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<blockquote data-quote="seech" data-source="post: 599605" data-attributes="member: 4572"><p>Was called in by esca_flo about protecting his brand new ride with less than 1000km on the clock. He wanted us to coat his ride as soon as possible to protect the original factory paint with Optimum Opti-Coat which is harder and more scratch and chemical resistant the normal paint. The Opti-Coat also has superior water beading qualities and is designed to last the lifetime of the paint.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Thankfully, my detailing buddy Mun, was kind enough to lend me a hand with this Opti-Coating as well.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xv8ngmCy1Fs/TzHfvTRkNdI/AAAAAAAADsA/jWUd7MUOyJ8/s1600/DSCF6074.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xv8ngmCy1Fs/TzHfvTRkNdI/AAAAAAAADsA/jWUd7MUOyJ8/s640/DSCF6074.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OCUdXA50Pv4/TzHdbtuvt6I/AAAAAAAADm4/yPwDXcW4yPg/s1600/DSCF6008.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OCUdXA50Pv4/TzHdbtuvt6I/AAAAAAAADm4/yPwDXcW4yPg/s640/DSCF6008.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GbzNNm3sNiY/TzHdgBrUpUI/AAAAAAAADnA/zIyb0MVma2E/s1600/DSCF6009.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GbzNNm3sNiY/TzHdgBrUpUI/AAAAAAAADnA/zIyb0MVma2E/s640/DSCF6009.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>The oil burners seem to be getting more popular...</p><p></p><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-82yBHXxIdfE/TzHdrEw-vJI/AAAAAAAADnI/ig4kXdFTKSs/s1600/DSCF6010.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-82yBHXxIdfE/TzHdrEw-vJI/AAAAAAAADnI/ig4kXdFTKSs/s640/DSCF6010.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>As it was a new ride the paint was in pretty good condition with the exception of a few deep scratches...</p><p></p><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W2F1TkU0JFk/TzHeQo3DTWI/AAAAAAAADpA/4J2GWfhJFpM/s1600/DSCF6030.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W2F1TkU0JFk/TzHeQo3DTWI/AAAAAAAADpA/4J2GWfhJFpM/s640/DSCF6030.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Removed by wet sanding.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c-YHz4HyZ_M/TzHeTN8XiEI/AAAAAAAADpI/RVn9TpjacIA/s1600/DSCF6032.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c-YHz4HyZ_M/TzHeTN8XiEI/AAAAAAAADpI/RVn9TpjacIA/s640/DSCF6032.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Coating with Optimum Opti-Coat.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sQwGfMRP48o/TzHe0O5QmRI/AAAAAAAADqI/yrgsWIrrQJY/s1600/DSCF6049.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sQwGfMRP48o/TzHe0O5QmRI/AAAAAAAADqI/yrgsWIrrQJY/s640/DSCF6049.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>A nice, deep, glossy shine!!!</p><p></p><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vjjINufCw2w/TzHfm_i8sZI/AAAAAAAADrw/53tgO-1B3qY/s1600/DSCF6057.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vjjINufCw2w/TzHfm_i8sZI/AAAAAAAADrw/53tgO-1B3qY/s640/DSCF6057.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>This is the condition of the car when we arrived. I have been in contact with the owner and specifically asked him to be careful if he sent the car out for washing. Thankfully the paint was still in pretty good shape without the usual damage caused by 'road-side car washes' in Malaysia.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OCUdXA50Pv4/TzHdbtuvt6I/AAAAAAAADm4/yPwDXcW4yPg/s1600/DSCF6008.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OCUdXA50Pv4/TzHdbtuvt6I/AAAAAAAADm4/yPwDXcW4yPg/s640/DSCF6008.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>The usual dirt and grime.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GbzNNm3sNiY/TzHdgBrUpUI/AAAAAAAADnA/zIyb0MVma2E/s1600/DSCF6009.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GbzNNm3sNiY/TzHdgBrUpUI/AAAAAAAADnA/zIyb0MVma2E/s640/DSCF6009.