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288 GTO major paint correction detail in progress

Discussion in '288GTO/F40/F50/Enzo/LaFerrari/F80' started by Esoteric Auto Detail, Dec 1, 2014.

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  1. Esoteric Auto Detail

    Esoteric Auto Detail Formula Junior

    Dec 14, 2008
    822
    Columbus, OH
    #1 Esoteric Auto Detail, Dec 1, 2014
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    I'll post up a full write-up and set of photos once we're done, but I figured I would share a few of the "detail" shots so far. We are going big on this detail...very big! Badges are removed and properly polished underneath (makes a huge difference), and tail lights are being polished out as well. This car is getting our top-level detail, so there will be plenty to share in the near future. Stay tuned...
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  2. HMS

    HMS Formula 3

    Dec 12, 2003
    1,189
    Los Angeles
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    Zack Sursio
    How long does that perfect shine last? After a wash, mine goes away and the swirls come back up. :(
     
  3. Esoteric Auto Detail

    Esoteric Auto Detail Formula Junior

    Dec 14, 2008
    822
    Columbus, OH
    It depends on a lot of different factors, particularly how it is washed / dried.

    Swirls shouldn't just come back up after a wash. If so, there's one of two possibilities...first, it was last "detailed" using a temporary cover-up /filler and it wore off. The other would be to have a proper polish (that actually removes the swirls), but it was re-scratched and swirled during the wash/dry process.

    We try our best to teach proper washing and drying procedures to our customers so that they can get the most out of their investment. When these are followed, it should be several years before the car would need to be polished out again...but at a lighter polishing level than the initial correction.

    I hope this helps.
     
  4. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

    May 23, 2006
    57,525
    Southern California
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    Joe Sackey
    The car you did for me in 2013 is still looking very shiny & scratch-free!
     
  5. dmaxx3500

    dmaxx3500 Formula 3

    Jul 19, 2008
    1,027
    can you explain the proper way to polish out the plastic lens
     
  6. Esoteric Auto Detail

    Esoteric Auto Detail Formula Junior

    Dec 14, 2008
    822
    Columbus, OH
    The approach is very similar to paint...
     
  7. echalupa

    echalupa Rookie

    Dec 31, 2013
    17
    SanAntonio / Dallas
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    Ed
    Looks great Todd. Can't wait to see the finished product.
     
  8. 250P

    250P Formula Junior

    Aug 8, 2011
    756
    London, England
    Full Name:
    Alex
    nice. looking forward to more pictures of this one!
     
  9. furmano

    furmano Three Time F1 World Champ

    Jul 22, 2004
    32,215
    Colorado
    Full Name:
    Furman
    What do you use to polish the chrome? Techniques, materials, etc.

    -F
     

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