Detailing!

[Wes_R]

This was a pretty straight forward job. The client had just purchased this GTR and wanted to polish the paint. Nothing to crazy but something to add a nice pop to the paint. 1 stage it was and finished in a day.



Upon arrival

Taking measurements and a panel had been repainted

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After

After pics starting with a shiny front fender

Front view

Rear view

Thanks for reading! Hope you enjoyed the Long Weekend!

 

[Wes_R]

This new Sti was brought to us for a new car prep and Opti Coat. We had actually Opti Coated the clients previous Evo X last winter so he wanted to get it protected again. We decided on Opti Coat 2.0 and a 1 stage polish to clean up some very minor swirling before application.

I love World Rally Blue as it is a classic Sti color and it was fun to get acquainted with the new lines on this brand new model.

As usual on to the pics.



On arrival

Measuring the paint

Masking the trim to prevent the polishers from burning the rubber

Before

After

Opti Coat 2.0

And the final finished pic

 

[Wes_R]

This new 991 C4S came in to be protected right away by Opti Coat Pro. This client was referred to us by another client whose new Cayman S we prepped and Opti Coated as well. The paint had very light swirling and just an issue on the front bumper that had to be addressed. Other then that everything else was in great shape!



Arrival

Masking off rubber trim so that the polishers wouldn't stain or damage the trim

This was the issue on the front bumper. It seemed as if someone was trying to rub off an adhesive but just ended up making things worse.

Before

After

Opti Coat Primer which is also a catalyst for the hardening of Opti Coat Pro

Applied via machine

Opti Coat Pro

Applying by hand

Finished pic and a beautiful reflection shot on the hood

Finished pic of the whole car

 

[DerekH]

Hey wes, i just had my car painted. how long should i wait for the paint to cure before we do something to protect the paint for the winter. and if we could talk about pricing that would be great. if you feel more comfortable with talking about pricing in pm i totally get it.

thanks

 

[Wes_R]

Hey Derek, I just sent you a PM

 

[Wes_R]

This client had been following our work for a long time and when he had finally found his perfect M3 gave us a call to freshen up the paint work. I love Interlagos Blue and the 18inch rims were a perfect combination. Clean but aggressive.

We 2 stage polished the paint and it was looking beautiful. Unfortunately it was raining and I wasn't sure if I should take the pics hence the reason for only five pictures. Luckily I got a small window to take the last pic.



Arrival

Cleaning the rims

Before

After

And the only finished pic

 

[Wes_R]

We received a call from a client who had just purchased this RS4 from the States. He had said that the dealership he bought it from had detailed it already but didn't do such a good job. He was looking to have a proper fresh start and had heard about our services. He came in first for an assessment, then booked a date and in it came for a 2 stage polish and then protected with Opti Coat Pro.



Arrival pic

The hood and the entire car was covered in buffer trails from a bad polishing job

Cleaning the rims, calipers, and wheel wells

Measuring the paint

Before

After

50/50 shot

Before on the taillight

After on the taillight

Sun was peaking in the shop and give us a teaser of the gloss

Opti Coat Pro

And the finished pics!

 

[Wes_R]

Funny thing about this car is we had actually 2 stage polished it and protected it with Opti Coat Pro in the spring for the previous owner. Randomly by chance the new owner brought in his Cayenne diesel and mentioned he had bought this Scud and wanted to bring it in for another detail before storage. Lol small world and funny how things work out like that sometimes.

I didn't get pics the first time but definitely with it in again I had to get pics of it in the shop!



Arrival pics

Vacuum the carpets err floor

Dust out the crevices

I love this wheel

I really like this shot for some reason

And me doing my Neo Matrix detailing shot

We cleaned the pedals

Then finally wiped everything down starting with the door

The seats

And finally, the floor

As usual the rims first on the exterior

I love this pic

Always 2 Bucket Method when we wash

I just machine waxed the paint at a low speed, nothing interesting, but I tried to make it look interesting lol

Me, Myself, and I waxing

Clean the windows

Dress the tires

And last but not least, use a tooth pick to clean the wax out the crevices

And now, the finished pics

And finally, my last two favourite pictures

 

[Wes_R]

We had Opti Coated this client's BMW F31 and he had mentioned how he had lost a Dakar Yellow e46 M3 in a flood and was trying to figure out what to replace it with. I mentioned an e39 M5 and I guess that planted the seed in his head because a couple months later this low mileage M5 showed up lolol.

Sorry about the lack of after pics but due to the overcast I didn't really get any good shots.



