Porsche 997 carrera S major paint correction detail
An eye opener. Generally something only seen every so often. This was no exception. Monday was teh start of a few days working on this nice Porsche 997 carrera S. When first initial viewing was undertaken, the day was gloomy and had to inspect the vehicle indoors. It seemed in need of some love but wasn't horrendous though slight clearcoat peeling near the rear quarter protective film would cause a slight issue. Paint readings were slightly scatty and the car had obviously seen some paintwork in its life but nothing that could stop it being improved. A comprehensive paint correction detail with interior valet and engine bay detail was arranged and agreed on. Wheels were fully refurbed by Wheelworx prior to detail. The car upon arrival on Monday...
The usual scrupulous preparation was carried out. Snowfoam pre-soak, nooks and crannies agitated with soft hair brushes. All relevant areas degreased and cleaned and final wash...
Some level of protection was still present as you can see but after tar removal and clay bar treatment, the final rinse left near no levels of protection perfect for polishing...
Definitely little if anything remaining to the paints finish so Dryed with waffle towels and warm air dryer then into the garage and taped up ready for some fun under the lights...
Offt! Worse than first initially expected. This poor Porsche 997 carrera S was in need of some serious therapy to get it back into real shape again. Paint thickness measurements as previously explained, scatty...
With no time to waste, it was in need of some big gun's to cut the clear coat back and start manipulating those nasty markings which were robbing this beauty from its true finish. Media used was a variety of Farecla and 3M pads with Makita rotary polisher and Scholl polishes and compounds.
With the right chosen combinations and many a years experience in tow, we were on to a winner and seen light at the end of the tunnel. Onward and upward as they say...
Midst correction work was being completed, Geoff had been at full throttle with the interior valet and was completed timely enough to aid me in the dust of and re-wash to get rid of all polishing dust in all the knooks and crannies which was most certainly needed...
A good and thorough snowfoam once again. Left to dwell then meticulous rinsing to ensure all traces of polishing dust were removed with touching the finished paint. Pat dried then seeing as though the sun was out it would be rude to not get a couple of snaps in direct sunlight...
Usual practice continues with trims dressed, engine finished up, exhausts polished, wheels sealed, tyres dressed, glass cleaned and paintwork protection applied. Time for some glory snaps of the comprehensive detailing package on this stunning Porsche 997 carrera S...
