DMZ: New Daily Driver 2002 Sebring

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by dave_zok, Mar 13, 2011.

  1. dave_zok

    dave_zok DB Forum Supporter

    My nicer car is a 2006 WRX STI and my daily driver was a 2001 Dodge neon, which has gone to a better place. Luckily and unfortunately my aunt is not able to drive anymore so he gave me her 2002 sebring with 39K miles on it. The color is not really my type but in chicago you cant really have a nice car unless you have a daily driver as well.

    Even though its a daily driver i still want it to look good, and being a detailer i can't be driving around in a car with hazed and swirled paint.


    Items used

    Prima Mystique car wash
    Prima Nero Tire Dressing
    Prima Wheel Armor
    Optimum No Rinse
    Optimum Metal Polish
    Adams Detail spray
    Adams all purpose cleaner
    Adams Super VRT
    Adams Undercarriage spray
    Adams IN&OUT
    Adams Glass Cleaner
    Menzerna Power Gloss
    Menzerna PO85RD
    P21s metal polish
    Uber Medium Clay
    Sonax wheel cleaner
    1Z Glaze

    Tools used

    Uber foam gun
    2 bucket grit guards
    Flex XC3401 VRG
    Swissvax wheel brush
    Uber boars hair brush
    Uber Tire Brush
    Uber Towels

    Before wash
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    A little parking rubbing:shead:
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    Wheels getting cleaned with Sonax Full Effect
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    After wash
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    After Claying about 1 Ft^2
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    Some 50/50 shots after Menzerna Polish
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    All Done and Dressed
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    And a Pic of my STI. It was Just washed, clayed, pre wax cleaned, and waxed last week.
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  2. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    Nice work cleaning her up!
     
  3. Troy Fuller

    Troy Fuller Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    The Sebring looks great!

    Question though, have you noticed the CC failing in some places? My wife has a black '01 Sebring and the CC is flaking off the three horizontal panels.
     
  4. dave_zok

    dave_zok DB Forum Supporter

    I dont see that on this one. I measured the paint on all panels and it was consistant. But like i said this only has 38K on it and it was kept in a garage. Not sure if that helps;
     
  5. rfinkle2

    rfinkle2 DB Forum Supporter

    Awesome 50/50 shots on the Sebring, and I'm a big fan STI's. Good luck with your new DD.
     
  6. astro_ng

    astro_ng Jedi Nuba

    Wow, nice! I love those STI's! Good detail on the Sebring too.
     
  7. kakeuter

    kakeuter DB Forum Supporter

    Nice work, I mss having a 2nd car, always convenient in case something happens.

    -Kody-
     
  8. Marc08EX

    Marc08EX Jedi Nuba

    Great work on the Sebring! How long did it take you to do the Sebring and the STi last week?
     
  9. dave_zok

    dave_zok DB Forum Supporter

    I did the STI Friday: (wash, clay, wash, pre wax clearner, 4 coats of lusso oro) and it took about 3.5 hours.

    I did the Seibring on Sunday and it took 6 hours for the Exterior Detail.
     
  10. v|nsan|ty

    v|nsan|ty Obsessive Detailer

    The sebring has been brought back to life! Love the STI
     
  11. rwisejr

    rwisejr DB Forum Supporter

    Great turn around on your DD its worthly as detailers ride. THe STI is sweet
     

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