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Old 07-28-2009 | 11:33 AM
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Rotary__Rocket's 2005 Mazda RX8 Detailed

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Old 07-28-2009 | 11:36 AM
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When can you come to San Antonio to do mine? Looks sick.
Old 07-28-2009 | 11:41 AM
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GOOD LORD!!! great job! where are you located at?
Old 07-28-2009 | 11:48 AM
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Great freakin job, man I wish you were near me
Old 07-28-2009 | 12:15 PM
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man thats friggin awesome!!!! look at that engone bay!
Old 07-28-2009 | 06:46 PM
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any pointers on detailing the upper intake manifold? I absolutely hate cleaning that thing
Old 07-28-2009 | 09:57 PM
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That does look really good. I need to buff mine again.
Old 07-28-2009 | 10:00 PM
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that's amazing. i want a detail..
Old 07-30-2009 | 05:13 PM
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too much contrast and saturation.
Old 07-30-2009 | 05:30 PM
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wow, stephen's car looks great after the detail... great job!

what does the positest pft meter do?
how much do u charge for that kind of a detail job?
Old 07-30-2009 | 07:16 PM
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A google search led me to it measuring paint thickness. Not sure why that matters, maybe to detect respray or an accident or something? not sure why it helps in detailing?
http://www.google.com/search?q=posit...ient=firefox-a
Old 07-31-2009 | 01:14 AM
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GOD DAMMIT!@#$*!!! i need someone close to me that could help me out like this! awesome job man really
Old 07-31-2009 | 02:32 AM
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Damn dude... Seriously incredible job. You should post a DIY of your process for the exterior and the products you use.
Old 07-31-2009 | 03:42 AM
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OH MY GOD! How do you do such a great job?!?!?
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All it takes is a concerted effort with extreme attention to detail (hence the term "detail"), which RR obviously has. Well done!

[note: I don't let mine get that dirty to begin with

Originally Posted by Burton
Damn dude... Seriously incredible job. You should post a DIY of your process for the exterior and the products you use.
Old 07-31-2009 | 05:08 PM
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might be measuring to see how much clear coat there is so he doesn't go through it while polishing?
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Thanks for all the response guys. I do agree the pics are a bit too contrasty and saturated. I usually do a batch job to tune pictures for web, since they tend to lose lots of colors and pixels, but turns out this time it seems overly done.

Yes, the Paint meter is to ensure that the paint is safe for what level of polishing.
Believe or not, I have detailed 2-3 yr old cars with areas that have so thin of a clearcoat, I can only do a real light polish. :| Luckily, not on this mazda. :D

It will be quite a long post if I post my entire process. Lets just say I spent 15 hours on it. (Unfortunately, this does not include any interior work yet)
Old 08-01-2009 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 05rex8
any pointers on detailing the upper intake manifold? I absolutely hate cleaning that thing
i'd like some info on this too.
Old 08-07-2009 | 12:55 PM
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any pointers on detailing the upper intake manifold? I absolutely hate cleaning that thing
Make sure engine is cold
Gently mist that part with water.
Use your favorite degreaser. For me, its the P21s TAW
Let the degreaser sit for like 5-10 mins
Gently rinse off with water
Apply your fav engine dressing.
Old 08-07-2009 | 01:13 PM
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Clean is overrated.....

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Old 08-07-2009 | 07:02 PM
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looks dirty lol
Old 08-07-2009 | 07:07 PM
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WHOLEY.................CRAP


fantastic job
Old 08-08-2009 | 11:19 AM
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Really excellent job! How do you get that beautiful shine?

Anyone have tips on how to detail the 8? Just got one and have been using mostly meguiars products and waxing with a microfiber applicator. Is buffing better? How does one do, is it expensive?


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