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Easily removed with Optimum No-Rinse (ONR) and the Optimum Opti-Mitt.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BhCq8RCanXI/TzHduNdzlsI/AAAAAAAADnQ/hdb-cRZoR0A/s1600/IMG_6724.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BhCq8RCanXI/TzHduNdzlsI/AAAAAAAADnQ/hdb-cRZoR0A/s640/IMG_6724.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>The more I use the new Optimum Opti-Mitt, the more I like it as the black foam is very soft and just glides over the paint.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zQCXAMENJR8/TzHdv5sW3mI/AAAAAAAADnY/ChjxRePuENI/s1600/IMG_6725.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zQCXAMENJR8/TzHdv5sW3mI/AAAAAAAADnY/ChjxRePuENI/s640/IMG_6725.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>The rear license plate was removed...</p><p></p><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zcYmGj2IBu0/TzHdyKDZzeI/AAAAAAAADng/sXl7YwuWvws/s1600/IMG_6726.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zcYmGj2IBu0/TzHdyKDZzeI/AAAAAAAADng/sXl7YwuWvws/s640/IMG_6726.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Claying with Optimum Opti-Clay.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-siiLQAj3O-8/TzHd0ehIoUI/AAAAAAAADno/VAUQBnl8Na8/s1600/IMG_6727.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-siiLQAj3O-8/TzHd0ehIoUI/AAAAAAAADno/VAUQBnl8Na8/s640/IMG_6727.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZkVINwlGdfs/TzHd2v9EpWI/AAAAAAAADnw/DN8SGZ5vzUQ/s1600/IMG_6728.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZkVINwlGdfs/TzHd2v9EpWI/AAAAAAAADnw/DN8SGZ5vzUQ/s640/IMG_6728.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>As expected, the surface was still relatively clean but the clay did still pick up some contaminants on the surface.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hd3unJANBuc/TzHd4Csx6eI/AAAAAAAADn4/NFDAY8dTpf0/s1600/IMG_6730.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hd3unJANBuc/TzHd4Csx6eI/AAAAAAAADn4/NFDAY8dTpf0/s640/IMG_6730.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>The diesel filling flap was still clean...</p><p></p><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Kq54te2A0mo/TzHd7zSznGI/AAAAAAAADoA/JDL4o5Ma0Is/s1600/DSCF6021.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Kq54te2A0mo/TzHd7zSznGI/AAAAAAAADoA/JDL4o5Ma0Is/s640/DSCF6021.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>But there was evidence that this ride was either polished or waxed before.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B7erP-upHLI/TzHd-b_NsrI/AAAAAAAADoI/jr1JbHiT2PI/s1600/DSCF6019.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B7erP-upHLI/TzHd-b_NsrI/AAAAAAAADoI/jr1JbHiT2PI/s640/DSCF6019.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p> As the paint was in pretty good shape only a light polish with Optimum Hyper Polish and the Optimum Double-Sided Red Foam was required..... or so we thought.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4DeqvTO3MfQ/TzHeDU_YEyI/AAAAAAAADoY/YoX18sc1_Bo/s1600/DSCF6013.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4DeqvTO3MfQ/TzHeDU_YEyI/AAAAAAAADoY/YoX18sc1_Bo/s640/DSCF6013.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kFVj8vSrEUY/TzHeFbAJ6uI/AAAAAAAADog/MSB--2qijRY/s1600/DSCF6015.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kFVj8vSrEUY/TzHeFbAJ6uI/AAAAAAAADog/MSB--2qijRY/s640/DSCF6015.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Upon closer inspection of the front hood after polishing, there were some deeper swirls and RIDS still remaining, so...</p><p></p><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AJ67S0NKYxk/TzHeHpiWOGI/AAAAAAAADoo/FK8s3vHsHpA/s1600/DSCF6017.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AJ67S0NKYxk/TzHeHpiWOGI/AAAAAAAADoo/FK8s3vHsHpA/s640/DSCF6017.