FRS contamination removal, correction, Opti-Coat by Signature Detailing Greg Gellas

Greg Gellas

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I was contacted for correction work and Opti-Coat Pro on a FRS. Generally, on these newer cars a 1 step polishing can get amazing results. Unfortunately, not this time. It had contamination and severe swirling throughout the paint.

Contamination throughout all horizontal surfaces. While not covered it was splattered on each surface.



I also found wax in seams and crevices.







Now on to the damage to the paint. It started to sprinkle while I was taking pictures so ignore the water sprinkles, I brought it right in and dried it ;)







After compounding, while still hazy, this shows the amount of correction I was able to get.





In order to remove the contamination I was forced to scrape the top off of each spot and then finger sand using 4000 grit in order to fully remove each speck from the surface. This left quite a bit of damage to the clear coat.





I then went around and 2 stepped the paint. I decided to go with M105 on a microfiber pad followed with a rupes yellow pad and some Sonax Perfect Finish. After correction and polishing you can see the results.









This car needed another bath to remove polishing oils and dust from any cracks.



I pulled it up and dried it using a waffle weave MF towel blotting water off the surface. After wiping the entire surface with IPA, I began to opticoat, below you will see Opti on the surface and I am waiting for it to flash so I can follow up and level it.





Here are some final pictures, I still have to dress the tires and hard black plastics. The paint though came out SICK!















As always thanks for looking. Greg Gellas :)
 
This the first year FRSs have been sold. Any idea how it ended up in that condition in less than a year? I took one out for a test ride last week, they are impressive, like driving a go cart with plenty of power and a smooth short throw 6 speed transmission.
 
looks good that red is looking wet. customer had to be very happy with them results
 
spence said:
This the first year FRSs have been sold. Any idea how it ended up in that condition in less than a year? I took one out for a test ride last week, they are impressive, like driving a go cart with plenty of power and a smooth short throw 6 speed transmission.
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Ive been thinking about getting one of these in a year or 2. Do you feel like the 200 hp is enough. I love the size and i love how they look.
 
How can someone do this? :(

And I have a BRZ and LOVE it. If you're not looking to break the sound barrier, you will probably love it too. It feels so tight and smooth when you drive it and the gear box is so precise. The head unit is pretty bad but it's a driver's car, not a luxury car.
 
spence said:
This the first year FRSs have been sold. Any idea how it ended up in that condition in less than a year?
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Couldn't say. I know he AutoX's so maybe improper washing after those. I sent him an email showing proper washing and drying so hopefully it doesn't get this bad again. We also wrapped the Hood, fenders, bumper, roof and trunk in paint protection film so those areas will be protected. :xyxthumbs:
 
Wow, that's a very impressive correction. How much time did you put into the paint? Did you find it soft? I did an Audi s5 today with XMT 360 (write up to follow tomorrow) and was a little upset at how little correction I got. I didn't expect miracles, but the paint was super hard.
 
ekennett said:
Wow, that's a very impressive correction. How much time did you put into the paint? Did you find it soft? I did an Audi s5 today with XMT 360 (write up to follow tomorrow) and was a little upset at how little correction I got. I didn't expect miracles, but the paint was super hard.
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I give a flat rate and get it done in the time it takes. :) I don't really keep track of my time, its the job not the time to me :D BRZ FRS paint is Medium it corrects well, and I don't get many towel marks.
 
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