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2007 Rolls Royce Phantom Paint Correction and Detail

Glistening Perfection Paint Correction and Detail

I’m often asked what makes one detailer stand apart from a crowd. The answer is simple: Pride in Workmanship. The philosophy is simple but the execution requires patience, experience, and refined technique. Unless you work on high-end automobiles, you cannot truly understand the scope of the labor involved. The old saying “careful what you wish for” applies here. Many detailers want to work on a Rolls Royce, Ferrari, Bugatti, but how many of them actually realize the sheer amount of labor, risk, and experience required to work on every material on these works of art. It’s not as simple as leather, plastic, paint, etc. We’re dealing with carbon fiber, high-grade aluminum, magnesium, rare and expensive leather, wood, chrome, etc. In a given automobile, there may be 20 different substrates you need to understand and work on. So the next time you consider saving a few hundred dollars on a detail, consider how expensive it will be to repaint a door on a Ferrari Enzo, replace a carbon fiber wing on a Carrera GT, or repair the aluminum radiator grille on a Rolls Royce Phantom.

Glistening Perfection has been educating clients since 1995 on what a true detail done by a real professional is all about. When I started this company, I didn’t do it because I wanted to make lots of money; I did it because I love cars and wanted to be around them for the rest of my life. Now that we’re growing rapidly, this philosophy still holds true. I detail each car with the notion that you’re only as good as your last detail. We all have our off days, and I’m not impervious to that, but at the end of the day, the goal is to deliver a product that exceeds the client’s expectations and launches his/her ownership experience to higher heights.

This particular Rolls Royce Phantom had issues with the finish. Like most enthusiasts, the client had his detailer wipe down the finish with a detail spray and microfiber towel. The issue was since this Phantom was stored in a warehouse, most of the dust and debris would land back on the finish. When the detailer went to wipe everything down, he was actually marring and scratching the finish by rubbing the microscopic rocks into the ceramic paint. The new technology of ceramic clear coats found on Rolls Royce, Mercedes Benz, Ferrari, etc. is excellent at resisting scratches, but it does have its limitations.

After almost 30 hours, over several days, the Rolls Royce was brought back to her glory. As challenging as this Phantom was, it was a joy to see the final result. The client was reluctant to drive it to Vegas but I encouraged him that this is why I detail these cars. I want clients to enjoy the experience and as soon as the car is washed, it’ll look as beautiful as it does now. So he did take it to Vegas and the compliments he received from the valet and those around, made it worthwhile.

The wheels are cleaned (40 min)

Wheels, wheel wells, and tires are cleaned using a pH-balanced all-natural wheel cleaner using a gentle horse hair wheel brush. A non-caustic, acid-free, chlorine-free citric oil-based cleaner is used to further clean the wheels and the tire. Build-up of inferior tire conditioner in all the lettering and detail of the tire are removed.

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Initial Rinse

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The car gets a thorough wash (35 min)

An all-natural pure tallow, coconut essence oil, and lemon extract soap is used to gently clean the paint. A 100% Australian Sheepskin Wash Mitt is used for its delicate wool.

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The car is then rinsed and dried using forced air blower (15 min)

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The paint is decontaminated and prepped using clay (45 min)

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The einszett Atomizer Sprayer is an excellent tool to spray the Zymöl Lehm Lube without getting sore hands from pumping the sprayer.

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The condition of the paint is examined and the proper action is planned (25 min)

Paint is measured for thickness to make sure it's a good candidate for paint correction. Also during this step, test panels are performed to figure out the proper polish, pad, and speed combination to achieve the desired results.

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All the trim, delicate paint areas, and moldings are taped for safety (75 minutes)

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The paint is corrected from routine wiping with detail spray yielding clean, swirl-free, legitimate finish (600 minutes)

You can see the surface scratches close to the windshield

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A closer view. The paint lacks definition since the clearcoat is scratched and light is refracting instead of reflecting

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Top portion is Before

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Bottom portion is After

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Before

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After

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After paint correction. You can see the definition of the light housing in the paint

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The paint is polished using a gentle, all-natural, and SAFE paint cleanser to condition and prep the surface for wax (115 min)

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The paint is then waxed using an all-natural, Brazilian white carnauba-based wax. Zymöl Vintage ($2000 /jar) was massaged by hand into the paint in this particular detail level (165 min over three applications)

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Thanks for sharing, Moe. Again, :thumbup: for high quality workmanship.

