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    Porsche Boxster - Paint Correction & Opti-Coat Pro by Mr. Sparkle Detailing - Long Island, NY

    Got the call a few months ago to correct a Porsche Boxster which proved to be quite a battle so figured I would share some photos.

    The owner had recently picked up the car and knew it was in poor condition to say the least. Swirls, deep random scratches and overall dull finish. We agreed to a multi step paint correction with long lasting protection from Opti-Coat Pro (5yr warranty on all exterior paint).

    Opti-Coat Pro is a Silicon Carbide coating (SiC) not Silicon Dioxide like many others on the market (SiO2). This means low maintenance over the life of the coating (no silica spray needed) and no drop in gloss through oxidation over time.

    Did the usual wash / decon / clay routine, taped off the trim and got down to business.

    Inspection under LED lighting.





    I found this paint to be surprisingly hard. To get it right, I had no choice but to wet sand a bit in certain areas.

    3000 grit machine dampsand
    5000 grit machine dampsand

    Shine Supply Flat Top + Flex PE Rotary + Lake Country Purple Wool

    Shine Supply Classic Cut + Griots DA (Boss & GG6) + Megs MF Cutting pads

    Opti-Coat Primer Polish + Griots DA + LC White


    Before you make an omlette, you must break a few eggs.









    50/50 Wetsand on the left / Finishing Polish remaining on the right

































    Did some final prep with Optimum Paint Prep and applied Opti-Coat Pro to all exterior paint, trim and wheel face


    Indoor glory shots













    Outdoor glory shots in direct sun
















    From the home of the swirl free finish here in West Babylon, NY


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    Re: Porsche Boxster - Paint Correction & Opti-Coat Pro by Mr. Sparkle Detailing - Long Island, NY

    Nice job! That must have been some seriously tough paint.

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    Re: Porsche Boxster - Paint Correction & Opti-Coat Pro by Mr. Sparkle Detailing - Long Island, NY

    Amazing turn around that Porsche is now a finer piece of art

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    Re: Porsche Boxster - Paint Correction & Opti-Coat Pro by Mr. Sparkle Detailing - Long Island, NY

    Great work! That Box came out fantastic!
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    Re: Porsche Boxster - Paint Correction & Opti-Coat Pro by Mr. Sparkle Detailing - Long Island, NY

    Nice transformation! That Porsche looks drop dead gorgeous now.

    That must have been some seriously hard paint that rotary and wool couldn't handle. Did you take paint readings throughout the surgery?

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    Re: Porsche Boxster - Paint Correction & Opti-Coat Pro by Mr. Sparkle Detailing - Long Island, NY

    Beautiful job! You really added some much needed sparkle to that boxster.
    Yeah we all shine on, like the moon, and the stars, and the sun - John Lennon

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    Re: Porsche Boxster - Paint Correction & Opti-Coat Pro by Mr. Sparkle Detailing - Long Island, NY

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike@DedicatedPerfection View Post
    Nice transformation! That Porsche looks drop dead gorgeous now.

    That must have been some seriously hard paint that rotary and wool couldn't handle. Did you take paint readings throughout the surgery?
    Very hard paint. I really don't resort to sanding very often. It became of question of what was going to take less time and put less heat into the paint (as opposed to compounding it with the rotary multiple times)

    I used my highline II meter to ensure there were healthy readings around the car as far as the paint depth goes.
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    Re: Porsche Boxster - Paint Correction & Opti-Coat Pro by Mr. Sparkle Detailing - Long Island, NY

    That's just ridiculous....

    Just the other day I was looking to pick up some Power Finish to try, because I remembered you used it on an Audi Q5's pillar. Was wondering how 'the gentleman from Long Island' (forgot your name, but remember your location) is doing...and here you are with an awesome showcase.

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    Re: Porsche Boxster - Paint Correction & Opti-Coat Pro by Mr. Sparkle Detailing - Long Island, NY

    Nice job there Brian. Did you move to another garage?

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    Re: Porsche Boxster - Paint Correction & Opti-Coat Pro by Mr. Sparkle Detailing - Long Island, NY

    Nice!
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