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
We know exotics. SweetCars Detailing serves clubs such as the Lamborghini Club of America, Ferrari Club of America, Porsche Club of America and many others as technical consultants for car appearance. Our meticulous attention to detail transcends into every exotic vehicle we work with. Exotics and collector cars require a specialized approach. They are unlike any other vehicle, and our knowledge and experience with these vehicles is well sought after.
[slideshow]Has your vehicle lost it’s gloss and shine? Is it plagued by swirls and scratches? Our detail studio can bring your vehicle to an exceptional condition that is ready for any concours event, show, or magazine photo shoot. Paint restoration is one of our many specialities, providing a mirror deep gloss to your vehicle’s finish while eliminating swirls and scratches. Every vehicle is different and requires certain needs, we customize
At the SweetCars Detailing Studio, we provide a wide variety of services to our clients. We are capable of providing from a maintenance detail to full concours preparation and everything in between. We are also able to travel and perform detailing on-site for those vehicles that must remain on location. Call us today to schedule an appointment at (260) 207-2277. The Essentials: ($99 for Cars/ $100 for SUVs and large
At SweetCars, we are always in pursuit of the very best products available for our customers. 22ple is one of those products. 22ple Glass Coating is a product that has been researched and developed for years before it was introduced. Here at SweetCars, I’ve researched this product extensively before introducing it into our detail studio. Speaking directly with it’s developer in Singapore and it’s importer to the U.S. Todd Cooperider
This past Sunday, the 2012 Italian Gathering was held at the Wendy’s Corporate Grounds in Dublin, Ohio. The event sponsored by Evans Automotive and Primary Aim LLC, hosted some Italy’s famous automobile makes such as Lamborghini, Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Fiat, deTomaso, Lancia and Ducatti. As well as some iconic vehicles from the United States were well represented. The event was held to help raise money for the “Wendy’s Wonderful
In this installment of the SweetCars minute, Mike gives a brief explanation into the differences between waxes and sealants and their benefits.[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1ki8dvPwpk?list=UUyaVzLaUrECBRbb1tTn4dIA&hl=en_US]
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
The last installment of our DA polishing tips to help you improve your DA polishing skills. In this video, Mike explains the importance of proper product usage, working time and a few tips to help along the way. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Klju7owpAPQ&w=560&h=315]
Detailing: Some Assembly Required Greetings everyone! It’s been a great summer for the detailing team here at SweetCars, and I’m really excited about the new SweetCars Minute on our YouTube channel. Each week, I offer a new detailing tip or technique to help the detail enthusiast. In addition, our blog is constantly growing and is now being viewed by a worldwide audience from over 70 countries. It’s great to
In this installment of the SweetCars Minute, Mike Cardenas demonstrates some tips to help when determining the proper speed to use on a DA Polisher. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwOuF-_7W9w]
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
