My CHROME paint WRX... (56K will perish)
07-18-2003, 12:18 AM
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Hey, thanks for all the compliments guys!
GDB_Dragun, your technique is 10x more important than the products you use. You should visit www.autopia.org to get all the info you will ever need on detailing.
That said, the reason my car is so reflective and so deep looking is two-fold. One, I keep the paint swirl free with the random orbital. Two, the Klasse twins and the S100 wax have a wonderful synergy... the Klasse is very reflective and mirror-like, and it also protects your paint for 6 months to a year because it is a synthetic sealant. The S100 wax gives the paint depth and slickness... beads water like crazy. The S100 wax is also possibly the easiest wax in the world to use... just wipe on a panel, then wipe off.
ADIDAS, you can pick up S100 at any Harley dealership. It costs about $15-$20 bucks per can (which can wax about 20-30 cars). You can get the Klasse twins at www.properautocare.com or www.klassedirect.com , both of which are great sites. I would recommend getting the starter kit with the microfiber applicators and microfiber towel from the first site, as this takes care of everything you will need for the application. I also recommend getting some of the Sonus acrylic spritz for application (and upkeep, if you choose to go with the Klasse twins alone). The Klasse twins are about $20 each and the Sonus is $15.
NegativeC, I'm getting red STi 4pot/2pots with crossdrilled rotors in the near future. I'm not a fan of debadging for the WRX, as I think it leaves a huge vacancy in the otherwise plain rear profile of the car.
WRichieX_sti, that's an OEM optional rear lip spoiler. They sell silver, white, and blue in the US, but the other colors (like black) have to be ordered from Japan.
-Bob
GDB_Dragun, your technique is 10x more important than the products you use. You should visit www.autopia.org to get all the info you will ever need on detailing.
That said, the reason my car is so reflective and so deep looking is two-fold. One, I keep the paint swirl free with the random orbital. Two, the Klasse twins and the S100 wax have a wonderful synergy... the Klasse is very reflective and mirror-like, and it also protects your paint for 6 months to a year because it is a synthetic sealant. The S100 wax gives the paint depth and slickness... beads water like crazy. The S100 wax is also possibly the easiest wax in the world to use... just wipe on a panel, then wipe off.
ADIDAS, you can pick up S100 at any Harley dealership. It costs about $15-$20 bucks per can (which can wax about 20-30 cars). You can get the Klasse twins at www.properautocare.com or www.klassedirect.com , both of which are great sites. I would recommend getting the starter kit with the microfiber applicators and microfiber towel from the first site, as this takes care of everything you will need for the application. I also recommend getting some of the Sonus acrylic spritz for application (and upkeep, if you choose to go with the Klasse twins alone). The Klasse twins are about $20 each and the Sonus is $15.
NegativeC, I'm getting red STi 4pot/2pots with crossdrilled rotors in the near future. I'm not a fan of debadging for the WRX, as I think it leaves a huge vacancy in the otherwise plain rear profile of the car.
WRichieX_sti, that's an OEM optional rear lip spoiler. They sell silver, white, and blue in the US, but the other colors (like black) have to be ordered from Japan.
-Bob
07-18-2003, 11:12 PM
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I love it !!!!! the headlight assembly the paint the interior ! everything compliments the WRX ! one pointer is buy some side skirts that are the same color and you have an A+ show piece right there ! Love it. Good job and good eye !
07-20-2003, 11:16 PM
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Originally posted by WRX Rush
I love it !!!!! the headlight assembly the paint the interior ! everything compliments the WRX ! one pointer is buy some side skirts that are the same color and you have an A+ show piece right there ! Love it. Good job and good eye !
I love it !!!!! the headlight assembly the paint the interior ! everything compliments the WRX ! one pointer is buy some side skirts that are the same color and you have an A+ show piece right there ! Love it. Good job and good eye !
-Bob
07-24-2003, 04:45 PM
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Thanks for the compliments, guys! 
The front lip and front grille I bought from a Rallispec group buy on the old I-club (current NASIOC). They were $750 shipped and factory painted. The Rear lip I bought from Japanparts and it was about $500 shipped and factory painted.
Check out their websites:
www.rallispec.com
www.japanparts.com
I have to put a shameless plug for Rallispec... they installed my stage 4+ with Ecutek (VF34/M2 TMIC/TXS exhaust), and it is AWESOME! I haven't been beaten on the street yet (in the past 6 months)!!!
-Bob
The front lip and front grille I bought from a Rallispec group buy on the old I-club (current NASIOC). They were $750 shipped and factory painted. The Rear lip I bought from Japanparts and it was about $500 shipped and factory painted.
