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This is a car that we have been waiting to do for a little while now. We were lucky enough to get two in at the same time. What an amazing sight to see two in the shop. We attacked the Guards Red one first.

What a beauty.


Customer requested the dealer not touched the car, so we were lucky enough to receive a car with minimal paint issues. Lately we have been getting asked if we prep the car prior to clear filming, the answer would be yes. We typically will go thru a new car prep with each car that comes in for clear film. We remove all the factory packaging and make sure to remove all the left over adhesive and plastics off the car. After that is done we will decon the car with a fall out remover. Once that is done we will wash the car, which would include all door jambs, wheel wells, wheels, and tires will all get cleaned. Window stickers will be removed as well as any other decal or sticker. After all this is done if compounding or polishing is required we would move into this phase before the clear film goes on.

Here is a list of products used:

1Z einszett Cockpit
Leather Master Strong Cleaner
Leather Master Barrier
Sonax Alcantara/Upholstery Cleaner
Leather Master Nubuck Protectant
Nanolex Glass Cleaner
1Z einszett Gummi Pflege Stift Rubber Care Stick
Metro Jumbo Vac n Blow
Uber Leather and Carpet Brush
Uber Microfiber Towels
Uber Microfiber Applicator Pad

Products used on the exterior:
Adam's New Car Wash
Adam's In and Out Spray
Adam's Undercarriage Spray
Adam's Detail Spray for clay lubricant
Uber Clay Bar
Sonax Fall Out Remover
Sonax Wheel Cleaner Plus
Auto Finesse Oblitarate
NanoSkin AutoScrub Mitt
Nanolex Tire and Rubber Restorer
Uber Tire Applicator Pad
Sonax EX0406
Kenotek Showroom Shine

Tools used
Kranzle K2017T Electric Pressure Washer
Uber Foam Cannon made by MTM
Uber Microfiber Towels
Rupes BigFoot LHR75ES Randon Orbital Polisher
Rupes BigFoot LHR 21ES Random Orbital Polisher
Various Buffing Pads
ScanGrip Multimatch Light
2 Grit Guard Buckets with Caddies
Adam's Firehose Nozzle
Metro Air Force Blaster

Areas that were wrapped





Before shots - here we show the left over stickers, tape, dirt on the car





Some polishing was required - bird dropping or light water spots


Sanding marks from the factory


Brake dust from the drive over to our shop


Adhesive on the wheels


Prep - wheels/tires/wheel wells
Sonax Wheel Cleaner Plus used on the wheels, the tires get sprayed down with 1Z einszett W99 - APC










Wheels get rinsed down



Grills getting a quick brushing



Foam bath - Adam's Car Wash Shampoo







After the decon/fallout removal process we moved on to claying the car to ensure all debris is off the paint prior to wrapping it.


Final rinse and blow drying the car down with the Metro Air Force Blaster


After the spot polishing and another rinse down we moved to installing the Xpel Ultimate Paint Protection Film

Random shots














Final shots

Interior shots



Exterior shots




















Hope you enjoyed this one as much as we did.

Email me if you have any questions or would like to book your car for any of the above services. Phil@DetailersDomain.com

KMKCMT

Great "story"! Thanks for the detail and sharing!!

detailersdomain

no problem my pleasure

LIQUIX

Really great post, this is exactly what I am looking at doing when my CGTS comes in.

Do you recommend a coat of wax on top of the XPEL after it has been applied?

fuego

Love your work. Can't believe the wheels turned so purple.

Rac10000

Great work, Phil. I have to come check out your new shop one of these days.

blaznd

Looks great Phil! Any products you recommend to avoid the brake rotor rust? Have used Hydes on my M3 in the past, works pretty good but still some rust build up.

kblask

Do you know any shops in LA that work to this standard? Don't know if I can really trust yelp.

detailersdomain

yes we use a few different products.

longer term durability
sonax polymer net shield
menzerna power lock
auto finesse illusion
adam's h20 guard and gloss

touch ups
sonax brilliant shine detailer
kenotek showroom shine
adam's detail spray

detailersdomain

not much out there a good wheel wax or even better a good coating for the wheels it will make it easier for you to clean up wheels

Auto Finesse Mint Rims
Opti Gloss Coat

Asiandude66

Excellent write up on the wrap process
Great pics...

OP, did you guys have pics of the Blue car being worked on too you can share?