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Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 01-07-2013, 05:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,913
Posted By mikenap
Always research as much as possible before making...

Always research as much as possible before making a decision this big. Tuan is well known and respected in the detailing community, as are Greg and Drew who are recommending him. This community is...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 01-07-2013, 05:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,351
Posted By mikenap
Great job Greg! That thing is brighter than the...

Great job Greg! That thing is brighter than the snow in the background.
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 10-25-2012, 11:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,692
Posted By mikenap
Thanks Ken. I've heard of this happening on...

Thanks Ken. I've heard of this happening on occasion from reputable sources, but have never personally experienced it. I probably should have said "generally speaking." IIRC, I've also heard of...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 10-25-2012, 05:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,589
Posted By mikenap
Hamza, get the towel. It is awesome!!!...

Hamza, get the towel. It is awesome!!! :party0030:


Great job, btw. Car is mint!
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 10-25-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,692
Posted By mikenap
No worries!:w00t: Your second post is on...

No worries!:w00t:

Your second post is on point, that's what I was trying to say in my longer post but it took me too long to write it all out!
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 10-24-2012, 08:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,770
Posted By mikenap
:thumbup: Can't stress this enough...Goo...

:thumbup:


Can't stress this enough...Goo Gone and Goof Off are NOT the same thing! Hamza is correct, keep Goof Off away from automotive paint.
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 10-24-2012, 08:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,692
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) 10-03-2012, 12:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,318
Posted By mikenap
That's a shame, but pretty often the case. If...

That's a shame, but pretty often the case. If they could do it right, they should have done it the first time. If they didn't it's because they were lazy or unskilled...either way I probably wouldn't...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 10-02-2012, 09:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,318
Posted By mikenap
Thanks bro! I appreciate it Ken! How...

Thanks bro!



I appreciate it Ken! How have you been? Hadn't seen you around the forums that much recently. Or maybe it's just me that's been missing...:D



Possibly...let me look into...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 10-02-2012, 01:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,318
Posted By mikenap
VW GTI repaint nightmare

Recently I was contacted by a member of a local forum to detail his car, a repainted Anniversary Edition Volkswagen GTI. I felt very privileged to be asked to do this since he lives 2.5 hours away...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 09-29-2012, 09:13 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,478
Posted By mikenap
One more vote for the Korean towels from...

One more vote for the Korean towels from Microfibertech. They are ridiculously soft, great price and perfect for delicate paint. They don't have that REALLY long, plush nap that can actually drag a...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 09-07-2012, 05:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,875
Posted By mikenap
That looks great Matt! Glad Brandon took good...

That looks great Matt! Glad Brandon took good care of you! :w00t:
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 08-29-2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,887
Posted By mikenap
He actually drives it quite a bit. Those pics are...

He actually drives it quite a bit. Those pics are after the wash, the blower didn't dry the rotors all that well. He didn't want to move the car again, but it all would have come off after the first...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 08-29-2012, 08:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,887
Posted By mikenap
Thanks Ken!

Thanks Ken!
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 08-29-2012, 12:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,887
Posted By mikenap
Lol, thanks David but you're the one in Detroit...

Lol, thanks David but you're the one in Detroit Rock City!;)
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 08-29-2012, 12:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,887
Posted By mikenap
Raven FR-S, Ferrari 360, 997 Turbo, VW GTI

Sorry for my lack of better pics, with the exception of the FR-S, these weren't correction details so I didn't go crazy with the camera.

This Raven FR-S was in probably the worst shape of all the...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 08-15-2012, 12:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,497
Posted By mikenap
Thanks Matt. I got your PM, and I'm checking...

Thanks Matt. I got your PM, and I'm checking right now. I know a quality guy in your area but it may take me a while to get in touch with him.



Paul's right on the money. Chris@Optimum should...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 08-14-2012, 11:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,497
Posted By mikenap
Thanks Tuan, I'd be happy to detail your truck!...

Thanks Tuan, I'd be happy to detail your truck! Let's work out mileage, lodging and food expenses for a 4800 mile round trip! :thumbup:



Agreed. Chad has been applying the coating longer than...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 08-14-2012, 11:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,497
Posted By mikenap
Thanks for the kind words Pete & Hamza! Pete, it...

Thanks for the kind words Pete & Hamza! Pete, it was a pleasure working on your car. I'll be sending you the pictures and maintenance list later this evening.
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 08-09-2012, 07:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,261
Posted By mikenap
To those complaining about "thin" paint on these...

To those complaining about "thin" paint on these cars, where is this coming from? Has anyone actually measured the paint on these cars, or is it just because you've gotten a few rock chips here and...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 08-09-2012, 10:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,675
Posted By mikenap
This might have been true 20 years ago, but newer...

This might have been true 20 years ago, but newer materials and UV protection from the glass itself have made it almost a non-issue. I've seen some pretty neglected cars that NEVER had interior...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 08-06-2012, 10:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,666
Posted By mikenap
Thanks Tuan! I don't plan on doing something this...

Thanks Tuan! I don't plan on doing something this size, in this ungodly heat, for a long time...:cry:
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 08-03-2012, 04:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,206
Posted By mikenap
Great work Bryan!

Great work Bryan!
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 08-02-2012, 05:00 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 16,636
Posted By mikenap
Is the finish better than 105 or does it just...

Is the finish better than 105 or does it just look that way on camera?
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 08-01-2012, 03:25 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 26,573
Posted By mikenap
Crap..... don't they screen new members here???? ...

Crap..... don't they screen new members here????







JK Chad :lol:
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 08-01-2012, 09:51 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 16,636
Posted By mikenap
Holy crap, that Scholls leaves a great finish for...

Holy crap, that Scholls leaves a great finish for a compound. What does the cut compare to? I've only done one Solstice, but I think the clear was made from melted diamonds. Took several passes with...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 07-31-2012, 03:12 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 16,636
Posted By mikenap
The Waxmaster in action!

The Waxmaster in action!
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 07-31-2012, 03:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,597
Posted By mikenap
+1 Garry is definitely one of the few true...

+1

Garry is definitely one of the few true "detailers" in FL. He's worth the drive. There might be guys closer to you, but none with his reputation.
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 07-31-2012, 10:21 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 26,573
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) 07-29-2012, 11:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,358
Posted By mikenap
Nice video Gary! Came out great! :thumbup:

Nice video Gary! Came out great! :thumbup:
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