My GT3 Paint Correction

[Money2536]

I corrected the GT3 and thought you guys might want to see this.

So if you haven’t declared me crazy yet, you may change your mind should you decide to waste 3+ hours of your life to watch my goofy videos. I’ve already done a step-by-step paint correction using mostly photos in my other journals. For the GT3, I thought I would set-up my camera and talk you through my entire process.

Now I know there are lots of detailing tutorials and videos online, but they usually gloss over the details in interest of entertainment/production value or don’t want to divulge all of the secrets. I wanted to put something together for those that enjoy doing this stuff themselves. I’m not selling any products and don’t have an agenda. I’m just a super nerd that loves doing this stuff. I have a unique gift to do endless research and seem to have a ton of free time on my hands. I am simply posting this to share with others that are like me. That, and I don’t have any friends.

To qualify these videos, I am not a professional. I don’t detail for money. I will not detail cars that are not my own due to the time investment. My time is worth much more to me than the money someone would pay me. Not to mention, who would pay me my hourly rate to do this anyway? I don’t claim to know it all, but I’ve developed a pretty decent process through extensive research, spending thousands of dollars, and many years of trial and error.

There isn’t any techno music and there is a ton of dead space as I filmed pressure washing, polishing, taping, etc. I kept the camera running a lot during the videos and pretended I was talking to someone that wanted to learn what I know. I hope these videos help you skip some of the mistakes I’ve made over the years. Thanks for entertaining my obsessive tendencies.

Matt

In summary, below are what the videos show:

1.) Decontamination
a. Initial Washing and Removal of Wax/Sealant
b. Quick Drying
c. Removal of Iron Contaminants
d. Drying
e. Auto Scrub

2.) Paint Correction
a. Prewash
b. Compounding
c. Masking/Taping
d. Finishing Polish/”Jewelling”
e. Wheel Cleaning
f. Polishing Dust/Residue Removal
i. Wash
ii. Dry
iii. IPA Wipe Down

3.) Protection
a. Coat of Carnauba Wax Applied
b. 12 Hours Curing Time
c. 2nd Coat Applied

*Not Shown: Glass Treatment, Trim Protection, Engine Cover Carbon Fiber Correction, Wheel Coating, Tire Prep, Tire Treatment, Interior Detailing.

See my YouTube Channel for more videos and future videos of the missing detailing processes.


Product List Used in Videos
Chemical Guys Citrus Red Car Shampoo
Adam’s All Purpose Cleaner
MTM Foam Cannon
Adam’s Large Wash Pad
Grit Guard Dual Bucket System
Good Year ¾” Kink-Free 100’ Hose
Dramm Shut-off Valve
Eley Corp. Pistol Spray Nozzle
Eley Corp. Hose Reel
General Purpose Quick Connects
Kranzle 1122TST Electric Pressure Washer
Eley Corp. Quick Connect
Eley Corp. 6’ Connection Hose
Stihl BG 55 Leaf Blower
Adam’s Great White Drying Towels
Griot’s Garage Car Drying Towels
Optimum No Rinse
Kranzle Spray Bottle
Nano Skin Auto Scrub 6” Orbital Pad, Fine
Nano Skin Auto Scrub Small Block Sponge, Fine
Griot’s Garage 1st Gen. 6” Orbital
Menzerna FG400
McGuiar’s D300
Rupes LHR21
Rupes Duetto
Griot’s Garage 1st Gen. 3” Orbital
Uber 7” Microfiber Cutting Pad
McGuiar’s 3”, 5”, 6” Microfiber Cutting Pads
Menzerna SF4000
Uber Green Polishing Pads 4”, 5”, 6”
Scotch 233+ Auto Masking Tape Various Sizes
Scotch Blue Painter’s Tape
Uber Ultra 16” Microfiber Towels
Griot’s Garage Green Wheel Cleaner
Griot’s Garage Rubber Cleaner
Large EZ Detailer Brush
Griot’s Garage Lamb Skin Mitt
91% IPA diluted to ~30%
Adam’s Car Shampoo
Auto Geek Generic Waxing Pads
Auto Finesse Desire

Not Shown
Adam’s Foam Tire Block
Car Pro Pearl
Wolf’s Trim Coat
Wolf’s Glass Shield

[JoeyBananas]

I love the passion man. Awesome awesome videos, thank you!

[JDUni1]

WOW amazing cars! Love the new addition, one of the best colors on the GT3 as well.

[GOLFFRR]

Originally Posted by JoeyBananas

I love the passion man. Awesome awesome videos, thank you!

+1

I actually learn a lot in those vids. I watched them all through out the afternoon. Stunning car also.

