rediesel

Looks nice. How did you treat the vinyl graphics?

I am Jeff

Wes - Who do you recommend in NYC to do opticoating

Wes_R

They were Opti Coated as well.

Wes_R

In NYC I'm not sure, but if you are willing to head over to New Jersey Detailers Domain can take care of you.

builthatch

^ agreed.

c63Jimbo

Any recommendation of a detailer in the Washington DC area?

papashango

Where can I take my car to have this done in Calgary or Edmonton area?

builthatch

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.

Wes_R

Auto Obsessed in Edmonton is who I would recommend

Wes_R

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!

Wes_R

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!

CMC-63

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?

shivsiddh

Amazing work, If you know anyone in the chicago, IL area... i am all ears! thanks!!

Wes_R

Looking forward to hearing from you in August! And yes we do stone chip touch ups, you just have to provide the paint.

Wes_R

Chicago, I'll have to look into that one.

Wes_R

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!

Wes_R

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!

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




Before


After




After pics starting with a shiny front fender


Front view


Rear view




Thanks for reading! Hope you enjoyed the Long Weekend!

petrenk01

if it comes to chip rock touch up, what type of clear coat do you use? I have 09 GL450 white. I have paint but not sure what clear coat I would need

Wes_R

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.

Wes_R

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!

builthatch

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

KG29

Please post prices???

Wes_R

I have some Gloss Coat on order. I'm sure I will be happy with it

Wes_R

KG29 I just sent you a message.