Pearl Black paint assesment.

Rev Jules · 18th June 2018, 15:03

I shall be taking the Pearl Black Tourer, Derek Windrush's car, for an overall assessment of its paintwork, try and see if they can bring the paintwork back to its original lustre, don't get me wrong it looks good as it is but there are a lot of swirls and light scratches on the bonnet and roof, Yes I know if it goes ahead it will probably be more than half the car is worth, anyway we will see what the outcome will be.

Rev

Teflon · 18th June 2018, 16:56

Proper paint correction will transform the car Julien, well worth it in my view. If you do go ahead and get it done, make sure you pop over to the Detailing World web site after to read up on best practice for washing and maintaining the finish.

One word of warning though - it can be very addictive!

Cliff

Rev Jules · 18th June 2018, 17:59

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Originally Posted by Teflon

Proper paint correction will transform the car Julien, well worth it in my view. If you do go ahead and get it done, make sure you pop over to the Detailing World web site after to read up on best practice for washing and maintaining the finish.

One word of warning though - it can be very addictive!

Cliff

Many thanks Cliff, I know it’s not going to be cheap she will look a stunner when it’s done. Are you going to Clandon.

Julien

Nobby · 18th June 2018, 18:40

Julian,
Shop around before you commit as there are many different professional detailers around offering various treatments. Personally I would look for a pro who will finish the car with Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra ceramic coating; guaranteed finish for 9+ years with a hardness that will not get swirls or holograms unless you wash with grit!!. Waxing is also not required again just shampoo and dry off. Costs vary around the country but you'd be looking at approx £700. just a thought

Rev Jules · 18th June 2018, 18:58

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Originally Posted by Nobby

Julian,
Shop around before you commit as there are many different professional detailers around offering various treatments. Personally I would look for a pro who will finish the car with Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra ceramic coating; guaranteed finish for 9+ years with a hardness that will not get swirls or holograms unless you wash with grit!!. Waxing is also not required again just shampoo and dry off. Costs vary around the country but you'd be looking at approx £700. just a thought

Cheers Nobby how are you, the company is BeauTecnique in Loughborough, they appear to have quite some good reviews, have a look and give feed back.

Rev

mininuts · 18th June 2018, 18:59

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Originally Posted by Rev Jules

I shall be taking the Pearl Black Tourer, Derek Windrush's car, for an overall assessment of its paintwork, try and see if they can bring the paintwork back to its original lustre, don't get me wrong it looks good as it is but there are a lot of swirls and light scratches on the bonnet and roof, Yes I know if it goes ahead it will probably be more than half the car is worth, anyway we will see what the outcome will be.

Rev

Great to see that Derek's pride and joy is in such good hands

Teflon · 18th June 2018, 18:59

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Originally Posted by Rev Jules

...... Are you going to Clandon.

Julien

Yup, looking forward to it

.

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Originally Posted by Nobby

Julian,
Shop around before you commit as there are many different professional detailers around offering various treatments. ........:

I believe Julien is looking at these folk. I've no experience of them myself, but they seem to have a good reputation over on Detailing World, so hopefully he should be in safe hands

.

Edit: beaten to it by the good Rev himself

Cliff

Nobby · 18th June 2018, 19:42

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Originally Posted by Rev Jules

Cheers Nobby how are you, the company is BeauTecnique in Loughborough, they appear to have quite some good reviews, have a look and give feed back.

Hi Rev, All's well this end - just starting my early prep for the Clandon show.

BeauTecnique certainly have some good feedback so for paint correction and detailing they look very capable. However, if you went the whole hog and had a ceramic coating I would avoid their Williams F1 offering as it is guaranteed protection for only 12-15 months before refreshing (at a cost). Their Sonax treatment is a better option but also needs an annual top up. The Siramik Glass Coat is a top end product (thus probably the most expensive application they do) and gives 3+years durability before a maintenance coat, tho' still IMHO not as long lasting or as good as the Gtechniq product which is so hard it can only be removed by wet sanding. Ultimately mate its down to you and what your prepared to pay. Just be aware if any coatings offered require annual top-ups or refresher coatings - this will give an indication of durability and protection and further costs

Teflon · 18th June 2018, 19:49

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Hi Rev, All's well this end - just starting my early prep for the Clandon show.........

Will you be taking inspiration from a certain "head turning" Mercedes?

Cliff

Nobby · 18th June 2018, 19:57

Yes absolutely - it kinda unique but I also intend to add walnut vinyl wrap for the ultimate woody finish

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Nobby Aged to perfection! Rover 75 Conn SE Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Princes Risborough Posts: 640 Thanks: 405 Thanked 423 Times in 226 Posts	Julian, Shop around before you commit as there are many different professional detailers around offering various treatments. Personally I would look for a pro who will finish the car with Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra ceramic coating; guaranteed finish for 9+ years with a hardness that will not get swirls or holograms unless you wash with grit!!. Waxing is also not required again just shampoo and dry off. Costs vary around the country but you'd be looking at approx £700. just a thought __________________ Nobby....... Sometimes I talk to myself, Then we both LAUGH!

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Nobby Aged to perfection! Rover 75 Conn SE Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Princes Risborough Posts: 640 Thanks: 405 Thanked 423 Times in 226 Posts	Yes absolutely - it kinda unique but I also intend to add walnut vinyl wrap for the ultimate woody finish __________________ Nobby....... Sometimes I talk to myself, Then we both LAUGH!