Detailed: My 2004 Porsche 996 (With Pictures!)
06-14-2014, 04:41 PM
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Three Wheelin'
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Detailed: My 2004 Porsche 996 (With Pictures!)
I picked up this 2004 996 C2 back on March 1, 2014. While the overall condition of the vehicle was excellent, unfortunately, it wasn't driven much and both the exterior and interior needed some nice elbow grease.
I met up with some of my friends for a Sunday morning coffee a few weeks after picking up this car and one of them offered to detail the vehicle for me! Talk about an amazing friend!
While my friend is no professional, he does detailing on his free time strictly as a hobby and as you will see in the photos below, what a difference it makes! I thought I'd share with you folks some pictures of his work! Any comments/questions/suggestions are welcome. Enjoy!
I met up with some of my friends for a Sunday morning coffee a few weeks after picking up this car and one of them offered to detail the vehicle for me! Talk about an amazing friend!
While my friend is no professional, he does detailing on his free time strictly as a hobby and as you will see in the photos below, what a difference it makes! I thought I'd share with you folks some pictures of his work! Any comments/questions/suggestions are welcome. Enjoy!
Detailed a friend's new to him 2004 Porsche 911 in Cobalt Blue. I really enjoyed this colour as it can take on a variety of different shades. Additionally, this car has an extremely 54k on the clock. The condition of the paint and interior testified to the well preserved nature of the vehicle.
Upon arrival:
IMG_2615 by K2's World, on Flickr
After claybarring the car the biggest issue was holograms all over the car.
IMG_2621 by K2's World, on Flickr
Only minor swirling under the sun.
IMG_2623 by K2's World, on Flickr
IMG_2624 by K2's World, on Flickr
Took her inside and decided a single stage polish was the best way to go as the overall condition of the car was good. Used Sonax Perfect Finish 4/6 on a Porter Cable.
A couple of 50/50's showing the difference.
IMG_2631 by K2's World, on Flickr
IMG_2637 by K2's World, on Flickr
Tail light before
IMG_2641 by K2's World, on Flickr
Tail light after
IMG_2643 by K2's World, on Flickr
The car is finished in a light grey interior. It was showing some minor wear but overall in excellent condition.
IMG_2647 by K2's World, on Flickr
Cleaned up the driver's seat. A 50/50 showing the difference on the seat bottom.
IMG_2649 by K2's World, on Flickr
Seat back 50/50
IMG_2651 by K2's World, on Flickr
Close up of difference.
IMG_2652 by K2's World, on Flickr
Center console 50/50.
IMG_2659 by K2's World, on Flickr
Interior after
IMG_2666 by K2's World, on Flickr
Unfortunately the sun did not want to make an appearance today. So inside we go. Under the light finished shot after applying Blackfire Wet Diamond sealant topped with Optimum Car Wax.
IMG_2670 by K2's World, on Flickr
Close-up of metallic flake
IMG_2672 by K2's World, on Flickr
Brought her outside for some finished shots - that deep blue really starts to pop.
IMG_2669 by K2's World, on Flickr
Reflection showing my sad baby bumped out of the garage last night.
IMG_2665 by K2's World, on Flickr
Only peek of sun today so far to show the depth of colour.
IMG_2662 by K2's World, on Flickr
A quick shot of the whole car. Tires dressed with Adam's Super VRT for a low-gloss look.
IMG_2664 by K2's World, on Flickr
Absolutely a gem of a car in fantastic condition. I was kind of cold to Porsches through past experiences but after driving and spending a couple of days with this car, I'm smitten.
Hope I can find one in such good condition when I'm bored of the S2000 someday.
Anyways, thanks to the owner for letting me take a stab at cleaning her up.
Kev
Upon arrival:
IMG_2615 by K2's World, on FlickrAfter claybarring the car the biggest issue was holograms all over the car.
IMG_2621 by K2's World, on FlickrOnly minor swirling under the sun.
IMG_2623 by K2's World, on FlickrIMG_2624 by K2's World, on FlickrTook her inside and decided a single stage polish was the best way to go as the overall condition of the car was good. Used Sonax Perfect Finish 4/6 on a Porter Cable.
A couple of 50/50's showing the difference.
IMG_2631 by K2's World, on FlickrIMG_2637 by K2's World, on FlickrTail light before
IMG_2641 by K2's World, on FlickrTail light after
IMG_2643 by K2's World, on FlickrThe car is finished in a light grey interior. It was showing some minor wear but overall in excellent condition.
IMG_2647 by K2's World, on FlickrCleaned up the driver's seat. A 50/50 showing the difference on the seat bottom.
IMG_2649 by K2's World, on FlickrSeat back 50/50
IMG_2651 by K2's World, on FlickrClose up of difference.
IMG_2652 by K2's World, on FlickrCenter console 50/50.
IMG_2659 by K2's World, on FlickrInterior after
IMG_2666 by K2's World, on FlickrUnfortunately the sun did not want to make an appearance today. So inside we go. Under the light finished shot after applying Blackfire Wet Diamond sealant topped with Optimum Car Wax.
IMG_2670 by K2's World, on FlickrClose-up of metallic flake
IMG_2672 by K2's World, on FlickrBrought her outside for some finished shots - that deep blue really starts to pop.
IMG_2669 by K2's World, on FlickrReflection showing my sad baby bumped out of the garage last night.
IMG_2665 by K2's World, on FlickrOnly peek of sun today so far to show the depth of colour.
IMG_2662 by K2's World, on FlickrA quick shot of the whole car. Tires dressed with Adam's Super VRT for a low-gloss look.
IMG_2664 by K2's World, on FlickrAbsolutely a gem of a car in fantastic condition. I was kind of cold to Porsches through past experiences but after driving and spending a couple of days with this car, I'm smitten.
Hope I can find one in such good condition when I'm bored of the S2000 someday.
Anyways, thanks to the owner for letting me take a stab at cleaning her up.
Kev
06-14-2014, 05:19 PM
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06-14-2014, 06:24 PM
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Three Wheelin'
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For the tail lights, he used the Sonax Proline Perfect Finish 4/6 with a Porter Cable. This was the same polish he used on the body of the car and he says you can pretty much achieve the same result using any kind of polish (in his experience any way.) When I took a stab at this on my old E30 325i and E36 M3 using a different polish, I was able to get the same level of shine, albeit not as good as I did it by hand.
For the interior, he used this: http://www.detailersdomain.com/DIY-E...ing_b_331.html
I am indeed and I am grateful!
06-14-2014, 06:39 PM
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Three Wheelin'
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I believe the factory colour name is "Cobalt Blue Metallic."
06-15-2014, 02:13 PM
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Three Wheelin'
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Sorry, no. He doesn't but I'm certain he will if his expenses are covered! 