Aston Martin vanquish S paint correction detail

Multiple stage paint correction - Engine bay detail - Interior valet.

I was called just shy of Christmas to carry out a pre-detail assessment on a clients car with regards to further detailing treatments there after. Vehicle in question was a lovely Aston Martin vanquish S which was a recently acquired barrel of fun.

Vehicle assessment was carried out through checking under light sources and measuring paint thickness with the Positest 200 multi layer paint depth gauge...
Giving relatively consistent readings all over albeit this one point of 80 ish mircrons. Due to the nature of the metallic in the paintwork, the ultra sonic's were not 100% accurate so a secondary check over in certain areas was carried out with the CM8228 paint thickness gauge which clarified a comparative read out of thickness. The client wanted nothing short of a perfect finish so full paint correction detail was agreed along with tending to the interior and engine with interior valet and engine bay detail.

No major wash preparation was needed but never the less, a scrupulous wash regime wash used to ensure all vehicle was washed, cleaned, decontaminated and ready for paint correction.

On with some cracking defects. Those that have a weak stomach may want to turn away now...
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At this point we demonstrate the 50/50 bravado and before / after shots of various panels but I got so engrossed in the car that it was all but neglected.
Striking a pose mid flow paint correction...
All polishing was carried out with the following products and tools:

Scholl concepts S17+ ( of course )
3M ultrafina SE
3M yellow pads
3M blue pads
Lake country purple foamed wool pad for RDS
Scholl concepts blue and spot polishing pads for intricate areas
Flex PE 14-2 rotary polisher

Once all necessary steps were taken along the paint correction lines of things it was time to get things tidied and finalised. 
Engine bay was dressed with Autoglym vynil and rubber care. Under bonnet and painted sections with AIO to leave this...
Geoff worked his magic on the interior with a thorough vacuum whilst dusting along the way. All leather treated with LTT leather care ultra foam and auto protect. Chemical guys new car scent applied. Interior glass cleaned with Autosmart clear view glass cleaner and waffle towel. Door shuts were polished with AIO. All seals treated with Dr Beasleys plastic trim sealant. Interior looking nice and fresh...
On with the exterior again. Exterior glass with Permanon glass ready to use glass cleaner and nano sealant...
Wheels sealed with Wolfs Chemicals rim shield nano wheel sealant...
Dr Beasleys plastic trim sealant used again for seals and relevant exterior trim...
Tyres dressed with 2 coats of Swissol pneu applied with the dedicated Swissvax pneu brush...
Paintwork protection was something I was scratching my head about. Durability wasnt a factor as the vehicle would not be used much and is kept garaged, used only on dry days ( or will be ) In the end there was a light bit of banter with teh client and we set on Beau Technique Meilluer carnauba wax...
Little bit of wax curing...
Wax removed using Carpro boa fluffy towels.
Usual other bits attended to with QD and cotton bud's or toothpicks for the toothpickery crew out there. Exhausts polished with Einzett metal polish. Arches dressed withAutoglym vynil and rubber care.

At this point I bring you the finished article after some 27 man hours in total. Enjoy...
Final 3 images courtesy of Clara Cooper Photography.