discussions about auto detailing cars at concours auto salon san antonio
Concours Auto Salon San Antonio is now a designated Ceramic Pro Auto Spa. To achieve this status shops must be licensed, insured, show integrity and professionalism, reach application benchmarks and continuously represent ceramic pro in a positive way.
As you can see the paint was in pretty poor shape considering it was a new Ferrari. So our plan was to repair the finish with a two step process using the latest in buffing machine and pad technology. We removed the swirls and light scratching with a solid heavy polishing step. Then refined the finish with a finishing polish step. This gave the
The thickness of the paint you see on your car is measured in microns, 1 micron is equivalent to one thousandth of a millimetre (1/1000mm). It’s comprised of three layers: Primer, Base Colour Coat and Clear Coat. The most common paintwork.
The first layer applied to the metal panel of a vehicle is primer. Primer is designed to make the panel uniform so as to allow the paint colour to be evenly applied to it. Primer on modern cars is thinner than it used to be owing to advances in panel stamping technology, meaning the panels are being supplied in better, more even condition. As a result primer thickness these days, while varying according to auto manufactures and individual plant operating processes, is usually between 8 microns and 38 microns.
Any time is a good time. The best times however are leading into the winter months and the spring time. Detailing your car leading into the winter months allows the Nano Coating to protect your cars finish during the harsh months of the year while at it’s strongest level of protection. The spring time detail allows us to decontaminate the interior of germs and the exterior of road contaminates
You may think spending, what some would see as, the vehicles total resale value detailing it and repairing some minor door dings somewhat foolish. Why not take the money, sell the car and apply it towards a new modern one with heated seats, navigation, and a backup camera? Have you ever heard the saying…
We started with a thorough hand wash followed with a decontamination wash. The decontamination wash removed the iron ferries metals that bond to the paint over a period of time making it feel rough. After we clayed the paint to remove any organic materials that were stuck on the paint.
It’s not often a car comes through our shop that captures every ones attention, makes people ask “what is that”? Or inspires people to tell stories about cars they’ve owned in the past. The Sin, a 1997 Toyota Supra does just that. When you see the Sin it doesn’t have a hard edgy body like most modern sports cars being produced today.
San Antonio Texas — Recently one of our regular customers stopped by the shop to show us his new Lexus RC 350 This is an absolutely beautiful car and draws stares from any on passing buy. The Lexus infrared metallic finish produces great gloss and is highly reflective. Our customer wanted to have the paint protected with a wax or sealant to keep it looking new and help aid in…
San Antonio — We applied Modesta P-01A primer to all the painted surfaces. It goes on like a polish. After setting up for a bit the excess is removed. We then waited the recommended time beforelogo starting the Modesta BC-04 application. This application is done with a wet applicator a wet microfiber towel and two dry ones. Doing sections at a time with the Modesta BC-04 you really start to see it add gloss and depth to the paint. one the car is coated it’s time to cure/harden the product