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Old 05-27-07 | 08:52 PM
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Detailing Before Rotorfest!

Hey everyone! If you remember from last year's Rotorfest (2006), my brother's (Goodfellafd3s) FD won best of show for the FD class. I detailed his and my fathers car for Rotorfest (I had flyers on the cars). I know a lot of you detail your cars yourself, but I am available for professional grade detailing.

Here is another example of a car I recently detailed. It's Ihors Ford Mustang Cobra (Rotary Experiment Seven). Mods, please don't move this to the visual section, b/c I am aiming this towards the individuals living in the tri-state area, thanks!











































As you can see, I performed a complete detail. Wash, clay bar, polish, wax, wheels, tires, calipers, exhaust, trim, interior, and engine bay. I currently am a student attending the College of Business at James Madison University and I detail mostly high-end sports cars during the summer (I can detail any car). I have worked on Rx-7s and BMWs to Toyotas and Jeeps.

I am able to come to your location (given you have a hose and a vaccum) or you can bring the car to me. I live in Morristown, NJ and I am willing to travel to your location.

Depending on the condition of the car (how dirty it is) and what you want done to it, prices range from $50-150. (Prices are negotiable)

Just thought I would offer this service and share some pictures. PM me if you are interested.

-Ryan
Old 05-27-07 | 08:54 PM
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Old 05-27-07 | 10:03 PM
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Are you a photographer or a detailer,because the interior needs some cleaning-lol
Old 05-27-07 | 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by loudazzrx7
Are you a photographer or a detailer,because the interior needs some cleaning-lol
The white specs in the interior photos you are referring to are actually inperfections in the seat itself or lint from Ihor getting in/out of the seats after I detailed the car.

Don't assume. Thanks!

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Old 05-28-07 | 08:35 AM
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Old 05-28-07 | 10:15 AM
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i would of liked to see a sample on a darker car. white is hard to see
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Originally Posted by full-cruise
i would of liked to see a sample on a darker car. white is hard to see
Here ya go. I only washed and waxed the exterior....nothing too crazy (didn't even clean the wheels or tires, quick detail).





















Yes this is a reflection from the paint:















Comments and questions welcomed...

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Old 05-29-07 | 05:46 AM
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WOW, i could have sworn that pic 11 was a normal picture of your street or something. NICE shine!
Old 05-29-07 | 08:13 AM
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what kind of wax do u use?
Old 05-29-07 | 07:50 PM
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I was adjusting the seats as Ryan was detailing so they were being moved in and out of the car several times. I provided him with Zaino products that I wanted used, but I think he will use whatever you want. He spent alot of time on the car as I wanted it gone over with 3M compound first to get out some swirls. The Zaino itself is a multi-step process that can take a bit but definately worth it.
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Originally Posted by Rotary Experiment Seven
I was adjusting the seats as Ryan was detailing so they were being moved in and out of the car several times. I provided him with Zaino products that I wanted used, but I think he will use whatever you want. He spent alot of time on the car as I wanted it gone over with 3M compound first to get out some swirls. The Zaino itself is a multi-step process that can take a bit but definately worth it.
zaino is a great product but i find its def more of a finishing product then anything else. i need water marks and lite swirls removed. anyone know what works for that?
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Originally Posted by matty
zaino is a great product but i find its def more of a finishing product then anything else. i need water marks and lite swirls removed. anyone know what works for that?
I can come and remove that for you .

I use Eagle One wax. As far as the marks go, try using body scrub/paint cleaner, should do the trick.

BTW-prices are negotiable

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Old 05-30-07 | 11:37 PM
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WOW, i could have sworn that pic 11 was a normal picture of your street or something. NICE shine!
I'm pretty happy with the way my droptop turned out
Old 05-31-07 | 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by matty
zaino is a great product but i find its def more of a finishing product then anything else. i need water marks and lite swirls removed. anyone know what works for that?
That is why we used 3m fine cut compound with an orbital buffer first. Zaino won't do much for swirled or oxidized paint by itself.
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What products do you use? Do you use a rotary polisher or a random orbital?
Old 05-31-07 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Rotary Experiment Seven
That is why we used 3m fine cut compound with an orbital buffer first. Zaino won't do much for swirled or oxidized paint by itself.
my paint looks great but it can always be better. lol./

i would like to take some compound to my car but scared shitless of using it. especially with a orbital buffer.
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Random orbital buffer. Don't use alot of pressure or stay in one place for too long. Let the machine do the work. Be especially careful on edges where paint is thinner. That said, I have never damaged paint when using one.
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Old 06-01-07 | 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by NoDrySkin
What products do you use? Do you use a rotary polisher or a random orbital?
My brother did my convertible by hand. These cars are pretty small, I've never seen the need for a buffer.
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looks great and i detailed my 7 hundred times and what is your process,not just a polish and quick detail i'm interested https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...1&d=1180755859
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Originally Posted by NoDrySkin
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Na I used some cheap autoparts store one I've had for years. I only use the buffer for polish to get swirls out. The zaino I do by hand.
Old 06-02-07 | 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Gspec-7
looks great and i detailed my 7 hundred times and what is your process,not just a polish and quick detail i'm interested https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...1&d=1180755859
Nice, that's my FD in the background on the right

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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
Nice, that's my FD in the background on the right

lol that's my favorite picture,kinda like the all powerfull FD's have taken their hats off to my FC,i put that pic on a t-shirt
Old 06-02-07 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Gspec-7
lol that's my favorite picture,kinda like the all powerfull FD's have taken their hats off to my FC,i put that pic on a t-shirt
i like that.
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i picked up my car today and it need some TLC i could use a full detail after i put new front bumper on inside and out and door jams


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