Buying used vehicles is a great way to save money, and having them properly detailed when purchased can add a significant amount of value to the car. DJ Mayo spent several days performing a paint correction detail on this beautiful Nissan 350Z, and now it looks brand new again.
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In detailing and paint correction, the polishing processes are normally referred to as 1-step or 2-step depending on how many polish / pad combinations are used. But does that mean that all of them are the same?
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DJ Mayo of Reflections Detailing tackles a severely swirled black Porsche Carrera S, and refines the paint to look like a jewel! Check out the products and processes he uses to accomplish this…complete with plenty of before and after photos.
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Marc Harris of AutoLavish addresses a question from one of our readers on the hardness level of Volkswagen paint, and provides advice on some polishing options (complete with photos).
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Ferrari expert Todd Cooperider of Esoteric Auto Detail tackles yet another brand new Ferrari 458 Italia, and spends 18 hours fixing paint issues from the factory. Story complete with plenty of before and after images of the paint correction process.
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The finish polishing process can either yield spectacular results, or it can produce unsightly holograms. DJ Mayo explains how he does it to produce stunning results every time.
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Follow the work of DJ Mayo of Reflections Detailing as he performs a paint correction detail on this stunning Z06 Corvette in Velocity Yellow Tintcoat.
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Todd Cooperider of Esoteric Auto Detail and Craig Reed team up to perform an amazing 60 hour restorative detail on a 1990 Ferrari F40. Check out the very detailed process supported by over 100 images.
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DI Ask A Pro Blog reader Stelian seeks advice on how to perform headlight restoration using his Porter Cable 7424XP and Menzerna polishes…we provide answers!
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DI Ask A Pro reader Blake seeks advice on product recommendations for polishing his red BMW M3. Read what our pros had to say…
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Ramzi plans to perform a spring prep detail on his BMW 335i, and wants to know what polish and sealant combination he should go with. Menzerna? Blackfire? Optimum? Check out what our Pros have to say…
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Caring for and polishing single stage paint is a mystery to many. Does it require a completely different approach than modern base/clearcoat systems? Read this article to find out…
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Mark recently had some body work done on his BMW, and seeks advice from the DI blog team on how to match the surfaces.
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Are you looking for a great paint sealant that is easy to use and looks dripping wet? Read what Todd Cooperider has to say about Blackfire Wet Diamond… “I’ve gotten the opportunity to use Blackfire Wet Diamond on a variety of colors so far, and I must admit that it provides one of the most brilliant and wet finishes I’ve seen.”
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Every great now and then a breakthrough detailing product comes along that sets the new standard with its performance, ease of use, value, or its versatility. For Optimum Opti-Seal spray sealant, it hit the mark in every single category! Sealants are designed to protect the finish of the car from dirt, moisture, UV rays, industrial [...]
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Read why Menzerna Power Finish PO203S is commonly used amongst professional detailers due to it’s versatility to remove moderate imperfections and finish down very nicely. Todd says… “If you’re looking for a versatile one-step polish that can remove medium/light level defects yet finish down very fine, then you should give PO203S Power Finish serious consideration.”
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See how Esoteric Auto Detail transformed this beautiful black on black Z06 Corvette to a like new condition.
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See how Esoteric Auto Detail details a beautiful SL500 roadster in Aegean Blue Metallic.
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A must read for detailing enthusiasts. See how Todd details a rare Ferrari 288 GTO in a garage that is must see!
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See how a Lexus LS460L should look after an Esoteric Auto Detail.
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Sleeper car alert! See how this sub 12 second Mercury Marauder cleans up after all of the rubber from the track is cared for.
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Learn how to restore yellowed, oxidized, scratched and hazy headlights to a like new condition. Todd covers the entire process from head to toe including wet sanding and polishing to bring your head lights to a like new condition.
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