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tdekany
01-21-2014, 02:32 PM
Returning client, I worked on his Ferrari last summer.

The dealer was instructed to leave the paint alone. The car was picked up and driven straight home.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5501/12043620134_dc92c4c127_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomasdekany/12043620134/)
_1190002.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomasdekany/12043620134/) by savingspaces33 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thomasdekany/), on Flickr

Part of the front bumper, and right rear fender was pretty swirled up as well.

Quick and easy wash
HD Adapt and LC pink pad to level in swirled areas (Rupes 21)
Optimum Primer on the whole car 3D Blue pad (GG PC)
Opti Coat Pro on paint and wheels
Perl on tires

Finished product (client wasn't home, so only a couple of shots)

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2809/12043653204_4369724e5d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomasdekany/12043653204/)
_1190016.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomasdekany/12043653204/) by savingspaces33 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thomasdekany/), on Flickr

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2855/12043242345_4cddb98173_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomasdekany/12043242345/)
_1190009.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomasdekany/12043242345/) by savingspaces33 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thomasdekany/), on Flickr

Here is the Ferrari I did last summer - dirty, but always nice to see one. It took 27 hours to do with Opti Coat

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2867/12043555793_72d3aeb2af_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomasdekany/12043555793/)
_1190014.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomasdekany/12043555793/) by savingspaces33 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thomasdekany/), on Flickr

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2839/12044101166_f344b18f48_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomasdekany/12044101166/)
_1190010.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomasdekany/12044101166/) by savingspaces33 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thomasdekany/), on Flickr
Mike@DedicatedPerfection
01-21-2014, 02:34 PM
Looking good Thomas! Dang!
Pinpoint_Precision
01-21-2014, 03:29 PM
Great work man. Wow that paint is super wet I am sure you get asked all the time if you use filters. Incredible.
tdekany
01-21-2014, 03:33 PM
Thank you smack!

Francisco, this is my new setup, as of 2014. OM-D EM-1 with the 12-40 2.8

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7346/11720824294_017c8267a3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomasdekany/11720824294/)
_1020006 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomasdekany/11720824294/) by savingspaces33 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thomasdekany/), on Flickr

Nothing special really. No filters. I shoot raw, and convert in Light Room 5.
tdekany
01-21-2014, 03:36 PM
PS - I always use a tripod for the after shots.
miniSguy
01-21-2014, 04:45 PM
PS - I always use a tripod for the after shots.

Great tip!
Pinpoint_Precision
01-21-2014, 05:36 PM
Thank you smack!

Francisco, this is my new setup, as of 2014. OM-D EM-1 with the 12-40 2.8

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7346/11720824294_017c8267a3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomasdekany/11720824294/)
_1020006 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomasdekany/11720824294/) by savingspaces33 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thomasdekany/), on Flickr

Nothing special really. No filters. I shoot raw, and convert in Light Room 5.

Nice camera. I have a Canon. Trust me I believe you. Keep up the amazing work Thomas.
tdekany
01-21-2014, 06:14 PM
Nice camera. I have a Canon. Trust me I believe you. Keep up the amazing work Thomas.

I don't even know what you mean by a filter. :xyxthumbs:

The only filter I know of is a polarizing filter, but you don't use those inside.
RaskyR1
01-21-2014, 06:36 PM
Looking good Thomas!
tdekany
01-22-2014, 08:14 AM
Thank you gents!
GenesisCoupe
01-22-2014, 10:06 AM
What a great looking car (the 911). It's amazing to see how the 911 look hasn't changed much, yet at every appearance change it looks modern.

Great work!
Pats300zx
01-22-2014, 10:08 AM
Great stuff Thomas !!!
Tato
01-22-2014, 10:21 AM
Very good one (two!, I mean).

I like the light you use in your garage, can you talk a little about it, please?

I have good lighting but also space to improve, and I'm interested in using like yours light.

Did I say impressive results? Good work man.

Kind Regards.
tdekany
01-22-2014, 06:12 PM
I appreciate the kind comments. Thank you all.

Tato - this is not my garage, but the lights were typical fluorescent lights on the ceiling. Plus the light was coming in from the outside, that is what made the car look 2 tone like. :(