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  1. Jsmooth

    Show and "not" shine

    At OCDetail we have already worked on 30 Model X's! Were known for "bringing the shine" when it comes to paint corrections, protective coating applications, and installing paint protection film. I know we've personally wrapped 6 Model X's front to back with Xpel ultimate. This one though was...
  2. Jsmooth

    Tesla Model X Cquartz Finest, Xpel, and DAT GLOSS!

    I've gotten a reputation for being the Tesla guy in the area when it comes to detailing and protection needs. Well the Model X just came out and we've already worked on 4! This was the first one and we actually picked it up from the delivery center after the customer waited 3 years. He thought...
  3. Jsmooth

    Car Pro Essence Reviewed! 6 Months of Testing by OCDetail

    You guys heard T pain say he's in love with a stripper? Well I'm in love with a filler! Traditionally this is a huge no no for any true correction work or so I thought. I'm pretty good friends with the guys at Car Pro and get to do a lot of product testing and give feed back. Playing with this...
  4. Jsmooth

    OCDetail - Rinse less washing video

    HI guys here is my variance on rinse less washing that I've been using almost exclusively for the last year. Haven't marred anything yet even extremely dirty cars. Hope it helps! https://youtu.be/8RqTUKZeAOk Thanks for looking Joseph Torbati Bay Area OCDetail
  5. Jsmooth

    OCDetail - Audi Brilliant gray.. Oh wait its black

    Wow I'm spoiled! I've clawed my way through the trenches of dirty cupholders and I've went round for round with some destroyed paint. I've lost a many night sleeps and probably the reason I sprouted some grey hair. But as of lately I've been kinda spoiled to almost nothing but brand new cars...
  6. Jsmooth

    OCDetail - KRAZY!!! G63 Sunset Beam!

    The coolest G wagon I've ever seen! And probably the rarest! We completed a multi step paint correction on it and a full front end custom Xpel Ultimate Clear bra. This is probably one of the most difficult cars there is to wrap so took off all the fenders, front bumper, lights were removed...
  7. Jsmooth

    OCDetail - Jet Black Tesla Cquartz Finest

    "Why should I detail my new car? I just got it! It doesn't need any work!" Common things we hear a lot as detailers. To this day 1000's of cars later I've never seen a new car I couldn't make look better. I stole this quote from my 9th degree buddy "Showroom quality????? I'd never do that...
  8. Jsmooth

    OCDetail - 50 hours to glory!

    I've corrected more Tesla's than anyone on the planet. And I know the paint on these cars. So usually its a repetition equals efficiency when correcting one. But this Tesla had 21k miles on it and had seen some better days... The paint was an absolute wreck! Covered in every type of defect you...
  9. Jsmooth

    OCDetail - Nissan GTR CQuartz Finest

    Once upon a time there was a mythical creature known as Godzilla. To me this mythical creature holds a very special place in my heart. A Nissan GTR is the car I dream of, by far and way my favorite! I have had a many customers call me with one of these beast but some way or another something...
  10. Jsmooth

    OCDetail - 911 GT3 Double Your Fun

    What are the chances! The 991 GT3 is relatively low volume car for Porsche. Well last week I didn't just have one in the shop I had two! It would of been cool to get them on the same days but they were scheduled a few days apart. Both were in for the same service full corrections and Cquartz...
  11. Jsmooth

    OCDetail - Only P85D in custom Chip Foose Color!

    I've done a lot of Tesla's but never one like this. A Chip Foose color originally and painted at the factory on this P85D. I was honored to be contacted by a very researched and informed customer to complete the correction of the paint. For this I could only use the Finest techniques and...
  12. Jsmooth

    OCDetail -Lamborghini Huracan Bay Area Cquartz Finest

    Bring on the Lambo! It was a tragic day when we were asked to pick up this beautiful car... I know who wants to drive a new lambo... Not me! But since I pulled the short straw at the shop I agreed.... I always the short end of the stick.... UGH! The horror! Why! Theatrics good? Can you feel my...
  13. Jsmooth

    OCDetail - Triple Black 2015 C7 Z06

    Bring on the baddest track attack Corvette ever made! This particular Z06 is fully loaded with the Z07 package. This car looked flat out evil! In triple black non the less! I actually got to pick this car up and drive it before the owner, 650HP on tap and 7th gear going 65 the computer said I...
  14. Jsmooth

    Sanding mark challenge! Jet Black SL63 - OCDetail

    This poor AMG Benz had been seriously violated by someone! Far as I could tell it was DA sanded and wrecked with improper rotary buffing skills... The DA sand marks or "Pig Tails" were so bad the first time I saw the car out in the sun I thought it was metallic blue. I have a lot of respect for...
  15. Jsmooth

    OCDetailing - Harley Davidson Bay Area Opti Coat Pro

    Sure we do bikes! This paint work had seen better days. The client had just got this bike repainted. I will say the paint was nice and flat.... The finish work left a lot to be desired. We knew what to do! Inspection under LED after washing. Not horrible... Using my flex light showed a...
  16. Jsmooth

    OCDetailing - Tesla Roadster Opti Coat Pro

    I know I know... Shocking another Tesla! This is the small one and OMG did it need help! Well the customer picked the right guy for the job! When the car got here it had issues for sure. Oh she's a dirty girl! So naughty! Its ok I know how to discipline these acts! After scrubbing the...
  17. Jsmooth

    OCDetailing-Porsche Cayenne GTS Opti Coat Pro

    Once apon a time this client lived in Toronto and always had his new cars prepped by a great detailer by the name of Kevin Hamill of GTA in detail! Kevin is no average detailer his skills are world renown and second to non. When Kevin's client moved to the bay he asked for a recommendation to...
  18. Jsmooth

    458 Italia Opti Coat Pro - Orinda Auto Detail

    Bring on the Ferrari! This 2014 Italia was in major need of help! This is going to be pic heavy! Lets start with the damage I could seen when it got here! That is a pretty pattern there! Lots of this all over the car. Along with just about every other kind of defect you can imagine...
  19. Jsmooth

    Not all hand jobs are created equally!

    Famous last words "I've only had my car hand washed since I got it!". Well here we go again knowing that not all "Hand washing" is equal. Usually at the shop we do a lot of high end daily drivers but seldom get true exotics in. It happens from time to time. I always have the same feeling, I'm...
  20. Jsmooth

    Orinda Auto Detail - 2014 Viper TA Opti Coat Pro

    Ready for a track day! If you want to go flex your might against any and all new comers bring out this thing! The story behind the "TA" is that the new Viper was beat by the out going ZR-1. So Dodge set out with a single goal when making this car.... KILL THE CORVETTE! And they succeeded with...
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