[rubber_ducky]

I lust after your car

[nick3753]

Originally Posted by rubber_ducky

I lust after your car

And your garage/driveway.

[heckyeahbro69]

Hey man, great videos. Will you be coming out to cars and coffee tomorrow am? Would love to see the porsche again. Oh any btw, your garage setup is very nice. Quite inspiring lol.

[Money2536]

Originally Posted by heckyeahbro69

Hey man, great videos. Will you be coming out to cars and coffee tomorrow am? Would love to see the porsche again. Oh any btw, your garage setup is very nice. Quite inspiring lol.

Yeah, I'll be there. Come introduce yourself.

[RocketBoots]

Kind of a cool vid. Very helpful to see this level of detail by a non-pro. You didn't quite make it to the 18 hour mark where "you feel like you're gonna die"

I'm sure you mentioned this somewhere but why don't you like opticoat for the car?

And do you plan to get a PPF?

[Money2536]

Originally Posted by RocketBoots

Kind of a cool vid. Very helpful to see this level of detail by a non-pro. You didn't quite make it to the 18 hour mark where "you feel like you're gonna die"

I'm sure you mentioned this somewhere but why don't you like opticoat for the car?

And do you plan to get a PPF?

Yeah, that's why I didn't do the wheels and did the glass a few weeks prior. I'm glad I didn't have to compound the whole car. That moves you into 20+ hour territory. I don't know how guys do this everyday.

Opti-Coat doesn't give same depth and won't bead water as well as a good Carnuauba wax. I put it on my wheels and my wife's Explorer Sport. It just doesn't do it for me.

I don't like clear film. I can always tell when a clear film is on a car. I just prefer clean, corrected paint.

Speaking about corrected. I finally pulled the car out in the sun for the first time today. Everything looks perfect except one small area on the rear deck lid that I didn't hit with D300. Looks like I'm going to have to redo that area.

[RocketBoots]

I've heard that about OptiCoat from some guys who are pretty into detailing. For me, the convenience and longevity might be worth it. But I do agree it doesn't look as good.


Don't think we saw a pic of the car totally finished, 2nd coat of wax, in the sun. Post up that beautiful blue!!

Originally Posted by Money2536

Opti-Coat doesn't give same depth and won't bead water as well as a good Carnuauba wax. I put it on my wheels and my wife's Explorer Sport. It just doesn't do it for me.

Speaking about corrected. I finally pulled the car out in the sun for the first time today. Everything looks perfect except one small area on the rear deck lid that I didn't hit with D300. Looks like I'm going to have to redo that area.

[DocWeatherington]

Originally Posted by Money2536

Yeah, that's why I didn't do the wheels and did the glass a few weeks prior. I'm glad I didn't have to compound the whole car. That moves you into 20+ hour territory. I don't know how guys do this everyday.......

Plus one great videos and man I wish you where my neighbor

[JR M3]

Awesome work. How do you like the kranzle pressure washer? Been thinking about ordering one

[Money2536]

Originally Posted by JR M3

Awesome work. How do you like the kranzle pressure washer? Been thinking about ordering one

I love it! It is worth the premium over others. Just don't plan on using it for anything other than washing your car. It just isn't powerful enough.

[MaynardZed]

Gorgeous car! Now that it's all clean, take it to the track.

[Fellfromdsky]

holy crap, awesome thread!!!

Thanks for all the videos! Very informative. Gorgeous car. Love the garage. etc haha

[gthal]

Amazing job!!

I'm a bit of a detailing freak myself and spend a full weekend each Spring detailing whatever car I own at the time. Some people see it as work but I see it as relaxation.

After watching most of (not all ) of your videos, I've decided I really, really need a blue GT3. Time to go figure out how I'm going to break the news to my wife

[Money2536]

Originally Posted by Fellfromdsky

holy crap, awesome thread!!!

Thanks for all the videos! Very informative. Gorgeous car. Love the garage. etc haha

Sure thing! I'm glad someone appreciates my ridiculousness.

Originally Posted by gthal

Amazing job!!

I'm a bit of a detailing freak myself and spend a full weekend each Spring detailing whatever car I own at the time. Some people see it as work but I see it as relaxation.

After watching most of (not all ) of your videos, I've decided I really, really need a blue GT3. Time to go figure out how I'm going to break the news to my wife

That conversation is not going to go well. You need to ease her into it. I have a full proof multistage assault that involves asking for suggestions on color, what if's, compliments, gifts, begging, pleading, etc., etc...

[DocWeatherington]

Originally Posted by Money2536

Sure thing! I'm glad someone appreciates my ridiculousness.



That conversation is not going to go well. You need to ease her into it. I have a full proof multistage assault that involves asking for suggestions on color, what if's, compliments, gifts, begging, pleading, etc., etc...