Oakes - Detailed: 2006 Subaru STi - Auto Show Prep - CarbonIS

[Oakes]

A full auto show prep detail of this well-known 2006 Subaru STi, boasting a Zero/Sports body kit and a GT3076 turbo under the hood putting out 410 whp on a very conservative tune!

The only downside to this car, which isn't a very big one at all, is the Subaru paint. As you can see it fell victim to many swirls and such..., due to it's softness, however we were able to fix that. Over the course of 3 1/2 days, and over 60 hours on this car and a Toyota Supra together, we were able to fully prep it in time for the auto show. Completed many of the finishing touches at the show and the pictures were taken at the crack of dawn in time for the trailer, so they may seem a bit dark, my apologies.

Process:
Menzerna 203 - Orange
Menzerna PO85RD - Green
P21S Paint Cleanser
Blackfire Wet Diamond Paint Sealant - Black
Pure Carnuaba wax


The car as it arrived:






The paint was then inspected after a full degreasing wash/prep, the healthiest readings were 103-105 throughout.









Here are some before/after shots of the paint correction in a few places




Rear C-Pillar




Rear Quarter Panel




Now for the 50/50 shots, to show the real differences throughout the correction process









A few corrected paint snaps





Managed to grab a few reflection photos before the trailer arrived










Finished vehicle photos











Here are the cars on the trailer, thanks to these guys they got to the show just as clean as they left!



Here they are, shortly after being unloaded by the Convention Center





They are down at the Philadelphia Auto Show this week, on display in the Shades of Gray tint booth in the DUB section. Check them out!

-Oakes