Immaculate Reflections Detail Rig - 1st detail - full correction

[gofast908z]

A few months ago I was fortunate enough to upgrade my detail rig from a small 2dr coupe with great gas mileage, to something that was actually functional and more enjoyable to drive. Also a vehicle that represented my business better. This is the new-to-me 2005 GMC Sierra SLT ext cab that I bought. Its fully loaded and wonderful to drive. After putting in the rolling toneau cover from ReTrax, I get a regular 22-23 mpg on the freeway with a 5.3L V8, gotta love that. Aside from the good power, its wonderfully comfortable and is loaded with all options (I didn't even have cruise control in my last car!).

Bought during my busy season, I didn't have time to detail it properly for about 6 weeks! But I finally got to it and man did I have a lot of work ahead of me! I will be personalizing the truck more next year but for now, let me introduce the Immaculate Reflections detail rig!






Process:

Exterior
-Foamed with Dawn
-Rinsed and Dawn wash
-Megs APC 4:1 on wheels/tires
-Daytona EZ detail brush
-Swissvax Wheel brush
-Mothers Chrome polish on bumpers
-Clayed with Z18 and ONR as lube
-Tires and black trim with Zaino Z16



Interior

-Vacuumed
-Leather with Megs APC 5:1
-Zaino Z10 conditioner
-Stoner's Invisible Glass on windows
-Vents and console cleaned with various brushes/qtips
-Dash and all plastic panels wiped down with Megs APC 4:1



Correction

-Makita Rotary + LC PFW + M105
-Flex Rotary + LC orange + Menz SIP
-PCXP + LC black + Menz PO85RD


LSP

-Blackfire Wet Diamond
-Blackfire detail spray



Total time: 26 hours







Before pics....


Lots of buffer trails, holograms, swirls, RIDS, etc...










Previous owner had it "detailed" for me as a courtesy... It was one of those times where I really wish I could have been there to say "Thanks but you really don't need to."


































Exhaust tips were looking pretty rough and beat up. Some Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish + #0000 steel wool worked wonders. Tips sealed with Zaino ZAIO.















You can see here the water was still beading well from the previous "detail".








Pics of the swirls/holograms/RIDS in my 1000w halogens



















Truck had a minor accident and repainting was done, paint thickness gauge confirmed this. The paint work was actually decent for the most part.






First two steps of correction: Makita rotary + LC Purple Foamed Wool + M105. After that was my new Flex rotary + LC orange + Menzerna SIP.

Finishing was done with PCXP + LC black + Menzerna PO85RD.








50/50 shot after 2 steps of correction













Evidence of the bodyshop's work here... Left side corrected fully, right side untouched.







A couple of interior shots. Didn't have time to take before pics, but interior was in good shape. Just needed the oily-armor-all removed from EVERY single plastic surface, dash, AND SEATS!. Couple pics after cleaning it up.








Finished pics after working in the 85RD, multiple IPA wipedowns, and a coat of Blackfire Wet Diamond. *note: water streak on windshield was cleaned up later*


































Truck was "clean-looking" when I got it, but it didn't have that mirror finish. Now it does
















End result of hours and hours of correction work....Swirl free paint












Thanks for looking!

[Uncle Harvey]

You have to at least say that the first guys to detail it did not miss a spot.

Nice job

[The Stig]

man you made that thing look like it was just rolled off the lot. Great job

[CamaroDreams07]

Wow, as always, great work! One of the best detailers we have here.

[FL1CK]

You've got to be kidding? Did your car have a wet look to it when it came off the lot? No swirls? Nothing wrong with the paint at all? I seriously doubt it. That thing looks better than coming off the lot!

Originally Posted by stieger

man you made that thing look like it was just rolled off the lot. Great job

[Junkman2008]

Originally Posted by Road Rage

You've got to be kidding? Did your car have a wet look to it when it came off the lot? No swirls? Nothing wrong with the paint at all? I seriously doubt it. That thing looks better than coming off the lot!

