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This all started with a thread back in October when we finished our documentary video. An avid Porschephile, asofine, began inquiring about our renewal service. One of his three 911s happened to be in SoCal and we decided to take her on as a project. I hope you enjoy the journey as much as we did.













Typical dust and grime on seat rails. We lift up seat to clean rails





Engine cleaned using a safe citrus-based cleaner





Wheels cleaned using a safe pH-balanced Gel wheel cleaner







Wheels further cleaned using a unique polishing soap. We don't use any harsh chemicals or acids









Natural lambs wool mitt rinsed, then panel is rinsed











All glass surfaces are clayed as well as the paint











Notice how yellow the stone guard has become over the years

















Parts are skillfully removed and cataloged for re-installation. This is where having a Porsche specialist is a must. Not only can parts not mysteriously go missing, but everything has to go back to pre-removal condition...just cleaner







Tools of the trade. Ultrasonic paint depth gauge lets the technician know how much paint is left on the metal. This paints a picture of current condition and health of paint, while letting technician know how much material can safely be removed to achieve the best possible paint appearance

















Paint cleanser is then applied after correction. This pre-preps the paint surface for carnauba wax







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We only use OEM parts to replace anything we remove/discard























Carnauba wax hand applied









Notice the build up of inferior product in lettering







Tire now cleaned and ready for conditioner





Leather and plastic surfaces cleaned using an All-Natural Leather Cleaner from Lumiere







Carpets cleaned



Leather and plastics conditioned using All-Natural Lumiere Leather Conditioner







Door jams waxed



Glass surfaces cleaned using Lumiere All-Natural Glass Cleaner









































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I must say that your work is incredible! Hats off to you. Can you mention the approximate cost of having such detailing done either here or in a PM.

Thanks.
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Another one saved! Great work.

Why did you select carnauba wax? For the "warmth" and "wet look"? Did you layer the carnauba wax over a sealant? Thanks.
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Better than NEW! well done
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It's a thing of beauty!! Great Job!!
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awesome. can you do mine now?
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They cleaned the bumperettes from INSIDE!!!

Looks amazing, any idea what's the cost?
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Originally Posted by mjsporsche
I must say that your work is incredible! Hats off to you. Can you mention the approximate cost of having such detailing done either here or in a PM.

Thanks.
Each car will vary in scope of work and how much time required for us to get it where the car looks its best. We run our business like a physician's office. There's no one set medicine for the illness. It requires proper diagnosis, convey options to client, then allow them to decide on scope of work. I hope that makes sense.

http://glisteningperfection.com/services.php
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Originally Posted by DJF1
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Originally Posted by LexVan
Another one saved! Great work.

Why did you select carnauba wax? For the "warmth" and "wet look"? Did you layer the carnauba wax over a sealant? Thanks.
My sentiment exactly. We have a very special place in our hearts for Porsche as it was the brand that got our business started and the support of the PCA. That's probably why 80% of our business is Porsche

I chose carnauba for the warmth and that was also consistent with what the client was looking for. No need for sealant as this particular carnauba, zymol vintage, is very durable. We did layer it three times to achieve the "look" and durability. That's the most optimal amount of layering IMHO.
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Originally Posted by widers911
Better than NEW! well done
Thank you Sir

Originally Posted by H.H.Chinn
It's a thing of beauty!! Great Job!!
Porsches have an amazing ability to be transformed back in time with proper technique and product use. I can't explain it, but we have so much fun working on them for that reason

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You know where to find us
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Originally Posted by Flying Finn
They cleaned the bumperettes from INSIDE!!!

Looks amazing, any idea what's the cost?
Kind of OCD, I know...but it's how we do it

To us, this is art and expression of our passion and soul. It may sound unusual in this day and age.

I guess you gotta wonder, did people ask Rembrandt or Monet how much it cost to paint?

This video may sum it all up:

https://vimeo.com/49392679


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