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    2007 Jaguar XKR - 3 Step Paint Correction by Mr. Sparkle Detailing - Long Island, NY

    Thank you for the kind words and certainly appreciate the referral!
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    2007 Jaguar XKR - 3 Step Paint Correction by Mr. Sparkle Detailing - Long Island, NY

    thanks for all the comments guys! Yes, within a short walk to the world famous edison ave hero express. Not sure I know your mechanic and builder but there is a lot tucked into that neighborhood auto related. small world
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    2007 Jaguar XKR - 3 Step Paint Correction by Mr. Sparkle Detailing - Long Island, NY

    rotary for initial cutting, DAs for refining the finish. Multiple tools used as I keep different sized backing plates on each one. So as I approach each panel I reach for whichever size pad is appropriate.
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    2007 Jaguar XKR - 3 Step Paint Correction by Mr. Sparkle Detailing - Long Island, NY

    Thank you my friend! Really appreciate the kind words. I will keep the hits coming for my fans both here and abroad :cool:
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    2007 Jaguar XKR - 3 Step Paint Correction by Mr. Sparkle Detailing - Long Island, NY

    sure looked that way. the brush car washes are the worst
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    2007 Jaguar XKR - 3 Step Paint Correction by Mr. Sparkle Detailing - Long Island, NY

    New client contacted me about his Jaguar XKR which had seen better days. He stopped by one afternoon for an estimate and it was just covered in swirls. We looked things over under my LED lights, took some paint measurements, and discussed some options. He told me he was pretty sure he was in...
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    2014 Dodge Charger - Paint Correction & Opti-Coat Pro by Mr. Sparkle Detailing Long Island, NY - Dealership Rotary Buffer Trails Inside

    the problem is that these defects are not visible at all under fluroscent lighting. Only direct sunlight or halogen / LED. I use LED floodlights with the fluros off. Under these conditions its obvious as you see. Most shops (detailing, body shops, dealerships) only use fluros.
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    2014 Dodge Charger - Paint Correction & Opti-Coat Pro by Mr. Sparkle Detailing Long Island, NY - Dealership Rotary Buffer Trails Inside

    I enjoy brazilian bbq, and now this new phrase I've learned. thank you
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    2014 Dodge Charger - Paint Correction & Opti-Coat Pro by Mr. Sparkle Detailing Long Island, NY - Dealership Rotary Buffer Trails Inside

    Thanks everyone! The owner was thrilled not really. if anything on the soft side but not terrible. but this was a 2014. They may have changed the paint since 2012. and really every car is different. you never know.
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    2014 Dodge Charger - Paint Correction & Opti-Coat Pro by Mr. Sparkle Detailing Long Island, NY - Dealership Rotary Buffer Trails Inside

    New client came to me with his nearly brand new 2014 Dodge Charger. Still with temporary tags in place, the dealership had 'detailed' the car for him and well, you know the story. Possibly one of the worst hack jobs I've seen. They spared the trim (usually also part of the destruction) but...
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    2012 Volkswagen Passat - Paint Correction Detail by Mr. Sparkle Detailing - Long Island, NY

    there are exceptions, but I've seen it enough that if the car isn't getting polished I stick to regular clay. Usually opening with a chemical decon first to lessen whatever the clay will pick up havent spoken to you in awhile. stop by if you're in the area. maybe trade some samples or whatever.
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    2012 Volkswagen Passat - Paint Correction Detail by Mr. Sparkle Detailing - Long Island, NY

    to be honest, I'm not sure. I think it had the matte look. I definitely took off some body oils but I can't recall what the starting and ending finish was on the steering wheel.
  13. Gurge

    Horror Story and Need a Professional Auto Detailer in Daytona/Ormond Beach FL Area?

    He does mobile work, but check out carl's auto detail. he's on instagram doing correction work in your area. @carlsautodetail Tell him Mr. Sparkle referred you...
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    What are your thoughts on yelp!?

    Never - Ever - Pay Yelp to advertise In fact they called me last week, and I gave them an earful AGAIN Yelp says I have 2 positive reviews. Not such a big deal really. But most people have no idea about the hidden or 'filtered' reviews which is supposedly done by some computer generated...
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    2012 Volkswagen Passat - Paint Correction Detail by Mr. Sparkle Detailing - Long Island, NY

    the pilot is a big boy. This was a pretty involved correction that you may or may not be looking for. Drop me an email if you like and we can discuss it further. Will do my best to meet the budget and expectations [email protected] The shop is in west babylon. If you're local we...
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    2012 Volkswagen Passat - Paint Correction Detail by Mr. Sparkle Detailing - Long Island, NY

    I am certain of it my friend. I've seen it multiple times. If I'm not polishing the car, no way I'm using a speedy prep or nano mitt. doesn't always make a mess but it does often enough thats not to say clay wouldn't have caused some marring on this one as well (it happens) but I feel it was...
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    2012 Volkswagen Passat - Paint Correction Detail by Mr. Sparkle Detailing - Long Island, NY

    And then we stand back and admire our work... Deep reflections as you can see (both of me and my garage gnome) I also had removed the rear badges on this one per the clients request before & after close up To start things off - dirty rear end with badges in place After...
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    2012 Volkswagen Passat - Paint Correction Detail by Mr. Sparkle Detailing - Long Island, NY

    New client contacted me regarding his black VW Passat. It was his baby, but had seen some tough times and had noticeable swirls in the paint. We did a wash and pre-inspection prior to booking anything and it wasn't pretty. At that time I also learned that some of the car was original paint...
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    Megs APC+

    I love APC+, but not on paint I use Optimum Power Clean if needed on paint (bug splatter for example). I also throw a bit in my foam cannon to help strip LSP
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    Protect license plate

    some of my clients arent concerned with the look of the plate, but they are concerned with tickets from red light cameras PhotoBlocker Spray; Protecting over 1 million drivers since 2001
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