Hey my fellow Canucks I was fortunate enough to spend some time with a R35 GT-R. I have documented it and tried to make it educational hopefully you guys enjoy it.

https://my350z.com/forum/cleaning-an...-120-pics.html

Cheers.

 

great write up... thanks for sharing.

 

Great write up wes!

You do some great work

 

I'm glad you guys liked it.

 

details on pricing? :P

 

^ +1 on pricing. Also how often do you suggest this entire process should be done (yearly, 6mos, monthly, ... weekly?).

 

Sorry for the really late reply but a medium to aggressive polish I only suggest be done one in a car lifetime if possible then through proper care like the 2 bucket method and the right products. You should only need a light 1 step once a year or so.

 

Just wanted to bump this up and share some other write ups I've done recently.

C63 AMG (44 pics)
https://my350z.com/forum/cleaning-an...3-44-pics.html


GT-R (82 pics)
https://my350z.com/forum/cleaning-an...r-82-pics.html

 

Just wanted to share mini write up on a heavily tracked NSX I worked on.



Before


After


50/50


50/50 on the carbon wing


Finished product and I love the gloss!




Reflection shot on the wing

 

nice, I think I've seen you on my.is. always great work.

 

Thanks

 

Posted up another write up on a GT3RS here https://my350z.com/forum/cleaning-an...l#post10215864

 

First off Happy New Year!

I started the year off Opti Coating this Juke Nismo. To be honest this is a love it or hate it car and I actually really like it! Not a full write up due to time constraints but I couldn't have it in my shop and not snap some pics!



Measuring the paint


Polishing


Opti Coat Pro


And the finished product




Hope you enjoyed the pics and all the best in 2014!
-Wes

 

amazing! kudos to you!

 

Thanks!

 

Just finished paint correcting an e39 M5 in the beautiful Le Mans Blue color. This was a 2 stage polish finished off with Opti Coat 2.0



measuring the paint




before


after


50/50


polishing




opti coat 2.0




I love the way the rear fender was bending the light


finished pic




Stay warm!
Wes

 

Hey Guys, I just posted a new write up in the detailing section on a 996 GT3 here https://my350z.com/forum/cleaning-an...3-44-pics.html

 

Hey Guys,

Here is a mini write up on a 60th Anniversary CGT that came to me after hearing about Opti Coat and decided it was the perfect option to protect his CGT since it would be winter driven. He decided to upgrade and go for the Opti Coat Pro over Opti Coat 2.0. This job ended up being a 2 stage polish and here are the results.

Stay warm



Cleaning the wheels




Before paint correction


After paint correction


I wanted to do something different then the usual 50/50 shot so I polished only in a square. Lol I call this the window of hope for paint. Hahaha I know, corny, but I can't help myself




Opti Coat Pro




Glossy rear panel. I love the cloud reflections


Last pic. Unfortunately no sun but it was still shiny.

 

Hey my350zers,

Just a mini write up this time due to time constraints.

This client has been with me for a couple years now and first came in with a 335is. He recently purchased this brand new Santorini Blue M3 of which there are only 10 of in Canada. It had some light swirling that was to be polished out and then Opti Coated. I mentioned Pro but in the end we just went with 2.0. This was a 1 Stage Polish to buff out the light swirling.



Getting started with the rims, which came in black from the factory by the way


2 Bucket Method Washed as always


Clayed with the Nanoskin Mitt while the car was still wet


Then dried with a plush microfibre towel




Paint was measured in microns to look out for low spots or repainted panels


And we brought out a new paint depth gauge that can measure non metallic surfaces by using ultrasound. This thing costed $3000!!!

It can measure up to 3 different layers.

The front fenders are made of an "advanced plastic" according to BMW so the "32" is primer and paint and the "68" is clearcoat equalling 100 microns. Which is about right because the other gauge measured 101 microns on the door.






Next up was masking the rubber trim
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And I could start polishing

Before


After


A shot of yours truly polishing




Unmasking


Alcohol wiping to clean off the polishing oils




Opti Coat 2.0 about to be applied




Windows cleaned


Tires dressed(I don't like the shiny stuff. I prefer a satin finish)




And the super sexy afters! Words cannot describe!


Drool






And my last 2 favorite pics

I love the matching stitching


And one of those cool guy pics to end it off




All in all I spent about 9hrs beginning to end.

Hope you guys enjoyed the pics!

 

Hey My350zers,

Spring is almost here.... I hope lol.

This client contacted me regarding paint correction on his Vantage as well as his M5. Not much was really discussed other then pricing and when he could bring the cars in. We figured out a date and in first was the Aston which received a 1 stage polish. This was the loudest Vantage I have ever heard, and any car with aftermarket exhaust for that matter actually.



On arrival pic




Started out with the rims, wheel well, and calipers


After cleaning the rims there was some left over tar that needed special attention


Tarminator in action


All gone




Washed with a sea sponge and the 2 Bucket Method




Claybarred the paint and it was in really rough shape




Took measurements and everything was ok with no repaint




Masked off all the rubber trim and began polishing

Before


After


Before


After


Before


After


Before


After




Paint correction in action going old school with the rotary




Teaser shot of the gloss achieved. The fender was looking like liquid metal!




Blue masking tape removed




Cleaning up the polishing dust left behind




Alcohol wipe down




Wax applied and curing




And the afters


Reflections




Who says silver can't shine and reflect


I love the reflections down the side




And my favourite pic!




Hope you enjoyed the pics as usual and hopefully this weather starts to get warmer soon!