Rule recap: 1 blog post a day. 30 Days.
I took part for the first time last year and had a blast, so going to give it another shot. Hopefully I can keep it up every day like I did last year. Challenge ACCEPTED.
The big difference this year is I won't be able to acquire quite as many toys throughout the 30 day challenge as I did last year, due to the recent purchase of an EXTREMELY large toy. But fear not! Because throughout the past year I've gotten some eye candy I'll have to pull out and either smile at the memories or cringe at the price tags.
For today's first blog challenge, I am reposting another blog entry from a very good friend of mine.
If you have kept up with my posts since the purchase of my new vehicle, you may have heard of detailer extraordinaire, Mr. Chow.
I have read and seen almost every detail write up he has ever done and after receiving my vehicle I have held off from wiping or even touching the car. I had special requests at the dealership to not scrub or clean the exterior of the vehicle at all, but unfortunately a few things were already touched up resulting in some paint flaws, but majority of the prep had been skipped as requested.
Mr. Chow has worked on some insane cars with all kinds of paint. He's worked on some everyday cars such as Acura Integra's, BMW 5 Series to M3's up to some high end cars consisting of 911 Turbo's, Aston Martin Vanquish, Lamborghini Murcielago and the McLaren MP4-12C. Yes. You heard it right.
Mr. Chow and I schedule a time this weekend to do a full detailing job in preparation for a product called "Opticoat." To read more about it, check it out here:
http://www.eshine.ca/optimum_opti_coat_20_permanent_paint_coating-1637.php
http://www.optimumcarcare.com.au/product/13/about_opti-coat_paint_protection.html
In short, Opticoat's main purpose is to be another clear coat over the paint to add hardness and strength to the car to prevent scratches and contamination. Also it retains a strong shine, so waxing becomes unncessary and helps in reducing the maintenance required. The cost of Opticoat isn't a bank breaker, but the real kicker is the preparation needed before Opticoat is applied. The car has to be washed, all containments removed, clay bar and polished. The steps needed to prep the car require not only a whooping amount of time, but a very careful eye and extreme patience. Qualities that Mr. Chow possesses strongly, and ones that I strongly lack.
Yesterday, we met up at 9 am sharp to start the detailing work. It was a 9 hour job and the vehicle left sparkling without a single imperfection. For a full description of the processes and products used, Mr Chow was kind enough to do a full write up which I am directly linking to. I encourage you to read it and learn a bit about the care it takes to clean and prep a car. Although this car was brand new and less than a month old, many imperfections and issues already had to be addressed and often times a professional is required to recommend and apply a product which will strongly prolong the life, paint and shine of a vehicle!
http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34885&p=354962#post354962
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