idetailedacamaro

[mjlinane]

In honor of our good friend at dental school.

Been away from the forum for a while but busier than normal detailing cars. (As it should be.) Lots of light details and have only pulled out the RUPES a couple of times this year. Did on this one.

A coworker`s 2011 Cyber Gray Metallic Chevy Camaro SS. Was in very good shape with light swirling.

Naturally, I started with a most excellent shave.

Pre: Nozxema Classic Clean
Soap: The Body Shop Maca Root
Brush: Omega 10048
Razor: 2x WTG Muhle R41 Head/Utopia handle + XTG/ATG Merkur 41c
Blade: GSB (3)
Post: Thayer`s Rose+ Kiehl`s Boabab Skin Therapy

Then, on to the car. My standard decon (wheels with Muc Off Performance, tips with P21S Polishing soap + bug sponge, foamed with CG CW + OPC, washed with CG CWC and "clayed" with Magna Hi-Tech clay substitute sponge).

Hard paint, this one. Needed RUPES + Optimum Cutting MF + Megs M100 to remove the light swirls. Fortunately, the resulting finish was outstanding. 2 coats of Wolfgang Deep Gloss Liquid Seal to protect it.

Interior was a simple vacuum + Megs QID wipe down. A little razor blade work on old VA licensing.

Tires dressed with Wolfgang Black Diamond Tire Gel.

Sorry, no befores - was already getting hot. Here are the afters.









The newest member of the family supervised.


Thanks for viewing. Questions welcome.

[Lexi65]

In honor of our good friend at dental school.

Been away from the forum for a while but busier than normal detailing cars. (As it should be.) Lots of light details and have only pulled out the RUPES a couple of times this year. Did on this one.

A coworker`s 2011 Cyber Gray Metallic Chevy Camaro SS. Was in very good shape with light swirling.

Naturally, I started with a most excellent shave.

Pre: Nozxema Classic Clean
Soap: The Body Shop Maca Root
Brush: Omega 10048
Razor: 2x WTG Muhle R41 Head/Utopia handle + XTG/ATG Merkur 41c
Blade: GSB (3)
Post: Thayer`s Rose+ Kiehl`s Boabab Skin Therapy

Then, on to the car. My standard decon (wheels with Muc Off Performance, tips with P21S Polishing soap + bug sponge, foamed with CG CW + OPC, washed with CG CWC and "clayed" with Magna Hi-Tech clay substitute sponge).

Hard paint, this one. Needed RUPES + Optimum Cutting MF + Megs M100 to remove the light swirls. Fortunately, the resulting finish was outstanding. 2 coats of Wolfgang Deep Gloss Liquid Seal to protect it.

Interior was a simple vacuum + Megs QID wipe down. A little razor blade work on old VA licensing.

Tires dressed with Wolfgang Black Diamond Tire Gel.

Sorry, no befores - was already getting hot. Here are the afters.









The newest member of the family supervised.


Thanks for viewing. Questions welcome.

What`s precious puppy`s name? ☺️😀😃😄

[mjlinane]

Mango. Named by the previous owner. Otherwise, I would have probably gone with "Todd Helme" or "Blackfire".

[jtford95]

The looks great. The puppy is way too cute. I have cats bigger than your puppy. The name is perfect

[Bunky]

Catchy title! The shaving kit is on vinyl record cleaner?

[mjlinane]

The shaving kit is on vinyl record cleaner?

I do a daily SOTD (Shave of the Day) pic for the FB Shaving Group, The Big Shave. Finding new/interesting settings is a challenge. And, like this thread, I like to combine my hobbies.

[GearHead_1]

Naturally, I started with a most excellent shave.

Pre: Nozxema Classic Clean
Soap: The Body Shop Maca Root
Brush: Omega 10048
Razor: 2x WTG Muhle R41 Head/Utopia handle + XTG/ATG Merkur 41c
Blade: GSB (3)
Post: Thayer`s Rose+ Kiehl`s Boabab Skin Therapy

Got to admire a man that appreciates good shaving gear. Most men just don`t have time for it. You`re probably very DETAIL oriented. I don`t mean to mess up a good detailing post but have to jump in when there`s good shaving equipment involved. Mr. Clean`s been about the only member that talks shave stuff with me.