Check out their websites:
www.rallispec.com
www.japanparts.com
I have to put a shameless plug for Rallispec... they installed my stage 4+ with Ecutek (VF34/M2 TMIC/TXS exhaust), and it is AWESOME! I haven't been beaten on the street yet (in the past 6 months
)!!!-Bob
07-24-2003, 10:57 PM
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My method to a swirl-free vehicle:
Wash the car with Meguiar's Gold Class shampoo
Claybar the car while the soap is still on the panel with Clay Magic
Rinse panel, then repeat on all panels of the car
Dry car with California Water Blade and waffle weave microfiber towel
This should take you about 1-2 hours, depending on how bad your paint is, and how diligent you want to be.
Polish car with 3M Swirl Mark Remover for dark cars via machine. I recommend the Porter Cable 7424 (PC) from www.coastaltool.com. The pads you can get from www.topoftheline.com. The 3M SMR can be used with the yellow pad if your swirls are bad, or the white pad if the swirls are moderate.
Go over paint with Klasse All in One paint cleaner. I do this step by hand, but a lot of people do this with the PC with great results. Buff off residue with microfiber towel. I usually do this step twice, so that the sealants will bond properly.
Seal paint with synthetic sealant of choice. I personally use Klasse Sealant Glaze, but I just ordered Poorboy's EX and Platinum Ultimate Paint Protection due to good reviews on Autopia. I think you could probably get away with doing up to 3 coats of most of these in a day if the weather is hot and dry enough. Otherwise, twice should be fine. The sealant is for reflection and long lasting protection (6-12 months). Buff off with a microfiber towel.
Wax paint with wax of choice. I use S100, as it is cheap, VERY easy to apply and buff off, and readily available at any Harley dealership. Make sure you use a pure carnauba wax, without cleaners, as you wouldn't want to ruin the stuff you did underneath
Buff off with a microfiber towel.
Walk around the car with your quick detailer of choice. I usually wipe down the entire car with Mother's Showtime and a microfiber, as it really "sets" the wax and makes it shiny. It also helps me to pick up any spots that I missed buffing off.
You can get products from:
www.properautocare.com
www.premiumautocare.com
www.autopia-carcare.com (great towels--concours buffing towel and ultimate detailing towels)
Whew... you'll need a beer or two after that monster detail. It usually takes me 5-6 hours for this type of detail when I do it alone. With a helper, maybe 4 hours.
I hope that helps. If you're in the Philly area, I'd be more than happy to show my techniques.
-Bob
Wash the car with Meguiar's Gold Class shampoo
Claybar the car while the soap is still on the panel with Clay Magic
Rinse panel, then repeat on all panels of the car
Dry car with California Water Blade and waffle weave microfiber towel
This should take you about 1-2 hours, depending on how bad your paint is, and how diligent you want to be.
Polish car with 3M Swirl Mark Remover for dark cars via machine. I recommend the Porter Cable 7424 (PC) from www.coastaltool.com. The pads you can get from www.topoftheline.com. The 3M SMR can be used with the yellow pad if your swirls are bad, or the white pad if the swirls are moderate.
Go over paint with Klasse All in One paint cleaner. I do this step by hand, but a lot of people do this with the PC with great results. Buff off residue with microfiber towel. I usually do this step twice, so that the sealants will bond properly.
Seal paint with synthetic sealant of choice. I personally use Klasse Sealant Glaze, but I just ordered Poorboy's EX and Platinum Ultimate Paint Protection due to good reviews on Autopia. I think you could probably get away with doing up to 3 coats of most of these in a day if the weather is hot and dry enough. Otherwise, twice should be fine. The sealant is for reflection and long lasting protection (6-12 months). Buff off with a microfiber towel.
Wax paint with wax of choice. I use S100, as it is cheap, VERY easy to apply and buff off, and readily available at any Harley dealership. Make sure you use a pure carnauba wax, without cleaners, as you wouldn't want to ruin the stuff you did underneath
Buff off with a microfiber towel.Walk around the car with your quick detailer of choice. I usually wipe down the entire car with Mother's Showtime and a microfiber, as it really "sets" the wax and makes it shiny. It also helps me to pick up any spots that I missed buffing off.
You can get products from:
www.properautocare.com
www.premiumautocare.com
www.autopia-carcare.com (great towels--concours buffing towel and ultimate detailing towels)
Whew... you'll need a beer or two after that monster detail. It usually takes me 5-6 hours for this type of detail when I do it alone. With a helper, maybe 4 hours.
I hope that helps. If you're in the Philly area, I'd be more than happy to show my techniques.
-Bob
