Rasky's Auto Detailing Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 2012 Kia Optima Turbo, new car prep and Opti-Guard protection This car belongs to a longtime client/friend of mine and he really wants to keep it better maintained then his previous vehicles. After explaining the options available to him he decided on Optimum’s Opti-Guard for the exterior and the Leather Masters duo on the interior. The overall condition of this vehicle was very good, having just over 5000 miles on it, but it did need a good claying and light polish. Given the condition and color of this vehicle I don’t have much for before pics…I actually debated even posting this one, but I kind of like the car and felt it was worth showing even if it was a cream puff job. Process: Wash – ONR Wheels – Sonax Full Effect Tires – Optimum Power Clean Clay – Meguair’s Mild Clay with ONR as lube Paint correction – Optimum (updated) Hyper Polish via GG6 equipped with 3” & 5” Optimum MF finishing pads Paint Protection – Optimum Opti-Guard (Paint, trim, wheels, lights, jambs) Glass – Meguiar’s D120 Interior – Quick vacuum, wipe down vinyl/dash with 1Z Premium Cockpit Cleaner, Leather Masters Strong Cleaner and Protection Cream on seats Exhaust tips – Optimum Metal Polish Before Owner ran through a touch-less wash before he dropped it off…I told him to request his money back!!! Black trim had significant marring but the paint itself was in great shape with only a few scratches here and there. While I like the look of the front grill, it really is one of those grills that is a pain to clean. These were hand polished and then coated with Opti-Guard later. New Optimum products arrived just in time. My first go with the new Optimum MF pads I’ve used various applicators for applying Opti-Guard now, but my favorite is definitely the CarPro micro sued applicators wrapped around the CarPro foam block. On the door jambs and wheels the supplied foam applicator works best with all the crazy contours. For the really intricate surfaces, like the front grill on this car, I like applying Opti-Guard via airbrush. Much better and now cleaning should be a breeze! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasky's Auto Detailing Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 Finished pics! I can’t believe this is a Kia!!! Kia logo on door sill lights up red I had hoped for sun to show off this nice pearl white, but unfortunately mother nature had other plans…guess the Brinkmann will have to do… Thanks for looking! Rasky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfections Detail Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Great job brother, looks great and I'm with you Kia is really stepping up there game. Nice touch with the airbrushing of the grill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasky's Auto Detailing Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 Thanks guys! Chris - The pads worked very well so far but I really need a better car to test them out on as this one was in pretty good shape. They did seem to run cooler though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLR Detailing Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Thanks for sharing this job with us Rasky, great job! I still need to break out my MF pads. Yes, KIA has stepped up to the plate and is quickly becoming the new kid on the block in the auto manufacturing biz. Oh by the way, nice shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sal329 Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Oh I thought I would never say this.... That Kia looks awesome lol.... Seriously nice work Chad as always very impressive. I need to get an airbrush... Well need OC first lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwaug Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 It amazes me at how much better even a new car looks after proper detailing!!! How did you find the Kia paint?? Wife is thinking of getting a Soul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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