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We had an incredible response to our posts here and on Instagram from the Porsche 944 S paint correction project from this summer. Fortunately, we also filmed a lot of video content throughout that project to explain our thoughts and methods. This 5-part video series gives you an in-depth look into how we approach our work here at THE REFINERY, and an incredibly detailed view into this complicated restoration project.

If you're interested in the process of detailing, decontamination, paint depth measurement, paint correction and polishing, or ceramic coatings and want to learn more - please have a look at this video series.

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Here's the link to the playlist that will show all 5 videos in order.

Or... here's Episode #1 to get you started:

Project Porsche 944 S: Episode 1 – First Thoughts and Developing An Approach​​​​​​​
In this video, we introduce this project car: a guards red 1988 Porsche 944 S. We share our first impressions of the condition of the car, and explain how we’ll approach this challenging detailing project.

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Project Porsche 944 S: Episode 2 – Prep & Decontamination
In this video, we walk you through a detailed method of cleaning and decontamination to prepare the project car for paint correction. We share information about the products we use, and the best processes and techniques to maximize the quality of our work.

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Project Porsche 944 S: Episode 3 – Measuring Paint Thickness
In this video, we give an overview of the process of measuring paint thickness prior to performing paint correction. We explain how a paint thickness gauge works, and how the readings influence our approach to this detailing project.

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Project Porsche 944 S: Episode 4 – Paint Correction
In this video, we explain how we tested various paint correction techniques on Project Porsche 944 S prior to completing the whole car. We give a detailed account of how much paint material was removed by single step polishing vs two step polishing using a more rigorous paint thickness measuring technique developed by THE REFINERY.

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Project Porsche 944 S: Episode 5 – Ceramic Coating & Final Thoughts
In this video, we review the results of the paint correction process on Project Porsche 944 S and discuss the various forms of last-step-protection for the paint. For this car, the owner has chosen to use Ceramic Pro coating to provide the maximum surface protection for his paint – knowing that the car spends a good amount of time each driving season parked outside, exposed to nature and the elements. We explain what is included in the Ceramic Pro SILVER package, including the different formulations used for painted surfaces, glass, and the wheels + brake calipers.