SpeedFreak Detailed: Introducing MODESTA! F10 535i Correction/Modesta coating

[SpeedFreak81]

Here at SpeedFreak Detailing, I am always striving to stay ahead of those around me, to hone my skills to a level that NO ONE can compete with. I also pride myself on using and offering my clients the best products on the market. Some time ago I began talks with the exclusive USA retailer of Modesta, a pure glass nano coating manufacturer based in Japan. Modesta is a two part system consisting of a primer polish/coat, and a top coating. The look of the product is unlike anything I've seen, and the thickness is rivaled by none. The coating offers a deep wet, reflective gloss that looks absolutely unbelievable. This is the very first coating package I've completed, and I wanted to wait until the video was finished to post this detail.

The vehicle showcased is a 2011 f10 535i that has covered almost 50,000 miles. It is a daily commuter that is subjected to all nature's elements, and had it's fair share of swirls, scratches, rock chips, and even rotary buffer swirls. A full multi stage correction was in order, as well as touching up the rock chips on the front end. After all corrective work was performed, the full front end was wrapped in paint protection film, to eliminate further defects. Lastly, the entire body including the wheels, and paint protection film were treated to Modesta's P-01A Primer & BC-04 Nano-Titanium Glass Coating. The exterior glass surfaces were also treated to Optimum's Opti Glass Pro coating.

Going forward, Modesta will be the flagship coating offered here at SpeedFreak Detailing. I strive to offer my clients choices, and as such, Opti Coat Pro will still be offered as it is an EXCELLENT product as well. If anyone has any questions about the Modesta product line please feel free to ask.

Here is a video a friend put together for me, from footage I shot during the process. BE SURE TO WATCH IN HD!!!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l-FLoUJoEI#t=105


Products used:

• Sonax Full Effect wheel cleaner
• ZEP Citrus Degreaser
• CG Citrus Wash
• Pinnacle Speed Clay
• DoDo Juice Born Slippery clay lube
• M101 on HD Black wool pad via Flex 3403 rotary
• M101 on LC PFW pad via Rupes LHR21ES
• Menzerna SF4000 on LC CCS White pad via Rupes LHR21ES
• Menzerna SF4500 on LC CCS Grey pad via Rupes LHR21ES
• Opti Glass Pro
• Modesta P-01A Primer
• Modesta BC-04 Nano-Titanium glass coating
• Adam's Super VRT tire dressing
• Optimum metal polish
• 1Z Plastic Deep Clean
• 1Z Cockpit Premium
• HD Glass Cleaner
• Wolfgang Leather Care cleaner
• Wolfgang Leather Care conditioner

Various defects, I had my work cut out for me!




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Some of the worst water spot etching I've ever seen, these suckers did not want to come off.




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And of course.....more scratching



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The trunk lid was heavily swirled and scratched




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50/50




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Typical scratching above the door handles




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Gone




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Not the best lighting, but an uncorrected portion of the door




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and the compounded portion




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The rear bumper was heavily scratched. Some were too deep to be removed, but the majority came out



Before:




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After:




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And now onto the coating process. I'd like to thank Alex Borda, of Pure Shine/Modesta for helping out with the install!




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Part of the intricate application process, each panel must be cured with an Infrared cure lamp. (Primer AND coating)



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Alex setting up his cure lamp on the driver's side




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And now for the AFTERS!





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And now a few "non sun" reflection shots




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Thank you all for looking!


-Brian
SpeedFreak Detailing

[ShaunD]

Fantastic work. What's the life span of Modesta? Is the price comparable to OC?

[SpeedFreak81]

Depends on the environment it lives in but comparable to Opti Coat.

Because of the lengthy application time, and materials cost Modesta is roughly twice the cost of Opti Coat.

[BeachZone]

Great job!...
But where is the beading/sheeting-water display-show off video?

-Beach

[ShaunD]

What things is it not tolerant of? Is it less scratch resistant?

[Spinny02]

Great work and thanks for sharing your photos.

I am also a happy Modesta customer. I have bc5 on our m5 and 997tts. You can really feel the diff. Great choice in product. Havering our other two cars coated soon too.

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Outstanding work Brian! Looking good! Keep it up.

I am tuned in to see what else you put out.

[530inv]

Simply amazing. Very nice work!

[SpeedFreak81]

Thanks Mike! Got about 5 or 6 other cars on deck for corrections and Modesta coatings over the next few months.

First up is a blue '07 Audi RS4.

[MshawnBauer]

What's the cost comparison to opticoat.