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Old 10-21-2018, 03:30 AM
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Bought the GTS a few weeks ago and the original owner did not properly maintained the paint

After a good hand wash to prep the surface

Upclose before and after

Finished product


Did a DIY fix and enjoyed working on the car
clay, two rounds of polish, oil strip and ceramic coat
Old 10-21-2018, 08:58 AM
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Nice job! Black is absolutely the worst when it comes to maintenance.
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WOW, good work.
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Very impressive results - pics outside please?
Old 10-22-2018, 09:21 PM
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Nice, what products did you use?
Old 10-22-2018, 09:38 PM
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Basic clay, m105, m205 and cquarts also used a basic oil and wax remover prior to cquarts.
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Looks stunning! But you do know that "black" is not a color... it's a full-time job! Still... gorgeous car, well done!
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Lol for sure black is a shade and kept up correct and often it does look good for about 4 hours !! Lol
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Originally Posted by Rzrrob2009
Lol for sure black is a shade and kept up correct and often it does look good for about 4 hours !! Lol
Try living in UK, turn round to look back and admire your work and its dirty again. Almost.
Last black car I had was a Lexus is 200 in the 90's, I swore never again, even though when clean its the best colour.
I love detailing cars, and often spend a day doing relatives cars, so love it when you can see the results of the effort you have put in for a while.

Nice job, looks great.
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Which CQuartz did you use? Did the same for my Vette when I first got it. Used CQuartz UK. I had someone apply CQuartz Finest on my Panamera. These ceramic coatings are great, and are much easier and longer lasting than than waxing.

Don't forget to coat the wheels and exhaust tips. Brake dust and soot just rinses off with minimal effort. Just remember to use reload about once a month to maintain the coating.

Excellent job!

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Yes I'll be using the new ceramic for wheels that just came out !!
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Well, if anyone is in central Tx Austin area, I would very much welcome help in diy paint correction. Already have all the stuff and tools, need time and company to share beer with pizza with.
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Originally Posted by ciaka
Well, if anyone is in central Tx Austin area, I would very much welcome help in diy paint correction. Already have all the stuff and tools, need time and company to share beer with pizza with.
I'll be down your way next April (for the MOTOGP), but I suspect you'll want to get it done before then
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Originally Posted by Rzrrob2009
Wow looks fantastic, great job! I just picked up a black GTS last week, I definitely need some paint correction/protection coating I think it'll be my first project come spring.


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