Zl1 Opti-Coated in Northern NJ by Signature Detailing Greg Gellas and Xpel Ultimate

[Greg Gellas]

We were contacted to do paint protection film and paint correction on a brand new Camaro ZL1 with 16 miles it. It was towed to the shop on a flat bed and in less then perfect condition. It was sitting on the lot for a while, although no dealership prep was done, there was still a large need for correction from the regular dealership washes. As you can see this is the condition it came to us in. Leeberbs (https://www.facebook.com/leeberbs?ref=ts&fref=ts) did the entire front end of xpel ultimate, and as always an amazing job. He also tinted the entire car except for the windshield,

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After a bath using chemical guys citrus wash and clear and dawn I was able to get it down to flat water.

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No beading just flat water, this is a great sign that any waxes or sealants are removed.

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Having only 16miles on the car I was finally able to see exactly what I was in for.

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Please excuse the blurry pic. You can see the correction rate.

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After another wash using the ultra gentle merino wool wash mitt, I removed any dust and oils from the surface.

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I then dried, and followed up with an IPA wipe down, then a full Opti-Coat application. One trick is that I will squirt the IPA into areas water will dwell and cause drips. This allows the water to flow out and then the IPA evaporates. No drips, and a great trick for doing a job on the road.

Please excuse the off color of the pictures, I am not the best at photography and forgot to adjust a setting.

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As always thanks for looking Greg@Signaturedetailing.com

[Chase.Barnett]

Absolutely awesome job! :props:

I'm not a Chevrolet guy by any means, but the ZL1 is one hell of a car.

[SonOfOC]

Awesome job! Love the picture of the ZL1 badge!

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Very nice work Greg.

That car was dirty!