I have several Muhle`s, including the one you have pictured, great razor. I also have a handful of different Mekur`s. If you want a suggestion on a nice Mekur take a look at their 43C. It`s a heavy stainless steel razor that is quite remarkable, one of their hidden gems that doesn`t get a lot of press. The modified Progress known as the Mergress, is also worth a look if you haven`t already.

I`ve tried my hand at making my own pre-shave oils. I`ve experimented with a number of formulas over several years now and have a recipe that works very well. You`ll have to ask Mr. Clean how these work. He`s tried one rendition of this mix.

You`ve got some nice stuff in this picture. Nothing like a great shave.

By the way nice vinyl washer.

[Pats300zx]

Great job Mike. I missed seeing your work

[mjlinane]

Got to admire a man that appreciates good shaving gear. Most men just don`t have time for it. You`re probably very DETAIL oriented. I don`t mean to mess up a good detailing post but have to jump in when there`s good shaving equipment involved. Mr. Clean`s been about the only member that talks shave stuff with me.

I have several Muhle`s, including the one you have pictured, great razor. I also have a handful of different Mekur`s. If you want a suggestion on a nice Mekur take a look at their 43C. It`s a heavy stainless steel razor that is quite remarkable, one of their hidden gems that doesn`t get a lot of press. The modified Progress known as the Mergress, is also worth a look if you haven`t already.

I`ve tried my hand at making my own pre-shave oils. I`ve experimented with a number of formulas over several years now and have a recipe that works very well. You`ll have to ask Mr. Clean how these work. He`s tried one rendition of this mix.

You`ve got some nice stuff in this picture. Nothing like a great shave.

By the way nice vinyl washer.

Is it possible to hijack my own thread?

I know it would be hard for any AutopiaForums member to imagine, but I have been suffering from all of the ADs (Acquisition Disorders) associated with shaving: Razor (RAD), Shaving Brush (SBAD), Shaving Soap (SSAD), Blade (RBAD), etc. I have Muhle R89 & R41; Merkur 37c, 38c, 41c & Progress Long Handle; iKon OSS, Deluxe Open Comb & Standard; Above the Tie (all); Weber Polished Head; and Standard Razors Raw. (Waiting for the release of the new iKon Slants and AtT Colossus.) A couple of dozen brushes, tons of soap/cream, 1000+ blades, and on and on.... I`ve tried my hand at pre-shave oils, too.

Will say it turned a chore into something I look forward to every day.

[mjlinane]

Thanks Pat.

[GearHead_1]

Is it possible to hijack my own thread?

I know it would be hard for any AutopiaForums member to imagine, but I have been suffering from all of the ADs (Acquisition Disorders) associated with shaving: Razor (RAD), Shaving Brush (SBAD), Shaving Soap (SSAD), Blade (RBAD), etc. I have Muhle R89 & R41; Merkur 37c, 38c, 41c & Progress Long Handle; iKon OSS, Deluxe Open Comb & Standard; Above the Tie (all); Weber Polished Head; and Standard Razors Raw. (Waiting for the release of the new iKon Slants and AtT Colossus.) A couple of dozen brushes, tons of soap/cream, 1000+ blades, and on and on.... I`ve tried my hand at pre-shave oils, too.

Will say it turned a chore into something I look forward to every day.

I`m thinking your shaving drawers and bathroom cupboards look much like mine. Still got a couple of bottles of the original Blue Floid left and a Black Widow tonearm on an old Yamaha table. I`ll need to get your recipe for your shave oil.

Shaving Forums are not unlike Detailing Forums. More opinions than you can shake a stick at.

[mjlinane]

Probably should have used this one for this crowd.

[GearHead_1]

Ahh yes, Van Der Hagen (VDH) soap and Shark blades (do you like them?).

[mjlinane]

Ahh yes, Van Der Hagen (VDH) soap and Shark blades (do you like them?).

vdH is local for me - just up the road in Liberty Hill. I like Shark SCs but don`t get as many shaves per blade as others like 7 O`Clock Yellow or Black or Astra SPs.

[GearHead_1]

vdH is local for me - just up the road in Liberty Hill. I like Shark SCs but don`t get as many shaves per blade as others like 7 O`Clock Yellow or Black or Astra SPs.

I have the same impression with Shark blades. Just gave my son 50 Astra`s and some Razor Rock for his birthday. He`s younger/ish but appreciates old school. I keep coming back to Israeli Persona`s (Red`s) or Crystal Super Plus for my go to blades. They`re relatively inexpensive, predictable great shave with a Mergress and good for about 3 shaves.