Detail writeup on my car (for anyone interested)
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From: Toronto
batmobile
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From: southern NJ
C63
an easy way to narrow things down is to check out the approved dealer list on opti-coat.net.
http://www.opti-coat.net/approved-dealers.php
i'm not saying all of them are someone i'd personally use because i don't recognize a lot of names, but there are many who i know for a fact are phenomenal, like Phil at Detailer's Domain and Nick Oakes at Oakes Detail.
unfortunately, Canadians are not handled by OPT directly...or something. but either way, they are not on that list. just US.
http://www.opti-coat.net/approved-dealers.php
i'm not saying all of them are someone i'd personally use because i don't recognize a lot of names, but there are many who i know for a fact are phenomenal, like Phil at Detailer's Domain and Nick Oakes at Oakes Detail.
unfortunately, Canadians are not handled by OPT directly...or something. but either way, they are not on that list. just US.
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batmobile
Happy Mother's Day guys,
We recently polished this rare for the e92, Jet Black M3. The hood had been repainted and was a little more faded then the rest of the car and the owner was hoping that a good polish would even out the shine.
Masking the rubber trim
Paint measurements on the hood
Before
After the 1st stage of compounding the paint
After the 2nd stage of polishing and refining the finish
Opti Coat Pro about to be applied
And the finished pics
Hope you enjoyed the pics!
We recently polished this rare for the e92, Jet Black M3. The hood had been repainted and was a little more faded then the rest of the car and the owner was hoping that a good polish would even out the shine.
Masking the rubber trim
Paint measurements on the hood
Before
After the 1st stage of compounding the paint
After the 2nd stage of polishing and refining the finish
Opti Coat Pro about to be applied
And the finished pics
Hope you enjoyed the pics!
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batmobile
Hey MBWorlders,
Had a chance to polish this classic e24 M6 last week. It's so funny because I was talking to my landlord about a fantasy M collection which included the e24, and then all of a sudden it shows up the next day lol!
Car wash
Masking the rubber trim
Measuring the paint
Before
After
Opti Coat Pro
And the final and only pic
Thanks!
Had a chance to polish this classic e24 M6 last week. It's so funny because I was talking to my landlord about a fantasy M collection which included the e24, and then all of a sudden it shows up the next day lol!
Car wash
Masking the rubber trim
Measuring the paint
Before
After
Opti Coat Pro
And the final and only pic
Thanks!
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From: Toronto, Canada
C63 P31
Loving that gullwing sitting in the back!
I personally spend every sunday detailing my car, but my machine polishing abilities are rubbish! Looking to make a visit in August to get rid of some annoying imperfections on the paint!
Also was wondering how much rock chips would affect the job. Anyone living in the richmond hill, Markham area knows how annoying road works have been for traffic lately, but not only that it has littered my car with rock chips from going through them! Do you guys perform any type of chip correction?
I personally spend every sunday detailing my car, but my machine polishing abilities are rubbish! Looking to make a visit in August to get rid of some annoying imperfections on the paint!
Also was wondering how much rock chips would affect the job. Anyone living in the richmond hill, Markham area knows how annoying road works have been for traffic lately, but not only that it has littered my car with rock chips from going through them! Do you guys perform any type of chip correction?
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batmobile
Loving that gullwing sitting in the back!
I personally spend every sunday detailing my car, but my machine polishing abilities are rubbish! Looking to make a visit in August to get rid of some annoying imperfections on the paint!
Also was wondering how much rock chips would affect the job. Anyone living in the richmond hill, Markham area knows how annoying road works have been for traffic lately, but not only that it has littered my car with rock chips from going through them! Do you guys perform any type of chip correction?
I personally spend every sunday detailing my car, but my machine polishing abilities are rubbish! Looking to make a visit in August to get rid of some annoying imperfections on the paint!
Also was wondering how much rock chips would affect the job. Anyone living in the richmond hill, Markham area knows how annoying road works have been for traffic lately, but not only that it has littered my car with rock chips from going through them! Do you guys perform any type of chip correction?
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batmobile
We were contacted earlier this year regarding this CLK Black and 2 stage polishing it. Things were put on hold as the owner decided on wrapping it instead and entering it in Importfest. We were contacted again and but this time for a job to focus more so on the interior and a clay bar wax job.
