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Old 03-15-2014, 12:58 AM
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What a lovely color this is. Overall the car was in very nice shape, but unfortunately, there more RIDS than I'd like to see on a brand new car.

Because the owner chose Opti Coat Pro as protection, this finish will never need another detail. All one needs to do is follow a few easy steps maintaining the finish and the return is like getting a newly detailed look after each wash.

In any case, here is the car when I arrived at the dealership to do the work. The owner has not seen the car, it will be displayed on the showroom until final delivery next week.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomasdekany/13160212173/]_3130002.jpg[/url, on Flickr


An example of those many scratches


http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomasdekany/13160190413/, on Flickr

Polishing process:

HD ADAPT to cut
Optimum PRIMER to finish and prep
OPTI COAT PRO
Tire shine was courtesy of the dealer

Finished


http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomasdekany/13140609384/]_3130008.jpg[/url, on Flickr


http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomasdekany/13139779103/]_3130016.jpg[/url, on Flickr


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No idea what the heck is going on with the pictures on this site. Sorry.
Old 03-17-2014, 01:39 PM
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Very well done Thomas, looks better than it ever will!
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Looks as good as a C7 can

What color is that? I really like it.
Old 03-17-2014, 04:24 PM
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Looks like Midnight Race Blue .... and a very nice detail indeed !
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Originally Posted by tdekany

Because the owner chose Opti Coat Pro as protection, this finish will never need another detail. All one needs to do is follow a few easy steps maintaining the finish and the return is like getting a newly detailed look after each wash.
Why am I not buying that idea in any way, shape or form…….??

NEVER is a long time and I've had cars for ten years and know what it takes to keep them looking good with sun and rain and what ever….

"A few easy" beginning words always gets a smile from me, please explain a "few easy" vs. never having to detail ever again….

I wanna hear this one…..

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That car shines!
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Nice shine
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Originally Posted by Dave1
Why am I not buying that idea in any way, shape or form…….??

NEVER is a long time and I've had cars for ten years and know what it takes to keep them looking good with sun and rain and what ever….

"A few easy" beginning words always gets a smile from me, please explain a "few easy" vs. never having to detail ever again….

I wanna hear this one…..

Uh me too, as there is absolutely no control over what the owner will do and while Opti Coat is good, it is definitely not bulletproof.
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Well done, looks super.

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