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Oakes
09-02-2015, 11:40 AM
Arguably, one of the most desired exotics on the market, the Lamborghini Aventador Roadster. A 700hp V12 powering something that looks this aggressive and awesome from every angle. What’s not to love? So it would be ashame to see one so poorly handled when it was new, and this is frankly one of the worst examples that I’ve personally seen across any exotic. Fortunately though, I was able to bring her back, and some.

I must warn you though, some of these pictures are not for the faint of heart. And while no one is perfect and things happen in all parts of the industry, there are next to no good explanations or excuses for this example.

Here is this black on black roadster the day it was brought to me, from 15 feet away, looks like the missle launching, tire screeching monster it is. That is, until we get up close…

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Lamborghini/IMG_6486_zpsnrql7hps.jpg (http://s600.photobucket.com/user/oakesdetail/media/Lamborghini/IMG_6486_zpsnrql7hps.jpg.html)

The vehicle had only 680 miles on it at this point, less than a few months old. So the owner, in proper procedure, opted to have a protective film applied to the main impact areas. Being the full front and the rocker panels, however it did not turn out as hoped.

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Lamborghini/IMG_6504_zpskaeowpuu.jpg (http://s600.photobucket.com/user/oakesdetail/media/Lamborghini/IMG_6504_zpskaeowpuu.jpg.html)
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Various lift and pull marks, dry wrapped edges, hard squeegee lines and just improper placement. The worst however, was yet to come. The wrap overs were compromised and was only a matter of time before they started lifting on their own.

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Lamborghini/IMG_6517_zpsyubovt8b.jpg (http://s600.photobucket.com/user/oakesdetail/media/Lamborghini/IMG_6517_zpsyubovt8b.jpg.html)
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Lamborghini/IMG_6694_zpslyotglld.jpg (http://s600.photobucket.com/user/oakesdetail/media/Lamborghini/IMG_6694_zpslyotglld.jpg.html)

So obviously the first order of business was to remove the existing film and then paint correct the body to get it prepared for new film. After the removal however, I had to make a heart wrenching phone call that no vehicle owner wants. The pictures will show my discoveries.

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Lamborghini/IMG_6696_zpsphtstaqg.jpg (http://s600.photobucket.com/user/oakesdetail/media/Lamborghini/IMG_6696_zpsphtstaqg.jpg.html)
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http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Lamborghini/IMG_6724_zpszdhf8qoa.jpg (http://s600.photobucket.com/user/oakesdetail/media/Lamborghini/IMG_6724_zpszdhf8qoa.jpg.html)

The film had been cut on the car, no templates used and no care or precision taken in the cutting. It is sometime necessary for film to be trimmed or custom laid, however if proper care is taken, damage like the above is completely avoidable. Some panels were completely compromised, such as the rocker panels and front bumper. Where as the main panels, such as the hood and fenders, were correctable through careful wet sanding and polishing. The following pictures will show the paint condition however in all other areas of the vehicle before my correction process.

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Lamborghini/IMG_6728_zpswlu6hn8d.jpg (http://s600.photobucket.com/user/oakesdetail/media/Lamborghini/IMG_6728_zpswlu6hn8d.jpg.html)
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In this photo, not only can you see the buffer holograms and paint RIDs, but also the outline attempted around the LP700 emblem. A shaky, permanent outline.
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Lamborghini/IMG_6742_zpsf7tdugje.jpg (http://s600.photobucket.com/user/oakesdetail/media/Lamborghini/IMG_6742_zpsf7tdugje.jpg.html)
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Lamborghini/IMG_6828_zpsulhflw6u.jpg (http://s600.photobucket.com/user/oakesdetail/media/Lamborghini/IMG_6828_zpsulhflw6u.jpg.html)

Over the course of a few days, I had the panels removed and sent out for a professional repaint, and then fully corrected the rest of the vehicle. Being a straight, non metallic black, I had my work cut out for me. However, here are some after photos of the corrected, now perfect paint.

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Lamborghini/IMG_6752_zpsfceqlqoo.jpg (http://s600.photobucket.com/user/oakesdetail/media/Lamborghini/IMG_6752_zpsfceqlqoo.jpg.html)
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After the correction and panels were returned, they were properly re-wrapped in XPEL Ultimate film. In template form, as I am very happy with the template designs from XPEL for this car, it was not necessary to do custom.

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Lamborghini/IMG_6757_zpstpakk1vd.jpg (http://s600.photobucket.com/user/oakesdetail/media/Lamborghini/IMG_6757_zpstpakk1vd.jpg.html)
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Over the course of a few weeks, the finished product was finally what it should have been the day the owner took her home. These pictures show the vehicle in it’s completely finished form, with the full front end and rockers properly wrapped in XPEL Ultimate Clear Film, and then the entire vehicle coated in CQuartz Finest! All done by myself completely. The pictures will finish the story for me from here!

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Lamborghini/IMG_6848_zpsfhojlrtl.jpg (http://s600.photobucket.com/user/oakesdetail/media/Lamborghini/IMG_6848_zpsfhojlrtl.jpg.html)
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Thank you viewing! And please, make sure your installers are experienced and authorized to perform these very easy to damage tasks on your prized possessions.
Oakes

zmcgovern45
09-02-2015, 11:51 AM
Killed it! Nice work, Nick.

Hoytman
09-02-2015, 12:30 PM
Absolutely crushed it!!:dblthumb2:

haris300
09-02-2015, 12:36 PM
Great job! A shame about the cut marks but you handled it like a pro. Glad to see this car back in the condition in deserves to be in.

Marc08EX
09-02-2015, 12:38 PM
Wow!! Amazing work on that beautiful car!!!

Eric@CherryOnTop
09-02-2015, 12:53 PM
When your put out the warning that the pictures were not for the faint of heart I was like "yeah, whatever, I've seen it all..." And then you proved me terribly wrong.

Car looks great after you took care of it, were you able to to anything about those knife marks?


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whavens
09-02-2015, 01:44 PM
Wow! Stunning work. I bet the owner was very happy.

Walter

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rbss
09-02-2015, 03:47 PM
OMG! How the heck do people do shi@ work like that and let it go back to the owner wow. Sorry I became very irritaded when I saw the destruction of this beautiful car! Awesome work on your part thats how its done:xyxthumbs:

WaxMaster1
09-02-2015, 04:03 PM
Sweeeeet! Lots of time put into that one and it sure shows.

Sicoupe
09-02-2015, 05:29 PM
Great fix and outstanding work sir!

Jaretr1
09-02-2015, 06:01 PM
That is truly a top notch professional job.

It is appalling that someone would even come close to that car with any sort of sharp object!!

oldmodman
09-03-2015, 04:57 AM
I learn something every day.
Never get a protective coating job done by a sixteen year old kid in a 7/11 parking lot.
That is where he got it done, wasn't it?

It sure did turn out the way it deserved to look all along.
That certainly must be one happy customer.

DeansDetailing
09-03-2015, 05:12 AM
STUNNING! Great save!

Oakes
09-03-2015, 12:01 PM
I did learn that install was performed outside...by supposed professionals sent by the dealer. There is so much to question, but it might be best left unknown. Thank you for the kind words!

MikeC
09-03-2015, 09:47 PM
You da' man! Wow! Alot of hard work...superior results.

Is the owner seeking compensation for the damages?