Welcome to the IHoP v.2

[///M5 2,833]

Never burn a bridge

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Partially unplugged Sunday.

[///M5 2,833]

Did the BMW museum today.  Along with a bunch of other fun Munich things

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

The sports car museum in Frankfurt is amazing.

[dem beats 1,223]

That sounds like so much fun!!!

[sandt38 448]

On 4/3/2017 at 11:35 AM, MKader17 said:

If you consider Philadelphia close to you then yes, that is close by

If he wanted to, I would love to know the products (I'm not sure if you mentioned them outright, I'd have to review).

Basically, my truck sits outside and gets washed once to every 3 times that my wife's car gets washed. If I could give it one amazing wash/wax/etc (as in 1/3 of the effort this guy did, but would take me 2x as long) and have minimal upkeep for a few years I'd be estatic.

I did a crazy good wash wax on it many years ago and I can still see the efforts of my labor when I wash it, but it's time to do it again and I have less time then I had then.

41 Hours was put into the complete and thorough detail of this 2017 Subaru Impreza!

The paint was perfected through a one stage paint correction which removed any swirls and paint defects that may have incured at the factory/dealership. This in turn brought out even more gloss and clarity to the Lapis Blue paint. It was then coated with 22ple VX PRO2 for protection that last years, not months. The hydrophobic capabilities of the coating will make cleaning it easier as well as helping to keep it clean longer. It will also provide some mar resistance to help keep the paint looking its best.

The complete list of services it received:
- One stage paint correction
- Paint and lights coated with 22ple VX PRO2
- Trim/grills deep cleaned and coated with CarPro DLUX
- Wheels FULLY polished (barrels, face, and lips) and coated with 2 layers of 22ple VR1
- Tires coated
- Windshield and back glass polished and coated
- Wheel wells deep cleaned
- Paint decontamination via chemical and mechanical means
- Interior thoroughly cleaned including hatch
- Door jambs and inside gas door cleaned - door jambs received a light polish and inside gas door was coated with CarPro DLUX
- Engine bay cleaned

[sandt38 448]

Sorry I have been gone this week. We were busy at the shop and preparing for our trip next week. I doubt I will get on much for a couple weeks, but I'll do a thread on his processes as promised.

Mike, a coating would work to a certain extent. Mark still recommends washing once every couple of weeks to prevent staining from bird shit and other organics. Before preforming any coating surfaces must be perfected. Thorough paint correction and cleaning is imperative, or else imperfections will be greatly magnified. Special care products are also required. I was told to use CarPro Reset Intensive Shampoo for washes. 1 Oz is enough for 5 gallons of water, and it costs ~$30 a liter shipped to my door. Mark recommends using a booster (the booster for my coating is effectively like a spray detailer in application) every 8-12 months to prolong the life and beauty of the coating. I have already set appointments up for fall for a boost and refresh, and spring for the same.

The coatings he used are listed above, plus a luster enhancer that I will include below for you. He buys most of his stuff at Autogeek.net

 

[sandt38 448]

After he goes paint decontamination he uses this, then he coats.

[sandt38 448]

Lug nuts cleaned up and wheel wells deep cleaned so time for the wheels to go back on and torqued to spec.

[sandt38 448]

Prepping the windshield and back glass for coating. This coating provides exceptional water repellency at speeds as low as 30 mph to allow for safe and clear vision. It also helps reduce wiper blade friction for a smooth and quiet wiper glide. The coating provides a barrier against bugs, road oil/contamination, environmental fall out, and water spots from adhering to the glass and makes cleaning them easy.

[MKader17 332]

Do you guys have any good resources for leather care?

I'm particularly looking for boots/shoes, but have some other leather products (bands, belts, etc.) that could use care.

[MKader17 332]

That is awesome how much work he put in.

I'll have to look up the products.

I used a glass wax on my truck from Zaino back in the day and I didn't have to use my wipers for 3 years unless the rain was just insane. It was so nice.

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Ok, that subie needs to go in a car care tent and never to be driven again.

[dem beats 1,223]

My body is falling apart.  I have to massively increase my protein intake.

I bet I'm only getting 200 grams on a good day....

 

Sean I may need meal planning help sooner rather than later.  For now i better get some tubs of protein and swallow the frog as it were.

[nem 2,019]

Guess I need to get some bar stools made.

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

As well as a sign for Neal's Pirate bar.

[nem 2,019]

1 hour ago, Aaron Clinton said:

As well as a sign for Neal's Pirate bar.

We need to have some drinks there.

[dem beats 1,223]

I supersetted my drop sets and then did a drop set with a finisher.

 

Boom.

 

Triceps and calves baby!  Those mirror muscles baby!

[dem beats 1,223]

Neal your bar is fantastic!!!!

[nem 2,019]

14 minutes ago, dem beats said:

I supersetted my drop sets and then did a drop set with a finisher.

 

Boom.

 

Triceps and calves baby!  Those mirror muscles baby!

Tearing it up Matt!

[nem 2,019]

14 minutes ago, dem beats said:

Neal your bar is fantastic!!!!

Thank you Matt, I just need to get around and finish it.

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

12 hours ago, nem said:

We need to have some drinks there.

We will, A-team Van drinks?

[nem 2,019]

12 minutes ago, Aaron Clinton said:

We will, A-team Van drinks?

Sounds good to me.

[S.DeYoung 968]

3 hours ago, Aaron Clinton said:

We will, SSA-team Van drinks?

All the drinks

[///M5 2,833]

23 hours ago, dem beats said:

My body is falling apart.  I have to massively increase my protein intake.

I bet I'm only getting 200 grams on a good day....

 

Sean I may need meal planning help sooner rather than later.  For now i better get some tubs of protein and swallow the frog as it were.

Frogs aren't high enough in protein.