Amazing work! I can look at these threads for hours ...

Amazing attention to detail, never seen anything like it.

Great job Moe! I remember going to the owner's company when I was in jr high school. He sure has come a long ways... I bought 1 box of dot matrix printer paper. :smilie:

Looks awesome! Nice job.

Awesome Moe, great job.
Also could you email me the PDF document you were telling me about?

Thank you guys for the compliments. I've been meaning to post up more cars for you guys to look at, but have been busy working. I have a few more really neat and special cars to show you. Stay tuned :)

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Originally Posted by PorscheFanatic (Post 60429)

Awesome Moe, great job.
Also could you email me the PDF document you were telling me about?

Thanks Felix, and I'll get that pdf out ASAP.

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Originally Posted by MoeMistry (Post 60460)

Thanks Felix, and I'll get that pdf out ASAP.

Cool, no rush, but once I get Im gonna read it like the bible so that I can be like you :)

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Originally Posted by PorscheFanatic (Post 60462)

Cool, no rush, but once I get Im gonna read it like the bible so that I can be like you :)

I just sent it over; let me know if you don't receive it. You're too kind; what I do isn't rocket science buddy; just TLC, patience, and passion. :yup:

Awesome work, Moe! Love seeing the play-by-play... the paint correction reflection before and after is a really impressive improvment.

Also, reminds me that I am not crazy when I spend 2 hrs washing my own car (despite the rolled eyes of passers-by). :smilie:

Moe, you are the first detailer I've seen who I'd trust to actually do a more loving detail of my car than I would. (Not that other detailers here wouldn't, but I didn't see them do a writeup like this!) Normally when I drop my car off for a detail I watch for 5 minutes and see them do stupid things that annoy me, so I'm stuck doing it myself. I would happily leave my car in your care because this writeup shows me you do things the way I do (or would, if I wasn't so lazy.) It's too bad you're on the wrong side of the country. :coolpics:

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Originally Posted by nerual (Post 60494)

Thanks nerual; that really means a lot :HappyDance:

I don't see a difference....:Whatever::Whatever:

all kidding aside, looks astounding and can't fathom the dedication you have towards your clients.

Personally after 3 hours of buffing I want to shoot myself and anyone near me.

Kudos.

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Originally Posted by Craigger (Post 60523)

Oh I've had those days too. There are times when nothing is going right and all you want to do is get in the client's car and do 150 on the freeway :yahoo::yahoo: Then reality sinks in and you get back to work. Thank goodness for the iPod.

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Originally Posted by MoeMistry (Post 60521)

Thanks nerual; that really means a lot :HappyDance:

If you're ever on my coast you're more than welcome to come detail my car! ;) :friends:

Then you can tell me how all the products I use are all wrong and sell me the correct ones, instead.

Beautiful Moe...If you are ever near MI, shoot me a PM, and bring your supplies...

damn Moe, I was getting itred reading the minutes spent on it. Your results show your impeccable work and fine attention to detail. :thumbup:
I love that, the paper company, is balln yo :coolpics: :respekt:

Nice work Moe, that is why you detail light colored vehicles!

I commend you on a fine tape job as well, a true sight to see.

man, your work is amazing. please come to FL!

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Originally Posted by TampaBrian (Post 60628)

Nice work Moe, that is why you detail light colored vehicles!

I commend you on a fine tape job as well, a true sight to see.

To me, taping is one of the most important steps; however, it's so darn boring. So I've turned it into a game. Tape as much area with as little cuts/tears. Makes the process more fun.

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Originally Posted by miboxer96 (Post 60572)

Beautiful Moe...If you are ever near MI, shoot me a PM, and bring your supplies...

Will do :yup:

amazing work. when i get something worth detailing, i'll give you a call. :)

I think Moe should go on a whirlwind tour of the US detailing members' cars. :smilie: I'd buy the tour shirt!

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Originally Posted by MoeMistry (Post 61242)

To me, taping is one of the most important steps; however, it's so darn boring. So I've turned it into a game. Tape as much area with as little cuts/tears. Makes the process more fun.

Taping is important, or at least can be, it really depends on how comfortable and experienced with each cars different curves and angles you are. It's always good to be on the safe side though.

your an artist.... intense for sure

awesome job Moe, love the owners plate too.

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Originally Posted by mono2100 (Post 61751)

your an artist.... intense for sure

Thank you Sir....PM sent.