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    Porsche GT3RS - From Neglected to Museum Ready - By Oakes Detail

    Thank you everyone! I appreciate the kind words Agreed for sure, they're meant to be driven and fortunately we have many comprehensive ways to protect them as best as possible while enjoying them! In regards to your wifes Boxster, it really depends on the extent of the rash. You can wrap it...
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    Porsche GT3RS - From Neglected to Museum Ready - By Oakes Detail

    Thank you all! I appreciate it immensely. As far as the specific tools and combos, I can assure you just about everything in the arsenal was used. Steamers, Rupes and some rotary action as well, micro cutting/polishing, foam pads, the whole nine. Every surface and area commanded something...
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    Porsche GT3RS - From Neglected to Museum Ready - By Oakes Detail

    With the Xpel Ultimate Clear Film installed and CQuartz Finest Reserve ceramic coating installed, it was reassembled and then brought down for the finished photos. You will see below the finished results of the full body wrap and the depth and gloss accomplished on this now spotless GT3RS...
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    Porsche GT3RS - From Neglected to Museum Ready - By Oakes Detail

    Everyone loves a dedicated track vehicle that is road legal, especially one that has been enjoyed and was now ready to lean towards the investment track to be brought out on the most perfect of days. Which we can all appreciate as some day these cars will be more and more scarce, so preservation...
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    2017 Corvette Z06 - Protected by Oakes Detail

    The best thing to do when you purchase a new car, is to have it properly prepared and protected prior to your enjoyment. Executed here with a 2017 Corvette Z06 coupe in Torch Red, which was picked up by our own enclosed trailer at the dealership with just 3 miles on the odometer. The dealer...
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    It's never too late - A story of a GT3 revival and full body clear wrap

    Sorry I didn't clarify it in the thread like I intended to! Yes, the line was removed, sometimes this isn't possible due to sun exposure or various other reasons. Fortunately this was a garage kept car so a light wet sand and compound removed it's traces. Unlike another 911 where the original...
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    It's never too late - A story of a GT3 revival and full body clear wrap

    There is an assumption that unless your car is brand new, it’s “too late” to put clear paint protection film, and there is some merit to it but it also is not concrete. There are several options on what you can do with your prized possessions current and future conditions that requires thorough...
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    Porsche 991 S - Paint Correction, Clear Bra and Ceramic by Oakes

    Thank you all! I am in the middle of doing this (and documenting) on an E36 M3 Lightweight that I'll be sure to post up! Thank you!
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    Porsche 991 S - Paint Correction, Clear Bra and Ceramic by Oakes

    This low mile Guards Red Porsche 991 Carrera S was brought to me to be brought up to it’s full potential while also protecting the paint. Assumed to be in good condition, but our assessment showed that it could use a little love. After the initial prep, the paint inspection revealed that it...
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    Prep for a Cross Country Journey - McLaren MP4 Spider - Oakes Detail

    This exciting project was brought to me all the way from Washington DC, so that I could properly paint correct, clear wrap, ceramic coat and make some cosmetic upgrades to this Mclaren MP4-12C Spider. This stunning color combo was getting ready for a cross country journey that would end up...
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    Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster - Made Better than Factory - Oakes Detail

    Thank you! To get the vehicles to clear the mid rise lift underneath and ample space to position the lift points.
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    Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster - Made Better than Factory - Oakes Detail

    2006 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster in Blue Hera sporting just nine thousand needed a total make over. New to the owner, my goal was to get it looking better than when it left the factory. Which gave me a roman scrolls worth of work. Starting with removing the existing partial clear bra which...
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    Porsche GT3 - By Oakes - Reversing Years of Track Days

    Thank you guys! Appreciate it Porsche paint is on the softer/medium side. The newer cars (991/Cayenne/Macan) actually seem to be a more stubborn paint than the 996/997s.
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    Porsche GT3 - By Oakes - Reversing Years of Track Days

    If you couldn’t tell, I love Porsche hips As always, thanks for looking!! Oakes
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    Porsche GT3 - By Oakes - Reversing Years of Track Days

    I am a car guy at heart, and that means I feel that performance vehicles should be used for their purpose. Few vehicles fully embody the purpose built feeling to be driven, and driven hard, like the Porsche GT3. This particular 997 GT3 is an exact example of being used for what it was meant for...
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    Lamborghini Aventador Roadster - Not for the Faint of Heart - By Oakes

    ^I agree, always thought it provided a cool reflection
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    Lamborghini Aventador Roadster - Not for the Faint of Heart - By Oakes

    Not sure if he is as far as I am concerned! Thank you!
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    Lamborghini Aventador Roadster - Not for the Faint of Heart - By Oakes

    I did learn that install was performed outside...by supposed professionals sent by the dealer. There is so much to question, but it might be best left unknown. Thank you for the kind words!
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    Lamborghini Aventador Roadster - Not for the Faint of Heart - By Oakes

    Arguably, one of the most desired exotics on the market, the Lamborghini Aventador Roadster. A 700hp V12 powering something that looks this aggressive and awesome from every angle. What’s not to love? So it would be ashame to see one so poorly handled when it was new, and this is frankly one of...
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    95 Hour Detail by Oakes - BMW M5

    ^Agreed. We just completed a few full wet sanding jobs, which caused me to check back on this thread. Unfortunately, some of the peel is caused by the factory not leveling the primer or base colors. Meaning we're restricted on the results when we sand the clear. Orange peel has to be lived with...
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