Mario Gambacortta Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 With Dylan's trip to Colorado this week I had lined up a special treat for all of us to work on, test products, and get some detailing done together. Despite all the detail related things the 3 of us do together rarely do we all get to jump in on one car so this was special. The subject is a 2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS... owned by a friend of the business's wife and used to haul around two young kids, so you can imagine what kind of shape the interior was in. The exterior was a swirled and dirty mess, but we were only aiming for about an 85-90% correction as we knew it would only end up trashed again soon. The wheels were especially bad, not much washing on the part of the owner, and notoriously dusty imported luxury SUV brakes, led to a lot of caked on brake dust. So the first order of business was to knock out the interior, Dylan started by removing the weathertech floormats, scrubbing with APC, and leaving out to dry while I took on the task of using the Vac N' Blow to get all the dirt and debris off the seats and carpet. Its also great for getting very dusty vents clean with the brush attachment. Dylan then moved to the leather and worked with our Leather & Interior Cleaner and http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-420-adams-interior-brush.aspx to get all the "kid gunk" off of the rear seats. A glass towel and glass cleaner made short work of the haze on the instruments, nav screen, and other assorted clear plastic interior pieces. Even before applying conditioner the interior was a HUGE improvement. Dylan took on the Alcantara seats using a light mist of our Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner onto a Waterless Wash Towel, then brushed it back up with a dry interior brush to give it a nice even appearance. The interior trim plates were in desperate need of some love. Dylan was a little skeptical that it would come up without using the 4" pads... HE WAS WRONG and I don't intend to stop reminding him anytime soon. All it took was a little Adam's Metal polish applied with a microfiber applicator. Next was onto protection. The entire interior was wiped down with Leather Condition. We had some great results on the black interior of this GTS! 50/50 shot: All plastic, hard to reach, trim pieces were spray with In and Out Spray. The black trim pieces had some light scratches from general use, and we treated with some new Brilliant Glaze with and Americana Applicator. Finalizing the interior Dylan sprayed the weathertech mats with In and Out and lighted wiped them down. Using VRT on these type of mats can get a little to slippery. Before the exterior was tackled I hosed down the engine bay of this 400HP rocket. Then on to a pre-soaking with APC and scrubbed with wheel brush. Wheel were next on the agenda. Wheel wells and tires we soaked with APC. Wheels and calipers were soaked with Green Wheel Cleaner. Using the Powerstick. Adam joined us for the filming of our new Foam Gun video. A nice soapy washing. Car was then dried, and we moved onto claying the entire exterior including the windows. Paint correction time! I taped off some sections of the quarter panel to test the best process for the correction. We finalized on using the Flex polisher we have been testing with an orange pad with Swirl and Haze, finished with a white pad with Fine Machine Polish All the exterior trim was treated either VRT od In and Out spray by Dylan. Then a stunning coat of the new Brilliant Glaze was applied to the paint and windows. At this time it was getting late and all three of us were quite hungry, so we decided to head off to dinner. Adam's wife Mellisa wanted to give the GTS a quick run around the block, as we might be seeing one of these SUV's in Adam and Mellisa's near future... The next day we pulled the Cayenne into the shop for finishing. All that was left was the exhaust tips were in desperate need of some metal polish, a coat of Americana, Engine dressing with VRT and In and Out, and some final touch ups. Fine grade steel wool was needed on the exhaust to cut some the really caked on emissions. And FINALLY the results! The Crew Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormChaser Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Amazing transformation!!! Great results!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug123 Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Niiice. And those wheels were super clean afterwards! Love that finish on those wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVA182 Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 ****...what a turnout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Nice work guys! I wonder how long it will stay thay way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolth Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 WOW!! great job guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTO Guy Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Hey Melissa, I don't think the Porshe is made in the USA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsford Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 HOW DO YOU GET THAT MANY FOOT PRINTS ON THE BACK OF THE SEAT?!?!?! They look like Adult size shoes too! The Flex looks small and easy to handle. Looks comfy on the hand too! Looks great, nice reflection! Hope I can get my 150 looking like that this weekend! I think Melissa will like it! Adam - I still want to know how tall you are, my guess 6'2" P.S. That is the most organized and clean shop/warehouse I've ever seen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floraneg Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 With Dylan's trip to Colorado this week I had lined up a special treat for all of us to work on, test products, and get some detailing done together. Despite all the detail related things the 3 of us do together rarely do we all get to jump in on one car so this was special. New VRT......... Brilliant Glaze........ Foam Gun................. Does Adam still have something up his sleeves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsford Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 With Dylan's trip to Colorado this week I had lined up a special treat for all of us to work on, test products, and get some detailing done together. Despite all the detail related things the 3 of us do together rarely do we all get to jump in on one car so this was special. New VRT......... Brilliant Glaze........ Foam Gun................. Does Adam still have something up his sleeves? I doubt it since the Foam gun was released today, the BG last week and the new VRT not so long ago. I dont think they'd change the BG and FG so quickly. I think they were testing the Flex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TahoeGirl Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Those black or red Adams's shirts need to be available to forum members and good work on the Porsche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsford Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Those black or red Adams's shirts need to be available to forum members and good work on the Porsche. I barked up that tree a few weeks ago. Theres a thread some where. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Nice writeup, and what a blast it was hanging with the gang! Melissa wants a Porsche now....not sure it has enough room for the double stroller though!! Have a great weekend friends, and Mario & Dylan, thanks for a great week! -Adam:banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryker Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Amazing job! :bow::bow: I cringed at all of the footprints on the back seat, I know it's a family hauler but, IT'S STILL A PORSCHE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxxer Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Gotta love the kids footprints on the seats! Nice work guys really nice save. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanFish Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Great Job Guys! Adam- Love the shirt! "I ride old Bicycles" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 With Dylan's trip to Colorado this week I had lined up a special treat for all of us to work on, test products, and get some detailing done together. Despite all the detail related things the 3 of us do together rarely do we all get to jump in on one car so this was special. New VRT......... Brilliant Glaze........ Foam Gun................. Does Adam still have something up his sleeves? We're always working on new products... you'd be surprised. Adam, Mario - Thank you guys for an awesome week... like every trip to Boulder, it was a lot of work, but even more fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Gambacortta Posted September 4, 2010 Author Share Posted September 4, 2010 We couldn't have done it with out ya Dylan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPEGXP Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Great team work! Now, if I read correctly? It seems as if you put a coat of Americana over the Brilliant Glaze? I'm surprised you didn't go for SMW, unless I read wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Great team work! Now, if I read correctly? It seems as if you put a coat of Americana over the Brilliant Glaze? I'm surprised you didn't go for SMW, unless I read wrong? Yes... you glaze UNDER wax or OVER sealant. This was treated to the best looking option... it will be back for a little more correction in a few months. There were some areas that may require wetsanding and high speed buffing to completely correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiterp199 Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Great job guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GXPaycheck Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Great job! I wouldn't let the kids within 20 feet of that thing now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vexxx_2007 Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 HAHA! Look at Adam... I can haz Porsche Cayenne!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxxer Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveB Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 You guys make me jealous. If I drove out there would the three of you get together and detail my car? That Porsche looks great after your work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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