This Cadillac XLR needed a extensive car detailing. 16 years old with 160,000 it was time for a spa day! After some evaluation we found this Cadillac needed a little of everything. Full paint decontamination was needed to remove embedded contaminants in the paint. This is done by using a wax removing soap wash, paint prep to remove iron particles stuck in the paint from brake dust, and detailing clay.
The entire car was covered in severe water spots. Unfortunately some spots have already etched into the glass and paint but was able to improve dramatically. Paint was heavily polished to remove swirl marks and scratches and a ceramic coating paint protection was applied. Wheels were removed for a deep cleaning along with the suspension. After some cleaning the wheels were refinished, powder coated black giving this XLR a new look. Ceramic window tint was installed to block the Texas sun. After many hour of detailing and paint correction this Cadillac looked awesome. You can clearly see how a professional detail can bring your old car back to like new condition. A car wash can not give you these results! If you are looking for car detailing, paint correction, and ceramic coating near Frisco Texas I can help. Contact Devine Shine Auto Detail to get your car looking it's best and protected!
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Do you have a vehicle that you need to get ready for an upcoming car show? I understand that every car is different and the amount of prep will be different for every car! This Corvette was in need of some love to get it ready for a indoor car show in Dallas Texas called Super Car Expo. I only had a few days with the car and with the possibility of a vinyl wrap in the future a full paint correction was not performed. A light polish(buff) and some magic tricks were performed to bring out the gloss in the paint! Evaluating the paint condition |
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The Chevrolet SS family sedan. This car is perfect for picking up the kids from school then taking it to the strip for a little racing fun. So what makes this different from your average four door car? Under the hood you will find a 415Hp V8 that can run 0-60 in 4.5 seconds. Choose the optional 6 speed manual transmission for some added fun!
This particular SS we installed a 5 year ceramic coating which included removing the wheels to properly clean and ceramic coat front to back. After spending many hours on prep and install this car shines like a diamond. The car looks fantastic! Not only will it look this way for years but ceramic coatings will keep your car cleaner longer so less maintenance is required to keep that just detailed look!
This particular SS we installed a 5 year ceramic coating which included removing the wheels to properly clean and ceramic coat front to back. After spending many hours on prep and install this car shines like a diamond. The car looks fantastic! Not only will it look this way for years but ceramic coatings will keep your car cleaner longer so less maintenance is required to keep that just detailed look!

Just in case you have been living under a rock this here is a Dodge charger Hellcat. What makes this car so different from any other charger? You will find out real quick when you put the pedal to the floor! It exerts a monstrous 707 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque from a supercharged engine.
Ceramic coating detail
This Beautiful Hellcat came in for a single stage polish and to have our 5 year ceramic paint protection coating installed. Paint Coatings are the latest and most advanced development in long term protective care for your vehicle. Coatings are resistant to scratches,corrosion, abrasion and temperature . Not only are vehicle Paint Coatings great for protection and ease of maintenance ceramic coatings leave a Highly reflective layer giving you that just detailed look after each wash.
Sometimes just washing your car is not enough to get a smooth contamination free surface to apply a wax or sealant to. When contaminants such as bird droppings, brake dust and environmental pollutants settle and stay on your car's surface, they become embedded in the top layer of the paint. Auto detailing clay is a natural or synthetic compound used to remove contaminants from the surface of your car’s paint, glass, fiberglass and metal.
how does auto detailing clay work?

Clay is gently moved across the surface of a vehicle and ‘lifts’ any foreign debri that protrudes from it due to the tacky surface of the clay. The particles stick to the clay and is therefore removed from your vehicle. The surface being clayed should always be wet with clay lubricant to prevent loose debris from scratching the vehicle. Clay bars range from fine to aggressive for removing heavy contaminants. Using an aggressive clay or the wrong technique on soft paint can cause micro marring(scratches) which would require machine polishing to remove. Because of this in most cases I will not clay unless I am going to polish. Can you clay without polishing? Sure! But best practice would be to polish and wax after.
How do I know If need to clay my car?

Chances are if you are reading this you have never used detailing clay on your car. Here is a trick I learned years ago from Mike Phillips at Autogeek. After you properly wash and dry your vehicle do the'' Baggy Test". Simply use a clean sandwich baggie by placing your hand inside the baggie and then feeling the horizontal surfaces like the hood, roof and trunk lid. The film of plastic acts to intensify the surface texture created by contaminants bonded to the paint making it more dramatic to your sense of touch when you feel the paint through the baggie. One last note Always follow claying with a quality car wax or sealant. Clay will remove existing wax! The paint and surfaces that you have clayed must be sealed in order to protect the paint from corrosion, UV, bird droppings etc. I hope this information has helped you understand what detailing clay is and when to use it.
CQuartz Fabric brings long-lasting CQuartz coating technology to fabric convertible tops, interior textiles, carpets, and fabrics. It forms a Super-Hydrophobic barrier that repels water and stains, while resisting abrasion, UV fading, alkaline and acid attack for up to 12 months. CQuartz Fabric does not change the feel of the surfaces to which it is applied.
Cquartz Fabric transforms the substrate into a super hydrophobic surface that is durable, flexible, and long lasting against harsh or caustic detergents.
Areas Of Application:
Cquartz Fabric transforms the substrate into a super hydrophobic surface that is durable, flexible, and long lasting against harsh or caustic detergents.
Areas Of Application:
- Convertible Tops
- Fabric seats
- Headliners
- Fabric Wheel wells
- Upholstery
- Carpets
- Floor Mats
- And more...
- Super Hydrophobic: Liquids are repelled instantly
- Durability: Withstands mechanical wear for up to a year and withstands strong soaps and high pH intensive detergents
- UV protection: Protects against UV degeneration while maintaining the supple feel and original color of treated surfaces
- Versatility: Protect many surfaces such as fabric upholstery, carpets, mats, & convertible fabric tops
- Suitable for a variety of textiles
- Long lasting protection for textiles and leather against water, dirt and grease
- Resists bacteria growth from sweat, dirt, oils, and liquids
- Requires less cleaning: In most cases simply wipe with a damp towel
Courtesy of http://www.carpro-us.com/
Author
Russell Benz is the owner of Devine Shine Auto Detail LLC located in Crossroads/Little Elm Texas. He is a IDA certified detailer and installer for CS-II coatings.
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