On the contrary, cars coming off the assembly line ARE swirl and damage free. The damage in that truck before it was fixed is from improper paint maintenance, not to mention the hack with the rotary polisher.

Really nice turn around on that truck OP. Very nice.

[Sevn86]

Originally Posted by Road Rage

You've got to be kidding? Did your car have a wet look to it when it came off the lot? No swirls? Nothing wrong with the paint at all? I seriously doubt it. That thing looks better than coming off the lot!

i gotta agree it looks better then coming off the lot, even my uncles new car had some swirls here and there before he drove his car off the lot. some detail guys at dealerships don't care about the cars they detail, while some take pride in what they do. To the OP your truck looks great! Your before pics look just like what my moms jeep looks like, its a mess. It was a used car and the previous owner would just drive it through automatic carwashes at gas stations. It a good thing its white, it hide a lot of them.

[Junkman2008]

Originally Posted by Sevn86

i gotta agree it looks better then coming off the lot, even my uncles new car had some swirls here and there before he drove his car off the lot. some detail guys at dealerships don't care about the cars they detail.

There's no telling what your paint will look like after a dealership gets a hold of it.

[2010 SSRS]

looks great

[Coop]

Is the OP in Dallas? If so I need help with my car. PM me please.

[Papa T]

Sorry... when you say "Immaculate" the first thing that comes to mind is "Immaculate Mary"...
Sorry Must be my Catholic background.

Beautiful paint though!!!
I have a 2005 Suburban, woud love to have this done!!

[gofast908z]

Originally Posted by Uncle Harvey

You have to at least say that the first guys to detail it did not miss a spot.

Nice job

Thanks!

Originally Posted by stieger

man you made that thing look like it was just rolled off the lot. Great job

Thanks a lot!

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

Wow, as always, great work! One of the best detailers we have here.

I appreciate that, thank you.

Originally Posted by Road Rage

You've got to be kidding? Did your car have a wet look to it when it came off the lot? No swirls? Nothing wrong with the paint at all? I seriously doubt it. That thing looks better than coming off the lot!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Junkman2008

On the contrary, cars coming off the assembly line ARE swirl and damage free. The damage in that truck before it was fixed is from improper paint maintenance, not to mention the hack with the rotary polisher.

Really nice turn around on that truck OP. Very nice.

I wanted to beat that hack to death with his rotary.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Sevn86

i gotta agree it looks better then coming off the lot, even my uncles new car had some swirls here and there before he drove his car off the lot. some detail guys at dealerships don't care about the cars they detail, while some take pride in what they do. To the OP your truck looks great! Your before pics look just like what my moms jeep looks like, its a mess. It was a used car and the previous owner would just drive it through automatic carwashes at gas stations. It a good thing its white, it hide a lot of them.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

looks great

Thank you!

Originally Posted by Coop

Is the OP in Dallas? If so I need help with my car. PM me please.

Nope, Location says CA.

Originally Posted by Papa T

Sorry... when you say "Immaculate" the first thing that comes to mind is "Immaculate Mary"...
Sorry Must be my Catholic background.

Beautiful paint though!!!
I have a 2005 Suburban, woud love to have this done!!

Thanks!

[Mindz]

Lookin pretty schnazzy there Jeff. I may have a proposition for you depending on your schedule.

Originally Posted by Junkman2008

On the contrary, cars coming off the assembly line ARE swirl and damage free. The damage in that truck before it was fixed is from improper paint maintenance, not to mention the hack with the rotary polisher.

Really nice turn around on that truck OP. Very nice.

I know my car had swirls off the line, but the OP got ahold of mine and made is shine like a vintage showcar (the ones with 6 million layers of clear)

[gofast908z]

Originally Posted by Mindz

Lookin pretty schnazzy there Jeff. I may have a proposition for you depending on your schedule.




I know my car had swirls off the line, but the OP got ahold of mine and made is shine like a vintage showcar (the ones with 6 million layers of clear)

Thanks Jay! Give me a call and lets talk about this proposition!