This car belongs to @tims. He picked it up 12 months ago from its original owner in QLD. The car has been quite fastidiously maintained and it's a true credit to both owners that after seven odd years it still looks as good as many cars that have only been on the road for 12 months or so.
The car as presented. There was the feel of light oxidation over the car, which was contributing in part to the drop off in gloss, but overall it was quite clean.
The original quality assurance sticker from the Mazda factory was even still in place!
Light oxidation on the wheels being dissolved with chemical decontamination
Followed by an APC soak and clean
The light oxidation across the body is evident in the following pics as the chemical decontamination starts to work on it
Some areas were more heavily contaminated than others. Especially around the rear, which is to be expected with rich-running turbo cars
Full foam soak
Post wash/clay inspection revealed very light swirling. Of equal, if not slightly higher concern, was the water etching across the car