Signature Detailing Exotic! Opti-Coat Pro, Opti-Guard Leather, and Paint Correction

[Greg Gellas]

Ok, it may not be an exotic, but for a 10 year old vehicle, it might as well be.`
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I was recently contacted by a client, having had previously corrected his Tesla and another vehicle of his. This time he brought me his 2003 Lexus Rx. While not an exotic, I took the time and care as I always do for any car I get.`
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First, I began with inspecting the paint. Overall for a 10 year old car, it was not the worst I have seen!
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I began with a full wash, auto scrub decontamination, and an Iron-X treatment. I then did a test spot and found that M101 with a Meg`s MF pad followed up with a yellow Rupes pad and Optimum`s hyper Polish was getting me amazing correction with a super glossy finish.`
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As for the paint, I was able to get some really good correction, considering the age of the car.
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The right side was corrected.`
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Additionally, since this is the clients 3rd car, I decided to throw in Headlight restoration. Big thanks to David at Innovative detailing for suggesting the sandpaper grits to use while doing this one.
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Headlights Before

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In addition to the paint correction, the client decided to get an application of Opti-Guard Leather. In order to prep the leather, we decided on a full Leatherique process. I let the rejuvinator oil sit on the leather overnight, and followed up with prestine clean the following day. As for the results you can see from the 50/50`s that all of the dirt and oils were completely removed before the application of Opti-Guard leather.`
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The before and after photos came out really nice also.`
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Here you can see the surround on the side view mirrors has de-laminated and missing. We trimmed excess that was bubbling but still there.`
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Then wrapped the area in Gloss vinyl film. This is NOT a perfect fix, from 2 feet away you can`t even tell. Thanks to leeberbs for wrapping that area and giving me a hand on the entire vehicle.
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The roof rack was hand polished and came out amazing
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Overall for a 10 year old vehicle, I would say this came out pretty nice!
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The leather was buttery soft and clean.
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As always thanks for looking Greg Gellas

[speedfreak81]

Looks great! I have yet to try the Opti Guard leather stuff, was this your first go around with it or have you used it before? Opinions?

[Greg Gellas]

Looks great! I have yet to try the Opti Guard leather stuff, was this your first go around with it or have you used it before? Opinions?

I can`t comment on longevity, but they do offer the 2 year warranty. Its super easy to apply and if the longevity is there then its going to be an amazing product!

[bigltc]

Love the interior leather save!

[speedfreak81]

I can`t comment on longevity, but they do offer the 2 year warranty. Its super easy to apply and if the longevity is there then its going to be an amazing product!

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Agreed. This is the ONLY product from Optimum that sort of has me second guessing it. Not sure why, I guess I should just try some and see.