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Claxton Quality- Nissan GT-R Paint Correction Detail

Discussion in 'Southern California' started by peyton331, Dec 10, 2012.

  1. Dec 10, 2012 at 8:15 PM
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    peyton331

    peyton331 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hey all, new to the forums. Used to own a taco but sold her to buy my subaru which I detail out of ( not in this detail though)

    Enjoy.

    Proccess used:

    waterless Wash
    IPA wipedown
    Clay
    2 steps of compound with meg's d300 and microfiber pads
    2 steps of polishing with menzerna sf4500 and black and white pads
    IPA wipedown
    Sealant with Blackfire Wet Diamond and blue sealant pad
    C/G paste wax

    The first thing I thought to myself was, how in the world could this thing get any cleaner?!?

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    buuuut then I took a closer look

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    love me some leftovers


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    taped up ready for action

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    pillar swirls

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    testing out the flash on my phone

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    split, before polishing
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    thought this was cool

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    split before polishing

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    Afters


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  2. Dec 10, 2012 at 8:18 PM
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    ChamYota

    ChamYota Crash Bandicoot Or Groot AKA Cham "Scottalot" Yota

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    :drool:

    OMFG

    THis is my dream car....

    It's so clean... :D props to ya brother, was it worth it?
     
  3. Dec 10, 2012 at 8:18 PM
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    Razgriz

    Razgriz wtf am i reading

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    can i just sit in it alone for 5 min? o_O
     
  4. Dec 10, 2012 at 8:20 PM
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    peyton331

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    Of course it's worth it!


    I get to sit in/drive all the cars I detail. Stay tuned for more write ups!
     
  5. Dec 10, 2012 at 8:28 PM
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    cjimenRR

    cjimenRR Be Good or Be Good At It

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    don't think he owns it
     
  6. Dec 10, 2012 at 8:28 PM
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    peyton331

    peyton331 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    winner winner. hence the title. :D
     
  7. Dec 10, 2012 at 8:29 PM
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    cjimenRR

    cjimenRR Be Good or Be Good At It

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    obvious question unless you're not trying to advertise your services; what are your fee's?
     
  8. Dec 10, 2012 at 8:30 PM
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    dexterdog

    dexterdog My pee parts itch

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    Are you using a Flex?
     
  9. Dec 10, 2012 at 8:39 PM
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    peyton331

    peyton331 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Do I have to be a sponsor to post up my fees/advertise?

    Not sure what that is, so nope I dont think so?
     
  10. Dec 10, 2012 at 8:41 PM
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    JimBeam

    JimBeam BECAUSE INTERNETS!! Moderator

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    no, just don't spam the board with advertising and you're good to go
     
  11. Dec 10, 2012 at 8:44 PM
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    cjimenRR

    cjimenRR Be Good or Be Good At It

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    I'm not a mod so I can't answer that, I was just asking in case someone wanted to hire you for a detail
     
  12. Dec 10, 2012 at 8:44 PM
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    peyton331

    peyton331 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    For this specific detail it was $60/hour and lasted 12 hours.

    I also have cheaper rates, just clay and wax/ polish etc..


    Also a deal where if you're the first one on the forum to get a detail you get a bigger discount.
     

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