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Out with the Optimum Hyper Compound and the Optimum Double-Sided Twisted Wool pad.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bK-p-Vrw53I/TzHeKtv0J-I/AAAAAAAADow/uMC6f6_Zp-s/s1600/DSCF6022.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bK-p-Vrw53I/TzHeKtv0J-I/AAAAAAAADow/uMC6f6_Zp-s/s640/DSCF6022.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Mun at work..... again.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GwZE4jlD13Y/TzHeNy0uPzI/AAAAAAAADo4/vVhh_Gif0p4/s1600/DSCF6023.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GwZE4jlD13Y/TzHeNy0uPzI/AAAAAAAADo4/vVhh_Gif0p4/s640/DSCF6023.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Most of the deeper swirls and RIDS were removed after compounding but there were still a few very deep scratches remaining...</p><p></p><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W2F1TkU0JFk/TzHeQo3DTWI/AAAAAAAADpA/4J2GWfhJFpM/s1600/DSCF6030.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W2F1TkU0JFk/TzHeQo3DTWI/AAAAAAAADpA/4J2GWfhJFpM/s640/DSCF6030.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Which required some wet sanding to remove.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c-YHz4HyZ_M/TzHeTN8XiEI/AAAAAAAADpI/RVn9TpjacIA/s1600/DSCF6032.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c-YHz4HyZ_M/TzHeTN8XiEI/AAAAAAAADpI/RVn9TpjacIA/s640/DSCF6032.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>The sanding marks were removed with....</p><p></p><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nE10sd_KBgg/TzHeVMN30TI/AAAAAAAADpQ/WHvwL7r3JGA/s1600/DSCF6034.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nE10sd_KBgg/TzHeVMN30TI/AAAAAAAADpQ/WHvwL7r3JGA/s640/DSCF6034.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Optimum Hyper Polish!!!</p><p></p><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iczIskGE_f8/TzHeX6AGPII/AAAAAAAADpY/octWoL3O2Vw/s1600/DSCF6035.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iczIskGE_f8/TzHeX6AGPII/AAAAAAAADpY/octWoL3O2Vw/s640/DSCF6035.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Optimum Hyper Polish was designed to remove 1500 grit sanding marks so it easily dealt with the 2000 grit sand paper used for this scratch removal.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kozy7_CZVv4/TzHeaKIiFwI/AAAAAAAADpg/nM8YGE4qu6Q/s1600/DSCF6039.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kozy7_CZVv4/TzHeaKIiFwI/AAAAAAAADpg/nM8YGE4qu6Q/s640/DSCF6039.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7OPg8afw7WY/TzHectz5Z_I/AAAAAAAADpo/1juwhio6ysA/s1600/DSCF6036.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7OPg8afw7WY/TzHectz5Z_I/AAAAAAAADpo/1juwhio6ysA/s640/DSCF6036.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Done...</p><p></p><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Omp7jGeSgA/TzHefNPmDSI/AAAAAAAADpw/8NgOo8knIQg/s1600/DSCF6038.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Omp7jGeSgA/TzHefNPmDSI/AAAAAAAADpw/8NgOo8knIQg/s640/DSCF6038.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>The engine bay was also given a quick wipedown. Still brand-new!!!</p><p></p><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2lgPD2lDAOA/TzHeubX9ygI/AAAAAAAADp4/9OBU-b-YaBI/s1600/DSCF6044.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2lgPD2lDAOA/TzHeubX9ygI/AAAAAAAADp4/9OBU-b-YaBI/s640/DSCF6044.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Mun at work.... Coating with Optimum Opti-Coat.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8Tlo5YZNEb8/TzHex4iwxyI/AAAAAAAADqA/ggeZJiFlzF8/s1600/DSCF6046.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8Tlo5YZNEb8/TzHex4iwxyI/AAAAAAAADqA/ggeZJiFlzF8/s640/DSCF6046.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sQwGfMRP48o/TzHe0O5QmRI/AAAAAAAADqI/yrgsWIrrQJY/s1600/DSCF6049.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sQwGfMRP48o/TzHe0O5QmRI/AAAAAAAADqI/yrgsWIrrQJY/s640/DSCF6049.