2012 Mazda3 Opti-Coated


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INTERIOR:
1Z Cockpit
Leather Masters trio
1Z Blitz 30:1
SV Detail Brush
CG Fabric Protector
Metro Vac n’ Blo

PAINT CORRECTION:
Sonax Perfect Finish
Meguiar's Microfiber Cutting Pad

METAL & BRITEWORK:
Autosol Metal Polish

GLASS:
Lusso Glass Polish

PAINT DECONTAMINATION:
NanoSkin AutoScrub w/NanoSkin Glide
Auto Finesse Iron Out

WHEELS, TIRES, WELLS:
1Z ColourTec Wheel Cleaner
Adam’s APC
SV Wheel Brush
CG Bare Bones
Wheel Woolies 1”, 2”, & 3”
Auto Finesse ObliTARate
Auto Finesse Satin

TRIM:
Auto Finesse Revive
Adam’s Trim & Lug Nut Brush

PAINT PROTECTION:
Opti-Coat


SOME BEFORE SHOTS:

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DURING:

Cleaning up the All-Season mats with Adam's APC:
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Wheels & tires cleaned up with 1Z ColourTec & Adam's APC then pressure rinsed:
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Car foamed with mixture of Adam's Car Wash Shampoo & Adam's APC and left to dwell. The car was then rinsed, decontaminated, rinsed again, and then brought inside to be blown dry.
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Prepping for polishing by taping off trim pieces:
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Hood section corrected:
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Roof polished out:
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All of the glasswork was also polished on this car to remove water spotting and some minor scratches:
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After polishing was completed, the car was brought back outside for a final rinse to remove all polishing dust and oils:
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Opti-coat ready to be applied:
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After coating, the car was left overnight to cure:
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After:

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Thanks for looking!

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