I finally got to detail another Crossfire. The vehicle was in good condition, with minimal swirls but some random scratches around. The process was as follows:
- wash
- clay bar
- Optimum poliseal via pc and a green edge 2000 pad...the rotary was used in some locations.
- Optimum Optiseal
- Poorboy's natty's paste wax

It was my first time combining the Optiseal and the Natty's paste wax, and the results were incredible. It is now my favorite combo. I can't wait to do this on my own car.

Here are the results:

 

More pics...this 4 pic limit stinks!

 

Very nice job.

 

 

 

So jealous of non black paint...

 

very nice work...

i like the aero blue color.

... this owner apparently has a sticker fetish... but i would have had to remove the dealer decal on the bumper.

 

very nice it looks really good... the aero blue has really grown on me as well...

 

Exquisite! Looks beautiful...

 

Thank-you all for the comments...Brhertel: Yes, black is a pain in the butt, but I think it is worth it. Please feel free to take a look at the Camaro I did the day after in this thread.

http://autopia.org/forum/click-brag/...tml#post941348

Yes, these metallics add an interesting flavor to the paint, but reflectivity is what makes me think "wow" when I see a properly detailed car, and metallic paint simply can't reflect like a flat black. I always wanted a black crossfire, and I still do...but with my cedar interior and summer tires.

 

So... how many beers did he give you to do that?

 

I really need to read up on the step by step instructions on this forum regarding black paint. I am pretty basic...wash, clay, wax, but I have never "detailed" the car to my liking.

The other thing about black is that the next day, it looks dirty again. I use a quick detailer to remedy this, but still, with my white tacoma, the clean lasts a lot longer with less work.

However, when done right, I agree, black looks stunning.

 

No beers for me!!