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Title: 2006 STI black pearl (automatic car wash victum) Post by: AV6NHBP6SPD on April 14, 2010, 11:53:34 PM postint Nicks write up with his and my pics mixed It's obvious that most of us are enthusiasts, and enjoy our cars, no matter what make, model, year and so on. However, there comes a time in our vehicle's lives that they begin to look tired, or maybe even aged and just not the same anymore. Some just trade in and get something new, some put it in the back of the garage and drive their other toys and some revive them to bring back that new look to their prized possessions. I had the privilege to do just that with this 2007 Subaru STi, with 44k miles on it, it wasn't in the worst shape in the world however it could definitely look worlds better. Over the course of the week, we were able to bring this car, in the owners words, "looks better than when I bought it with only 500 miles on it"
Nothing was un done on this car, as with most of my details, however we went the extra step everywhere with this car. The wheels came off, the control arms were even polished up, the wing and the hood scoop came off, even the fog light surrounds. With one goal, make it flawless. It's our goal with every car, but we usually don't have the time to truly document every step of it, so we change that for this thread to really give you all an in depth look at what exactly goes into a complete renovation detail. Some may see it as over the top, some may see it as not enough, as long as the owner leaves with a smile and that genuinely thrilled look it's all worthwhile. On to the thread itself: The process was as follows: Front end Clear bra removed due to severe oxidation and aging Passenger fender and door dents removed, due to car wash damage Full degrease using Total Auto Wash, in two applications All jambs and creases sprayed down with TAW Three bucket method, with grit guards using Citrus Auto wash Clay bar using Clay Magic aggressive and Mild clay MF Waffle weave dry, all jambs dried with MF towels Removal of rear wing, front hood scoop, BBS wheels, windshield sprayers and fog surrounds Degrease and wash using TAW/Citrus wash with Swissvax brushes and Colgate toothbrush Once cleaned, treated using Adams Undercarriage spray, Brake calipers sealed with Rejex Wheels cleaned using Meguiars Wheel Brightener, P21S Wheel gel, clayed and sealed with Rejex Reinstall wheels, lowered car, taped off all trim and edges Paint correction performed using: Porter Cable 7424XP Meguiars G110 Hitachi Rotary Menzerna PowerGloss: Yellow LC pads Menzerna 203: Orange LC pads Menzerna 85RD: Green LC pads Menzerna 106FF: White LC pads P21S Paint Cleanser BlackFire Wet Diamond Paint Sealant: Black LC pads Pinnacle Souvaran paste Wax Trim treated with Poorboys Natural look Tires treated using Poorboys Bold and Bright Windows cleaned inside and out with sprayway and glass cleaner attachment(similar to stoners thing) Onto the pictures! Exhaust before and after (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/M3116.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB063.jpg) Silicone spray in the door jambs that was removed (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/M3119.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/M3120.jpg) Wheel photos, starting with the before: (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/M3125.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB054.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB2034.jpg) The clear bra before removal: (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB017.jpg) Wing removed, hood scoop removed, fog surrounds removed in the following pics! (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB029.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB030.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB034.jpg) The car itself in the air: (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB046.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB053.jpg) Rear wheel well before/after (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB037.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB051.jpg) Front wheel well before/after: (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB043.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB049.jpg) Paint photos after the full prep, definitely a lot to tackle here! Starting off with a complimentary car wash scratch: (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB019.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB001.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB002.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB003.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB005.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB008.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB012.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB021.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB106.jpg) Paint photos under the same spot lights after, BEFORE any sealant/wax: (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB129.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB128.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB130.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB131.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB132.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB133.