Black Kizashi: Melbourne

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CLLee
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Location: Melbourne, Australia

Car detailing has been a passionate hobby of mine for about 8 years now.
Thought I’ll share some photos, and also some sexy curves of the Kizashi.

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Hope you guys like... and one final bonnet shot :D
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KIZFAN2
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Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

very nice!
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2011 Kizashi SX
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KuroNekko
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Very nice.

What products and methods did you use to get those results?

I am planning to do a clay bar and wax job soon.
2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS 6MT (Black)
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11zukizashi
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Just kidding... Those photos look really good. Howcome the bonnet has no orange peel but the trunk does?
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I like the photos especially when they are hosted on another server. :P
CLLee
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Location: Melbourne, Australia

Re: Orange peel... Interesting isn't it? Do you guys find the peel inconsistent through the car? I don't mind it. I reckon the rear is the worst.

The car hasn't had a full detail for a year now. Used to do the hardwork myself (clay-machine polish-wax). I now send the car to a friend who's an awesome detailer here in Melbourne.
He has developed his own extensive line of products, produced locally in Australia.
He does a lot of exotics but treats your regular Suzuki with equal care and respect :D

I wash and wax almost every week. I use a spray wax he developed that offers amazing protection and results. Just spray and buff dry. Doesn't haze. Safe on plastics and glass; in fact give them a nice coat and water beads like crazy on the windscreen.
Takes 10mins to wax the whole car.

Because it's a black car, I take a lot of care washing it.
I use 11 microfiber mitts - each side dedicated to a section of the car. Separate ones for wheels and lower body. So, each section is washed with a fresh clean mitt to avoid cross contamination. A bucket with clean car shampoo (+ the mitts), and another to chuck in the used mitts. I don't rinse and reuse the mitts, so any dirt that's been picked up won't work its way back to the car. It's basically a wipe & throw method.
Car is dried with a waffle weave microfiber - it soaks up a lot of water, often a single pass is enough to dry each section (less rubbing, less swirls).
It's fast and effective. Takes about 30-35mins to wash and wax.

I believe regular maintenance is the key, not just the one off massive detail. 12 months on, the car is still swirl free, surface is silky smooth with very little contamination, good metallic clarity and awesome shine.
Kelevra
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Location: Alaska

Excellent pix and response, thank you!
jono6406
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Location: Tampa, Fl.

Looks very nice, looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor.
Stodge
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Location: Ottawa, Canada

Wow!!
CLLee
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Location: Melbourne, Australia

Thanks guys... ;)
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