Gurge
New member
Client was referred to me by a BRZ owner who had Opti-Coat installed a few months earlier. He just recently had bought a 2008 A4 and he said he wanted the same thing his friend had. We booked it for a 2 step correction with Opti-Coat.
Upon arrival, it was clear this car had lived a hard life. Swirls, RIDS, and the paint felt rough. Started off with a wash, Car Pro Trix, and Speedy Prep Towel med grade (note: this did mar the paint a bit so I would hesitate to use it again unless I knew correction work was part of the process - it did make the decon step quick though)
After some test spots I found myself unable to remove a number of the deep random scratches, which were numerous.
Called the client and re-evaluated the plan. He just wanted it to look its best. I did not feel comfortable putting Opti-Coat on a car that would have so many leftover defects. I recommended a 2 step correction, glaze & wax instead of the coating. Client agreed, and saved himself a few bucks in the process. Goal was 80-90% correction
correction shots after compounding only - under LED spotlights
Pillars were corrected as well
Hood & trunk lid: Flex 3401 + purple foamed wool + Menz FG400
Entire car including hood & trunk after PFW: Optimum MF Cutting Pad & Menz FG400
Polishing: LC White + Menz SF4000
Car was washed again (PFW made some mess) then glazed with Chemical Guys Black Light and Wolfgang Fuzion applied by hand (an "old fashioned")
after shots in the garage (it was already dark so no sun shots)
Under the LED spotlights only
Client was very happy with the results
Another day at the office!
Proudly serving Long Island from the new shop in West Babylon
Mr. Sparkle Detailing.com
Upon arrival, it was clear this car had lived a hard life. Swirls, RIDS, and the paint felt rough. Started off with a wash, Car Pro Trix, and Speedy Prep Towel med grade (note: this did mar the paint a bit so I would hesitate to use it again unless I knew correction work was part of the process - it did make the decon step quick though)
After some test spots I found myself unable to remove a number of the deep random scratches, which were numerous.
Called the client and re-evaluated the plan. He just wanted it to look its best. I did not feel comfortable putting Opti-Coat on a car that would have so many leftover defects. I recommended a 2 step correction, glaze & wax instead of the coating. Client agreed, and saved himself a few bucks in the process. Goal was 80-90% correction
correction shots after compounding only - under LED spotlights
Pillars were corrected as well
Hood & trunk lid: Flex 3401 + purple foamed wool + Menz FG400
Entire car including hood & trunk after PFW: Optimum MF Cutting Pad & Menz FG400
Polishing: LC White + Menz SF4000
Car was washed again (PFW made some mess) then glazed with Chemical Guys Black Light and Wolfgang Fuzion applied by hand (an "old fashioned")
after shots in the garage (it was already dark so no sun shots)
Under the LED spotlights only
Client was very happy with the results
Another day at the office!
Proudly serving Long Island from the new shop in West Babylon
Mr. Sparkle Detailing.com