Arrival

Cleaning the wheels, specifically the lugnut area

Engine shampooed and dressed

Paint measured

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After

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Headlights and taillights were polished as well.

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After

Unmasking the trim

And the only decent after pic

Thanks again for looking!

 

[Wes_R]

This client actually came in around the same time as the CLK63 Black Series we posted but just for a quote. I had totally forgotten about it when I got a call a couple weeks ago with the owner wanting to bring it in the next day. Perfect! As another customer had rescheduled and the slot was open. I love it when things work out like that! This was a 2 stage polish for storage.



Masked up ready for polishing

Measuring the paint

Before

After

And the finished pics

 

[Wes_R]

This client had just purchased this SRT8 and wanted to get a "fresh" start with it. He stopped by for an initial assessment and we concluded on a 2 stage polish. I tried to convince him on at least Opti Coat 2.0 or the new version Gloss Coat but in the end we just protected it with a sealant. All in all I was very happy with the out come and the pics. Hope you enjoy the transformation on this beast!



Arrival to the shop

Started with the wheels as usual

Cleaning the wheel well

Measuring the paint

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After

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Even the chrome trim improved!
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After

Taillights before

Taillights after

In the sun shot and no swirls

And the finished pics

Thanks for looking!

 

[Goodz]

Damn you do an incredible job I wish there was a place by me that did this!

 

[Wes_R]

You got some great guys in Florida! Not sure which part you are in but if you look on Autopia I'm sure you will find somebody!

 

[Wes_R]

This client was actually one of my first customers that I had lost contact with for a couple years, but found on Instagram. We exchanged numbers, setup a date, and into the shop it came. All I was told was to "work your magic" lol. This ended up being a 2 stage polish protected afterward with Gloss Coat, the replacement for Opti Coat 2.0, which I am very happy with. Easy to apply, very glossy, and feels pretty slick too! Did I mention I like Estoril Blue?



On arrival

Cleaning the inner barrel of the wheels

Wiping down the rim face with a microfibre mitt

Cleaning in the lugnut area

And cleaning in the wheel wells

Washing always using the 2 Bucket Method

Claybarred the paint using the Nano Skin Mitt

And dried it with a plush microfibre towel

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Masked off all rubber trim

Taking paint measurements (note: The entire car had been repainted by Luxury in Etibocoke. The reason for such high paint readings)

Now the fun begins
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After

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All in all I would say we got it to an 8.5-9 out of 10 minus the deeper scratches that couldn't be buffed out. All in all still very happy with the correction and shine achieved.



Unmasking the trim

Cleaning out the polish residue

Cleaning the windows

And dressing the tires

And the star of the show, Opti Gloss Coat

Finally the finished product. Unfortunately no sun out, just light snow and autumn leaves.

This shot shows the gloss best and is one of my favorite pics of the set

And finally an artsy fartsy miami basel shot lol

Hope you enjoyed the transformation on this classic in a classic color!

Thanks
Wes

 

[Wes_R]

Just want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Festivus, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Years!

This was a brand new MK7 GTI that came in for a 2 stage polish + Opti Coat Pro about 2 weeks ago. I had spoken to this client previously regarding his MK6 GTI but that never ended up coming to fruition. There was a bit of a delay with getting it in to the shop as a few things had to be ironed out with the dealership but in it finally came.

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Wheels are always first

Even the wheel wells too

Starting the car wash

Two Bucket Method always, dirt rinsed off the mitt before going into the soap bucket

Claybarring the paint with the Nano Skin Mitt

Rubber trim masked off

Paint measured and no signs of a repaint

Some areas were bad others weren't so bad but regardless we wanted to get the paint as perfect as safely possible so that the owner could have a nice delivery experience from us and the car be in the shape it was supposed to be in.

Here are the befores and afters

Before

After

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After

One of the rougher panels
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After

Unmasking the rubber trims

Cleaning out the polishing dust

And using a tooth pick to clean out the polish residue

Removing the swirls is important but cleaning up the left overs is just as equally important too!



Now with everything cleaned up the finishing touches were next.

Dressing the tires

Cleaning the windows

Wiping the exhaust with 0000 steel wool

And finally applying first the Opti Coat Primer

The star of the show

I didn't get to many after pics as there was still a 40% chance of rain so I quickly took it out for a few pics then tucked it away for delivery.

No sun out but I did my best to capture the glossiness in the car. It's nice to see your work can still shine on a cloudy day lol!

This is my favorite pic out of the bunch

And the last pic

Hope everyone had a good 2014 and all the best in 2015!

Thanks,
Wes