I tried 3 new things...Dr Colorchip, jeweling my paint and Opticoat 2.0...

[Bobby B.]

WOW! The GTO looks amazing. Keep up the great work.

 

[slammin86]

It is now all over.

Opticoated wheels (inside and out) calipers and exhaust tips. Also decided to half ass clean the springs.

I am really impressed with what opticoat did for the wheels. Added the slightest bit of shine but they still look satin. Hard to describe. Softened them up maybe?
Oh well...they will be for sale soon.

Then got the wheels on. Got the car down and snapped a few pictarz.

 

[slammin86]

You asked the same question I had, I have quite few places on my truck to fix, it is a truck after all.... With all these products on the market a new guy like me has a hard time deciding. I have the Zaino on now, but might try Blackfire or Opticoat (though I am not sure if I am ready to tackle Opticoat) Thank You for the write up...

Opticoat is not hard at all. You will have it down after a few panels. It is super easy to remove if you end up with some high spots.

Here's what Dr. Colorchip has to say about detailing:

"Wash & dry the vehicle. Do any "hard" detailing first, like wet-sanding, compounding and buffing. Then use our paint. Follow up with standard waxing a week later. Refrain from using a circular buffing wheel and wool pad for at least 30 days. We suggest using a random-orbit buffer with a foam pad and quality compound at all times for the best, swirl-free results (rather than the circular buffer and wool pad.)"

I knew they suggested waiting however I didn't.

So I need to compound first then fill in the chips?

How long did you wait before applying OC on the chips?

I did the touch up tuesday and touched up the touch up wednesday. I then buffed thursday and friday. Applied opticoat saturday.

I'll be doing an almost identical correction to a 2007 Avalon this week. I'll be using your write up for reference. Thanks for posting

Post pics of yours if you get a chance.

WOW! The GTO looks amazing. Keep up the great work.

Thank you sir.

 

[Vig]

wow! great work, the paint looks almost liquid.

 

[slammin86]

First wash was amazing. Brake dust just didn't stick to the wheels or anything. Even the calipers were beading water LOL.