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This Maserati Quattroporte came in for a full paint correction and ceramic coating treatment, sporting 45k miles from 2007, the car was in fairly good shape. However, it did unfortunately suffer damage from the automated car washes. This very attractive metallic black paint definitely benefited...

We performed a full paint correction and ceramic coating application on this Evo X over TEN months ago! (original writeup here:http://www.autopia.org/forum/pro-details-before-after/133305-oakes-detailed-2010-evox-octane-blue-new-car-prep-cquartz.html) We have since used it as our test car to see...

Black is always the most revealing color, and its proven once again with this significantly defected Cadillac CTS-V. This 2004 model came from a performance shop local to me (2 buildings over) County Corvette, after having some work done. The goal was to get the car looking new again, refreshed...

This 1997 Porsche 993 Carrera S came in with 113,000 miles on it, and to be honest, they weren't showing. I spent some time performing rock chip touch up in a few areas of the car, then paint corrected the entire exterior, while also performing leather and wheel treatment. I carefully combed...

With the new facility rolling full steam and things staying busy, its been tough to make writeups! However, they will be made, and here are just a handful of dozens worth noting. A tease for now...

There is something about impressive builds that has always fascinated me, to take something and make it completely something else while retaining its original foundation. This car is pretty much the physical definition of that. No corners cut, nothing overlooked, nothing rushed or thrown...

This BMW M3 Convertible was purchased the day I detailed it, and driven straight from Baltimore, MD all the way to my temporary Horsham, PA location. Only to make a return trip back to it's home in Washington, DC Let me just say, I would not like to know the previous owner's maintenance...

A 2003 Nissan 350Z Track edition that has been prepped...and previously used, for drifiting came through the shop as a recent acquisition. The vehicle had been severely neglected and certainly a little banged up, but a good bit of life was left and wanted to be revived. This is certainly a...

Here is a pair of Chevrolet Tahoes, one 2007 and one 2008 Model, pretty much identical. Both were in severly neglected condition, due to being everyday vehicles and automated car wash queens. You can see the difference made through the pictures in these two, so I will let the pics do the...

This 1966 Jaguar was one of the finer, properly restored examples of this car that I have seen. However, the paint really needed some finishing and correction. The paint has been subject to some substances while sitting as well as a very good degreasing needed. Over the course of a couple days...

This one is coming along nicely, still about a day or so out from finishing, who can take a guess on what she is? Here's a sneak peak, no LSP added yet! -Oakes Detail :D

This 2009 BMW 335i came by for a paint corrective exterior detail, and while the car definitely looked good - the paint needed some help. As a result of improper rotary buffing before hand, not done by the owner of the vehicle, there were holograms and swirls throughout the vehicle. In the photo...

A 2000 Lexus GS400, was in dire need of a proper paint corrective detail, an 11 year old car with only 65,000 miles. It was wearing it's age well to be quite honest, however it had also fallen victim to days left outside with rain spots throughout. The goal here was to get the paint back to...

This 2004 Rally Red Evo VIII was a successful revival, from a very near critical condition as you will clearly be able to see for yourselves. When I first saw the car in it's pink very faded state, I almost feared we were witnessing failure, but I didn't give up on it then and there. After...

This very low mile 2008 G8 GXP was in need of a good refresh and protect. The car was not hacked up by the dealer, however, it may or may not have gotten proper treatment between then and now. Fortunately, being driven such low miles...only 7k, there wasn't much damage to be found. Granted, it...

A daily driven, high mile Acura TL in Gray was in definite need of attention. This is a more in-depth detail, with head and tail light restoration, full wheel treatment and even refinishing of the stock, rusted calipers! We did our best to document everything from the paint correction to the...

This 2008 Audi A6, in white came to us primarily for a Road Tar problem as a result of construction. It was in need of a full overhaul, so we performed paint correction on the vehicle however, 100% perfection was not wanted as it is a daily driver and will be saved for when the vehicle is to be...

This low mile, black Z06 Corvette arrived in need of a detail for the upcoming Corvettes at Carlisle Event. So our goal was to make sure the paint was as flawless as could be, making sure all defects are gone and maximum gloss and depth achieved. With that said, there were a good deal of...

A 2006 Daily Driven Acura TSX in Royal Blue Pearl came to me recently in desperate need of a restoration detail. This TSX has a few parts re-painted, some others used as a shelf, and mostly showing signs of a vehicle driven everyday. The interior as well showed its use and was also given the...

Here is my detail journal, both for my personal use to ease finding threads I've created and those looking for the work I have done. I have created this thread with all the content I have already contributed to the forum since I've joined thus far, up till the end of February 2011. There are a...