2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS- Detail Write-up Premier Shine

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2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS- Detail Write-up Premier Shine - premiershine9 - 08-02-2011

Hello MM!
I had the pleasure of spending a day with this brand new Porsche 911 GT2 RS limited edition model. The car only has 1,500 miles on it as the owner has only recently picked her up. Knowing the extremely low mileage I performed a simple one-step polish to remove the fine hairline scratches that were present from improper washing from the dealership. Following the light correction I applied Power Lock for a durable layer of protection.

Only 500 of these "limited edition" models were made, 149 of the 500 were allowed to be sold in the U.S.

With a price tag close to $250,000, I approached this detail with the utmost professionalism and concentration, this is the most expensive car to date I have ever worked on.

Lets start the magic

Exterior:
Zep Citrus 3:1, 5:1
Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner
0000 steel wool on the tips, followed up with Eagle One Nevr Dull wadding
Uber spoke brush
Swissvax Pneu Brush
Various other brushes
303 Aerospace Protectant
Chemical Guys Citrus Wash
Uber Blue Fine Clay
Chemical guys luber

Interior:
Compressed air
Ridgid Shopvac
Swissvax Pneu brush

Correction:
Flex DA
Porter Cable DA
Menzerna 106fa via orange uber pad

LSP- Menzerna Power Lock via black uber pad

Befores:
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Interior of course was still in excellent condition
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Titanium tips not looking so great:
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Light cobwebbing and swirling on the rear spoiler:
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Sonax FE in action, inner drums agitated with Uber spoke brush, calipers agitated with my Swissvax brush :
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After fully washing the car using the 2-bucket method and CG Citrus wash, clay decontamination and a follow up with another 2-bucket method wash, the car was then dried and pulled underneath the halogens for a closer look at the paint.
Right front fender before:
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And after a pass with Menz 106 via Orange uber:
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RDS on the rear panel:
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Rear panel after:
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Rear decklid underneath the spoiler before:
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After:

Menzerna Power Lock sitting:
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Afters:

Some Shade shots:
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Sun Shots:
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Thanks for looking!
Dan K.

Re: 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS- Detail Write-up Premier Shine - Goodspeed - 08-02-2011

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Re: 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS- Detail Write-up Premier Shine - ScottyB - 08-03-2011

how do you resist sitting there and revving it...

Re: 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS- Detail Write-up Premier Shine - CaptainHenreh - 08-03-2011

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*Looks at thread title to make sure he didn't click on the H&B thread*
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Re: 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS- Detail Write-up Premier Shine - premiershine9 - 08-03-2011

ScottyB Wrote:how do you resist sitting there and revving it...

I "had" to move it a couple times to get "proper" lighting :thumbup: trust me......I drove it a little Wink

Re: 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS- Detail Write-up Premier Shine - D_Eclipse9916 - 08-03-2011

omg...no words....this is one of my dream cars of all time, jesus.

Re: 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS- Detail Write-up Premier Shine - REED - 08-03-2011

premiershine9 Wrote:
ScottyB Wrote:how do you resist sitting there and revving it...

I "had" to move it a couple times to get "proper" lighting :thumbup: trust me......I drove it a little

hahaha good work

is there a button or something to open the doors (from the inside)?

Re: 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS- Detail Write-up Premier Shine - premiershine9 - 08-03-2011

REED Wrote:
premiershine9 Wrote:
ScottyB Wrote:how do you resist sitting there and revving it...

I "had" to move it a couple times to get "proper" lighting :thumbup: trust me......I drove it a little

hahaha good work

is there a button or something to open the doors (from the inside)?

Nope......pull the red strap Big Grin

Re: 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS- Detail Write-up Premier Shine - caa337 - 08-05-2011

Ughh one of my dream cars. Looks amazing and I bet "moving" it was fun.

Re: 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS- Detail Write-up Premier Shine - flintster55 - 08-07-2011

You do some really great work sir. It's really cool to see somebody else passionate for this type of work because I detailed the whole time I was in college on the side much like you do.

I do have a question for you though, and it was something I thought about numerous times but never really looked into it. But, after seeing you work on such an expensive car, do you have insurance of any kind that would cover the accidental mishap? Just for anything random like say the buffer slipping out of your hands and putting some good size dents in a hood? Now, I'm certainly not implying that something like that would ever happen so please don't take offense to it, it's just the "business minded" side of me wondering what would happen in that type of situation.

Re: 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS- Detail Write-up Premier Shine - premiershine9 - 08-08-2011

flintster55 Wrote:You do some really great work sir. It's really cool to see somebody else passionate for this type of work because I detailed the whole time I was in college on the side much like you do.

I do have a question for you though, and it was something I thought about numerous times but never really looked into it. But, after seeing you work on such an expensive car, do you have insurance of any kind that would cover the accidental mishap? Just for anything random like say the buffer slipping out of your hands and putting some good size dents in a hood? Now, I'm certainly not implying that something like that would ever happen so please don't take offense to it, it's just the "business minded" side of me wondering what would happen in that type of situation.

Thank you! And yes, I have looked into insurance very briefly and it would be somewhat of a large expense considering I am only home for 3 months out of the year which accounts for the majority of my business. As it is my chemical expenses as well as the gas I gulp through to get to the worksite adds up. The owner of this Porsche also has a collection of other Porsche's as well as a Ferrari and a few other toys. If all goes well and I begin to work on his other collectibles or any other clients vehicles that are north of 100K then I am going to pull the trigger on insurance.

I have never had a mishap or accident on any of my clients vehicles, I always prep correctly when cleaning the motor and take my time when moving the clients car from one spot to another, or when choosing which pad and polish to use.....etc. I always do research on the cars at least a week in advance to learn every flaw or characteristic of the paint, electrical system, etc. so that I have a little education on the car before going to work on it. If anything did ever happen I would of course foot the bill and take full responsibility. :thumbup:
Thank you for asking and I appreciate the comment! Big Grin

Re: 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS- Detail Write-up Premier Shine - WRXtranceformed - 08-11-2011

A $250k car and the dude has a V1 with a dangle power cord? C'mon! Hardwire that shiz!

Re: 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS- Detail Write-up Premier Shine - D_Eclipse9916 - 08-11-2011

WRXtranceformed Wrote:A $250k car and the dude has a V1 with a dangle power cord? C'mon! Hardwire that shiz!

A $250K car and the dude would modify it? C'mon! Its a collectible.

Re: 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS- Detail Write-up Premier Shine - WRXtranceformed - 08-11-2011

I wouldn't exactly consider hardwiring in a V1 remote display a huge modification. You can easily remove it and leave the wire splicer in place. Everything is hidden behind the dash, there is no way 99.9% of any potential future buyer would ever notice it.

In fact, I would be more worried about those suction cups letting loose and banging that V1 on that $20,000 dash!! My hardwire at least holds the detector in place somewhat if the cups ever give loose.