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Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)

10-24-2012, 07:04 PM

Replies: 11

will polishing your car to remove swirls remove opti-coat?

Views: 10,913

Posted By mikenap

Sorry if this reply is a bit long-winded... ...

Sorry if this reply is a bit long-winded...

If you've already had your car OptiCoated, the swirls you see will can be from two different places.

1. If the car was polished before...

Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)

09-30-2012, 12:31 PM

Replies: 8

All this time I thought the stock lug nuts were gunmetal

Views: 4,465

Posted By 911fanatic

Its not grease, its shipping wax. All the wheels...

Its not grease, its shipping wax. All the wheels on the FRS /BRZs I've detailed were still covered in it. Autoglym Intensive Tar Remover will remove it no problem. Spray on, let dwell for a minute or...

Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)

09-21-2012, 12:52 AM

Replies: 16

OPTIGUARD Treatment Done

Views: 8,306

Posted By Guff

Beautiful car, beautiful photos, and beautiful...

Beautiful car, beautiful photos, and beautiful house!!

Nice job on the detail Garry!!!

Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)

09-19-2012, 04:46 PM

Replies: 16

OPTIGUARD Treatment Done

Views: 8,306

Posted By jadewbj

OPTIGUARD Treatment Done

This weekend I had Project86 Optiguarded. Now some of you may be wondering why brand new paint would need paint correction?
What most people don't realize is that factory paint is far from perfect....

Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)

08-28-2012, 08:45 AM

Replies: 9

Opti-Coat / Opti Guard Near Ann Arbor, MI

Views: 4,678

Posted By David-Fermani.com

I'm a stone's throw away from you in AA. (I'm...

I'm a stone's throw away from you in AA. (I'm actually here right now).

Call me @ 561-951-3705 or e-mail me @ SouthFloridaAutoDetailer@gmail.com

Here's a sample of my Opti-Coat experience:...

Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)

08-27-2012, 08:23 AM

Replies: 9

Opti-Coat / Opti Guard Near Ann Arbor, MI

Views: 4,678

Posted By Paul_S

The closest detailer that I personally would...

The closest detailer that I personally would reccommend is Charles Hahn on Arlington Rd. in Lansing about a hr from Ann Arbor if my memory is correct. Charlie is always booked up and does excellent...

Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)

08-01-2012, 12:30 PM

Replies: 52

What's with all this Opti-Coat/Guard discussion???

Views: 25,205

Posted By RaskyR1

So this is where all the detailing forum traffic...

So this is where all the detailing forum traffic has gone.... :D

Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)

07-31-2012, 09:21 AM

Replies: 52

What's with all this Opti-Coat/Guard discussion???

Views: 25,205

Posted By mikenap

Exactly what I've been doing. So far, only one 86...

Exactly what I've been doing. So far, only one 86 I've done has needed/wanted more correction than what a simple one-step would provide. As with everything else, there will be a balance between cost...

Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)

07-30-2012, 11:16 PM

Replies: 52

What's with all this Opti-Coat/Guard discussion???

Views: 25,205

Posted By picus

Clear coated paints don't oxidize. More on...

Clear coated paints don't oxidize.

More on topic; would I leave that on the table? Maybe. It depends on a variety of circumstances. More importantly, with regard to this forum; the members here...

Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)

07-29-2012, 11:29 PM

Replies: 19

HELP! Stone chip!

Views: 10,110

Posted By Hamza7

If your near Markham, I have a extra dentist pick...

If your near Markham, I have a extra dentist pick I got in a 4 pack. Their also great for cleaning interior LOL. I would also NOT recommend sanding a spot so close to the edge. Paint on the edge of a...

Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)

07-28-2012, 10:13 AM

Replies: 52

What's with all this Opti-Coat/Guard discussion???

Views: 25,205

Posted By David-Fermani.com

What's with all this Opti-Coat/Guard discussion???

Just saying....:D

Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)

07-26-2012, 09:15 AM

Replies: 7

Waxing a new car

Views: 3,288

Posted By Mr. Sparkle

well said. some people get this and some people...

well said. some people get this and some people don't. Some understand that wax is protection, and some thing a coat of wax will bring their neglected paint back from the dead. which isn't...

Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)

07-25-2012, 07:40 AM

Replies: 46

2-Bucket Wash Technique

Views: 18,216

Posted By lordtakuban

For anyone considering getting a few of the extra...

For anyone considering getting a few of the extra things to go along with the 2 bucket wash or detail products. Don't overlook Amazon.com. I bought these from there recently:

Amazon.com: Gilmour...

Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)

07-24-2012, 09:17 PM

Replies: 3

'76 Porsche 912e

Views: 3,198

Posted By mikenap

'76 Porsche 912e

This car was a new acquisition from a client of mine who had chased this particular car for a few years and through a couple of different owners before he was finally able to call it his. The...

Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)

07-20-2012, 06:49 PM

Replies: 52

Is it me or is everyone having issues with the paint

Views: 20,815

Posted By encity5

I believe opticoat 2.0 was made so installation...

I believe opticoat 2.0 was made so installation was easier. so they could feel safer selling it to non professional detailers. The original version I believed cured really fast making it hard for to...

Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)

07-19-2012, 07:39 PM

Replies: 25

Getting frustrated opti-guard

Views: 9,983

Posted By mikenap

I recommended Ivan a while back but apparently he...

I recommended Ivan a while back but apparently he wasn't doing OptiGuard at the time. Maybe things have changed?

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=266622#post266622

Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)

07-16-2012, 11:49 AM

Replies: 13

Wolf's Chemicals Hard Body?

Views: 9,537

Posted By autoaesthetica

I will say this: there are a lot of videos of...

I will say this: there are a lot of videos of manufacturers making claims and videos of scratch and even BURN resistance all over the internet including the other 2 coatings mentioned. I can't...

Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)

07-16-2012, 02:09 AM

Replies: 13

Wolf's Chemicals Hard Body?

Views: 9,537

Posted By autoaesthetica

Please don't take this the wrong way - marketing...

Please don't take this the wrong way - marketing buzz requires the use of tons of terminology and lots of "WOW" hype.

If a product was produced with an actual hardness of 9H not only would it be...

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