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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 11:54 AM
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2004 Porsche 996 GT3 Detail

Completed recently, this Carrera White "Track car" needed some TLC and this new to me client sought me out to accomplish just that. The finish was in dire need of correction...................here are some 50/50 pics and before & afters.

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Entire wing now clear and smooth.



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All better...............


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Holograms & marring.


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After.


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Rupes LHR75 getting into tight spaces.


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Wing after compounding/polishing/ultra fine polishing.


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Mr KBM approved hand polishing method(KBHPM) for tight spaces with a cut to size Megs microfiber cutting disc(When pads get old instead of tossing them I utilize them for extended service).


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Utilizing my "New to me" Rupes TK-50 mini sander that does excellent ultra tight space correction/polishing..............


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Dirty Porsche keyhole.....................I cannot figure out why Porsches always have this issue but they do as other vehicles I work on do not.......


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Fixed with the quickness.


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Engine bay had some "Patina".


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Engine bay now as new again.


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Tried out a new Sonax product Phil from Detailers Domain sent me, incredible ease of use and beading demonstrated in the next pic.



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A slight "Pet hair" issue.....................


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Looking better.


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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 11:55 AM
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Wheels dialed in.


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Finished cleaness.


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Client enjoying the present condition of the car..


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Older 3M clearfilm corrected out nicely on the trunklid.


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Old May 14, 2013 | 05:57 AM
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protected with natural wax or sealant?
 
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That's better then NEW. Excellent Engine Bay work. You are the best Bob. Thank goodness you are located in the Bay Area.
 
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I love a 996 GT3. Great work as always
 
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That's better then NEW. Excellent Engine Bay work. You are the best Bob. Thank goodness you are located in the Bay Area.

Thank you RS, I think it is time to get the "Dirty Black" (Basalt) Turbo in the shop for the driving season..............
 
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