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What sealant do u use?
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Quick detailer for a quick wipe down, a wash with ONR and I use Opti-spray wax product also as I dry w/ a micro fiber towel for periodic dust removal between any detailing.
I think i will end up taking the Bra off and starting from scratch ( Pun intended ).
Spoke to Richard lin from ShowCarDetailing today and waiting to talk to moe from glistening perfection to see what he have to say. hopefully one of this guys which i hear are as good as they come will be able to help me sort this mess up
Thank you all for guiding me thru this process
Spoke to Richard lin from ShowCarDetailing today and waiting to talk to moe from glistening perfection to see what he have to say. hopefully one of this guys which i hear are as good as they come will be able to help me sort this mess up
Thank you all for guiding me thru this process
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^^^ if the paint is fine under the clearbra no need to start over and peel it off, you're just wasting money. if it's a new or new-ish car your paint may be fine. you only need paing correction if your paint is damaged or you want to remove factory defects such as orange peel (which while notorious on say a BMW, is not nearly as prevelent on a hand built/painted car like an Aston). In fact Aston has probably the best paint from the factory out of all the exotics. So look into it before you do anything.
^^^ if the paint is fine under the clearbra no need to start over and peel it off, you're just wasting money. if it's a new or new-ish car your paint may be fine. you only need paing correction if your paint is damaged or you want to remove factory defects such as orange peel (which while notorious on say a BMW, is not nearly as prevelent on a hand built/painted car like an Aston). In fact Aston has probably the best paint from the factory out of all the exotics. So look into it before you do anything.
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depending on the severity of swirls PC may be needed, but you'll need to get w a detailer to get an opinion.
from glistening perfection to see what he have to say
^^^ if the paint is fine under the clearbra no need to start over and peel it off, you're just wasting money. if it's a new or new-ish car your paint may be fine. you only need paing correction if your paint is damaged or you want to remove factory defects such as orange peel (which while notorious on say a BMW, is not nearly as prevelent on a hand built/painted car like an Aston). In fact Aston has probably the best paint from the factory out of all the exotics. So look into it before you do anything.
1. Paint correction is defined as legitimate removal of imperfections such as swirls, scratches, water spots, etc. There are different levels of paint correction. It can be something as simple as a light polish/pad combo to get rid of washing hairline scratches that cannot be avoided. These fine scratches can be hidden with paint cleansers, but removed using light pad/polish combo without jeopardizing the paint integrity. On the other side of the spectrum, a paint may need several stages of polishing and/or compounding to remove more aggressive defects from poor care or improper detail work performed. So, to clarify, paint correction can be done even on a new car if it needs it.
2. Aston has one of the best paint jobs in the world, however, it requires a skill hand to bring it out. Aston paints are sanded using a pneumatic dual action polisher/sander. Many times, dirt and grit get in the sanding pad and leave what we as detailers call "pig tails" and/or marring in isolated areas. Aston merely glazes the paint and by the time the cars arrive here in the US, the glaze has flashed off and you're left with the imperfections exposed. Almost every Aston we've encountered has this issue. To remedy, we can either compound or sand the imperfection and through several stages of polishing, bring out the brilliant paintwork
Hope this helps a bit.
Here's a Vantage we did a while ago. Make sure you get specialists in the cars you have in order to make sure the correct work is done while maintaining the integrity of your Aston Martin.
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...-car-prep.html
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Yes, the cars have a great paint job with wonderful depth and no appreciable orange peel, but it needs to be 'unmasked', so to speak. My 4.7 V8 and current V12 were both afflicted with some pretty awful buffer damage when delivered. Neither was washed or buffed at the dealer - only the protective film was removed. As Moe points out they leave the factory like this. I'm sure this is variable from car to car, but I found it ironic and a bit sad that my cars were delivered in such a manner, when Aston wax lyrical about their marvellous 'hand finished' paintwork. At any rate, if you believe what you see on detailing forums, the other exotics like Ferrari are not immune to this factory damage...
Good advice. Couple of things I may add and better clarify.
1. Paint correction is defined as legitimate removal of imperfections such as swirls, scratches, water spots, etc. There are different levels of paint correction. It can be something as simple as a light polish/pad combo to get rid of washing hairline scratches that cannot be avoided. These fine scratches can be hidden with paint cleansers, but removed using light pad/polish combo without jeopardizing the paint integrity. On the other side of the spectrum, a paint may need several stages of polishing and/or compounding to remove more aggressive defects from poor care or improper detail work performed. So, to clarify, paint correction can be done even on a new car if it needs it.
2. Aston has one of the best paint jobs in the world, however, it requires a skill hand to bring it out. Aston paints are sanded using a pneumatic dual action polisher/sander. Many times, dirt and grit get in the sanding pad and leave what we as detailers call "pig tails" and/or marring in isolated areas. Aston merely glazes the paint and by the time the cars arrive here in the US, the glaze has flashed off and you're left with the imperfections exposed. Almost every Aston we've encountered has this issue. To remedy, we can either compound or sand the imperfection and through several stages of polishing, bring out the brilliant paintwork
Hope this helps a bit.
Here's a Vantage we did a while ago. Make sure you get specialists in the cars you have in order to make sure the correct work is done while maintaining the integrity of your Aston Martin.
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...-car-prep.html
1. Paint correction is defined as legitimate removal of imperfections such as swirls, scratches, water spots, etc. There are different levels of paint correction. It can be something as simple as a light polish/pad combo to get rid of washing hairline scratches that cannot be avoided. These fine scratches can be hidden with paint cleansers, but removed using light pad/polish combo without jeopardizing the paint integrity. On the other side of the spectrum, a paint may need several stages of polishing and/or compounding to remove more aggressive defects from poor care or improper detail work performed. So, to clarify, paint correction can be done even on a new car if it needs it.
2. Aston has one of the best paint jobs in the world, however, it requires a skill hand to bring it out. Aston paints are sanded using a pneumatic dual action polisher/sander. Many times, dirt and grit get in the sanding pad and leave what we as detailers call "pig tails" and/or marring in isolated areas. Aston merely glazes the paint and by the time the cars arrive here in the US, the glaze has flashed off and you're left with the imperfections exposed. Almost every Aston we've encountered has this issue. To remedy, we can either compound or sand the imperfection and through several stages of polishing, bring out the brilliant paintwork
Hope this helps a bit.
Here's a Vantage we did a while ago. Make sure you get specialists in the cars you have in order to make sure the correct work is done while maintaining the integrity of your Aston Martin.
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...-car-prep.html
Nice chatting with you yesterday. Sounds like nothing that cannot be remedied with some know-how expertise and TLC. We look forward to meeting you and your Vantage
We can use me as a case study for everyones benefit!!!
Last edited by Breezman; Jan 22, 2013 at 10:26 AM.
Was very nice talking to you as well. For everyones sake here do u mind sharing a little about the process we talked about and specially about the Nano part at the end ?? you don't have to mention the parts about how wonderful i am!
We can use me as a case study for everyones benefit!!!
We can use me as a case study for everyones benefit!!!
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...cabriolet.html
Here's a little more info on the nano:
http://www.glisteningperfectionstore...gie/Categories
Nano, the real stuff, is the cutting-edge in car care. This particular paint sealant combines carnauba with nano particles giving you best of both worlds.