I couldn't have a Black Series in the shop and not take pics of it!
Hope you enjoy the pics!
Upon arrival
Starting the interior with vacuuming
The uummm, back seats or lack there of lol
Dusting out the crevices
Wiping down the interior with all purpose cleaner
I love this steering wheel
Wheels were cleaned using Iron X
Wheel wells cleaned
Car washed, always with 2 buckets
Clay barred the paint using the Nano Skin Mitt
Lite polish
Tires dressed
And the finished pics
I can't wait until these are legal in Canada. I would love to eventually get one!
I couldn't have a Black Series in the shop and not take pics of it!
Hope you enjoy the pics!
Upon arrival
Starting the interior with vacuuming
The uummm, back seats or lack there of lol
Dusting out the crevices
Wiping down the interior with all purpose cleaner
I love this steering wheel
Wheels were cleaned using Iron X
Wheel wells cleaned
Car washed, always with 2 buckets
Clay barred the paint using the Nano Skin Mitt
Lite polish
Tires dressed
And the finished pics
I can't wait until these are legal in Canada. I would love to eventually get one!
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batmobile
This client has been a long time customer of ours and has brought previously owned vehicles to us. To be honest we did this job last year but I forgot I had these pics until he brought the car back to us last week for a clean up as he is considering selling it to buy a GTR.
I love the color on this M3 which is Ruby Black. The flake looks like a wine color and under white lighting the car looks almost burgundy. This is a Competition Package so you have the goodies from suspension, to carbon roof, to the sexy wheels. I kind of really like this car if you can't tell....
Anyways on to the pics
Upon arrival
Before
After
I love the flake!!!
Opti Coat Pro
And the after pics
Front
Back
Thanks for looking guys! As always I really appreciate the support from the MB community!
I love the color on this M3 which is Ruby Black. The flake looks like a wine color and under white lighting the car looks almost burgundy. This is a Competition Package so you have the goodies from suspension, to carbon roof, to the sexy wheels. I kind of really like this car if you can't tell....
Anyways on to the pics
Upon arrival
Before
After
I love the flake!!!
Opti Coat Pro
And the after pics
Front
Back
Thanks for looking guys! As always I really appreciate the support from the MB community!
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From: Toronto
batmobile
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
Before
After
After pics starting with a shiny front fender
Front view
Rear view
Thanks for reading! Hope you enjoyed the Long Weekend!
Upon arrival
Taking measurements and a panel had been repainted
Before
After
After pics starting with a shiny front fender
Front view
Rear view
Thanks for reading! Hope you enjoyed the Long Weekend!
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batmobile
If you give your vin number to the parts department at your local Mercedes dealership they should have touch up paint that comes with your color and clear coat. It should be under $25.
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This client recently purchased this C63 and wanted to get a "fresh start" with the car. Originally it was supposed to be an RS4 but the deal fell through and the client was able to negotiate a good price on this C63. Into the shop it came and our magic began.
Not to many pics this time as I wasn't sure if I was going to take pictures because of a very busy day at the shop.
On arrival
Before
After
50/50 shot
Opti Coat 2.0 which is sadly discontinued. I only have a few syringes of this left and the replacement called Gloss Coat isn't permanent like 2.0.
Finished shots
Thanks for looking!
Not to many pics this time as I wasn't sure if I was going to take pictures because of a very busy day at the shop.
On arrival
Before
After
50/50 shot
Opti Coat 2.0 which is sadly discontinued. I only have a few syringes of this left and the replacement called Gloss Coat isn't permanent like 2.0.
Finished shots
Thanks for looking!
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From: southern NJ
C63
nice work, dude.
what is on the front lip? is that carbon film?
Gloss-Coat has a life expectancy that matches the warranty for CQuartz Finest's warranty, which, as you know, is a pro-only product and their top of the line offering.
and it can be layered.
i suggest you try it - i believe you'll be happy
what is on the front lip? is that carbon film?
Gloss-Coat has a life expectancy that matches the warranty for CQuartz Finest's warranty, which, as you know, is a pro-only product and their top of the line offering.
and it can be layered.
i suggest you try it - i believe you'll be happy
Last edited by builthatch; Oct 16, 2014 at 10:19 PM.
