Street Dreams Detail - Nissan GT-R Limited Edition + Opti Coat

[dsms]

Attempting to make up for lost writeups. 2012 Nissan GT-R limited in for a 2 day new car prep and paint correction detail plus Optimum Opti Coat.



This is how a good customer brings you his new car, all the plastic and bump guards still on from the dealer, no prep at all



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/GTR%20Blue%20Opti%20Coat/DSC_0378.jpg



Pre-soak body with OPC 5

Wheels sprayed down with Sonax FE and later pressure rinsed, no agitation needed on this car



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/GTR%20Blue%20Opti%20Coat/DSC_0384.jpg



No claying needed, simple application of IronX worked well

Alcohol + Distilled water wipedown (multiple) to remove some fine tape lines



Tape lines hard to see in daylight but visible once solution is sprayed...



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/GTR%20Blue%20Opti%20Coat/DSC_0375-1.jpg



Exhaust polished up and protected with Rejex sealant



50:50



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/GTR%20Blue%20Opti%20Coat/DSC_0377.jpg



Car needed minor paint correction. Polishing consisted of Menzerna powerfinish using the Flex rotary and tangerine pad followed by 106FA on the DA machine



Finishing stage using a green DD foam pad and Menzerna 106FA



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/GTR%20Blue%20Opti%20Coat/DSC_0390.jpg



Post IPA wipedown checking the work in sunlight, no residual haze or marring and time to apply OptiCoat



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/GTR%20Blue%20Opti%20Coat/DSC_0404.jpg



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/GTR%20Blue%20Opti%20Coat/DSC_0407.jpg



Car was foamed with citrus wash and then rinsed, followed by 2 more IPA wipedowns before the application of Opti Coat. It may seem overkill to go through this much trouble to prep a finish but using a product like Opti Coat or Aquartz is not like a regular LSP, you cant just wipe it off and start over. Make sure everything is perfect before you move on with application, rushing it can just cause problems



Finishing details (engine bay, wheel wells trim work)



Engine bay before, light water etch in plastic



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/GTR%20Blue%20Opti%20Coat/DSC_0392.jpg



After removing and application of my #1 trim product Wolf`s Trim Guard... the stuff is silly easy to work and not the least bit greasy!



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/GTR%20Blue%20Opti%20Coat/DSC_0395.jpg



Final shots...



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/GTR%20Blue%20Opti%20Coat/DSC_0401.jpg



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/GTR%20Blue%20Opti%20Coat/DSC_0400.jpg



Metallic flake pop



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/GTR%20Blue%20Opti%20Coat/DSC_0410.jpg



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/GTR%20Blue%20Opti%20Coat/DSC_0417.jpg



My favorite photo on this detail



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/GTR%20Blue%20Opti%20Coat/DSC_0391.jpg



Back in the garage awaiting pickup, some reflection shots...



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/GTR%20Blue%20Opti%20Coat/DSC_0401-2.jpg



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/GTR%20Blue%20Opti%20Coat/DSC_0428.jpg



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/GTR%20Blue%20Opti%20Coat/DSC_0378-2.jpg



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/GTR%20Blue%20Opti%20Coat/DSC_0384-2.jpg



Thanks for looking!





All the best,



Dave

Street Dreams Detail

[white gecko]

That looks killer Dave! Awesome blue paint, you made it pop like crazy!

[DeanSweet]

oh my... that car is simply stunning. Owner must have gotten weak in the knees when yhey saw it.

my favorite shot is the exhaust tip 50/50. :)

[Thomas Dekany]

I also did the same car in the same color that was badly messed up - when in the garage, all lights off and I pointed my led at the paint - it was the most beautiful metallic blue I have ever seen - your favorite photo is what I`m talking about.



Excellent job Dave and it was very nice meeting you.

[Ch96067]

Trully a `new car` now Dave. Great flake pop.

[JohnKleven]

Now that`s how it`s done Dave. Great work!

[imported_Erik Mejia]

Great job Dave. On a side note, it was great to meet you and Bob Willis at SEMA. Keep up the good work and keep the write ups coming.

[Jpostal]

The flake in that paint almost looks like the old school metalic flake gel-coat on boats. Looks grrrrreat!

[imported_RedlineIRL]

Nice work on truly bringing out the perfection on the GTR. Beautiful car, and I love that blue on it

[gav'spurplez]

awesome ! i really like the wheels

[dsms]

Great job Dave. On a side note, it was great to meet you and Bob Willis at SEMA. Keep up the good work and keep the write ups coming.



Erik pleasure to meet you to, always great to put a face with a name!




Now that`s how it`s done Dave. Great work!



Thanks JK!

[imported_DieselMDX]

Wow I am in LOVE awesome awesome car and color!

[Leadfootluke]

Great ob David!



Who says OC doesn`t look good enough for a LSP :P

[imported_PaPaHoFF]

very good job. amazing car and came out sick.

[Scottwax]

Turned out great!