Thursday, April 26, 2012

AC Cobra replica | Midlands detailer

Hi all. There is always some really special vehicles that you aspire to work with. Timeless classics that in the wrong hands can be the end of your existence. One being a cobra. Replica's can sometimes be of very poor replication but this example was flawless. Perfect panel gaps and packing the mighty V8 American muscle pushing out naturally aspirated 450+ bhp. A true viscous snake packed full of venom ready to bite you when you least expect it then eh? I had been commissioned to carry out a 2 day paint correction detail with interior valet and engine detail on a Jaguar XF a short while back which never got documented. The owner was also adamant that he have some slight patina removed from his beloved 10 year old AC cobra replica. A day's detailing escapades in the guise of a stage 1 paint correction detail ( Also known as enhancement detail ) was agreed. Car was cleaned the night before I arrived so I was greeted with a very clean vehicle though throwing caution to the wind I opted to give it the once over with an effective waterless wash ive used a few times in the guise of Poorboys world spray and wipe waterless car wash. This vehicle is well meticulously taken care of albeit the wash marring over the years, paint was bare of any tar or contaminants. 3M yellow polishing pad and old faithful Scholl concepts S17+ was chosen to rejuvenate the mildly tarnished finish. This was more to brighten the finish. Liven the aesthetics of the vehicle all round and give it some much earned lavish luxury. Vehicle was paint cleansed with an all in one product readying for Beau Technique's own exclusive luxury carnauba wax, Meilluer. With a modest level of T1 carnauba wax along with plenty of lovely goodness and a sublime scent. A vehicle of such calibre deserved the best so why not? After all the whistles and bells were attended to and 2 layers of Meilluer carnauba wax applied here are few final shots of what I can only describe as a raw, hardcore yet classic and quality vehicle...
A very enjoyable detail. Lots of coffee and general car type banter and a very pleased client.