Washed and Detailed
06-08-2009, 03:37 AM
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Washed and Detailed
Just got 'em washed for the first time. Its been so long since I hand waxed a car. I took some ibuprofen for prophylactic measures and even got my daughter to help out. I think I am still going to be sore tomorrow.
06-08-2009, 03:44 AM
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Very nice
I waxed mine today too, got up early this am but just watching it rain. Had to wait until around 5 pm so I did not drive the car all day in order to keep it cool enough.
I waxed mine today too, got up early this am but just watching it rain. Had to wait until around 5 pm so I did not drive the car all day in order to keep it cool enough.
06-08-2009, 10:03 AM
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06-08-2009, 11:06 AM
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JK335,
Thanks JK335. its basalt black. I do think that flat black shows better after a wax. I didn't get the post wax "ahhhh" as I did in the flat black 996. Basalt black shows well even after some dirt but never as pristine after a wash or a wax when compared to a flat black.
i used a Canon 5D Mark II with 70-200 IS 2.8 L lens (3 pics) and 16-35 2.8 II L (1 pic).
Edgy01,
cleaning the wheels were relatively easy. Especially the classic sport rims are very accessible with a brush or sponge. The difficult part was taking off the wax. I used Griot's carnuba. Its a heck of alot more difficult to take off than the P21, Zymol and Zaino bros. I hope this mean that it will stay on longer.
Thanks JK335. its basalt black. I do think that flat black shows better after a wax. I didn't get the post wax "ahhhh" as I did in the flat black 996. Basalt black shows well even after some dirt but never as pristine after a wash or a wax when compared to a flat black.
i used a Canon 5D Mark II with 70-200 IS 2.8 L lens (3 pics) and 16-35 2.8 II L (1 pic).
Edgy01,
cleaning the wheels were relatively easy. Especially the classic sport rims are very accessible with a brush or sponge. The difficult part was taking off the wax. I used Griot's carnuba. Its a heck of alot more difficult to take off than the P21, Zymol and Zaino bros. I hope this mean that it will stay on longer.
06-08-2009, 04:51 PM
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06-08-2009, 05:54 PM
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Gorgeous shots! And, your front yard looks like a park! We don't see many yards like that in SoCal...
Detailing tip for people over 25: get a Racatac Kneeling/Sitting Creeper Seat (bicycle seat on a short platform with cushioned knee-cups and wheels for rolling around!)...about $180 on rightlook.com
http://store.rightlook.com/index.asp...S&Category=123
(not affiliated with them, by the way)
Detailing tip for people over 25: get a Racatac Kneeling/Sitting Creeper Seat (bicycle seat on a short platform with cushioned knee-cups and wheels for rolling around!)...about $180 on rightlook.com
http://store.rightlook.com/index.asp...S&Category=123
(not affiliated with them, by the way)
06-08-2009, 08:34 PM
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JK335,
Thanks JK335. its basalt black. I do think that flat black shows better after a wax. I didn't get the post wax "ahhhh" as I did in the flat black 996. Basalt black shows well even after some dirt but never as pristine after a wash or a wax when compared to a flat black.
i used a Canon 5D Mark II with 70-200 IS 2.8 L lens (3 pics) and 16-35 2.8 II L (1 pic).
Edgy01,
cleaning the wheels were relatively easy. Especially the classic sport rims are very accessible with a brush or sponge. The difficult part was taking off the wax. I used Griot's carnuba. Its a heck of alot more difficult to take off than the P21, Zymol and Zaino bros. I hope this mean that it will stay on longer.
Thanks JK335. its basalt black. I do think that flat black shows better after a wax. I didn't get the post wax "ahhhh" as I did in the flat black 996. Basalt black shows well even after some dirt but never as pristine after a wash or a wax when compared to a flat black.
i used a Canon 5D Mark II with 70-200 IS 2.8 L lens (3 pics) and 16-35 2.8 II L (1 pic).
Edgy01,
cleaning the wheels were relatively easy. Especially the classic sport rims are very accessible with a brush or sponge. The difficult part was taking off the wax. I used Griot's carnuba. Its a heck of alot more difficult to take off than the P21, Zymol and Zaino bros. I hope this mean that it will stay on longer.
got the swissvax wheel wax. the classic rims are the bomb! We have virtually matching cars except the color and cab. I've used zaino and zymol, but this time around I bought the swissvax and einsett. Can't wait to see the results!
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Rob in WA.
The clear sides arrived today from Suncoast Porsche. I am putting them on after I put the kids to bed.
DrJMK,
Let me know how you like the Swissvax. Griots was little too tough to wax off. I may need to get an orbital machine or switch over to something else. You car looks great by the way. More I look at those wheels, more I like 'em. When its time for you to wash them, you will love them. So easy...
LvnTheDrm,
Dude.. I'm from southern cal. Now in the midwest. Lived on Doheny near Sunset for years. I miss the nightlife and the restaurants. As soon as my wife and I had our daughter, we moved out of there in a hurry. I'm sure LA is a nice place to raise a family. For me, there are too many tempations. I have no will power and had to weasel out. We might move back to the west side after the kids are out of the house (long time from now. My kids are 4 and 1 y.o.).
OCBEN,
My bad. i meant non-metallic. Something about the non-metallic black with a "wet look" after a nice detail.
The clear sides arrived today from Suncoast Porsche. I am putting them on after I put the kids to bed.
DrJMK,
Let me know how you like the Swissvax. Griots was little too tough to wax off. I may need to get an orbital machine or switch over to something else. You car looks great by the way. More I look at those wheels, more I like 'em. When its time for you to wash them, you will love them. So easy...
LvnTheDrm,
Dude.. I'm from southern cal. Now in the midwest. Lived on Doheny near Sunset for years. I miss the nightlife and the restaurants. As soon as my wife and I had our daughter, we moved out of there in a hurry. I'm sure LA is a nice place to raise a family. For me, there are too many tempations. I have no will power and had to weasel out. We might move back to the west side after the kids are out of the house (long time from now. My kids are 4 and 1 y.o.).
OCBEN,
My bad. i meant non-metallic. Something about the non-metallic black with a "wet look" after a nice detail.