Detailed: Josh's Turbo GD3
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 2,373
From: Orlando, FL
Detailed: Josh's Turbo GD3
Well guys I was scheduled to detail his car a couple months back but as most of you now by now he blew his engine days before the detail. That caused the most epic build in all of fitfreak history. Here is his journey 
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-...o-booooom.html
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-...ld-thread.html
Here is the latest thread about his dyno. Only 180whp on only 10lbs and not going past 4500rpm. He is easily pushing 200+
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-...goes-dyno.html
Now all he needed was fresh clean paint to go with that new engine. Thats where I came in.
When it arrived. Car was FILTHY. Understandibly so though. When he blew his engine his car was covered in oil and he was only able to rinse it off hours later. Not to mention the long drives hes had to get this thing tuned and all of the dirty hands that have been all over it.
Started by cleaning wheels with P21s gel. Left to sit for about 5 minutes. That alone got most of the grime out.
Cleaned wheels.
Using my foam gun to pre-soak the car with a strong paint cleansing soap.
Also removed license plate to clean paint underneath
Used my swissvax brush to get into tight areas
After letting the foam dwell for about 10 minutes I rinsed it off and began washing it using the 2 bucket method.
Also clayed the car using the foam gun. Dried using my 265mph leaf blower.
Here are pics after the wash and clay.
And this is why using 2 buckets is a MUST. Here is the my rinse bucket after the wash. This was once clean fresh water. By using only 1 bucket you wouldve rubbed all of this dirt right back onto your paint.
Tucked away in the garage to make it look even better.
Started polishing. Used my porter cable and a 4" orange pad.
Before/Afters of door sills
Finally, about 6 hours later. 2 coats of Meguiars #21, 1 coat of Meguiars #26, some optimum spray wax and FK quick detailer we get this.
Who says white cars dont have good reflections?
Out in the sun
Nobody does it like Orlando
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-...o-booooom.html
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-...ld-thread.html
Here is the latest thread about his dyno. Only 180whp on only 10lbs and not going past 4500rpm. He is easily pushing 200+
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-...goes-dyno.html
Now all he needed was fresh clean paint to go with that new engine. Thats where I came in.
When it arrived. Car was FILTHY. Understandibly so though. When he blew his engine his car was covered in oil and he was only able to rinse it off hours later. Not to mention the long drives hes had to get this thing tuned and all of the dirty hands that have been all over it.
Started by cleaning wheels with P21s gel. Left to sit for about 5 minutes. That alone got most of the grime out.
Cleaned wheels.
Using my foam gun to pre-soak the car with a strong paint cleansing soap.
Also removed license plate to clean paint underneath
Used my swissvax brush to get into tight areas
After letting the foam dwell for about 10 minutes I rinsed it off and began washing it using the 2 bucket method.
Also clayed the car using the foam gun. Dried using my 265mph leaf blower.
Here are pics after the wash and clay.
And this is why using 2 buckets is a MUST. Here is the my rinse bucket after the wash. This was once clean fresh water. By using only 1 bucket you wouldve rubbed all of this dirt right back onto your paint.
Tucked away in the garage to make it look even better.
Started polishing. Used my porter cable and a 4" orange pad.
Before/Afters of door sills
Finally, about 6 hours later. 2 coats of Meguiars #21, 1 coat of Meguiars #26, some optimum spray wax and FK quick detailer we get this.
Who says white cars dont have good reflections?
Out in the sun
Nobody does it like Orlando
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 2,373
From: Orlando, FL
The car had very minor swirling, and since it was white it was impossible to get a pictures of it. I used menzerna p203s one an orange pad as a one step.
Thanks to everyones comments. Hope to detail some more orlando cars soon You guys know where to contact me 
Thanks to everyones comments. Hope to detail some more orlando cars soon
You guys know where to contact me
i wanna get mine done next time i go, but i think itd just get ruined on the drive home :/
Danm qb! I'm definately going to take up your offer on the detail. I'll bring the whole Miami crew up so we can all chill and stuff too
And Britt, I'm scared too that the detail would just be wasted on the way back home. But I think I'm willing to tape up as much of the car as I need too :P
Lets do this!!!
And Britt, I'm scared too that the detail would just be wasted on the way back home. But I think I'm willing to tape up as much of the car as I need too :P
Lets do this!!!
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 2,373
From: Orlando, FL
Also I detailed Josh's fit for HIN tampa on saturday. Hes going to put masking tape all over the front of the car for the drive over there. You can probably do the same. I got enough masking tape to do your entire car 
Ill send you home with some quick detailer spray and some microfiber towels to get rid of the masking tape residue and the rest of the dirt when you get home.
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 2,373
From: Orlando, FL
Sure I dont mind going to tampa. PM me if your interested
I would love to work on your car bro, it looks amazing Not to mention no other car looks better than black when properly detailed. I welcome all Miami people. Florida is the Fit capital of the world! 
Ill be waiting anxiously. I love working on black cars
Danm qb! I'm definately going to take up your offer on the detail. I'll bring the whole Miami crew up so we can all chill and stuff too
And Britt, I'm scared too that the detail would just be wasted on the way back home. But I think I'm willing to tape up as much of the car as I need too :P
Lets do this!!!
And Britt, I'm scared too that the detail would just be wasted on the way back home. But I think I'm willing to tape up as much of the car as I need too :P
Lets do this!!!
Not to mention no other car looks better than black when properly detailed. I welcome all Miami people. Florida is the Fit capital of the world!
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 2,373
From: Orlando, FL
Ultimate compound is pretty good, but if your not careful this is what can happen.
Ultimate Compound messed up my paint - Car Care Forums: Meguiar's Online
I recommend something more milder like swirlx and a couple foam pads. Dont use your fingertips but rather the palm of your hand so you can apply even pressure and not cause fingertip marring. Always make sure you clay before using any kind of polish. Polish wont remove the bonded contaminants that a clay bar will.
Ultimate compound is pretty aggressive for Honda paint and youll need to follow with a milder polish to remove the hazing that a compound leaves behind. No matter what though you wont remove as much swirls as you would by using a porter cable. Its really hard to create the friction and heat necessary to activate the polish and level the clear coat by hand.
Ultimate Compound messed up my paint - Car Care Forums: Meguiar's Online
I recommend something more milder like swirlx and a couple foam pads. Dont use your fingertips but rather the palm of your hand so you can apply even pressure and not cause fingertip marring. Always make sure you clay before using any kind of polish. Polish wont remove the bonded contaminants that a clay bar will.
Ultimate compound is pretty aggressive for Honda paint and youll need to follow with a milder polish to remove the hazing that a compound leaves behind. No matter what though you wont remove as much swirls as you would by using a porter cable. Its really hard to create the friction and heat necessary to activate the polish and level the clear coat by hand.