robbie j Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I had Alex and Rob from serious performance detail the 350z roadstar He wrote a little ditty on how he did it so I thought you would like a look, over to Alex, hope that's OK The car wasn’t to bad on arrival, just a lot of pollen and not terribly swirled swirled: A few bugs… A lot of tar spots on the outer lips but wheels also in pretty good nick… The visible swirlage… So we got to work… Pre washed with Duragloss 901 CWC Shampoo through the Gilmour Foam Gun and followed by a wash with my SP Sheepskin Mitts and the same shampoo… Wheels and around badges were cleaned with Finish Kare #817 Sparkle Plenty and one of my SP Detail brushes (with lid). Once the car was dried with my SP Uber Plush Drying Towel we set to work claying the car. My new SP Ultra Fine Detailing Clay was used with some Finish Kare #146 Finish Restorer QD. The car wasn’t too bad, pic shows with half the bonnet done and the rest of the car was a breeze…. Even the wheels, although having lots of tar spots cleaned really easily. Once the car was clayed we cleaned the roof storage area was cleaned and the roof proofed with Meguiars new Convertible & Cabriolet Weatherproofer: Engine bay was also given a going over with Finish Kare #817 Sparkle Plenty and then dressed with Finish Kare 108 Top Kote Dressing. Engine was left to run for 10 mins: The car was then polished with Meguiars D-151 Reconditioning Cream and what will be our new SP 5 inch pads by Dual Action Polisher. The only time the rotary was used was on the bonnet of the car. Once this was completed, the car was rewashed to remove any dust and particles from polishing: The roof Proofer didn’t bead as well as expected but took in virtually no water at all compared to when the car was first washed so was very happy with it overall: Then finally a coat of Finish Kare 1000P Hi-Temp Sealant was applied: While this was curing the exhausts were cleaned with Finish Kare #394 Metal Polish. The interior and boot were hovered while leather, trim & tyres were dressed with Finish Kare #108 Top Kote Dressing: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Very nice indeed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbie j Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 Finally the 1000P was removed with a spritz of Finish Kare #425 QD and my SP Uber Plush Detailing Towels… The finished article (Thanks to Robbie for some wide angle shots here and sorry theres so many lol)… looks a dam site better, just need to get that clicking axel sorted now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Looks rather nice indeed! I'm having guilty roadster thoughts..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 You dont know how guilty that makes me feel. Very nice bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbie j Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 I put on a set of rays locking nuts I had lying around. its officially the wifes car her words were "whatever" when she saw them. Had a nice drive in it today. it some ways its more fun than the GTR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddmroadster350z Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Having the same car colour & everything. I am extremely jealous it looks fantastic DDM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Looks very Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddmroadster350z Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Is Finish Kare the manufacturer of the products you were using? as i need to re proof my roof as it hasn't been done since i bought roadster in Sept2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Is Finish Kare the manufacturer of the products you were using? as i need to re proof my roof as it hasn't been done since i bought roadster in Sept2006 Tesco were recently doing an offer on the autoglym hood kit which is very good. Due to an admin error the offer got even better It does a great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xStric9x Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Looks very nice bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich5259 Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 nice and shiny, not like my mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddmroadster350z Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Martinmac, Can you remember the price of autoglym hood kit at Tesco, I,m sure Halfords were charging £20? DDM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 It was mentioned on here and was on offer at the time. Just finishing a job and then I will check. In the meantime try searching "Tesco" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 There you go, dont know what the price is now though. viewtopic.php?f=22&t=16218&hilit=+tesco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Looking very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbie j Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 the stuff alex came with for the roof was £8 I think but I could be wrong Email him at http://www.seriousperformance.co.uk/Contact.html always alex has the right stuff for job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddmroadster350z Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Thanks guys will pop into local Tesco by end of week, unfortunately my local does not stock a lot of car stuff have also e-mailed Alex. Will keep you posted. DDM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddmroadster350z Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Alex has it which is good £10.95 per tin for proofer Thinking of buying two tins but think nearly £6 for P&P a bit stiff DDM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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