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_vFcwdHHl7k/TzHe3ODyINI/AAAAAAAADqQ/F_9yZ6BhJTs/s1600/DSCF6051.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_vFcwdHHl7k/TzHe3ODyINI/AAAAAAAADqQ/F_9yZ6BhJTs/s640/DSCF6051.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>After coating.... Nice deep gloss and shine.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MSG7yynHgUQ/TzHe6GzmOUI/AAAAAAAADqY/La56c2Gqlmc/s1600/DSCF6053.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MSG7yynHgUQ/TzHe6GzmOUI/AAAAAAAADqY/La56c2Gqlmc/s640/DSCF6053.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CoDFaZYeI3s/TzHe9wpLBlI/AAAAAAAADqg/j80BjpQ-q3s/s1600/DSCF6059.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CoDFaZYeI3s/TzHe9wpLBlI/AAAAAAAADqg/j80BjpQ-q3s/s640/DSCF6059.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V50bmWozKWo/TzHfBYRzx4I/AAAAAAAADqo/atHIdUiDCYw/s1600/DSCF6061.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V50bmWozKWo/TzHfBYRzx4I/AAAAAAAADqo/atHIdUiDCYw/s640/DSCF6061.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yiz-0I3g8dg/TzHfEPqx0dI/AAAAAAAADqw/3MeIY5ljyqA/s1600/DSCF6062.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yiz-0I3g8dg/TzHfEPqx0dI/AAAAAAAADqw/3MeIY5ljyqA/s640/DSCF6062.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Full-sun shot!!!</p><p></p><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p_ZokLzjlQc/TzHfHZw1llI/AAAAAAAADq4/8EnCpdJFZ9Q/s1600/DSCF6063.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p_ZokLzjlQc/TzHfHZw1llI/AAAAAAAADq4/8EnCpdJFZ9Q/s640/DSCF6063.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bVkMhKADBYc/TzHfKEFGvqI/AAAAAAAADrA/b6FoWp0Cmus/s1600/DSCF6065.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bVkMhKADBYc/TzHfKEFGvqI/AAAAAAAADrA/b6FoWp0Cmus/s640/DSCF6065.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Reassembling the rear license plate.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4Xpobcy51dg/TzHfNutXdxI/AAAAAAAADrI/kOrbnrY__1U/s1600/DSCF6067.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4Xpobcy51dg/TzHfNutXdxI/AAAAAAAADrI/kOrbnrY__1U/s640/DSCF6067.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Awesome reflections!!!</p><p></p><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yySHNBJrh_s/TzHfQ6ad3fI/AAAAAAAADrQ/02_BPrSdvy8/s1600/DSCF6068.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yySHNBJrh_s/TzHfQ6ad3fI/AAAAAAAADrQ/02_BPrSdvy8/s640/DSCF6068.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TvI0oTmAHvk/TzHfUk2dqpI/AAAAAAAADrY/QLSzaRqzFaI/s1600/DSCF6069.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TvI0oTmAHvk/TzHfUk2dqpI/AAAAAAAADrY/QLSzaRqzFaI/s640/DSCF6069.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oNS6BAy-QGc/TzHfYSCnbOI/AAAAAAAADrg/7fEyOvP2ens/s1600/DSCF6075.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oNS6BAy-QGc/TzHfYSCnbOI/AAAAAAAADrg/7fEyOvP2ens/s640/DSCF6075.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RQqznV65JZ8/TzHfeCEUgkI/AAAAAAAADro/jcav-LAPj9E/s1600/DSCF6077.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RQqznV65JZ8/TzHfeCEUgkI/AAAAAAAADro/jcav-LAPj9E/s640/DSCF6077.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vjjINufCw2w/TzHfm_i8sZI/AAAAAAAADrw/53tgO-1B3qY/s1600/DSCF6057.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vjjINufCw2w/TzHfm_i8sZI/AAAAAAAADrw/53tgO-1B3qY/s640/DSCF6057.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-90CVm2fq3Mc/TzHfsNUkMsI/AAAAAAAADr4/OhhggNge6yU/s1600/DSCF6054.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-90CVm2fq3Mc/TzHfsNUkMsI/AAAAAAAADr4/OhhggNge6yU/s640/DSCF6054.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>I do like this shot of the F10!</p><p></p><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xv8ngmCy1Fs/TzHfvTRkNdI/AAAAAAAADsA/jWUd7MUOyJ8/s1600/DSCF6074.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xv8ngmCy1Fs/TzHfvTRkNdI/AAAAAAAADsA/jWUd7MUOyJ8/s640/DSCF6074.