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2013 Journey Opti Guarded
This gentleman had done his homework and had discovered Opti Guard/Coat online and had then found my website by searching for installers in his area. He called me a few months ago after he had just ordered this new 2013 Journey. I could tell he was very excited to receive his car and I certainly wanted to make it look its best and give it the best protection possible to boot.
I quoted him 8 hours to wash, decontaminate and a one step polish followed by a paint cleaning and then OG to the paint, wheels and glass. I ended up spending 9 hours and also dressed the trim and tires. They were very pleased, but I'm getting ahead of the story.
Here it is as it arrived. Like our Canadian winter so far??? Gotta love the Banana belt of Canada!!
There were a couple of small marks, but nothing serious at all. He had given strict instructions to the dealer not to wash it. Luckily, they complied.
First up was the wheels. There was a very tight clearance between the caliper and the barrel. Perfect fit for the Raceglaze XL brush! The wheels, barrels and wells were cleaned with Zep Citrus. The tires were cleaned with Zep 505 cut a bit (maybe 25%).
The car was then foamed with a strong mix of DG 901 and Zep Citrus. That was followed up with IX decontamination gel on a grout sponge. That was then followed by a regular wash of DG 901.
The vehicle was then brought inside wet to clay with Carpro Elastofoam. It was then dried off. The paint was in good condition and I wanted something strong enough to make the metallic jump a bit more and to give it a wetter look. I first tried Opt HP with a white B & S pad. It was OK. I tried M205 with the same pad next to it. Better. Not a lot, but enough. M205 it was. That was followed by DG Squeaky Clean on a black B & S pad, both used with the Flex.
The glass got coated with Opt glass coating. (I'm almost out!) The paint, wheels, front grille and tail pipes and head and tail lights were all coated with OG.
The trim was dressed with WETS. The tires were shot with Opti Bond via spray gun.
The paint was then wiped down with UWW.
It was raining out so any outside shots were out of the question. Here are inside shots of it:
Thanks for looking. Comments appreciated.
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Re: 2013 Journey Opti Guarded
Copperhead pearl really pops, the metalic is amazing in your photos.
Hope it'll last the 'harsh' winter.
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Re: 2013 Journey Opti Guarded
Originally Posted by cartman57
Copperhead pearl really pops, the metalic is amazing in your photos.
Hope it'll last the 'harsh' winter.
Amen to both brother! It's a gorgeous colour with that metallic.
Originally Posted by camaro2ssblack
Very nice! Looks great.
Thank you Sir.
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Re: 2013 Journey Opti Guarded
You earned your biz name on that one, Richy...great detailing!
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Re: 2013 Journey Opti Guarded
Great job as usual richy.
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Originally Posted by Chris@Optimum
You earned your biz name on that one, Richy...great detailing!
Thank you Chris. He was looking forward to going back to the dealership and showing them the car.
Originally Posted by Johny B
Great job as usual richy.
Thank you Sir!
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Outstanding, as usual, Richy!
The dealer will be impressed, but probably won't show it.
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Yeah that Journey came out great and the color really is amazing, wish my car was that color!
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