Body and rims - after a wash)
Griots clay and Speed Shine
Ultima Paint Prep Plus Polish
Ultima Paint Guard Plus Sealant

Tires
Griots Rubber Cleaner
Griots Long Lasting Tire Dressing
Griots Udercarriage Spray (wheel wells)

Black plastic trim and bumpers
Armor All Low gloss

Glass
Stoner Invisible Glass

Plastic Window and Headlights/Tail lights
Griots Plastic Cleaner and Polish

Exhaust Tips
Mothers Polish (they will come off soon and be done better)

Nicolaasdb

SHINEYYYYYYYY

gofor28off

Gorgeous. Will you do mine???

ls911

Fantastico Rojo!!!

Nice detailed list, easy to follow steps

Excellent results on a beautiful 996

Riad

What color is that? It seems very orange, but it may just be your camera.

DFC

Thanks guys!

It's red

The problem is not with the camera, but the photographer...

Benjamin Choi

hey DFC, read up a bit about your contribution streather's book - you're like a 996 celebrity to me now.

looks great, bud. i wish i had the energy to give my car the same amount of detailing attn.

DFC

Thanks Ben , it's a great book and I was really honored to provide some pics!

The detail time involved really isn't that much, and I actually enjoy it, it's my occasional needed "therapy" session.

Zookie

Armor All on Interior Trim, not a good idea... Wet Cloth does the job...

DFC

No Armour All on the interior - EVER. I should have been more clear, the only Armor All I use is cleaner/low gloss on the exterior black plastic trim (bumpers, plastic cowl by wipers, black mirror housing...). It does a nice job cleaning off the splattered wax/polish.

Pugnacious P

Don, looks fantastic. I have yet to tackle such an in depth cleaning of my babies. Definitely worth the effort tho.

Oh, I thought pics were good. I get similar comments because of my poor photo skills, oh well, we all can't be bozo the clown...

jlb532

Sorry to be naive, and slightly OT...but why?

AndyK

Very nice! I spent all afternoon detailing my summer Twist rims. I finally got all those wheel weight sticker residue off! Boy I'm still tired! That Tarminator stuff really works.

DJ23

Nice looking car Don. Guards Red is a classic color that always stands out on the road. You must attract a lot of attention.

Jay

FLY996

Wow, that looks great. Red, Black and Yellow really pay back a nice reward for a good detail.

Did you use a random orbital or by hand?