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Thanks again to Mun for his help and thanks for looking.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="seech, post: 599605, member: 4572"] Was called in by esca_flo about protecting his brand new ride with less than 1000km on the clock. He wanted us to coat his ride as soon as possible to protect the original factory paint with Optimum Opti-Coat which is harder and more scratch and chemical resistant the normal paint. The Opti-Coat also has superior water beading qualities and is designed to last the lifetime of the paint. Thankfully, my detailing buddy Mun, was kind enough to lend me a hand with this Opti-Coating as well. [URL="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xv8ngmCy1Fs/TzHfvTRkNdI/AAAAAAAADsA/jWUd7MUOyJ8/s1600/DSCF6074.JPG"][IMG]http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xv8ngmCy1Fs/TzHfvTRkNdI/AAAAAAAADsA/jWUd7MUOyJ8/s640/DSCF6074.JPG[/IMG][/URL] [URL="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OCUdXA50Pv4/TzHdbtuvt6I/AAAAAAAADm4/yPwDXcW4yPg/s1600/DSCF6008.JPG"][IMG]http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OCUdXA50Pv4/TzHdbtuvt6I/AAAAAAAADm4/yPwDXcW4yPg/s640/DSCF6008.JPG[/IMG][/URL] [URL="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GbzNNm3sNiY/TzHdgBrUpUI/AAAAAAAADnA/zIyb0MVma2E/s1600/DSCF6009.JPG"][IMG]http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GbzNNm3sNiY/TzHdgBrUpUI/AAAAAAAADnA/zIyb0MVma2E/s640/DSCF6009.JPG[/IMG][/URL] The oil burners seem to be getting more popular... [URL="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-82yBHXxIdfE/TzHdrEw-vJI/AAAAAAAADnI/ig4kXdFTKSs/s1600/DSCF6010.JPG"][IMG]http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-82yBHXxIdfE/TzHdrEw-vJI/AAAAAAAADnI/ig4kXdFTKSs/s640/DSCF6010.JPG[/IMG][/URL] As it was a new ride the paint was in pretty good condition with the exception of a few deep scratches... [URL="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W2F1TkU0JFk/TzHeQo3DTWI/AAAAAAAADpA/4J2GWfhJFpM/s1600/DSCF6030.JPG"][IMG]http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W2F1TkU0JFk/TzHeQo3DTWI/AAAAAAAADpA/4J2GWfhJFpM/s640/DSCF6030.JPG[/IMG][/URL] Removed by wet sanding. [URL="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c-YHz4HyZ_M/TzHeTN8XiEI/AAAAAAAADpI/RVn9TpjacIA/s1600/DSCF6032.JPG"][IMG]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c-YHz4HyZ_M/TzHeTN8XiEI/AAAAAAAADpI/RVn9TpjacIA/s640/DSCF6032.JPG[/IMG][/URL] Coating with Optimum Opti-Coat. [URL="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sQwGfMRP48o/TzHe0O5QmRI/AAAAAAAADqI/yrgsWIrrQJY/s1600/DSCF6049.JPG"][IMG]http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sQwGfMRP48o/TzHe0O5QmRI/AAAAAAAADqI/yrgsWIrrQJY/s640/DSCF6049.JPG[/IMG][/URL] A nice, deep, glossy shine!!! [URL="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vjjINufCw2w/TzHfm_i8sZI/AAAAAAAADrw/53tgO-1B3qY/s1600/DSCF6057.JPG"][IMG]http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vjjINufCw2w/TzHfm_i8sZI/AAAAAAAADrw/53tgO-1B3qY/s640/DSCF6057.JPG[/IMG][/URL] This is the condition of the car when we arrived. I have been in contact with the owner and specifically asked him to be careful if he sent the car out for washing. Thankfully the paint was still in pretty good shape without the usual damage caused by 'road-side car washes' in Malaysia. [URL="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OCUdXA50Pv4/TzHdbtuvt6I/AAAAAAAADm4/yPwDXcW4yPg/s1600/DSCF6008.JPG"][IMG]http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OCUdXA50Pv4/TzHdbtuvt6I/AAAAAAAADm4/yPwDXcW4yPg/s640/DSCF6008.JPG[/IMG][/URL] The usual dirt and grime. [URL="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GbzNNm3sNiY/TzHdgBrUpUI/AAAAAAAADnA/zIyb0MVma2E/s1600/DSCF6009.JPG"][IMG]http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GbzNNm3sNiY/TzHdgBrUpUI/AAAAAAAADnA/zIyb0MVma2E/s640/DSCF6009.JPG[/IMG][/URL] Easily