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    100+ hours of labor on a McLaren 'Full-Monty' project crammed into a 3:50 video

    We transported this McLaren from the dealer to our facility to perform our full-monty service and provide it with the best luster and protection possible. This video shows a small window of all that went into this project and I hope you enjoy it. The dealer was offering my client "the same job"...
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    My 2018 Daytona Violet M3 ZCP Aesthetic Build [perpetual videos & picture updates]

    I've dolled up enough cars for everyone else through the years and now it's time to give a car for my own shop attention. :D I will be updating the thread from time to time when there's something that may be worth while to share. We'll be releasing some truly unique(and hopefully entertaining)...
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    What Causes Swirl Marks -And how one can Keep Them From Occurring [latest article]

    What Causes Swirl Marks? "What causes swirl marks on car paint? Really, what causes the most common forms of damage on car paint may be an even better question! Why? Even though swirl marks may be the most known example of car paint damage, it is not the only one to be concerned with." The...
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    In my opinion, these are the top 3 mistakes detailers make when performing paint correction

    Top 3 Mistakes Detailers Make When Performing Paint Correction I am sure not everyone will agree but I would like to see a shift back towards fine paint correction, treating paint correction like a craft that takes years to master and individuals that take great pride in the areas that are not...
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    I love my craft [video following my shop for a few days on a project]

    We spent quite some time on this project correcting surface defects, installing a substantial amount of clear bra, wrapping the hood with matte film and coating it all. I know many here are passionate about this hobby and for some, the craft they pay their bills with. I hope this video is...
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    Who We Are -Video featuring a Porsche 991 gt3

    Got to spend some quality time with Mike a few weeks ago at the presidential rail car detail and had a blast with everyone. Some guys know me on a personal level and some don't. If you'd like to learn more about me, my staff and what we do at my shop, this video is a great use of 5 minutes...
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    Atlanta Tesla p85d visited us for a detail, clear bra and Modesta BC-06 on wheels [brief video]

    Lots of time spend installing clear bra and Modesta BC-06 on this Tesla Model S p85d. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMQWga1KYzQ What a great car! We have another p85d being delivered tomorrow and two other TMS's in the shop for full clear bra wraps, coatings and all kinds of fun stuff! More...
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    French Racing Blue XKR-S gets treated the way it deserves [video]

    It was great working on such a beautiful color. Even if it was hammered after only 1800 miles. The Jaguar received our gold paint restoration package as well as Modesta P-01a and BC-05. We put a lot of blood sweat and tears working around all the nooks and crannies to get it to the condition...
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    Know those special car details with a story that come around once in a while? Here's our last one.

    A few months ago someone reached out to us looking for someone that could do something special for him. He was the original owner of a 1964 E-Type. After some chatting on the phone he decided to have the car delivered to us so that we could work our thing. The original project can be found here...
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    Porsche detailing, CQuartz Finest and clear bra Atlanta www.detaileddesignsautospa.com

    Porsche 997 Turbo Cabriolet came in for our silver paint correction package, clear bra installation for the full hood, full front fenders, front bumper and side mirrors, CQuartz Finest and fabric top detailing and coating. It took us a while, but we were able to knock it out of the park...
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    Atlanta Focus ST Opti-Coat Pro and PPF www.detaileddesignsautospa.com

    Client came in looking for clear bra on the full hood, full front fenders, front bumper and side mirrors. Decided to leave with Opti-Coat Pro and a wheel-off detail and coating. This car was voted as the best looking Focus ST in Atlanta by all 4 guys at my shop. lol! Just how we do it at...
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    Modesta BC-04 on an Atlanta Tesla Model S with write up as well as a video

    The owner, from Athens, GA., brought the car straight from the delivery center to my shop Detailed Designs Auto Spa located just outside Atlanta for an extensive paint protection film installation and Modesta BC-04 application. I provided a full write up with some excellent photographs here...
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    Do you like sun shots? Do you like videos with sun shots? This video is for you.

    The owner reached out to me in desperation. He couldn't find someone to do what he needed for his car and others were ruining it even worse. We spent over 40 hours restoring the paint and he also wanted an interior car detailing for his Lexus. This is the story of some really jacked up paint...
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    Extensive Jaguar E-Type Auto Detail by Detailed Designs Auto Spa

    It's been a while since I posted a project. We've been very busy and while we've got lots of pictures, there is a lack of time to produce something that is worthwhile. I stayed up late last night getting this prepared. We detailed the wheels, performed our silver level paint correction, exterior...
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    The weather's terrible and you can't detail cars. What are you doing to improve your business?

    More of a rhetorical title but feel free to express how you are improving business during times of nasty weather. If you're here, chances are you earn income by detailing cars. For many of us, weather can have a direct impact on our schedule and the volume of calls we receive. So when the...
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    Detailed Designs Auto Spa of Atlanta presents our perpetual SnS thread featuring auto detailing, clear bra installations, paint coating systems & more

    Detailed Designs Auto Spa of Atlanta presents our perpetual SnS thread featuring auto detailing, clear bra installations, paint coating systems & more Hi folks, instead of throwing up a new thread a few times a week I am going to have a go at updating a single thread with project images as we...
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    Ever seen a collector HHR SS? - Auto Detail, Clear Bra removal and installation and CQuartz Finest

    For a 1900 mile 2009 HHR SS, she was hurting. Heavy marring, cut clear coat and a very poorly installed clear bra was bringing down how it looked. The owner has owned more than 10 HHRs and currently have 2 HHR SS's along with many other much more expensive vehicles. Despite that, he absolutely...
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    CQuartz Finest Sheeting Video

    The last video I provided showing the water shedding of Opti-Coat PRO was met with requests of showing sheeting via water hose. Here is a video showing off CQuartz Finest just as folks will no doubt want rather than a pressure washer video. ;) When clients come back for a wash after having...
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    Video of the Stingray project. Befores/Afters

    Guys, please provide feedback on what you think of the video. We are starting to put more effort into videos and feedback will help us out for future videos. Thanks 2014 Corvette Stingray Convertible detail, CQuartz Finest, inteior detail and clear bra installation - YouTube
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    2014 328i GT CQuartz FINEST and clear bra / paint protection film installation

    The owner came to us from Arkansas to have this service performed. We removed the fender clear bra and completely covered the front fenders as well as wrapped the hood with the replacement paint protection film. It was so bitterly cold when we took on this project we had to perform the...
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