Detailed the car....

I have been working on my F430 for the past couple weeks getting to the point that I'm happy with it. I have been working on all the areas (paint correction, carbon fiber, touching up the paint in the door jambs, etc.). I have finished almost everything and wanted to share some pics.

Just as an FYI, here is a list of products I used -

Paint correction - Porter Cable 7424 XP w/Tangerine Hydro Tech Pads and Menzerna SI 1500 (now called 2400) followed by Menzerna 3500 on a white pad

Used Blackfire Wet Diamond sealant on paint.

Engine compartment - Poorboy's Spray and Wipe Quick Detailer to clean compartment. Then used Sonus Trim and Motor Kote (I LOVE the Motor Kote). Removed carbon fiber panels and air box covers and polished with Menzerna 3500 on a white pad. Treated all carbon fiber with Gyeon Rim (works awesome).

Cleaned wheels with PS21 Wheel Gel and then used Swissvax PNEU on tires. Also used Chemical Guys Black on Black in wheel wells (wiped down after 10 mins to a satin finsh).

Exhaust tips cleaned with PS21 Polishing Soap

Muffler cleaned with PS21 Polishing soap followed by Simichrome polish.

Pulled underbody panels off and cleaned them up then used Sonus Motor Kote on them.

Hope this helps.

Tony
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Looks great Tony, thanks for sharing.

 

Thanks for the guidance....

360 is the next 275GTB

 

Excellent work! Looks great!

 

Nice work!

 

Looking very good

 

Great work! Do you travel? lol Got a nice 430 here in Kansas City Mo., they would love to meet you!

Mike

 

well done.
Nothing like finishing up a detail job and standing back and admiring one's handiwork

 

Thanks for all the compliments. The car was in really good shape when I bought it but I knew the little things would make it really shine. My OCD kicked in to the Nth degree. I also completely cleaned the interior with Pristine clean then buffed the carbon fiber door sills.

I also hope that by listing the products used, people will have an idea of what worked for me. Although not an absolute, it can provide a starting point. I'm at the point where I have figured out what has worked for me and now I can weed out all of the other products I bought!

 

338... I'm looking for dull sheen leather treatment. I've worked out most of my wrinkles by moisturizing with leather treatments but they're too glossy ...

360 is the next 275GTB

 

Without a doubt - Leatherique. Pristine clean once a month and once a year (or so) use the Leatherique system - Rejuvenator oil followed by Pristine Clean. Since you have already cleaned your leather, the pristine clean should bring it back to the natural luster. The person who owned the car before me used Griot's garage leather conditioner which left a natural sheen so I didn't have to contend with the "glossy" look. But based on what I have seen with Pristine Clean, I don't see why it wouldn't do what you wanted it to do. Maybe someone else can confirm.