removed with Optimum No-Rinse (ONR) and the Optimum Opti-Mitt. [URL="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BhCq8RCanXI/TzHduNdzlsI/AAAAAAAADnQ/hdb-cRZoR0A/s1600/IMG_6724.JPG"][IMG]http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BhCq8RCanXI/TzHduNdzlsI/AAAAAAAADnQ/hdb-cRZoR0A/s640/IMG_6724.JPG[/IMG][/URL] The more I use the new Optimum Opti-Mitt, the more I like it as the black foam is very soft and just glides over the paint. [URL="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zQCXAMENJR8/TzHdv5sW3mI/AAAAAAAADnY/ChjxRePuENI/s1600/IMG_6725.JPG"][IMG]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zQCXAMENJR8/TzHdv5sW3mI/AAAAAAAADnY/ChjxRePuENI/s640/IMG_6725.JPG[/IMG][/URL] The rear license plate was removed... [URL="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zcYmGj2IBu0/TzHdyKDZzeI/AAAAAAAADng/sXl7YwuWvws/s1600/IMG_6726.JPG"][IMG]http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zcYmGj2IBu0/TzHdyKDZzeI/AAAAAAAADng/sXl7YwuWvws/s640/IMG_6726.JPG[/IMG][/URL] Claying with Optimum Opti-Clay. [URL="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-siiLQAj3O-8/TzHd0ehIoUI/AAAAAAAADno/VAUQBnl8Na8/s1600/IMG_6727.JPG"][IMG]http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-siiLQAj3O-8/TzHd0ehIoUI/AAAAAAAADno/VAUQBnl8Na8/s640/IMG_6727.JPG[/IMG][/URL] [URL="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZkVINwlGdfs/TzHd2v9EpWI/AAAAAAAADnw/DN8SGZ5vzUQ/s1600/IMG_6728.JPG"][IMG]http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZkVINwlGdfs/TzHd2v9EpWI/AAAAAAAADnw/DN8SGZ5vzUQ/s640/IMG_6728.JPG[/IMG][/URL] As expected, the surface was still relatively clean but the clay did still pick up some contaminants on the surface. [URL="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hd3unJANBuc/TzHd4Csx6eI/AAAAAAAADn4/NFDAY8dTpf0/s1600/IMG_6730.JPG"][IMG]http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hd3unJANBuc/TzHd4Csx6eI/AAAAAAAADn4/NFDAY8dTpf0/s640/IMG_6730.JPG[/IMG][/URL] The diesel filling flap was still clean... [URL="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Kq54te2A0mo/TzHd7zSznGI/AAAAAAAADoA/JDL4o5Ma0Is/s1600/DSCF6021.JPG"][IMG]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Kq54te2A0mo/TzHd7zSznGI/AAAAAAAADoA/JDL4o5Ma0Is/s640/DSCF6021.JPG[/IMG][/URL] But there was evidence that this ride was either polished or waxed before. [URL="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B7erP-upHLI/TzHd-b_NsrI/AAAAAAAADoI/jr1JbHiT2PI/s1600/DSCF6019.JPG"][IMG]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B7erP-upHLI/TzHd-b_NsrI/AAAAAAAADoI/jr1JbHiT2PI/s640/DSCF6019.JPG[/IMG][/URL] As the paint was in pretty good shape only a light polish with Optimum Hyper Polish and the Optimum Double-Sided Red Foam was required..... or so we thought. [URL="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4DeqvTO3MfQ/TzHeDU_YEyI/AAAAAAAADoY/YoX18sc1_Bo/s1600/DSCF6013.JPG"][IMG]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4DeqvTO3MfQ/TzHeDU_YEyI/AAAAAAAADoY/YoX18sc1_Bo/s640/DSCF6013.JPG[/IMG][/URL] [URL="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kFVj8vSrEUY/TzHeFbAJ6uI/AAAAAAAADog/MSB--2qijRY/s1600/DSCF6015.JPG"][IMG]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kFVj8vSrEUY/TzHeFbAJ6uI/AAAAAAAADog/MSB--2qijRY/s640/DSCF6015.JPG[/IMG][/URL] Upon closer inspection of the front hood after polishing, there were some deeper swirls and RIDS still remaining, so... [URL="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AJ67S0NKYxk/TzHeHpiWOGI/AAAAAAAADoo/FK8s3vHsHpA/s1600/DSCF6017.JPG"][IMG]http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AJ67S0NKYxk/TzHeHpiWOGI/AAAAAAAADoo/FK8s3vHsHpA/s640/DSCF6017.JPG[/IMG][/URL] Out with the Optimum Hyper Compound and the Optimum Double-Sided Twisted Wool pad. [URL="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bK-p-Vrw53I/TzHeKtv0J-I/AAAAAAAADow/uMC6f6_Zp-s/s1600/DSCF6022.JPG"][IMG]http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bK-p-Vrw53I/TzHeKtv0J-I/AAAAAAAADow/uMC6f6_Zp-s/s640/DSCF6022.JPG[/IMG][/URL] Mun