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Pinpoint_Precision_Detail
09-09-2014, 09:02 PM
New client had just purchased this one year old Cadillac SRX. Wasting no time he contacted us to get his paint looking right and protected for the long run.

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Washing/Stripping, Decon.....

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After the car was washed, wheels and tires cleaned and the paint was fully decontaminated with Nanoskin Towel plus IronX, it was time to see the true condition of the paint.

Before. (Front Fender)

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After

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Some deep scratches on the hood.

50/50

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Pillars 50/50

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After

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Windows had terrible water spots

50/50

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After

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50/50 (Door panels)

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After

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More deeper scratches (required wet sanding with 1500/2000/3000)

Before/After

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Before (Rear)

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After

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Taillights (before/after)

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After all the cutting and polishing, dust was over the paint which is normal, since this paint required some heavy cutting. The car was then washed again carefully and dried with master blaster.

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Reflection shot of the hood.

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After all the polishing was done, it was finally time for the best protection, period a car deserves, Cquartz Finest (backed by 2 years warranty)

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After the first coat, (thick coat applied)followed by a 2nd coat right after to ensure the best results. Left curing under IR Lights.

Beauty Shots


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50/50 on the plastic trim with CaPro Dlux

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Swirl free

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No filter needed. Just the pure power of a swirl free paint plus Cquartz Finest.

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Wheels were coated as well.

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Thanks for looking

Mike lambert
09-09-2014, 09:12 PM
How do you wait for the second coat? I thought the second had to go on right away?
Very nice work.

Pinpoint_Precision_Detail
09-09-2014, 09:52 PM
How do you wait for the second coat? I thought the second had to go on right away?
Very nice work.

I didn't, it was a typo. 2nd coat was applied right after. Thanks for the catch and I went ahead and edited.

Thanks Mike.

Dr_Pain
09-09-2014, 10:00 PM
I don't like Cadillac SRX..... but I would drive that! Great job Francisco!

Mike lambert
09-09-2014, 10:18 PM
Not trying to be picky,thought I just might have learned something!

Pinpoint_Precision_Detail
09-09-2014, 10:30 PM
I don't like Cadillac SRX..... but I would drive that! Great job Francisco!


Thanks my friend. Lol


Not trying to be picky,thought I just might have learned something!

No not at all. I appreciate you letting me know. Thanks again.