12-Hour Detailed WDP w/newly dyed BLACK Carpet!
09-10-2011 | 11:22 PM
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12-Hour Detailed WDP w/newly dyed BLACK Carpet!
So I FINALLY got a chance to bust out my Christmas gift, aka the PC 7424XP and make this baby SHINE. While I am happy with the results, it's certainly a learning curve and I need to use a more aggressive compound to remove all of the swirlies in order to perfect the paint. Also redyed the interior carpet using VHT spray, which beats the shit out of SEMS and Duplicolor.
Gonna give the front seat a Leatherique treatment next year and see if I can fully restore the dog turd pleather.
FYI: The bumper is chewed to shit and we go RJ style in 2012...in fact, a WHOLE lotta facelift action, more to come.
Enjoy!
OH, and I SHOULD have a DSLR at that point in time so I can hang with the big boys around here
Gonna give the front seat a Leatherique treatment next year and see if I can fully restore the dog turd pleather.
FYI: The bumper is chewed to shit and we go RJ style in 2012...in fact, a WHOLE lotta facelift action, more to come.
Enjoy!OH, and I SHOULD have a DSLR at that point in time so I can hang with the big boys around here
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09-11-2011 | 01:31 AM
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So your car originally came with the tan carpet and you dyed it black?
This is a must do for me!!!! its starting to stain in spots and id love to dye it black rather than buying new black carpert from the dealer ($$$).
Do you have better pictures?
TIA
This is a must do for me!!!! its starting to stain in spots and id love to dye it black rather than buying new black carpert from the dealer ($$$).
Do you have better pictures?
TIA
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09-11-2011 | 02:10 AM
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What are you using for the Compound/Polish/Wax?
Not sure if you visit the Wash & Wax, but I recommend M105/M205 (maybe a lighter compound like Menzerna) along with either HD Autoglym, Blackfire, Swissvax, or even NXT 2.0 will work (sealant).
Nonetheless, good job!
Not sure if you visit the Wash & Wax, but I recommend M105/M205 (maybe a lighter compound like Menzerna) along with either HD Autoglym, Blackfire, Swissvax, or even NXT 2.0 will work (sealant).
Nonetheless, good job!
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09-11-2011 | 08:17 AM
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Looks amazing brother!!! I would love to do mine as well but I've been sick the last few days. Those wheels are great on your car, but center caps missing?
Indeed, someone did my car and got rid of 95% of swirls by only using the 105 compound. I wish he posted up the pictures of my car with before and after.
Indeed, someone did my car and got rid of 95% of swirls by only using the 105 compound. I wish he posted up the pictures of my car with before and after.
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, how long did it take you dye the carpert? so does the carpet match the curtains now
09-11-2011 | 12:32 PM
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WASH: Dawn w/ foam gun
CLAY: Dawn w/ H20, Poorboy's World Clay
POLISH: PBW SSR
GLAZE: PBW White Diamond
WAX: PBW Natty Red
...I'm pretty happy w/ the PBW products, but truthfully I'll give Zaino a shot when it's time to restock. My swirlies need the SSR2 or equivalent, plus I was a little gun shy with the high speeds when breaking down the polish...so let's call this round 'protection', next time well do 'correction'
lol. From start to finish, maybe 5 to 6 hours. This includes getting and returning the steam vac.
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09-11-2011 | 01:03 PM
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Ohhhhh, boy...sorry Steve, I might have to throw you under the bus when the missus starts flinging pots and pans at my head when an oversized box arrives at my door
09-11-2011 | 01:13 PM
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Just make sure the bumper is out of the way. 
Looks great! Glad to see someone take good care of the fundamental stuff too. I see too many cars nowadays that are modified great but the look is ruined by horrible paint.
Have you ever considered redoing the leather in your car? It is ridiculously expensive, but it sounds like you're not a huge fan of the TL's leather, and I remember you saying it's one of the things you're always in contact with when you're in the car.
Looks great! Glad to see someone take good care of the fundamental stuff too. I see too many cars nowadays that are modified great but the look is ruined by horrible paint.
Have you ever considered redoing the leather in your car? It is ridiculously expensive, but it sounds like you're not a huge fan of the TL's leather, and I remember you saying it's one of the things you're always in contact with when you're in the car.
