Maserati GranTurismo S MC Sport Line Correction + OptiGuard by Tru Shine Detailing

[Tru_Shine]

This is a Maserati GranTurismo S... but not just any GranTurismo S..... This is an MC Sport Line.



With a Ferrari Engineered 4.7L V8 pushing out 434hp and 360tq this "MC Sport Line" version means that it comes with Carbon Fiber exterior accessories such as front and rear carbon-fibre spoilers, carbon fibre mirror housings and door handles, 20 inch wheel rims, carbon fibre interior, steering wheel rim, paddle shifters, instrument panel, dashboard, door panels. but it`s not all just cosmetic upgrades. It is also upgraded with stiffer springs, shock absorbers and anti-roll bars with custom Maserati Stability Programme software and is 10 mm lower height than GranTurismo S.



This car received a Full exterior Correction plus Opti-Guard, a Semi-permanent coating that keeps your paint free of bug damage, acid rain etching, and bird poop etching. along with all of this amazing traits, it will also never fade or oxidize, so you never have to wax your vehicle again. This is an amazing long lasting protectant for your paint lasting years and years not weeks or months.



Lets get the write up going.



here are some pictures of when I arrived.



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Lets start with the wheels



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Brushes used, Ez detail wheel brush, 2" Wheel Woolie, misc wheel brush

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My choice of wheel cleaner was P21s wheel Gel, a pH balanced wheel cleaner diluted 50/50 and left to dwell for a couple of minutes. this is a great safe wheel cleaner that can be used on all types of wheels.



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Then Megs super degreaser for the tires.



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Tires are scrubbed to remove old tire shine



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all cleaned up



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Next is the washing and decontamination process.



First I always pre-rinse the surface dislodging and heavy and loose debris.



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Then I coat the entire car with a thick foam. The foam bath helps give the dirt a suspension and lubricates the surface to optimize safety and prevent marring.



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Another tool every detailer enthusiast needs in their arsenal is a good wash mitt, bucket and Grit Guard.



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Lets examine the paint, especially where the bird poop was sitting.



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This is the bird etching, the acid`s in the bird poop actually etch the surface of the clear coat. If this was left for a long time, it would eventually be irreparable and eat it`s way down through the clear coat.



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Here is the other bird etching on the pass fender.



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A few holograms on the boot lid



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Next the car was brought in, dried off, and clayed to prep the surface for correction.



here is what the paint looks like under the halogen lights.



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And here is the difference after a proper polish using Megs 105/ MF cutting disc finished out with Scholl Concepts S30+ on Scholl`s orange polish pad.



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Here is an example of how hazy the surface is after m105 on the MF cutting disc.

On the left was polished, on the right is the haze



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Making my way down the driver side with my trusty Griot`s 6" and Megs MF cutting disc.



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Scholl`s S2 Orange for deeper defects and Scholl`s S30+ for finishing up.



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Here are those deeper scratches on the pass fender that were shown at the beginning.



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And the bird etching



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To help remove these marks, I used Abralon 2500 grit sanding disc by hand.



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After the paint was finished, I gave the interior a quick vac and wipe down.



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For the Last step Protection (LSP) I used Optimum Opti-Guard



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And Now for the Final Sun Shots!



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Thanks for Viewing, Have a Blessed Day!



-Eric Witt

Tru Shine Detailing

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It`s like they are all in line waiting for the same treatment?! :)

My wife`s boss just picked up the exact same car(model, color, etc). It`s exhaust note is impressive.

[Tru_Shine]

It`s like they are all in line waiting for the same treatment?! :)





.... they were..... it was a long week and I only finished 3 of them. :D going back very soon to finish up.

[Thomas Dekany]

Excellent work Eric!

[maxepr1]

Nice work Eric! Good to see you back!

[Brad B]

Excellent work. The "fleet" will be awesome when completed!

[RenuAuto]

Killin it.

[Scottwax]

Great job correcting that mess! Now that Opti-Coat is on the paint, it should stay swirl free for a long time.

[MirandaDetailin]

AWESOME WORK! What did you use to polish within the emblem?

[Leadfootluke]

Fantastic write up as always Eric!




AWESOME WORK! What did you use to polish within the emblem?



x2, I have always wondered how you guys eliminate the defects in and around the emblems.

[JohnKleven]

Killer work Eric. Love the MC Sport, a sweet ride.

[LS1-MEX]

Eric, great work as always. nice save on that bird poop!!