Professional Paint Correction on the "F"
04-04-13, 03:20 AM
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As you mentioned, some detailers are hopeless. there was a lot more swirl when it came back from the initial detail. Somebody had taken a wire brush to a wheel, realised the damage they were doing and resorted to washing them properly. All in all a very bad experience.
The detailer who did the paint correction was excellent, told me the correct washing method and this car is still beading nicely.
A couple of things you may not agree with in my method but I appreciate any input. The car still looks spectacular after 8 months, a bit of marring here and there, a couple of scratches and the dreaded stone chips.
This is what I do weekly.
Gerni wheels first, apply "Poorboys" Spray and Rinse. Gerni off.
Wheels are hand washed every third or fourth wash, they have CQuartz applied, great for getting rid of the dust easily.
Gerni car, hand wash two bucket method, Zainos Car Wash, with microfibre mitt which is replaced every eight washes.
Air dried with a hand held blower so no chamois, less contact so less marring.
Finished off with Zaino Z8 and a quality microfibre cloth.
I use Aerospace 303 for the trim etc and Zaino wheel shine for the wheels.
This takes me about 90 minutes these days and around four or five beers.
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04-04-13, 07:58 AM
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04-04-13, 10:54 AM
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Hi, thanks for the feedback. i agree in part that some of it was my fault, sheer ignorance on my part, a commercial car hand wash initially, my bucket method and a couple of other no no's.
As you mentioned, some detailers are hopeless. there was a lot more swirl when it came back from the initial detail. Somebody had taken a wire brush to a wheel, realised the damage they were doing and resorted to washing them properly. All in all a very bad experience.
The detailer who did the paint correction was excellent, told me the correct washing method and this car is still beading nicely.
A couple of things you may not agree with in my method but I appreciate any input. The car still looks spectacular after 8 months, a bit of marring here and there, a couple of scratches and the dreaded stone chips.
This is what I do weekly.
Gerni wheels first, apply "Poorboys" Spray and Rinse. Gerni off.
Wheels are hand washed every third or fourth wash, they have CQuartz applied, great for getting rid of the dust easily.
Gerni car, hand wash two bucket method, Zainos Car Wash, with microfibre mitt which is replaced every eight washes.
Air dried with a hand held blower so no chamois, less contact so less marring.
Finished off with Zaino Z8 and a quality microfibre cloth.
I use Aerospace 303 for the trim etc and Zaino wheel shine for the wheels.
This takes me about 90 minutes these days and around four or five beers.
As you mentioned, some detailers are hopeless. there was a lot more swirl when it came back from the initial detail. Somebody had taken a wire brush to a wheel, realised the damage they were doing and resorted to washing them properly. All in all a very bad experience.
The detailer who did the paint correction was excellent, told me the correct washing method and this car is still beading nicely.
A couple of things you may not agree with in my method but I appreciate any input. The car still looks spectacular after 8 months, a bit of marring here and there, a couple of scratches and the dreaded stone chips.
This is what I do weekly.
Gerni wheels first, apply "Poorboys" Spray and Rinse. Gerni off.
Wheels are hand washed every third or fourth wash, they have CQuartz applied, great for getting rid of the dust easily.
Gerni car, hand wash two bucket method, Zainos Car Wash, with microfibre mitt which is replaced every eight washes.
Air dried with a hand held blower so no chamois, less contact so less marring.
Finished off with Zaino Z8 and a quality microfibre cloth.
I use Aerospace 303 for the trim etc and Zaino wheel shine for the wheels.
This takes me about 90 minutes these days and around four or five beers.
I do almost the exact same steps with different chemicals, I'm partial to Blackfire and Optimum-No rinse.
04-22-13, 03:16 AM
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A wee update, this maybe helps clarify the difference between a paint correction and a normal detail.
After eight months the car went back to the same guy today, washed, clay bar, light polish, paint sealant and waxed, interior clean.
This time $AUS360.00 (six hours), I kept the car in good nick with a good maintenance routine so it came in at under half the cost of the correction and now good for around 8/10 months.
I think there is a bit more maintenance required with Black but looks fantastic when done, the Obsidian is just fantastic when detailed properly.
A couple of average pics, I'm having a photo shoot done soon so I will have better pics, black out on the chrome window surrounds should be done too.
Stay safe and enjoy the pics.
After eight months the car went back to the same guy today, washed, clay bar, light polish, paint sealant and waxed, interior clean.
This time $AUS360.00 (six hours), I kept the car in good nick with a good maintenance routine so it came in at under half the cost of the correction and now good for around 8/10 months.
I think there is a bit more maintenance required with Black but looks fantastic when done, the Obsidian is just fantastic when detailed properly.
A couple of average pics, I'm having a photo shoot done soon so I will have better pics, black out on the chrome window surrounds should be done too.
Stay safe and enjoy the pics.
04-22-13, 04:05 AM
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Me, too scared in case I bugger it up, I'll leave it to the experts for now.
04-22-13, 10:39 AM
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Obsidian is the best when it's detailed, but for those times when it isn't, we all know that it can look pretty bad real fast. Great shots, Sam!
No need to be scared Brisman- there's plenty of detailing tips on the forums, and it can look equally as great as a pro detailer. And oddly enough, I like the chrome trim. Typically I'm not a fan, but it goes well with the blades of the wheels. Just my thought.
No need to be scared Brisman- there's plenty of detailing tips on the forums, and it can look equally as great as a pro detailer. And oddly enough, I like the chrome trim. Typically I'm not a fan, but it goes well with the blades of the wheels. Just my thought.
04-22-13, 07:04 PM
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Obsidian is the best when it's detailed, but for those times when it isn't, we all know that it can look pretty bad real fast. Great shots, Sam!
No need to be scared Brisman- there's plenty of detailing tips on the forums, and it can look equally as great as a pro detailer. And oddly enough, I like the chrome trim. Typically I'm not a fan, but it goes well with the blades of the wheels. Just my thought.
No need to be scared Brisman- there's plenty of detailing tips on the forums, and it can look equally as great as a pro detailer. And oddly enough, I like the chrome trim. Typically I'm not a fan, but it goes well with the blades of the wheels. Just my thought.
04-24-13, 01:39 PM
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A wee update, this maybe helps clarify the difference between a paint correction and a normal detail.
After eight months the car went back to the same guy today, washed, clay bar, light polish, paint sealant and waxed, interior clean.
This time $AUS360.00 (six hours), I kept the car in good nick with a good maintenance routine so it came in at under half the cost of the correction and now good for around 8/10 months.
I think there is a bit more maintenance required with Black but looks fantastic when done, the Obsidian is just fantastic when detailed properly.
A couple of average pics, I'm having a photo shoot done soon so I will have better pics, black out on the chrome window surrounds should be done too.
Stay safe and enjoy the pics.
After eight months the car went back to the same guy today, washed, clay bar, light polish, paint sealant and waxed, interior clean.
This time $AUS360.00 (six hours), I kept the car in good nick with a good maintenance routine so it came in at under half the cost of the correction and now good for around 8/10 months.
I think there is a bit more maintenance required with Black but looks fantastic when done, the Obsidian is just fantastic when detailed properly.
A couple of average pics, I'm having a photo shoot done soon so I will have better pics, black out on the chrome window surrounds should be done too.
Stay safe and enjoy the pics.