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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 12:49 PM
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Detailer's Domain: 2009 STI Exterior Detail

Subject: Brand new 2009 Subaru STI in WRB with 1500 miles. The car is a daily driver that will be living outside and making frequent ski trips up north.

The car had been sitting on the dealer lot for just about 10 months.

The customer brought the car in with the usual, some water spots, light swirls and scratches.

We prepped the car by using the ABC Wash System. Then proceeded to clay and polish the car out with Menznera PO106FA. Finally we applied a nice coat of Collinite.

Products used
Exterior:
ABC Wash System
Uber Wash Mitt
Adam's Clay Bar and Optimum Instant Detail Spray and Gloss Enhancer
Einszett Spray Wax
3m Adhesive Remover
P21S Finish Restorer Metal Polish (on the tips)
Menzerna PO106FA
Collinite Insulator Wax


Wheels and tires:
P21S Wheel Cleaner Gel
Swissvax Wheel Brush
Uber Wheel Brush
Uber Spoke Brush
Adam's VRT
Swissvax Autobahn

Tools:
Infratech 5300
Flex 3403
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels

Brushes
Cam Spray and Foam Canon

Before pics



Dirty wheels



Picture of the imperfections



Customer also requested for the dealer emblem to be removed


Part A of the ABC Wash System


Rinse prior to A


A being done
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Dan on the wheels


Rinse


B being applied


Rinse



C last step wash


After Polish pics





Debadged


Dust


Final Rinse


Final touches


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After shots, unfortunately nothing outside after the final step.










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