GP Automotive Renewal Service + Clear Film Removal/Install - Porsche Carrera
#1
01-30-2013, 06:04 PM
GP Automotive Renewal Service + Clear Film Removal/Install - Porsche Carrera
Initial wheel cleaning using non-acidic wheel cleaner gel
Wheels further cleaned using a unique polishing soap
Wheels rinsed
Tailpipes cleaned using polishing soap
Initial wash using All-Natural Soap
Wash mitt rinsed after every panel. Assures no contamination put back into wash bucket
Exterior rinsed after every panel. Dirt encapsulated in soap suds, and quickly rinsed off
Exterior dried using microfiber drying towels and forced filtered air
Paint and glass surfaces decontaminated using clay
All surfaces were in pretty good shape
Initial clear film condition. This film was installed only a few months ago
Cut marks into plastic lens
Cut marks in mirrors
Light sanding and polishing slightly minimized cuts, but unfortunately, cuts are too deep and require repaint of both mirrors
Nearly four hours later, and all film removed. This 991 had a full hood, full fender, full bumper, headlights, and mirrors covered with film. We take our time and remove film slowly to minimize chance of paint lifting from panels. There is definitely an element of the unknown and each film we remove, we let client know of the risk of what may arise. In this case, the previous installation was simply unacceptable, and client was willing to take risk
What sets our application apart is attention to detail. Every panel that is to have film applied goes through a process of paint decontamination and paint correction. All imperfections such as debris, tar, tree sap, swirls, scratches, etc. are removed to best of our ability. We also touch up small rock chips as well. This assures us a pristine surface that is optically void of imperfections.
We use a unique technique of steaming the film to allow it to properly wrap around complex curves. This allows us to push the envelope and have few relief cuts as possible
Clear film installation complete
Wheels further cleaned using a unique polishing soap
Wheels rinsed
Tailpipes cleaned using polishing soap
Initial wash using All-Natural Soap
Wash mitt rinsed after every panel. Assures no contamination put back into wash bucket
Exterior rinsed after every panel. Dirt encapsulated in soap suds, and quickly rinsed off
Exterior dried using microfiber drying towels and forced filtered air
Paint and glass surfaces decontaminated using clay
All surfaces were in pretty good shape
Initial clear film condition. This film was installed only a few months ago
Cut marks into plastic lens
Cut marks in mirrors
Light sanding and polishing slightly minimized cuts, but unfortunately, cuts are too deep and require repaint of both mirrors
Nearly four hours later, and all film removed. This 991 had a full hood, full fender, full bumper, headlights, and mirrors covered with film. We take our time and remove film slowly to minimize chance of paint lifting from panels. There is definitely an element of the unknown and each film we remove, we let client know of the risk of what may arise. In this case, the previous installation was simply unacceptable, and client was willing to take risk
What sets our application apart is attention to detail. Every panel that is to have film applied goes through a process of paint decontamination and paint correction. All imperfections such as debris, tar, tree sap, swirls, scratches, etc. are removed to best of our ability. We also touch up small rock chips as well. This assures us a pristine surface that is optically void of imperfections.
We use a unique technique of steaming the film to allow it to properly wrap around complex curves. This allows us to push the envelope and have few relief cuts as possible
Clear film installation complete
#2
01-30-2013, 06:05 PM
Fuel door wrapped and tucked around. Most installs only come to the edge of door leaving the film with exposed edge
Close up - top corner edge on hood and fender intersection
Film wrapped all around the mirror, instead of partial from previous install. Since Xpel Ultimate is so optically clear, the cut marks from previous install show through
Rear bumper tucked in properly. Tail light will later be polished to remove light scratches
Exterior taped up and ready for machine polishing
Some bird droppings etched certain areas on roof
Light sanding of paint
Sanding and polishing complete
A very deep scratch required light sanding as well
Compounding paint
Polishing paint
Complete
All Phase 3 services receive a light machine polishing to bring out the brilliance in the paint
A unique Nano paint sealant is applied to both paint and clear film surfaces. This product is a revolutionary carnauba wax infused with nano. Result is high gloss and depth while maintaining hyper durability
Wheels are cleaned and waxed
Tires are cleaned and conditioned
Exterior black trim cleaned and conditioned
Even inside the louvers
Tail pipes polished
We only use genuine Porsche replacement emblems
Porsche doesn't make it easy to replace these things. Each letter has to be placed back into correct spot. This is when attention to detail and experience comes in
Check to make sure all lights and markers function properly
After a proper vacuuming of interior, leather is cleaned using an All-Natural Leather Cleaner
Ready for leather conditioner
Leather conditioning in progress
Once conditioner is absorbed in leather, all that remains is a supple feel and a clean satin look
All plastic and vinyl surfaces cleaned and conditioned
#3
01-30-2013, 06:05 PM
Carpets cleaned
Glass surfaces cleaned using All-Natural Glass Cleaner
Door jams cleaned and waxed
Final touch. Only the top 5% of cars we're proud of ever get this label. It's our unique way that shows we're proud of the work we've done, and now the client is handed the torch and will be carrying forward the journey. Cars with this label are on a routine program and everyone is assured that proper care is of highest concern. What's really neat, is now dealers and fellow enthusiasts are seeing these labels around when our clients sell their cars. You know you're getting a pristine Porsche, Ferrari, Bentley, etc. when it has this exclusive GP label
5:30 AM...We delivered this 991 to our client at Cars and Coffee. She was joined by a 993 and 997.2 that day. It was a chilly 34 degrees; too cold for us SoCal folks
Last edited by MoeMistry; 01-31-2013 at 07:08 AM.
#5
02-13-2013, 09:10 PM
First it's cleaned using a solvent cleaner. Then it's conditioned using 303 aerospace
http://www.glisteningperfectionstore.com/servlet/the-248/303-aerospace-protectant/Detail
http://www.glisteningperfectionstore.com/servlet/the-248/303-aerospace-protectant/Detail
#7
06-18-2013, 02:16 PM
6-month update
Hard to believe six months have passed and this 991 is back for her renewal service. As you can see, with proper care, proper prep, these cars look amazing and a quality renewal service lasts the battering of mother nature.
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