"Professional" paint correction
#101
I am sure it will be fine if you chose to do so. I have not heard directly from a CarPro rep saying it can not be done. I would probably let it it sit for 24 hours before the coating is topped as Elixir does contain Ech20 which is a waterless wash.
#102
Ya last season I tried Ech2o/reload on a freshly coated vehicle about 10 hours later and it was definitely to soon.
Im not a member on Autopia but how is it? Much activity on that forum?
#105
#106
Good deal, I'm very excited to try the Clear cut.
Would you say it's your go to?
Right now I use a lot of 3m products but I just came upon the Carpro Clearcut and boy it looks like it works really well. I will probably skip the Reflect and go with Essence as my finish.
Would you say it's your go to?
Right now I use a lot of 3m products but I just came upon the Carpro Clearcut and boy it looks like it works really well. I will probably skip the Reflect and go with Essence as my finish.
#107
Enjoy seeing your guys work!! Had windows tinted on wife’s 2019 VW GLI today and was asked if I’d be interested in doing a protective wrap? On the bumper, hood, a-pillars, mirrors, and headlights. The brand was http://premiumshield.com was quoted like $1,200 and I think it was the Elite series of it. What’s your guys experience with something like this. I’m worried that I will lose that polished waxed shine. Maybe I’m wrong but I also think he said that he polishes in order to prep for it. Its a lot of money so not sure if it’s worth it. The color is a GLI exclusive Pure Grey or at least that’s what the sales manager said.
#108
Enjoy seeing your guys work!! Had windows tinted on wife’s 2019 VW GLI today and was asked if I’d be interested in doing a protective wrap? On the bumper, hood, a-pillars, mirrors, and headlights. The brand was http://premiumshield.com was quoted like $1,200 and I think it was the Elite series of it. What’s your guys experience with something like this. I’m worried that I will lose that polished waxed shine. Maybe I’m wrong but I also think he said that he polishes in order to prep for it. Its a lot of money so not sure if it’s worth it. The color is a GLI exclusive Pure Grey or at least that’s what the sales manager said.
I will go over it with my final polish and do coat the vinyl. In my experience they have plenty of gloss to them especially after coated and in general is difficult to pick up where the vinyl stops.
You will not lose the gloss/ waxed look with the clear vinyl wrap.
Here are two vehicles I did (think I posted them earlier in this thread) and both the vehicle have clear vinyl on half the front of the front clip to about the 12 o'clock position of the front tire and both are wrapped from the rockers to about12 inches up and it's hard to pick it up in person.
#109
Yeah this brand local detailed uses has a lifetime warranty he mentioned I’m sure it’s got some fine print but seems to be pretty good compared to others. Was mainly worried about losing any gloss. Might be worth investing in but still $1200 is a chunk. He did quote me $750 for ceramic coating but was just on body not including glass or windows.
That blue looks awesome, do you layer to get that pop looks crazy in pictures.
That blue looks awesome, do you layer to get that pop looks crazy in pictures.
#110
A lot of it is the work before the coating.
Removing all imperfections and then the important part of polishing/ jewling the clear to perfect clarity.
Finessing the clear down to hologram/ swirl/ haze free.
On some vehicles the person may have got a swirl/ hologram free finish but the clear will have a slight haze to it.
Or on black vehicles you will see when someone did a correction but it will have a very slight "chalky" appearance.
Knowing how to jewel it down to absolute clarity will yield absolutley amazing results when it comes time for whatever product you're using to protect (wax/ sealant/ ceramic)
#111
CarPro also has their own forum. Not as much traffic as the other two.
My go to compound at the moment is Sonax Cut Max. No dusting and a long working time. 3D ACA compound is nice as well. Two good compounds.
Yeah this brand local detailed uses has a lifetime warranty he mentioned I’m sure it’s got some fine print but seems to be pretty good compared to others. Was mainly worried about losing any gloss. Might be worth investing in but still $1200 is a chunk. He did quote me $750 for ceramic coating but was just on body not including glass or windows.
That blue looks awesome, do you layer to get that pop looks crazy in pictures.
That blue looks awesome, do you layer to get that pop looks crazy in pictures.
#112
#113
Using Carpro ClearCut today for the first time. My initial thoughts so far is this stuff is amazing.
Im testing it on my Trans Am so it was not bad to begin with but I was starting to get fine superficial scratches due to people brushing against it (myself included) at car shows and what not.
I know my spoiler needs a little lovin so I will try and capture a before and after picture and post later.
Im testing it on my Trans Am so it was not bad to begin with but I was starting to get fine superficial scratches due to people brushing against it (myself included) at car shows and what not.
I know my spoiler needs a little lovin so I will try and capture a before and after picture and post later.
#117
On my car I used a fine polishing pad with the clear cut and a da. It still cuts really nice and finishes down way nice. Followed that up with essence and a fine polishing pad.
Clear cut cuts even better with a more aggressive pad but it will leave some pretty good marring depending how aggressive you get, sometimes you don't have a choice.
On 90% of the vehicles I do I use a rotary for the first step and da for the final pass.
I did a Hell Cat a few weeks ago using Clearcut/rotary and essence/d.a.
Below are pictures of the damage and after pictures.
#118
So recently, (3 months ago) I decided to go for it and left my career of 18 years and start my own small business in paint correction/ ceramic coating and removal of spot defects. I hated the career I was in and as of now im much happier. Figured I would share some work I have done recently.
#119
Now wipes scratches?
On my car I used a fine polishing pad with the clear cut and a da. It still cuts really nice and finishes down way nice. Followed that up with essence and a fine polishing pad.
Clear cut cuts even better with a more aggressive pad but it will leave some pretty good marring depending how aggressive you get, sometimes you don't have a choice.
On 90% of the vehicles I do I use a rotary for the first step and da for the final pass.
I did a Hell Cat a few weeks ago using Clearcut/rotary and essence/d.a.
Below are pictures of the damage and after pictures.
On my car I used a fine polishing pad with the clear cut and a da. It still cuts really nice and finishes down way nice. Followed that up with essence and a fine polishing pad.
Clear cut cuts even better with a more aggressive pad but it will leave some pretty good marring depending how aggressive you get, sometimes you don't have a choice.
On 90% of the vehicles I do I use a rotary for the first step and da for the final pass.
I did a Hell Cat a few weeks ago using Clearcut/rotary and essence/d.a.
Below are pictures of the damage and after pictures.
Damn good work. So....Carpro Essence first.......then Essence Pro.
How long will that sealant last?
#120
As far as steps, you said Essence first.... Essence is always my last step and have yet to do a job where essence alone would correct enough. Albeit it does correct a bit, it is a very fine polish that will not correct the majority of paint damage.
I have many compounds and polishes with many many many different pads along with using a rotary, da and ibrid nano. Every job calls for a different approach.