Rasky's Auto Detailing: Paint correction, Black 2010 Altima Coupe

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Rasky's Auto Detailing: Paint correction, Black 2010 Altima Coupe

I actually complete this one back in June and just haven't gotten around to doing the article until now. The Owner of this vehicle is actually from Canada and he had contacted me a while back to see if I'd be willing to detail it. At first I was a little reluctant, as I really didn't think it was necessary for him to drive 6+ hours to have his car detailed. I was confident I could refer him to a closer, yet reputable detailer, though he insisted there was no other reputable place closer than me. Just to be sure I checked with some fellow Canadian detailers and they agreed I was by far the closest they'd recommend. After agreeing to take the car on the owner sent me some pics highlighting his concerns. Apparently the dealership had left their trademark DISO and he was not happy with how the car looked. Based on his pictures below I gave him a preliminary estimate of a 2 step correction, but I also informed him that any deeper RIDS could potentially require a 3rd correction step or could even be too deep to safely remove.

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DISO!
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The owner arrived late on Friday evening and it appeared my assessment based on this pictures was going to be enough to achieve 90-95% correction and we agreed to the 2-step correction.

Some more before pics showing the quality work by the dealership
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Marring and holograms
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Process:

Wash - Foam bath with CGCW and 2BM
Wheels - Sonax Full Effect
Tires/jambs/wheel wells - OPC
Clay - Clay Magic with ONR
Paint correction Step 1 - Meguiar's D300 on the GG6 with 5" MF cutting pad (Heavy pressure and slow arm movement, speed 4)
Paint correction step 2 - Menzerna 106fa on the GG6 with tangerine LC foam
Paint prep - Foam bath with CGCW and gentle wash, rinse with DI water and blow dry
Paint protection - Blackfire Wet-Diamond (Opti-Guard on the wheels, front bumper, and headlights)
Glass- Meguiar's D120
Tires/Wheel wells - Meguiar's Hyper Dressing 3:1
Exhaust tips - Optimum Metal Polish

Note: I used Opti-Guard on the front as the owner was concerned about the bugs from the long ride home. It was also a way for him to decide if Opti-Guard was an investment he wanted to make next year when he has me touch up the car again.


50/50 shot after only D300/MF
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Finished pics
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Brinkmann
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It was a cloudy day so this was the best I could do for sun shots. :(

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Thanks for looking,
Rasky
 
Wow, awesome job.

on a side note
Front looks mean! but the rear end doesn't match with the car.
 
Great job Rasky. Love them reflection shots.:xyxthumbs:
 
Awesome job!! :xyxthumbs: Can't wait to fire up my GGDA and Megs MF DA system.
 
damn that looks nice as heck!!! Good job!
 
Darn, I was just about to settle in but gotta go (work calling) Chad, I'll be back later. I don't want to rush this experience!
 
Awesome job!! :xyxthumbs: Can't wait to fire up my GGDA and Megs MF DA system.
:dblthumb2: I will be ordering the Megs system on Monday! Let me know how it works out for you.
 
Superior work as usual, Rasky! :props:

Did D300/MF cutting discs leave behind any marring?
 
Beautiful work Rasky. Seems like 106 with a tangerine pad finished down with no micro marring (black paint)? Is that tangerine pad a hydro pad?
 
Wow, awesome job.

on a side note
Front looks mean! but the rear end doesn't match with the car.

Thanks!

Yeah, a spoiler on the back would help IMO.


Great job Rasky. Love them reflection shots.:xyxthumbs:

Thanks Ted! :)


Awesome job!! :xyxthumbs: Can't wait to fire up my GGDA and Megs MF DA system.

Thanks Tommy! If you spend the time to really dial in the MF system you will love it! :props:


damn that looks nice as heck!!! Good job!

Thanks Alex!



Darn, I was just about to settle in but gotta go (work calling) Chad, I'll be back later. I don't want to rush this experience!

Dang work always ruining your fun! :D



looks like wet black candy...nice job

Thank you!


Superior work as usual, Rasky! :props:

Did D300/MF cutting discs leave behind any marring?

Thanks Mark!

In my initial test spots there was some noticeable marring. Once I tweak things a little (more pressure, smaller sections, slower arm movement) it finished very well IMO. See the 50/50 shots above. ;)



Beautiful work Rasky. Seems like 106 with a tangerine pad finished down with no micro marring (black paint)? Is that tangerine pad a hydro pad?

Thanks buddy!

Yep, tangerine hydro pads. Cut a little better than white and finish like a black. It was a toss up between those and crimson, but the tangerine finished very well while still offering a bit more cut. (wanted to ensure all marring from first step was removed, even though it was light)


Great work Rasky, I got to try some that 106fa. Nice pics too :)

Thanks man! :)
 
Wow Chad! Incredible work! :props: it was definitely worth the drive
I bet he was incredulous! Im the MAN
Gotta love those HT pads too.
 
Rasky awesome work! I always see your work on 8thcivic.com and i recently joined here and you still post amazing work!
 
Love Altima coupes, and this one is is super wet looking. Love it.
 
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