[Oakes]

This NSX was a new purchase to its owner when he brought it to me. The car suffered some rain spotting and severe swirling, marring and other defects. The previous owner worked at a dealership and clearly had it maintained in dealership style, although the car had low miles on it as a big plus!

The pictures clearly speak for themselves here, this is the 11th NSX that I've corrected in the past year!

Tons of hard water spots, deep rids and swirls, just an overall dull look from the harsh chemicals and rough towels. 40K mile paint should not look like this on any car!








As you can see the condition was in dire need of proper correction, and here are some 50/50 photos of the corrective work!





And the fully corrected New Formula Red paint under the halogen lights...there is no LSP on the paint in these photos, this is after correction, wash and alcohol wipedown.







Now for some reflection shots!










Full profile photos of the vehicle!








Thanks for looking and hope the new owner enjoys it to the max!

Nick Oakes

[Damon@tirerack]

GREAT job! Question: How many hours was just the correction part (minus wash/clay/LSP) of that job?

[Oakes]

Id say roughly about 7-8 hours was spent on correction, some of the defects were pretty stubborn and required some more followup. Thank you!

[STOPPIE]

How is this a DEALERSHIP hack job? Guess the owner has no real responsibility in PROPERLY maintaining the car??!!

The dealership, which is responsible for selling and delivering MANY cars, I'm sure they could figure out to complete the same task that you did, if they were given 7-8 hours on the car- CHARGING what you charge to do this job.

Otherwise, a detail shop can't pump out 200+ cars while paying the same level of attention to a car as you have done here. Just doesn't work like that.

Be more thoughtful who you slam here okay?

[Oakes]

The standard with dealerships around here, are like I stated, push broom style brushes and hard terry towels. Both are detrimental to any paint finish, its a cost saving issue by using the cheapest products available. Im not saying they need to invest thousands of dollars in products, but if they switch out brushes for lambswool mitts, the damage would be cut in half.

I push up to 50 cars a week through here, you wont see that kind of damage or product use on any of the cars here. Maintaining 5 dealer contracts. If anything, a different kind of tailoring system to cars of this caliber would be expected at least.

[STOPPIE]

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Originally Posted by Oakes »

The standard with dealerships around here, are like I stated, push broom style brushes and hard terry towels. Both are detrimental to any paint finish, its a cost saving issue by using the cheapest products available. Im not saying they need to invest thousands of dollars in products, but if they switch out brushes for lambswool mitts, the damage would be cut in half.

I push up to 50 cars a week through here, you wont see that kind of damage or product use on any of the cars here. Maintaining 5 dealer contracts. If anything, a different kind of tailoring system to cars of this caliber would be expected at least.

okay, I agree on using the 'correct tools' for this; however

WHERE is the owner? Do they not have any responsibility in this? If my Ducati looks like sh** after giving it to someone else to wash- unless I'm paying top dollar-

you get what you pay for. End of the day, it's MY fault.

I just think the title of the thread is not only misleading, its offensive to those of us who pride ourself on professionalism with our clients and their cars. Not to mention there are several dealerships who SPONSOR Teamspeed. So I'm asking you to be more respectful of that.

[Oakes]

I understand and agree with your points, it wasn't a broad attack across all dealers. Misleading, correct, however the damage to this car was in fact caused by regular dealership maintenance hence the cause for titling. The owner purchased the car in this condition, was informed of its maintenance from the previous owner and brought it directly to me.

It is in fact the previous customers fault, correct, but the damage also wouldn't have occurred if proper products and procedures were used by the dealer who consistently washed it. In a sense, shared fault if it comes down to it.

I don't wish to take away from all dealers, this one was rather local to myself and the owner. I feel the case would be the same if another detailer worked on it, bringing awareness to where you take your car and what they do with it. Not to avoid them all together, but be conscious and ask what the process is.

[Auto Concierge]

In all fairness, "Most" dealerships do not invest the time/and or their detailing department does not have properly trained people employed and speed/production is the focus.