at work..... again. [URL="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GwZE4jlD13Y/TzHeNy0uPzI/AAAAAAAADo4/vVhh_Gif0p4/s1600/DSCF6023.JPG"][IMG]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GwZE4jlD13Y/TzHeNy0uPzI/AAAAAAAADo4/vVhh_Gif0p4/s640/DSCF6023.JPG[/IMG][/URL] Most of the deeper swirls and RIDS were removed after compounding but there were still a few very deep scratches remaining... [URL="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W2F1TkU0JFk/TzHeQo3DTWI/AAAAAAAADpA/4J2GWfhJFpM/s1600/DSCF6030.JPG"][IMG]http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W2F1TkU0JFk/TzHeQo3DTWI/AAAAAAAADpA/4J2GWfhJFpM/s640/DSCF6030.JPG[/IMG][/URL] Which required some wet sanding to remove. [URL="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c-YHz4HyZ_M/TzHeTN8XiEI/AAAAAAAADpI/RVn9TpjacIA/s1600/DSCF6032.JPG"][IMG]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c-YHz4HyZ_M/TzHeTN8XiEI/AAAAAAAADpI/RVn9TpjacIA/s640/DSCF6032.JPG[/IMG][/URL] The sanding marks were removed with.... [URL="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nE10sd_KBgg/TzHeVMN30TI/AAAAAAAADpQ/WHvwL7r3JGA/s1600/DSCF6034.JPG"][IMG]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nE10sd_KBgg/TzHeVMN30TI/AAAAAAAADpQ/WHvwL7r3JGA/s640/DSCF6034.JPG[/IMG][/URL] Optimum Hyper Polish!!! [URL="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iczIskGE_f8/TzHeX6AGPII/AAAAAAAADpY/octWoL3O2Vw/s1600/DSCF6035.JPG"][IMG]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iczIskGE_f8/TzHeX6AGPII/AAAAAAAADpY/octWoL3O2Vw/s640/DSCF6035.JPG[/IMG][/URL] Optimum Hyper Polish was designed to remove 1500 grit sanding marks so it easily dealt with the 2000 grit sand paper used for this scratch removal. [URL="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kozy7_CZVv4/TzHeaKIiFwI/AAAAAAAADpg/nM8YGE4qu6Q/s1600/DSCF6039.JPG"][IMG]http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kozy7_CZVv4/TzHeaKIiFwI/AAAAAAAADpg/nM8YGE4qu6Q/s640/DSCF6039.JPG[/IMG][/URL] [URL="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7OPg8afw7WY/TzHectz5Z_I/AAAAAAAADpo/1juwhio6ysA/s1600/DSCF6036.JPG"][IMG]http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7OPg8afw7WY/TzHectz5Z_I/AAAAAAAADpo/1juwhio6ysA/s640/DSCF6036.JPG[/IMG][/URL] Done... [URL="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Omp7jGeSgA/TzHefNPmDSI/AAAAAAAADpw/8NgOo8knIQg/s1600/DSCF6038.JPG"][IMG]http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Omp7jGeSgA/TzHefNPmDSI/AAAAAAAADpw/8NgOo8knIQg/s640/DSCF6038.JPG[/IMG][/URL] The engine bay was also given a quick wipedown. Still brand-new!!! [URL="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2lgPD2lDAOA/TzHeubX9ygI/AAAAAAAADp4/9OBU-b-YaBI/s1600/DSCF6044.JPG"][IMG]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2lgPD2lDAOA/TzHeubX9ygI/AAAAAAAADp4/9OBU-b-YaBI/s640/DSCF6044.JPG[/IMG][/URL] Mun at work.... Coating with Optimum Opti-Coat. [URL="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8Tlo5YZNEb8/TzHex4iwxyI/AAAAAAAADqA/ggeZJiFlzF8/s1600/DSCF6046.JPG"][IMG]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8Tlo5YZNEb8/TzHex4iwxyI/AAAAAAAADqA/ggeZJiFlzF8/s640/DSCF6046.JPG[/IMG][/URL] [URL="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sQwGfMRP48o/TzHe0O5QmRI/AAAAAAAADqI/yrgsWIrrQJY/s1600/DSCF6049.JPG"][IMG]http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sQwGfMRP48o/TzHe0O5QmRI/AAAAAAAADqI/yrgsWIrrQJY/s640/DSCF6049.JPG[/IMG][/URL] [URL="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_vFcwdHHl7k/TzHe3ODyINI/AAAAAAAADqQ/F_9yZ6BhJTs/s1600/DSCF6051.JPG"][IMG]http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_vFcwdHHl7k/TzHe3ODyINI/AAAAAAAADqQ/F_9yZ6BhJTs/s640/DSCF6051.JPG[/IMG][/URL] After coating.... Nice deep gloss and