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Old 09-06-2013, 01:30 AM
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True North Detailing

Came across these guys from Facebook, Their work looks promising and they're located in Mississauga as well

https://www.facebook.com/TrueNorthDetailing

I'm getting my G35 detailed next week. Will post pics soon !
 
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Old 09-06-2013, 05:53 PM
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Just posted a write up on a GT3RS here https://g35driver.com/forums/care-de...s-89-pics.html

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Old 09-09-2013, 07:53 PM
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https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1&l=7f12aa28c7

I couldn't be happier with my car after picking it up from True North Detailing.
 
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Old 10-04-2013, 02:31 PM
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hey guys, I'm new here. Just picked up a black 06 G35X a few days ago, the paint was really beaten up so I took it to my buddys shop in Maple/Concord called Autobahn Auto Salon for a full paint correction and wax treatment. They use Menzerna compounds and are the exclusive retailer of Worlds Best Wax. Here's a pic of how she turned out, car has 150kms on it. If you want top notch detailing contact Frank or Barrington at Autobahn Auto Salon 416-739-0001

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Old 01-05-2014, 12:18 AM
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First off Happy New Year!

I started the year off Opti Coating this Juke Nismo. To be honest this is a love it or hate it car and I actually really like it! Not a full write up due to time constraints but I couldn't have it in my shop and not snap some pics!



Measuring the paint
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Polishing
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Opti Coat Pro
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Hope you enjoyed the pics and all the best in 2014!
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Old 01-22-2014, 09:22 AM
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Just finished paint correcting an e39 M5 in the beautiful Le Mans Blue color. This was a 2 stage polish finished off with Opti Coat 2.0



measuring the paint
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50/50
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polishing
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opti coat 2.0
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I love the way the rear fender was bending the light
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finished pic
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Stay warm!
Wes
 
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Old 01-23-2014, 10:54 AM
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Lookin good Wes. Love the colour. Seeing your work helps to keep me warm.
 
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Thanks!!!
 
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Old 01-29-2014, 12:24 PM
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Just posted a new write up in the detailing section on a 996 GT3 here https://g35driver.com/forums/care-de...3-44-pics.html

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Hey Guys,

Here is a mini write up on a 60th Anniversary CGT that came to me after hearing about Opti Coat and decided it was the perfect option to protect his CGT since it would be winter driven. He decided to upgrade and go for the Opti Coat Pro over Opti Coat 2.0. This job ended up being a 2 stage polish and here are the results.

Stay warm



Cleaning the wheels
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Before paint correction
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After paint correction
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I wanted to do something different then the usual 50/50 shot so I polished only in a square. Lol I call this the window of hope for paint. Hahaha I know, corny, but I can't help myself
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Opti Coat Pro
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Glossy rear panel. I love the cloud reflections
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Last pic. Unfortunately no sun but it was still shiny.
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Old 02-13-2014, 11:10 AM
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Hey G35Drivers,

This beautiful XF came in after seeing the 60th Bentley and wanted to restore the finish on his Jag. We exchanged contact info and after answering a few text message we finally arranged a date and in to the shop it came. The paint was in rough shape as it had been through the brush washes many times. This job was a fairly aggressive 2 stage polish + Opti Coat 2.0



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50/50 shot (left side unpolished)
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After the 2nd stage of polishing we could see the metallic flake again! Looking at this pic it sort of looks like outerspace.
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Opti Coat 2.0
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I love the reflection of the building on the hood!
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And last pic
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Hope you enjoyed and stay warm!
 
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Old 02-25-2014, 04:58 PM
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Hey G35drivers,

Just a mini write up this time due to time constraints.

This client has been with me for a couple years now and first came in with a 335is. He recently purchased this brand new Santorini Blue M3 of which there are only 10 of in Canada. It had some light swirling that was to be polished out and then Opti Coated. I mentioned Pro but in the end we just went with 2.0. This was a 1 Stage Polish to buff out the light swirling.



Getting started with the rims, which came in black from the factory by the way
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2 Bucket Method Washed as always


Clayed with the Nanoskin Mitt while the car was still wet
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Then dried with a plush microfibre towel
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Paint was measured in microns to look out for low spots or repainted panels
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And we brought out a new paint depth gauge that can measure non metallic surfaces by using ultrasound. This thing costed $3000!!!

It can measure up to 3 different layers.

The front fenders are made of an "advanced plastic" according to BMW so the "32" is primer and paint and the "68" is clearcoat equalling 100 microns. Which is about right because the other gauge measured 101 microns on the door.
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Next up was masking the rubber trim
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And I could start polishing

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A shot of yours truly polishing
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Unmasking
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Alcohol wiping to clean off the polishing oils
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Opti Coat 2.0 about to be applied
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Windows cleaned
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Tires dressed(I don't like the shiny stuff. I prefer a satin finish)
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And the super sexy afters! Words cannot describe!
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Drool
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And my last 2 favorite pics

I love the matching stitching
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And one of those cool guy pics to end it off
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All in all I spent about 9hrs beginning to end.

Hope you guys enjoyed the pics!
 
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Old 02-26-2014, 08:55 AM
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Great description and pics Wes. I enjoyed the blow by blow, very "detailed"
 
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Old 04-02-2014, 08:13 PM
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Hey G35Drivers,

Spring is almost here.... I hope lol.

This client contacted me regarding paint correction on his Vantage as well as his M5. Not much was really discussed other then pricing and when he could bring the cars in. We figured out a date and in first was the Aston which received a 1 stage polish. This was the loudest Vantage I have ever heard, and any car with aftermarket exhaust for that matter actually.



On arrival pic
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Started out with the rims, wheel well, and calipers
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After cleaning the rims there was some left over tar that needed special attention
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Tarminator in action
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All gone
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Washed with a sea sponge and the 2 Bucket Method
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Claybarred the paint and it was in really rough shape
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Took measurements and everything was ok with no repaint
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Masked off all the rubber trim and began polishing

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Paint correction in action going old school with the rotary
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Teaser shot of the gloss achieved. The fender was looking like liquid metal!




Blue masking tape removed
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Cleaning up the polishing dust left behind
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Alcohol wipe down
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Wax applied and curing
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And the afters
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Reflections
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Who says silver can't shine and reflect
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I love the reflections down the side
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And my favourite pic!
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Hope you enjoyed the pics as usual and hopefully this weather starts to get warmer soon!
 


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