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB142.jpg) spoiler and hood scoop first, areas under them done as well. (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Car%20Details/Subaru/07%20STI%20Black%20april12/IMGP1641.jpg) (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Car%20Details/Subaru/07%20STI%20Black%20april12/IMGP1643.jpg) (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Car%20Details/Subaru/07%20STI%20Black%20april12/IMGP1646.jpg) (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Car%20Details/Subaru/07%20STI%20Black%20april12/IMGP1650.jpg) (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Car%20Details/Subaru/07%20STI%20Black%20april12/IMGP1651.jpg) (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Car%20Details/Subaru/07%20STI%20Black%20april12/IMGP1654.jpg) (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Car%20Details/Subaru/07%20STI%20Black%20april12/IMGP1659.jpg) some correction shots (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Car%20Details/Subaru/07%20STI%20Black%20april12/IMGP1688.jpg) (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Car%20Details/Subaru/07%20STI%20Black%20april12/IMGP1691.jpg) (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Car%20Details/Subaru/07%20STI%20Black%20april12/IMGP1709.jpg) (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Car%20Details/Subaru/07%20STI%20Black%20april12/IMGP1714.jpg) (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Car%20Details/Subaru/07%20STI%20Black%20april12/IMGP1716.jpg) (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Car%20Details/Subaru/07%20STI%20Black%20april12/IMGP1719.jpg) 50/50 pics were taken after first polishing stage and are not the final pics (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Car%20Details/Subaru/07%20STI%20Black%20april12/IMGP1733.jpg) (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Car%20Details/Subaru/07%20STI%20Black%20april12/IMGP1735.jpg) (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Car%20Details/Subaru/07%20STI%20Black%20april12/IMGP1736.jpg) (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Car%20Details/Subaru/07%20STI%20Black%20april12/IMGP1739.jpg) (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Car%20Details/Subaru/07%20STI%20Black%20april12/IMGP1740.jpg) (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Car%20Details/Subaru/07%20STI%20Black%20april12/IMGP1741.jpg) (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Car%20Details/Subaru/07%20STI%20Black%20april12/IMGP1742.jpg) (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Car%20Details/Subaru/07%20STI%20Black%20april12/IMGP1756.jpg) (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Car%20Details/Subaru/07%20STI%20Black%20april12/IMGP1759.jpg) (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Car%20Details/Subaru/07%20STI%20Black%20april12/IMGP1760.jpg) (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Car%20Details/Subaru/07%20STI%20Black%20april12/IMGP1761.jpg) (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Car%20Details/Subaru/07%20STI%20Black%20april12/IMGP1762.jpg) (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Car%20Details/Subaru/07%20STI%20Black%20april12/IMGP1768.jpg) (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Car%20Details/Subaru/07%20STI%20Black%20april12/IMGP1773.jpg) rear bumper before (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Car%20Details/Subaru/07%20STI%20Black%20april12/IMGP1776.jpg) after (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Car%20Details/Subaru/07%20STI%20Black%20april12/IMGP1778.jpg) the tail lights (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Car%20Details/Subaru/07%20STI%20Black%20april12/IMGP1785.jpg) (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Car%20Details/Subaru/07%20STI%20Black%20april12/IMGP1789.jpg) (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Car%20Details/Subaru/07%20STI%20Black%20april12/IMGP1792.jpg) (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Car%20Details/Subaru/07%20STI%20Black%20april12/IMGP1794.jpg)[/quote] The paint under direct sunlight: (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB2014.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB2013.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB2015.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB2021.jpg) Now for the final results, the reflection photos and then the over all profile photos: (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB114.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB118.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB123.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB136.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB145.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB140.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB152.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB158.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB2031.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB2024.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB2040.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB2060.jpg) Profile photos of the car outside: (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB2001.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB2002.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB2003.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB2004.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB2005.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB2006.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB2007.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB2008.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB2009.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB2010.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB2012.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB2018.jpg) (http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/STIB2020.jpg) Nick and i enjoyed this car as well as the next one after this which will be posted later along with other 2 STIs that we doing now (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Car%20Details/Subaru/06%20STI%20Black%20april14/IMGP1892.jpg) Title: Re: 2007 STI black pearl (automatic car wash victum) Post by: Milan on April 14, 2010, 11:59:18 PM Good luck on this one Misha! Good job on the wheels. The barrels look brand new!
