Paint Corrected Cayman R

[mattcantwin]

Wow!

[Torrid]

Unfortunately with used automobiles the existing chips and dings make it hard to justify.

True. Fortunately in this case the prior (and original) owner installed a clear bra soon after purchasing the car so the paint didn't get a chance to accumulate chips/dings. The install wasn't the greatest, however, and it was a bit yellowed so I had it removed and replaced.

Oh cool, I didn't realize you bought it used. It's great it already had a clear bra. On some cars the paint is so soft that without one the whole front end is chipped up in two years or less on daily drivers. Your car looks better than fresh off the showroom floor in these pictures, which is a real testament to the paint correction process. I read a blog about it a few years back with a blue Vauxhall Astra VXR where they documented each step of the process and it was night and day. The current heavy painting processes that leave an uneven orange peel effect leaves a lot of room for improvement. Where most people can pick up a buffer with some practice and properly detail a car visually, the metering process of the paint in the correction process is a real science.

[Seth]

I don't think most people would like the cost of a proper paint job. Spending $20-$50k on a show car finish isn't crazy. But that's wet sanding repeatedly between processes. One thing Is for sure.... Nothing kills a finish faster than a newbie with a buffer and wool pad.

[dukerules]

Phenomenal

[Danny_T]

She looks fantastic. I've never heard it referred to as paint correction before.

That's what detailers call it

Maybe it's a west coast thing.

No it's a term used within the industry. Paint correction includes removal of the typical occurrences of paint jobs....orange peel, fish eyes overspray, etc from the paint surface/clearcoat etc and industrial fallout (etching, bird shit, swirls contaminants)

[kfalk]

Such a beautiful car.

[logan2z]

I don't think most people would like the cost of a proper paint job.

For the average car I'd say that's true, but I'm pretty sure that a buyer of a multi hundred-thousand dollar car wouldn't balk. You should see some of the 'before' photos of the GT3 RSs, Ferrari 458s, etc that come into this shop. It's incredible how poor the paint jobs are on cars at this price point. Many exotic car dealers use these guys to prep the cars before delivery to their clients since they're embarrassed of the factory finishes.

[Seth]

Remember most of these cars are painted by machine. Perfect paint takes someone willing to sand in between every stage. Orange peel is not an option. It happens every time paint goes down. The paint has to be flattened in order to be perfect. OEMS aren't sanding. If you ever get the opportunity to see a Riddler level paint job it'll blow your mind. The paint is literally like water. But then there's six weeks and $100,000 in paint.

Correction is only on the top layer of clear. It doesn't fix orange peel below the clear.

Understand, I'm not dismissing what you've done in the slightest. The guy is clearly an artist. He's taken something and made it as perfect as it can be. I have the utmost respect for the process and understand exactly how much time and effort goes into making it back good. The car is gorgeous. I'm not taking away from that.

As you know, there's a big difference tween a multi thousand dollar detail and the $175 option at the local hand wash.

[JonSnow]

I had my '85 done last year and was thrilled with the results. It created a lot more depth of color and evenness from panel to panel.

[toxicavenger]

Nice Drew, that looks wonderful!!!!

I claybar my cars every year and I had a clear bra installed on the front of them and mirrors. I have never gone as far as you did, and it is skill for sure. I do need to do a swirl remover this year and good polish since I haven't done it in years to my cars. Last time I polished both of cars up perfectly, later that day I caught my wife putting a box on the trunk of her car!!!

[jss]

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I picked up a Porsche too

[logan2z]

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I picked up a Porsche too

Nicely done. I'd love a white GT3.

[Torrid]

I love the white and the purple version is amazing as well.

[jss]

I love the white and the purple version is amazing as well.

I like them all, what I didn't like is the 2 year wait to get one

[logan2z]

I love the white and the purple version is amazing as well.

I like them all, what I didn't like is the 2 year wait to get one

The wait I can deal with, the stratospheric dealer markup I can't.

[Pasquale]

Mint.

[mellonb1]

Looks great, Andrew

[toxicavenger]

I love the white and the purple version is amazing as well.

I like them all, what I didn't like is the 2 year wait to get one

The wait I can deal with, the stratospheric dealer markup I can't.

I agree, a few years back we went to our local dealer and they tried to gouge us so much it soured the "Porsche" experience with my wife. So I don't think I will ever have one now.

[Panerai7]

Looks amazing Andrew, nothing beats a black German paint, of course when it's clean

[logan2z]

nothing beats a black German paint, of course when it's clean

Thanks Art. Keeping it clean is the tricky part

[logan2z]

I love the white and the purple version is amazing as well.

I like them all, what I didn't like is the 2 year wait to get one

The wait I can deal with, the stratospheric dealer markup I can't.

I agree, a few years back we went to our local dealer and they tried to gouge us so much it soured the "Porsche" experience with my wife. So I don't think I will ever have one now.

Markups on anything deemed 'special' can be crazy. Anything that starts with a GT (GT3, GT4, GTS), Spyders, etc. all have huge dealer markups at many of the dealers across the country. There are some that will sell at MSRP but they seem to be few and far between.

[Panerai7]

nothing beats a black German paint, of course when it's clean

Thanks Art. Keeping it clean is the tricky part

I gave up in my case. It takes a serious commitment

[logan2z]

nothing beats a black German paint, of course when it's clean

Thanks Art. Keeping it clean is the tricky part

I gave up in my case. It takes a serious commitment

Well, I've been told I should seriously be committed so I guess that works

[jss]

I love the white and the purple version is amazing as well.

I like them all, what I didn't like is the 2 year wait to get one

The wait I can deal with, the stratospheric dealer markup I can't.

I agree, a few years back we went to our local dealer and they tried to gouge us so much it soured the "Porsche" experience with my wife. So I don't think I will ever have one now.

My dealer sells them for MSRP, getting on the list and actually getting one was my problem

[marchone]

Beautiful cars both.