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Post by SPB9_Z4M » Mon Oct 24, 2016 2:06 pm

So I had a paint correction detail carried out a few weeks ago by Jim at Definitions Detailing in Farnborough https://www.facebook.com/DefinitionsDet ... 4810695270.

The swirl removal was quite remarkable (see the 50:50 photos), and amazing how much depth the black now has! I was really impressed with my experience. Jim's attention to detail is brilliant and he was very flexible with meeting my requirements. He's also very well priced as he's got low overheads to cover. It's brought the car back to life :D - I would highly recommend.

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Post by swilsco » Mon Oct 24, 2016 2:24 pm

Looks great!! Do you mind if i ask you how much (PM if you prefer) it cost to have it all done? I am very tempted to get my car paint corrected. My Zed is also black and riddled with swirls.

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Post by flimper » Mon Oct 24, 2016 4:10 pm

Nice, will have to bear that in mind as I'm local. Now get yourself signed up to the The Surrey/Berks/Hants Driving Club! :D

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Post by curro » Mon Oct 24, 2016 4:21 pm

Looks great :thumbsup:

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Post by Wrs » Mon Oct 24, 2016 5:04 pm

Looks really good. How do you plan to keep it swirl-free? Did Jim give you any tips to maintain?

Flimper beat me to it! Hopefully I will see your name on the club members list soon :wink:
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Post by SPB9_Z4M » Mon Oct 24, 2016 7:01 pm

Wrs wrote:Looks really good. How do you plan to keep it swirl-free? Did Jim give you any tips to maintain?

Flimper beat me to it! Hopefully I will see your name on the club members list soon :wink:
Thanks, very pleased with the result. The main tips were the usual; snow foam, two bucket method with grit guards, good mitt and decent shampoo. Also said to 'pat' dry with microfibre towels - avoiding wiping as much as possible.

And indeed I've signed up to the club. :thumbsup:
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Post by Wrs » Mon Oct 24, 2016 7:53 pm

Yep the usual then..everything I already do :) . It's interesting because the detailers I have used advise against 'pat drying' (but I still do). I feel it must reduce the chances of inflicting scratches compared to dragging a drying towel across your paintwork.

Good man - PM me your mobile number and ill add you to the group chat. :thumbsup:
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Post by Stark » Mon Oct 24, 2016 9:03 pm

I dry with a leaf blower.....no drying cloths/towels required

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Post by Z43.0Si » Mon Oct 24, 2016 10:42 pm

Stark wrote:I dry with a leaf blower.....no drying cloths/towels required
Legend :thumbsup:

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Post by RickRob » Mon Oct 24, 2016 11:37 pm

That is a great detail. I think that you can only get results like that on a black car. I am very tempted to treat mine someday. :thumbsup:
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Post by Z43.0Si » Tue Oct 25, 2016 12:02 am

My Coupe definitely needs some tlc to bring the paint back like this. Is it expensive?

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Post by Wrs » Tue Oct 25, 2016 12:02 am

RickRob wrote:That is a great detail. I think that you can only get results like that on a black car. I am very tempted to treat mine someday. :thumbsup:
Like mine too :rofl:
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Post by DefinitionsDetailing » Wed Oct 26, 2016 10:48 am

Thankyou all for the kind word's, As said above black cars are extremely rewarding due to actually being able to see what you are cutting back!
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If you wished to get in contact i will gladly run through a few things with you :thumbsup:

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Post by DefinitionsDetailing » Thu Oct 27, 2016 4:53 pm

Z43.0Si wrote:My Coupe definitely needs some tlc to bring the paint back like this. Is it expensive?
Hi Vince, Thank you for your PM.. Im currently not allowed to reply back due to being new on here, Sorry to give you the run about but if you can either drop us a message on Facebook, or [email protected] we can have a chat :thumbsup: Thanks in advance Jim

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