Finally got a REAL detail done on my Viper

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In preparation of placing my car on the market, I had a full exterior detail with paint correction performed. Eric, the owner/detailer of TruShine out of Knoxville, did the work and also did a nice write up. He did such a great job, I've delayed placing it on the market. Can't say enough about how pleased I was with the results. Here is the write up he did:

I took a trip down to Nashville TN after receiving an email from the owner of this beautiful 97 Viper GTS. He had seen some of the other Vipers that I've done and wanted his brought back to the condition that it deserved to be in.

Let's begin this by looking at what the car looked like before hand.

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This owner requested to have the engine degreased, so I used some Megs Super degreaser and agitated with various brushes, then rinsed and treated with 303 protectant.

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Next I started on the wheels, I always start with the wheels to prevent water from having to sit on the paint surface and cause water spots.

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Super Degreaser for the fender wells

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Sonax Full Effect for the wheels. This wheel cleaner is a pH balance wheel cleaner that is safe for all types of wheels and brakes. It sprays on bright green and once it reacts with the Iron particles of the brakes, it then turns a dark red color signaling to you that is is working.

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Using various brushes such as, Wheel woolies, EZ Detail bruch, Swissvax brush, I agitated the wheels to help dislodge the grime.

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Next it was time to pre rinse the car, I do this to help dislodge any heavy or loose debris. you dont want to drag any dirt and grime across the paint causing more defects.

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Then the car was given a foam bath.

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Then the car was dried and brought in to be clayed and taped off.

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I used LC cyan and surbuff pads with megs m105 on my Griots 6in DA for the cutting. For polish I used the D300 on a tang pad.

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Here are some before and afters of the Tail lights

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The final outcome

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Here is some of the back bumper

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The car was then sealed with Black Fire Wet Diamond, while that was curing I shined the tires with optimum opti-bond and cleaned the windows using Meguiars Window cleaner. These three products alone are a must have to try.

and here are the Final Sun Shots

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Thanks for viewing, Have a Blessed day

-Eric Witt
 

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Holy smokes,

The car did not look bad before the detail it looks fantstic now.

Bruce
 
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The car was definitely in good shape prior, but I was tired of seeing the small swirls and micro scratches in direct sunlight that my hand waxing couldn't take care of. Needless to say, all of those issues are now gone. :)

Maybe I can buy a buffer and practice on my wife's car. :D
 

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Ted, It was a pleasure to work on your viper, I am glad you are happy with it. If you need anything else, please do not hesitate to call me.

-Eric
 

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Very nice outcome. You're a better man than I. Working outside in direct sunlight is out of the question for my old ass.
 

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I have seen your other details as well and you do outstanding work. Car looks amazing.
 

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Looks GREAT! I NEED to have this done on my Viper also but I have no idea who does great work like this around my area (St.Louis). I'm going to ask some gateway members to see if I can find one. How much was the cost to have that detailed job done?
 
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