Deep Gloss Auto Salon: Cadillac CTS-V in Black

Deep Gloss Auto Salon

Cadillac CTS-V




This vehicle came in for paint correction, HVAC cleanse/odor removal, engine detail.



Not as thorough of a write up as I am used to but, I simply did not take the pictures to support such a write up.



Rims: Cleansed with Surf City rim cleaner. * Protected with Rejex.

Tires: Cleansed with Megs APC. *Dressed with Surf City dressing

Arches: Cleansed with Megs Super Degreaser. * Dressed with Chemical Guys Bare Bones



*Dressings were applied later.



Before:

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During:

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I love the RG XL brush for exactly this reason:

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After:

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After:

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Engine:

Cleansed with Megs APC & various brushes

Low pressure rinse

blown dry

Dressed with CD2.



Before:

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After:

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Vehicle was then pressure generously pressure washed and then 1z Anti Insekt was sprayed below belt line and on front rear fascias. Vehicle was then foamed with CG Citrus Wash Clear, two bucket wash, blown and blot dried





Paint Correction:

Makita 9227

Megs 105 / Orange LC pad

*Some areas got Megs 105/ Tuffbuff black wool pad

Megs 205 / White LC pad

Menz 85rd / black pad







Misc Before and after with Brinkman:



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We all know sun shots tell the true story:



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After:

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Random sun verification pictures:

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Exhaust tips:

Never Dull

Surf City metal polish



Before:

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After:

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LSP Blackfire Sealant (2 coats).



While sealant was curing 1z Klima was performed:

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Brightwork: Duragloss 501



Glass: Surf City glass cleaner



Seals: 1z Gummi Pfledge

 
Great work Jason! Love the layout you have for your write ups too! :2thumbs:





Did you find the M205 to leave some very light micro marring?
 
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