09-11-2011 | 02:15 PM
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^ and must be a beeyotch to keep clean if it's a daily driver. Looks incredible though. DM keep us informed on the RJ situation. As someone who also wants to RJ, but can't afford it currently, it's disappointing to learn that it won't be available much longer.
09-12-2011 | 06:54 AM
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09-12-2011 | 08:16 AM
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Remember start with least aggressive pads/polish(swirl remover) and work your way back...
09-12-2011 | 01:06 PM
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Damn that looks goood nice job. I already know you had the interior ambient lights done like I did on my Type S but it looks great in those pictures (the blue door pocket and handle lights). You went all out and did the back doors as well which I did not bother doing since the only passenger in my back seat ever is my 1 month old lol.
Nice job!! looks awesome.
James
Nice job!! looks awesome.
James
09-12-2011 | 01:37 PM
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oh man I usually don't like beige but DAMN that's a nice looking interior you go there. That black carpet makes a world of difference. i like those blue LEDs on the back door too, very very nice
09-27-2011 | 07:46 PM
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I have a few questions for you:
How many cans did it take to paint just the carpets?
How do the carpets feel after they're painted? (Does it feel hard or crusty or does it still feel like a normal carpet?)
Does the carpet paint scratch off or dull with friction?
And lastly, were you able to take any shortcuts as far removing the carpets from the car? <- I ask because the service manual says you need to remove the steering wheel etc
I am seriously considering taking the time to do this mod. The low cost for a beautiful facelift of an old carpet seems well worth it to me
How many cans did it take to paint just the carpets?
How do the carpets feel after they're painted? (Does it feel hard or crusty or does it still feel like a normal carpet?)
Does the carpet paint scratch off or dull with friction?
And lastly, were you able to take any shortcuts as far removing the carpets from the car? <- I ask because the service manual says you need to remove the steering wheel etc
I am seriously considering taking the time to do this mod. The low cost for a beautiful facelift of an old carpet seems well worth it to me
09-28-2011 | 01:52 AM
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I have a few questions for you:
How many cans did it take to paint just the carpets?
How do the carpets feel after they're painted? (Does it feel hard or crusty or does it still feel like a normal carpet?)
Does the carpet paint scratch off or dull with friction?
And lastly, were you able to take any shortcuts as far removing the carpets from the car? <- I ask because the service manual says you need to remove the steering wheel etc
I am seriously considering taking the time to do this mod. The low cost for a beautiful facelift of an old carpet seems well worth it to me
How many cans did it take to paint just the carpets?
How do the carpets feel after they're painted? (Does it feel hard or crusty or does it still feel like a normal carpet?)
Does the carpet paint scratch off or dull with friction?
And lastly, were you able to take any shortcuts as far removing the carpets from the car? <- I ask because the service manual says you need to remove the steering wheel etc
I am seriously considering taking the time to do this mod. The low cost for a beautiful facelift of an old carpet seems well worth it to me
... i want to do the same...my tan carpets are turning black..and i've been scrubbing and washing the crap out of my carpets...and its barely making any difference...
The Quality of the Carpet and How long this would last if we dyed it...
09-28-2011 | 06:23 AM
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Ok, this took about 6 cans or so, but I would recommend having 8 on hand. It does make the carpet a bit tougher, but it's goddamn automotive carpet, so who cares. (FYI: Not me) It does not dull or fade, but that's ONLY using VHT; SEMS and DUPLICOLOR will fade with wear.
-Rear Bench
-Interior rocker panels
-Front Seats
-Middle Console
-Dead Pedal
...that's about it. Honestly, I could get to any carpet in under 30 minutes at this point in time. Steering wheel removal?
Well worth the time and effort, IMHO.
And lastly, were you able to take any shortcuts as far removing the carpets from the car? <- I ask because the service manual says you need to remove the steering wheel etc
-Interior rocker panels
-Front Seats
-Middle Console
-Dead Pedal
...that's about it. Honestly, I could get to any carpet in under 30 minutes at this point in time. Steering wheel removal?
I am seriously considering taking the time to do this mod. The low cost for a beautiful facelift of an old carpet seems well worth it to me