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1. Why put a final protection layer on a car when the imperfections haven't been removed/reduced? 2. The result (protection, gloss, appearance, depth of paintwork, etc) will NOT be very good if the first 2 steps are not followed. I can guarantee this. |
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I was amazed at the holograms, micro scratches and contaminants that were on the car upon arrival from Munich |
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08-02-2012, 10:48 PM | #26 | |
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I can understand that these things happen, but DEALER DELIVERY should compensate this (ie, repair). Bananachipz, you seem to keen about detailing. Check out my other thread and have a look at the other Paint Protection options we currently work with. |
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08-03-2012, 02:13 AM | #27 |
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Better still, take TWD to Canada to see how we roll Down Under
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Opticoat is going on now.
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Car needs to be cleaned and decontaminated first, then coating is applied. Depending on how clean the car is(n't) and the number the coats applied you're looking at a few hours of work.
It's quite labour intensive compared to other paint protection treatments but after seeing how good his Renault RS250 looks I reckon it's well worth it. While you could in theory at least drive away after an hour of so of it being applied, I'm letting my car cure overnight. I'll go back in a weeks time for a wax coating as well. Very important you don't touch the paint for the first couple of days as it can still be a little tacky and you'll risk "fingerprinting" it. Don't wash it either for one week. I was told it takes about a week or two to fully cure, at which time it really brings out a beautiful depth of colour to the factory paint. My detailer was quite complimentary of Mineral White too |
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Wax needs to last half a day for some glamour shots, that's it |
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Gloss and shine are fantastic, I'm very happy with the treatment. I'm resisting rubbing my knuckle along for feel until it cures some more, but having felt an already cured treatment its silky smooth.
3 coats have been applied in this case. |
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I wouldn't take any car to or through a car wash. You will degrade any coating on the car (including clear coat).
Always hand wash with 2 bucket method. Takes longer, but well worth protecting your pride & joy. |
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