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Old 05-20-2018, 04:36 PM
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Just finished with full paint correction and ceramic coating application to paint wheels and calipers for a good customer of mine!

Thought I would share. Please let me know if there are any questions on the process.
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Old 05-20-2018, 09:54 PM
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Nice work.

What was the coating ?
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Originally Posted by ronkh57
Nice work.

What was the coating ?
Thank you! CarPro.
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Very very nice
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Please outline the polish, sealant process ???
Car Pro is a Brand ...Which Product ??
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Originally Posted by CamarosRus
Please outline the polish, sealant process ???
Car Pro is a Brand ...Which Product ??
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Yes, I’m well aware that it is a brand. I’ve been in the business a lot longer than they have.

Hand wash, Iron X for ferrous paint decontamination, clay barred for mechanical decon.

Two stage polish, compounded with Rupes Mille with MF pad and M105, (Vette Paint is on the harder side), polished with CarPro pad and Essence.

Waited for Essence to dry then Coated with CarPro UK.

Let me know if I can answer any other questions for you?

Thanks, Seth.
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Wheels were done with a similar process except I used UK and Reload for them.
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Excellent job!!! I really miss my wheels being the low milage, still in great shape version they were. Amazing how well you got those barrels looking!!!! Mine have too many miles to get back to that. Paint looks great, too.
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SSTG, I have new to me Inferno Orange 2012 Grand Sport in overall great condition....

I very recently polished with Meg 105 / Lake Country Orange Pad on PC 7424XP orbital.

I have several areas (Front bumper, Front Fender behind tire) where under Halogen shop light I can still
see Clear Coat Damage. I also used a Yellow Pad with Meg 100.

The damage I see under intense light, most people wont see and would never care.

I'm fearful to use 2500 wet paper. I do have Meg Microfibre Pad but didnt try that.

Should I just live with it and move on.

I did use Meg 205 on White Pad after 105 and was going to now apply NiteFire Wet Diamond Sealant
and ????? reasonably priced Wax

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If I do go with the CarPro Ceramic Coating where how do I learn how to prep for it
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Originally Posted by CamarosRus
SSTG, I have new to me Inferno Orange 2012 Grand Sport in overall great condition....

I very recently polished with Meg 105 / Lake Country Orange Pad on PC 7424XP orbital.

I have several areas (Front bumper, Front Fender behind tire) where under Halogen shop light I can still
see Clear Coat Damage. I also used a Yellow Pad with Meg 100.

The damage I see under intense light, most people wont see and would never care.

I'm fearful to use 2500 wet paper. I do have Meg Microfibre Pad but didnt try that.

Should I just live with it and move on.

I did use Meg 205 on White Pad after 105 and was going to now apply NiteFire Wet Diamond Sealant
and ????? reasonably priced Wax

Thanks

If I do go with the CarPro Ceramic Coating where how do I learn how to prep for it
Send me a PM with your number and I would be glad to help you out. You have a lot going on in your post and it would be better if I spoke with you on the phone.
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For those of us that love pics. I did this C5 last weekend. It received Full Paint correction and Ceramic Coating application!




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CQuartz UK really does a good job, my buddy did his C6Z with it and it looks awesome on his black paint.
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Originally Posted by Innovate
CQuartz UK really does a good job, my buddy did his C6Z with it and it looks awesome on his black paint.
Its a great product. But the results are solely dependent on the preparation and polishing of the paint beforehand.
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Looks Incredible.....awesome work.
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Quick question about CarPro on the wheels. If you have a matte finish wheel, will a coat or two of CarPro give it a gloss finish? I've been considering this but haven't been in a huge rush because I have the carbon brakes and don't suffer from brake dust but this would prevent road grime from attaching itself to the wheel. My only concern has been the potential for change in appearance, as I really like the matte black wheels. Appreciate your input.

Thanks,
Mike

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Originally Posted by mcoomer
Quick question about CarPro on the wheels. If you have a matte finish wheel, will a coat or two of CarPro give it a gloss finish? I've been considering this but haven't been in a huge rush because I have the carbon brakes and don't suffer from brake dust but this would prevent road grime from attaching itself to the wheel. My only concern has been the potential for change in appearance, as I really like the matte black wheels. Appreciate your input.

Thanks,
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The Coating will leave a sheen behind. The wheels will go from Matte to more of a Satin. That being said, I’ve never had a customer complain about the finish left behind.
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The wheels pictured were Matte and I coated them for a customer.
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The Coating will leave a sheen behind. The wheels will go from Matte to more of a Satin. That being said, I’ve never had a customer complain about the finish left behind.
Thank you for the reply and for the sample pic. That's not a bad look at all. Have a great weekend.

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