shine. [URL="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MSG7yynHgUQ/TzHe6GzmOUI/AAAAAAAADqY/La56c2Gqlmc/s1600/DSCF6053.JPG"][IMG]http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MSG7yynHgUQ/TzHe6GzmOUI/AAAAAAAADqY/La56c2Gqlmc/s640/DSCF6053.JPG[/IMG][/URL] [URL="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CoDFaZYeI3s/TzHe9wpLBlI/AAAAAAAADqg/j80BjpQ-q3s/s1600/DSCF6059.JPG"][IMG]http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CoDFaZYeI3s/TzHe9wpLBlI/AAAAAAAADqg/j80BjpQ-q3s/s640/DSCF6059.JPG[/IMG][/URL] [URL="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V50bmWozKWo/TzHfBYRzx4I/AAAAAAAADqo/atHIdUiDCYw/s1600/DSCF6061.JPG"][IMG]http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V50bmWozKWo/TzHfBYRzx4I/AAAAAAAADqo/atHIdUiDCYw/s640/DSCF6061.JPG[/IMG][/URL] [URL="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yiz-0I3g8dg/TzHfEPqx0dI/AAAAAAAADqw/3MeIY5ljyqA/s1600/DSCF6062.JPG"][IMG]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yiz-0I3g8dg/TzHfEPqx0dI/AAAAAAAADqw/3MeIY5ljyqA/s640/DSCF6062.JPG[/IMG][/URL] Full-sun shot!!! [URL="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p_ZokLzjlQc/TzHfHZw1llI/AAAAAAAADq4/8EnCpdJFZ9Q/s1600/DSCF6063.JPG"][IMG]http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p_ZokLzjlQc/TzHfHZw1llI/AAAAAAAADq4/8EnCpdJFZ9Q/s640/DSCF6063.JPG[/IMG][/URL] [URL="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bVkMhKADBYc/TzHfKEFGvqI/AAAAAAAADrA/b6FoWp0Cmus/s1600/DSCF6065.JPG"][IMG]http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bVkMhKADBYc/TzHfKEFGvqI/AAAAAAAADrA/b6FoWp0Cmus/s640/DSCF6065.JPG[/IMG][/URL] Reassembling the rear license plate. [URL="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4Xpobcy51dg/TzHfNutXdxI/AAAAAAAADrI/kOrbnrY__1U/s1600/DSCF6067.JPG"][IMG]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4Xpobcy51dg/TzHfNutXdxI/AAAAAAAADrI/kOrbnrY__1U/s640/DSCF6067.JPG[/IMG][/URL] Awesome reflections!!! [URL="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yySHNBJrh_s/TzHfQ6ad3fI/AAAAAAAADrQ/02_BPrSdvy8/s1600/DSCF6068.JPG"][IMG]http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yySHNBJrh_s/TzHfQ6ad3fI/AAAAAAAADrQ/02_BPrSdvy8/s640/DSCF6068.JPG[/IMG][/URL] [URL="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TvI0oTmAHvk/TzHfUk2dqpI/AAAAAAAADrY/QLSzaRqzFaI/s1600/DSCF6069.JPG"][IMG]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TvI0oTmAHvk/TzHfUk2dqpI/AAAAAAAADrY/QLSzaRqzFaI/s640/DSCF6069.JPG[/IMG][/URL] [URL="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oNS6BAy-QGc/TzHfYSCnbOI/AAAAAAAADrg/7fEyOvP2ens/s1600/DSCF6075.JPG"][IMG]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oNS6BAy-QGc/TzHfYSCnbOI/AAAAAAAADrg/7fEyOvP2ens/s640/DSCF6075.JPG[/IMG][/URL] [URL="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RQqznV65JZ8/TzHfeCEUgkI/AAAAAAAADro/jcav-LAPj9E/s1600/DSCF6077.JPG"][IMG]http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RQqznV65JZ8/TzHfeCEUgkI/AAAAAAAADro/jcav-LAPj9E/s640/DSCF6077.JPG[/IMG][/URL] [URL="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vjjINufCw2w/TzHfm_i8sZI/AAAAAAAADrw/53tgO-1B3qY/s1600/DSCF6057.JPG"][IMG]http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vjjINufCw2w/TzHfm_i8sZI/AAAAAAAADrw/53tgO-1B3qY/s640/DSCF6057.JPG[/IMG][/URL] [URL="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-90CVm2fq3Mc/TzHfsNUkMsI/AAAAAAAADr4/OhhggNge6yU/s1600/DSCF6054.JPG"][IMG]http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-90CVm2fq3Mc/TzHfsNUkMsI/AAAAAAAADr4/OhhggNge6yU/s640/DSCF6054.JPG[/IMG][/URL] I do like this shot of the F10! [URL="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xv8ngmCy1Fs/TzHfvTRkNdI/AAAAAAAADsA/jWUd7MUOyJ8/s1600/DSCF6074.JPG"][IMG]http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xv8ngmCy1Fs/TzHfvTRkNdI/AAAAAAAADsA/jWUd7MUOyJ8/s640/DSCF6074.JPG[/IMG][/URL] Thanks again to Mun for his help and thanks for looking. [/QUOTE]
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