{"id":20323,"date":"2016-12-13T08:00:31","date_gmt":"2016-12-13T13:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/?p=20323"},"modified":"2016-11-21T12:47:48","modified_gmt":"2016-11-21T17:47:48","slug":"maserati-granturismo-paint-correction-and-22ple-hpc-application","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/maserati-granturismo-paint-correction-and-22ple-hpc-application\/","title":{"rendered":"Maserati Granturismo: Paint Correction and 22ple HPC Application"},"content":{"rendered":"

This vehicle came to us to repair the damage that had accumulated over\u00a0many poor car washes at a local full service establishment. \u00a0The goal for this service\u00a0was to perform a one-step paint correction in which we would maximize our defect removal without sacrificing gloss or clarity, and then apply a nano coating for long-term protection and easier maintenance. \u00a0General interior and engine cleaning would also be included to make this car look as good as new.<\/p>\n

As always, we began with the wheels and tires. \u00a0The wheels had a fair amount of build up on them, and the tires were quite dirty.<\/p>\n

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Sonax\u00a0wheel cleaner plus was sprayed onto the wheels and left to dwell. \u00a0This product transforms from a clear liquid to a purple liquid as it reacts with brake dust and starts to dissolve it.<\/p>\n

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The wheels were\u00a0cleaned inside and out with various brushes, and the tires were\u00a0scrubbed, revealing a clean and bright finish.<\/p>\n

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I\u00a0then turned my\u00a0attention to the rest of the exterior where I\u00a0thoroughly washed and decontaminated the paint to ensure it was completely clean, and as smooth as glass.<\/p>\n

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Once clean, we were able to better inspect the condition of the paint. \u00a0It is more difficult to spot defects on white paint, but the swirl marks are still visible in the right conditions. \u00a0As I mentioned before, this damage is the result of improper washing and drying and really reduces the overall gloss of the finish.<\/p>\n

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After performing various test spots, I was able to determine the best process for correcting this paint with our one-step approach. \u00a0Griot’s Correcting Cream paired with a Microfiber Finishing Disc revealed a dramatically brighter finish while also removing all of the swirl marks, leaving only deeper defects behind.<\/p>\n

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This 50\/50 shot shows how much brighter the paint was after the correction process. \u00a0Notice how white the polished area on the left is compared to the unpolished area on the right.<\/p>\n

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Here are a couple\u00a0before\/after shots that were taken throughout the correction process which removed all swirls and haziness, leaving only deeper defects behind.<\/p>\n

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Once the paint was corrected, it was wiped down\u00a0with CarPro Eraser to remove any residual polishing oils, and then coated with 22ple High Performance Coating (HPC)\u00a0for years of durable protection and gloss. \u00a0The hydrophobic properties of 22ple HPC were being shown off in this photo.<\/p>\n

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The exhaust tips were\u00a0not in bad shape, so the outer surfaces were hand polished with a light metal polish on a microfiber towel, while the inner surfaces were cleaned up with some ultra fine steel wool.<\/p>\n

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The leather was deep cleaned to remove the embedded dirt and oils (top portion dirty, bottom portion cleaned).<\/p>\n

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The engine bay was\u00a0cleaned and dressed.<\/p>\n

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This interior is gorgeous<\/p>\n

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We were finally ready to pull the car outside to see the results of our hard work, and the car\u00a0was stunning. \u00a0The white paint just\u00a0glowed in the daylight!<\/p>\n

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Reflections were crisp and clear. \u00a0This is one clean looking vehicle.<\/p>\n

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