The Nissan GT-R is a monster of a car. Its no wonder that its been lovingly nicknamed “Godzilla”. As GT-Rs have been know to tear up the track and put to shame even the most bespoke exotic while screaming off the line. But a technological masterpiece such as the GT-R also requires detailing during the driving season. The owner of this GT-R certainly knows how to properly maintain his vehicle.
A new client commissioned SweetCars to detail his ultra-low mile 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS. This 12,000 mile Ferrari was in pretty good condition, but its original single-stage paint was showing signature swirls and scratches from decades of ownership. The vehicle was to be displayed at the Ferraris and Friends event in Fort Wayne. I went to work on the Rosso Corsa single-stage paint to remove the swirls and scratches and
Products are often times developed for certain applications and vehicles. In this case, a 2011 BMW 550i that has been meticulously cared for by its owner was prime candidate for 22ple. The brake dust often generated by BMW is a burden that most BMW owners have to bear, but in this case the owner had his wheels protected with 22ple which will make them easier to maintain for up to one year. The
SweetCars is always on the look out for great iconic cars to add to their fabulous inventory of cars. They recently acquired a 1965 Shelby Cobra roadster replica from a collector in Ohio. The iconic body of this car is instantly recognizable and certainly turns a lot of heads on the road. This well maintained Cobra was in need of maintenance detailing to both the paint and the engine. Enjoyed
Designed in Italy by Ermenegildo Preti and Pierluigi Raggi in the early 1950’s, the Isetta or “little Iso” has always conjured up fascination in the automotive world. With it’s small stature, bubble type windows and swing away door containing it’s steering wheel and instrument cluster; it’s definitely one of the most interesting vehicles ever produced. The “little Iso” has taken various versions since it’s introduction in 1953 in Turin, Italy. Versions
Since the introduction of the Ferrari 348 and pretty much every model since then, sticky interiors have plagued most of these fine automobiles. Even newer models such as the California have not escaped the issues of sticky trim parts. Ferrari used a rubberized coating on the interior trim and although the finish looks great in the beginning, exposure to high temperatures and direct sunlight soon begin to transform trim to
On occasion, Motorcycles are brought in to SweetCars for detailing. Nothing sets a great bike apart from the crowd than a freshly, meticulously detailed motorcycle. This custom chopper was brought in to us and it was in need of detailing. The chrome was polished with the wrong type of polish and looked hazy and it simply lacked the ability to pop and stand out. Michael Barney took on the challenge
There is something to be said about vehicles that were built for the track. Some may say, that perhaps they aren’t practical or that they have too much power for street use. While others, wish every car was built this way. The 2012 Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca Edition is just such a car. Perfectly balanced for the track, this 440 Horsepower beast can reach 155 m.p.h with it’s 5
Some time ago, I received a phone call from a good friend of SweetCars about putting on decals for an upcoming IRL race at Mid-Ohio in August. His Honda S2000 CR is going to be on display and on the track for the Mid-Ohio race as it parades with other chosen Honda S2000’s and an Acura NSX. The owner wanted to make sure that the car was race ready. So with
A client brought in this 1992 Chevy Truck in Bahama Blue Metallic for a paint correction detail. The truck was in amazing condition for the year and has been a project for the owner for quite some time. A lot of TLC had been put into the truck and when he came to SweetCars for detailing, we were more than happy to help him bring his truck up to another
There’s nothing I love more than a vehicle that is driven and enjoyed by it’s owner. Some vehicles have the ability to take one’s breath away with a simple press of the accelerator pedal. Some by the way they fearlessly take a curve without hesitation. Such is the case of this 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera that was brought to SweetCars for service. Keith Miller worked his magic on getting the A/C
This VW Phaeton was brought in to me by client that desperately wanted something done to the paint. The vehicle spends most of it’s life in sunny Florida and upon inspecting the paint, it was apparent that this Phaeton was in desperate need of a serious paint restoration. It was covered in deep intense scratches, swirls galore, water spots, oxidation and some of the worst holograms I’ve ever seen. The restorative detail on this VW also included
Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of taking delivery of a 2004 Bentley Arnage Red Label. The car was transported from California to Indiana and sent to SweetCars for detailing. After some time in the California sun, this Bentley was in need of paint correction. The entire vehicle was detailed and everything from the engine, interior and the paint was meticulously detailed with the same artisan approach in which
The all new BRZ from Subaru has been a much sought after car since its arrival in the United States this year. With customers still waiting to get their BRZs from Subaru, it’s currently a pretty rare car to see on the streets. This customer had taken delivery of his BRZ a short time ago. Being no stranger to SweetCars and our work, he called us up to schedule a
It’s no wonder James Bond loves to drive an Aston Martin. With it’s sleek looks and powerful engine, the Aston does not disappoint. We recently had an Aston Martin come in from Georgia and its was in need of some much needed paint correction. So Michael Barney started his journey to bring this Aston Martin Vantage back to it’s former glory. Michael did a complete detail of this Aston including
