BRZ imported from PA to get Opti-Coat from Greg Gellas
 

I had another client bring his new BRZ in for a 1 step polishing and Opti-Coat Pro application. After coming from PA I had some really nice extra's I was going to give him.

Having not been washed by the dealership, which was great, and having the car for a few weeks left the car in a less then desirable condition. You can see all the salt from our recent snowstorms. Not to mention we were expecting one today.

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I began with the wheels and tires. You can see what I started with. I used P21 Total Auto Wash, Tuff shine tire cleaner, and a Tuff shine tire brush to clean the tires, which required 4 cleanings. The wheels were cloaked in Sonax Full Effect and were cleaning using wheel woolies, ez detail brush, a boar’s hairbrush and a sponge.

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After rinsing the car with some water to get the light debris off I sprayed Iron X over the entire surface to decontaminate. Following up with a 50/50 Dawn and Chemical Guys Citrus wash and clear wash. After the wash I re-foamed the entire car and using a nanoskin wash mitt decontaminated the surface even more.

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I pulled it in and dried it using my blower and a ww mf towel. It was snowing while I was washing, so I wanted to get it inside ASAP.

Taping off trim is very important. This 6mm 3m tape is ideal to cover just the gasket between the Hood and front bumper.

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Here, I taped off specific areas to correct the upper part of the bumper. Each area I do I tape, then remove the tape. I never let tape sit on the surface longer than needed. If tape is left too long, residue can become an issue.

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After inspection, a 1-step polishing was perfect to amp up the gloss. I decided on optimums hyper polish, this is a spray polish that works great for a 1 step polishing. I then polished the entire car using a Rupes white pad and a Rupes polisher. These really are the future for paint correction.

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I then polished the glass, I did this to ensure everything was removed, including any water spots. I was prepping for a nice surprise for the owner.

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For my first bonus I was applying Opti-Glass.

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After cleaning the surface using an IPA mixture I used a suede applicator to apply the Opti-Glass.

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After about 1 minute I move on and leveled the Opti-Glass.

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For my second surprise to the client I decided to upgrade his Opti-Coat. He had shown interest in the warranty kit, and declined due to the additional cost, I decided to order him a warranty for his coating. The warranty kit comes in its own slick packaging.

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I figured it was the least I could do, he was moving to Michigan the following day and wanted to ensure he was always protected. Inside you will find the registration card, a copy of the warranty and 10CC's of opti-coat pro. With every warranty kit, all 10cc's should be used on the entire vehicle.

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After an Ipa wipe down over EVERY inch of the car. Using a separate suede applicator than the Opti-Glass one I moved on to the actual application of the Opti-Coat PRO. Please excuse the debris on the lens. Here you can see the rear valence getting Opti with a 50/50 shot.

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Finally, after application this is what you should see, an empty tube of Opti-coat, a totally clean applicator, and a clean leveling Microfiber towel. If dirt is present then you didn't properly prep the car.

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In addition to the above bonuses, the tires got a coating Tuff shine tire clear coat. This product leaves a nice matte finish, which is dry to the touch.

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Don't forget to roll the car back or forward to ensure the entire tire gets coated.

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What did we end up with after all this? Here are the after pictures.

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As ALWAYS, thanks for looking. Greg Gellas :)

I'm looking forward to having you work on my BRZ! Whenever it arrives stateside, that is.

Great work as always!

Looks great! See you in a few days :)

Good job Greg!!!

Awesome!! Wish u r near by....