Professional Paint Correction
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Racer
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From: Odessa Florida
Professional Paint Correction
Anyone had this process applied to their Vette. Very well know shop on west coast of Florida has this service available for approx 1750.00.
The claim is after the paint correction technician goes through the process....no waxing required for 2 years. Just washing.
Just want to hear from anyone who has had this done or knows of a friend who had done this.
Regards!
The claim is after the paint correction technician goes through the process....no waxing required for 2 years. Just washing.
Just want to hear from anyone who has had this done or knows of a friend who had done this.
Regards!
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St. Jude Donor'15
What you're talking about is possibly a paint correction and a paint sealant used on the cars. That would be the part where you do nothing but wash the car for 2 years.
You might reach out to one of our new Vendors, Esoteric Car Care. Todd Cooperider is the man-he will be able to answer your questions.
You might reach out to one of our new Vendors, Esoteric Car Care. Todd Cooperider is the man-he will be able to answer your questions.
Pro
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From: Seattle
I had my new vette corrected with machine polish and then coated with opti coat and glass with opti glass the wheels and calipers got another product ple22 if I remember right as it resists heat better.
I would do it again in a heartbeat car looks stellar and the opticoat it stays clean for a long long time super cool.
Also the paint is so nice on my 16 it is great!
My 14 had some peel the 16 especially after correction is stellar.
Go for it!
I would do it again in a heartbeat car looks stellar and the opticoat it stays clean for a long long time super cool.
Also the paint is so nice on my 16 it is great!
My 14 had some peel the 16 especially after correction is stellar.
Go for it!
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2014
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From: Bellevue WA
I did Opti-Coat Pro Plus this summer. I love it. Noticeably makes washing easier and it noticeably attracts / keeps less dust.
Of course the detailer did a ton of pre-prep work (clay, polish, clay) before applying and they kept it over night.
Of course the detailer did a ton of pre-prep work (clay, polish, clay) before applying and they kept it over night.
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Dedicate some personal time (about 6-7 hours) and DIY.
The products the detail shop uses can be bought by the consumer.
You can complete a great job for about $150.00 in materials.
There are several threads on the CF on how to DIY.
Research and believe in yourself that you can achieve superior results by doing the work yourself. It's a learning experience.
If you have deep pockets and $1750 is no big deal monetarily then just spend the money and get it done. If you want to save a lot of $$$ do it yourself.
Hand wash
Nanoskin or clay bar
Hand wash again
Polish prep (there are numerous prep polishes available)
Remove polish residue
Apply Paint sealant or nano-ceramic paint coating
Wax at your discretion
Enjoy the beauty of the C7 after it's done.
You want a great shine and reflective qualities.
The products the detail shop uses can be bought by the consumer.
You can complete a great job for about $150.00 in materials.
There are several threads on the CF on how to DIY.
Research and believe in yourself that you can achieve superior results by doing the work yourself. It's a learning experience.
If you have deep pockets and $1750 is no big deal monetarily then just spend the money and get it done. If you want to save a lot of $$$ do it yourself.
Hand wash
Nanoskin or clay bar
Hand wash again
Polish prep (there are numerous prep polishes available)
Remove polish residue
Apply Paint sealant or nano-ceramic paint coating
Wax at your discretion
Enjoy the beauty of the C7 after it's done.
You want a great shine and reflective qualities.
Burning Brakes
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From: Austin Texas
This is one of the high end shops in TX that performs paint correction and opti coat. Be careful...all detail shops claim they can buff out a car! It takes a true professional to preform a show winning paint correction to remove swirls!
http://www.concoursautosalon.com
http://www.concoursautosalon.com
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My dealer induced micro-marring (swirls) in the clear coat due to improper washing technique by an idiot car washer on my new 2015 LT1 on the day of delivery (really bad like he used a scrub brush). My black paint was damaged (see my previous posts) and I had a professional inspect and correct. He washed, clayed, polished the imperfections which included an area where a high mount GM supplied front tag plate was installed (since removed), and applied 22PLE. Two guys worked in the car most of the day at my house for ~$650. They did a fantastic job and I have received positive feedback from both a local corvette car club and car show folks knowledgeable about paint care. The finish remains in a deep wet look after 6 months and I was told to call him back when the water stops to bead in about 2 years. I would definitely do this again, but leave it to a professional - well worth the money not to learn on my car.
Last edited by F4F Wildcat; Nov 5, 2015 at 05:27 AM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Tampa Florida
I had mine done by Garry Dean in Tampa. He used to be a Forum vendor, don't know if he still is or not.
He did the paint correction and then coated the painted surfaces with some kind of a no wax sealant and told me I wouldn't have to wax it any more. That sounded good to me.
I love to drive, hate to wax.
He did this on my black 2008 ZO6 when it was about 6 months old. The paint looks good. He was a little cautious since there are parts of the body that have a pretty thin coat of paint and he didn't want to burn through. It looks good, though.
I can't say enough about that no wax stuff he put on. The car is 8 years old now and the water still beads up in giant beads when I wash it. I wash it by hand about half the time and run it through a no touch car wash the other half so I know it has been exposed to some pretty tough cleansing chemicals. It still shines and beads up like crazy. The best part is I have never waxed the car. If that coating ever wears off I'll gladly pay to have it reapplied just so I don't have to wax it.
He did the paint correction and then coated the painted surfaces with some kind of a no wax sealant and told me I wouldn't have to wax it any more. That sounded good to me.
I love to drive, hate to wax.
He did this on my black 2008 ZO6 when it was about 6 months old. The paint looks good. He was a little cautious since there are parts of the body that have a pretty thin coat of paint and he didn't want to burn through. It looks good, though.
I can't say enough about that no wax stuff he put on. The car is 8 years old now and the water still beads up in giant beads when I wash it. I wash it by hand about half the time and run it through a no touch car wash the other half so I know it has been exposed to some pretty tough cleansing chemicals. It still shines and beads up like crazy. The best part is I have never waxed the car. If that coating ever wears off I'll gladly pay to have it reapplied just so I don't have to wax it.
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