TTQ B4U Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 Many Thanks to fellow board member Brian Webber for trusting his new 2017.5 Mazda 6 in my hands. This super nice Mazda seems to have been one of the best finds for 2018. A brand new left over unit that seems to be to be fairly well loaded was picked up by him not long ago. I'm really impressed with the interior not just in design but in the quality of materials. As solid and refined as may BMW's of recent years. Very nice. Brian brought it to me to prep and prepare for him to really have nothing more to do going forward than basic washes and an occasional wipe down with a detail spray that is included with my coating packages. Full decontamination and prep revealed a lot of embedded particulates. No doubt from having sat outside in inventory. Nothing both a Nanomit and some iron remover couldn't make short work of. http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/167431003/original.jpg http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/167431004/original.jpg Silver metallic isn't something easy to capture with a cell phone camera and even Brian admits that overall it's difficult to get it to really "POP!" like other darker colors, but in the end, it really nice and had the sun cooperated, the flake could have come out nicely. http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/167431009/original.jpg http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/167431005/original.jpg All surfaces including the glass and wheels received two coats of their respective ceramic coating. http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/167431007/original.jpg http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/167431008/original.jpg http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/167431006/original.jpg Again, thanks to Brian and I hope you enjoy the newly finished ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 My neighbor has a Mazda 6 Touring with a stick, and they are the epitome of DD: relatively cheap, stylish, reliable, roomy, and still offered in a stick. Congratulations, Brian and looks awesome as always, Tim! So, you use the “clay mit” to pull up contaminants with Iron-X as the lubricant? Or some other form of iron remover? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted May 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 My neighbor has a Mazda 6 Touring with a stick, and they are the epitome of DD: relatively cheap, stylish, reliable, roomy, and still offered in a stick. Congratulations, Brian and looks awesome as always, Tim! So, you use the “clay mit” to pull up contaminants with Iron-X as the lubricant? Or some other form of iron remover? Thanks Clay. Use a clay mitt or sometimes nano sponges in play of old-school clay. They are faster, re-usable and safer IMO. Small pale of very soapy water serves as a lube. Key is to keep rinsing them off and keeping the soapy water flowing over the surface so it carries away the muck. Use a light touch too and you'll avoid marring. Iron X is the next step. FYI, Iron X will ruin a clay mitt or sponge so never use it as a lube. Just spray on and let it work. It essentially just speeds up the breakdown process of ferrous materials. Once complete, just flush it off the surface thoroughly. Once done the paint will feel like glass. Super smooth and ready to be polished. Both steps are necessary to help not only ensure you're not polishing any of those contaminants into the paint but also to prevent your buffing pads from becoming contaminated as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 Thank you. I have a bottle of Iron-X but aside from an augment to wheel cleaner I’ve been nervous using it on paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted May 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 Thank you. I have a bottle of Iron-X but aside from an augment to wheel cleaner I’ve been nervous using it on paint. Just be sure to use it in shade only. No sun or you will stain the paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiji ST Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 Thanks Clay. Use a clay mitt or sometimes nano sponges in play of old-school clay. They are faster, re-usable and safer IMO. Small pale of very soapy water serves as a lube. Key is to keep rinsing them off and keeping the soapy water flowing over the surface so it carries away the muck. Use a light touch too and you'll avoid marring. Iron X is the next step. FYI, Iron X will ruin a clay mitt or sponge so never use it as a lube. Just spray on and let it work. It essentially just speeds up the breakdown process of ferrous materials. Once complete, just flush it off the surface thoroughly. Once done the paint will feel like glass. Super smooth and ready to be polished. Both steps are necessary to help not only ensure you're not polishing any of those contaminants into the paint but also to prevent your buffing pads from becoming contaminated as well. So does this take the place of using a clay-bar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted May 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 So does this take the place of using a clay-bar? A Nano Mitt or Sponge does yes. Iron X is something totally different. Just not sure which you were referencing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2k XJ 4x4 Posted May 7, 2018 Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 Tim, thanks again taking care of the 6, I'm very happy with the results! You weren't kidding there were a lot of contaminants; after seeing those first two pics I'm even more glad I took it to you! I would highly recommend Tim's new car prep package for anyone considering it; money well spent in my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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