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    Default Dan's Garage - 2004 Mazda RX8 - Metallic Blue - Opti-Coat

    A quick write up today as I didn't get much chance to take "during" pics

    This RX8 is a 2004 model. You don't see many of these metallic blue models on the road. This particular car was in for paint correction and Opti-Coat






    Quite badly faded headlights due to the UV layer being eroded. A common affliction with RX8s of this age. Ugly and also quite dangerous.








    Deep scratching across the whole car. Most of which came out, but some could only be minimised















    The wheel faces weren't too bad but the inner barrels were caked with grime






    Chemical decontamination picking up a fair bit






    The wheel bucket after just two wheels. This is why I use a specific and separate bucket just for wheels.





    Looking better





    Foam wash









    Lots of moderate to heavy swirling across the car














    Paint depths varying between low 80s and 100 micron. About what I'd expect for an RX8 of this age in reasonable condition.







    Post correction.

    Caff Mobile Mk1 - 2010 Aluminum Gen II | 2XS SRI | H&R Lowered Springs | cpe 75 Duro Engine Mount | Whiteline Rear Swaybar | Moog "Problem Solver" Rear Endlinks | 3M Carbon Black Tint | Lakin Custom Plates | Opti-Coat Paint Protection | Paint Correction by Me - SOLD

    Caff Mobile Mk2 - 2008 BMW Z4M Coupe - Sapphire Black Metallic | Stock....for now

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    Final outdoor pics post Opti-Coat





    Headlights corrected and Opti-Coated







    Some direct sun shots to highlight the now swirl-free finish











    Caff Mobile Mk1 - 2010 Aluminum Gen II | 2XS SRI | H&R Lowered Springs | cpe 75 Duro Engine Mount | Whiteline Rear Swaybar | Moog "Problem Solver" Rear Endlinks | 3M Carbon Black Tint | Lakin Custom Plates | Opti-Coat Paint Protection | Paint Correction by Me - SOLD

    Caff Mobile Mk2 - 2008 BMW Z4M Coupe - Sapphire Black Metallic | Stock....for now

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    Love it mate, great result! Definitely an unusual colour for an rx-8

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    Thanks Bobby.

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    Damn, that looks really nice! Great job.
    Pretty nice car for a p-plater too...

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    Looks great Dan, I think im next!
    Tryed simply using Duragloss 901 undiluted in my foam lance and foamed up almost as good as snow foam alone... Foam wash is the fun part in car washing

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    Thanks Guys,

    Yep Daz you're up next. Black Mica looks great with Opti-Coat

    Anything that has a reasonable sudsing capability should work well in the foam lance. Even dishwashing detergent foams up a storm lol

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    Default Dan's Garage - 2004 Mazda RX8 - Metallic Blue - Opti-Coat

    When's my turn Dan

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    Quote Originally Posted by GEN1MPS View Post
    When's my turn Dan
    You can have any weekend in Sept you like dude
    Caff Mobile Mk1 - 2010 Aluminum Gen II | 2XS SRI | H&R Lowered Springs | cpe 75 Duro Engine Mount | Whiteline Rear Swaybar | Moog "Problem Solver" Rear Endlinks | 3M Carbon Black Tint | Lakin Custom Plates | Opti-Coat Paint Protection | Paint Correction by Me - SOLD

    Caff Mobile Mk2 - 2008 BMW Z4M Coupe - Sapphire Black Metallic | Stock....for now

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    Default Dan's Garage - 2004 Mazda RX8 - Metallic Blue - Opti-Coat

    Lol I might not have ma car till then

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    It came up nicely

    Ironically, I've seen a few that same colour around my area

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