Those jack stands would scare the hell out of me if I had to use them. They look like you could tip them over if you just graze the car. I picked up another set of 3-ton car jacks at Harbor Freight today for $14.99 with a coupon. (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Car%20Details/Subaru/07%20STI%20Black%20april12/IMGP1672.jpg) Title: Re: 2007 STI black pearl (automatic car wash victum) Post by: AV6NHBP6SPD on April 15, 2010, 12:45:52 AM Quote from: "Milan" Good luck on this one Misha! Good job on the wheels. The barrels look brand new! Those jack stands would scare the hell out of me if I had to use them. They look like you could tip them over if you just graze the car. I picked up another set of 3-ton car jacks at Harbor Freight today for $14.99 with a coupon. ([url]http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Car%20Details/Subaru/07%20STI%20Black%20april12/IMGP1672.jpg[/url]) Thanks Milan those are $80 jack stands from pepboys 3 ton as well. they have same pad surface area as other stands. i dont tust car bein on jacks as well so we didnt do anything to the car while it was in air. we need floor lift Title: Re: 2007 STI black pearl (automatic car wash victum) Post by: sherker55 on April 15, 2010, 10:25:08 AM I agree, those things scare me! wheels look great though. I just picked up some wheels for my Jeep, and I forgot to do before pics, and after pics! I used the Meguiars wheel brightner, and that shit works awesome!
Title: Re: 2007 STI black pearl (automatic car wash victum) Post by: InFuMoUs on April 15, 2010, 12:36:30 PM Nice job on the wheels Misha. Cant wait to see the correction you do on the car since it looks like they used sand paper to wash it with.
Title: Re: 2007 STI black pearl (automatic car wash victum) Post by: AV6NHBP6SPD on April 16, 2010, 09:14:51 AM more pics added. rest should be there today or this weekend. gona finish this one and start and finish other one. then M3 saturday
Title: Re: 2007 STI black pearl (automatic car wash victum) Post by: ibcnunv on April 16, 2010, 10:52:43 AM good stuff Misha... Like how much a job like that cost?
Title: Re: 2007 STI black pearl (automatic car wash victum) Post by: jobata23 on April 16, 2010, 04:33:33 PM ^^ Yeah, i also wonder?
Title: Re: 2007 STI black pearl (automatic car wash victum) Post by: JDMJNKY on April 16, 2010, 07:05:50 PM Reminds me of TRUshine awesome paint corrections! Thank God for guys w/ your caliber of talent!
Title: Re: 2007 STI black pearl (automatic car wash victum) Post by: AV6NHBP6SPD on April 17, 2010, 09:20:01 AM this customer paid i think $500 for the job but he got pretty much everything (pain correction, interior detailed, wheel, spoiler and hood scoop were removed to get to everything, so we pretty much did almost everything to the car. customer was very happy when he picked it up, he took car to 4 "detailers" before us that as he said didnt know what clay or paint gauge was!!
he also paid for us to take car of dents that were on the car, shop next to us does it so its pretty convenient for customer Title: Re: 2007 STI black pearl (automatic car wash victum) Post by: ibcnunv on April 17, 2010, 11:38:15 AM wow! however, that was some great work done to that car and the change... forget about!
Title: Re: 2006 STI black pearl (automatic car wash victum) Post by: Milan on April 17, 2010, 09:55:39 PM $500 is pretty cheap for the amount of work done!
Title: Re: 2006 STI black pearl (automatic car wash victum) Post by: AV6NHBP6SPD on April 17, 2010, 10:03:35 PM prices will be revised becouse now we have to pay for garage and insuriance and other stuff
Title: Re: 2006 STI black pearl (automatic car wash victum) Post by: AV6NHBP6SPD on April 22, 2010, 08:27:37 AM more pics and write up posted
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