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The 2022 Lamborghini Countach is a modern homage to the iconic supercar of the 1970s. It blends classic design elements with modern technology, boasting a V12 engine, stunning aerodynamics, and luxurious interiors. Limited to just 112 units, it pays tribute to Lamborghini's rich heritage while pushing the boundaries of performance and style. We’ve been told there have been 30 shipped to the United States, and this was the first in Arizona. We had the honor and blessing of having this new 2022 Lamborghini Countach in our possession for a plethora of services that our client requested.

The vehicle received our stage 1 paint correction to reduce and eliminate surface scratches caused from the factory/during shipping. It was tinted and CLEARPLEX windshield skin applied to the windshield. We then wrapped and protected the entire exterior in Ceramic Pro KAVACA Paint Protection Film. This film carries a 12 year warranty against delamination and turning yellow. It also features self-healing properties so light scratches will disappear with a simple application of heat. Paint protection film is vital for those seeking the ultimate protection against scratches, rock chips and damage from driving. To top it all off, we ceramic coated the exterior, glass, wheels and leather for years of UV protection and ease of cleaning.

We hope you enjoy the video of this project as much as we have! With an elegant soundtrack that suits the mantra of the countach, its sure to impress. Until next time, happy detailing.

- DB

Although one of our well-known specialties is working on hypercars, we still have to pinch ourselves every time we get the call to work on them.

The Ferrari SF90 was no different. Boasting its beauty with sleek and low profile bodylines, an optioned gloss black roof, and everything carbon-fiber, this car is surely one that will go down as one of the most fantastic Ferrari’s we’ve been blessed to work on.

This world-class example of the Porsche 959 has been to us once before for an extreme makeover with paint correction. This time she's back to go under the knife, literally! This Japanese spec 959 with just 9000km (6000 miles) was custom fitted with Xpel Ultimate Plus paint protection film, the premier clear bra that offers a 10 year warranty against yellowing, and also provides superior rock chip and scratch protection.

Typically with modern vehicles, there is a pattern available through software that plots the pattern for each vehicle to utilize the film and make for easier installations. However, this car had to be wrapped custom with no plot, so it was crucial to ensure every edge, corner and body line was meticulously planned to optimize coverage and aesthetic. Once completed, the 959 was protected with Ceramic Pro. This is a nano-layer of protection which provides enhanced gloss, additional UV protection, and ease of cleaning for years to come on this ultimate automotive icon. To learn more about our paint protection film services, click here

Ever wonder why you see so many new cars at detail shops? Sure, they may be getting window tint, clear bra (paint protection film) or a Ceramic Coating, but more times than not, they actually need paint correction! Yes, paint correction when the car only has 30 miles on it!

What causes this?

Many times, vehicles come from the factory with paint imperfections; on Porsches we mainly see what are called ‘pigtails’ or sandmarks from after the car was painted and sanded. The marks left in the paint are from improper machine buffing techniques which did not remove them effectively.

Other flaws like swirl or spider web scratches are often times caused by the way the car is handled from the factory - to the dealership - to the owner. The vehicle may arrive to the dealership, only to be stripped of its plastic and ‘detailed’, which often leads to swirls/scratches being instilled in the finish due to their improper techniques.

After receiving our stage 2 paint correction, the gentian blue finish on this GT3 was absolutely GLOWING!

Vinyl wraps have been a long-time alternative to repainting one’s vehicle. However, gloss wraps tend to typically have heavy texture in the material, making the reflection muddled and less like a factory paint job and more like the friend who can paint your car for $499 in his garage.

Times and technology have changed. Inozetek has released their supergloss line of film. They boast a highly reflective, minimal texture material that will make your vehicle look as close to a factory paint job once wrapped than any other gloss vinyl material on the market to date.

When we first received the sample swatches from Inozetek, we couldn’t wait to get our hands on a roll and transform our first vehicle.

The 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB: A Relic in the Exotic Automobile World

This world-class example of the Ferrari 275GTB is nothing short of breathtaking. We had the honor of paint correcting its single stage paint to near perfection, removing moderate to heavy scratches and sealing the gloss in with our Ceramic Pro 7 year paint protective coating.

The 7 year Ceramic Pro package is also known as our Silver Plus Package. It carries a 7-year warranty and includes 2 layers of 9H (the durable basecoat), topped with Ceramic Pro’s Topcoat to seal in the shine and create that ultra hydrophobic layer. Want to know more about ceramic coatings, what they are and how they differ from your traditional spray waxes, paste waxes and sealants? Visit our coating page here:

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Join Chris & Christian Parker, and Renny Doyle on Friday, February 28, 2020 at Detail Boss in Scottsdale, Arizona for an Extreme 1-Day Detailing Training.

This is a great way for professional detailers to continue their education, or for new detailers to get an introduction to training and professional detailing. This one-day course will focus on all aspects of professional detailing, including advanced interior cleaning with steam in conjunction with the Double Black Interior System. Students will also be introduced to advanced sanding and paint correction, and as an added bonus, each student will be certified on the proper installation of Inspiration Ceramic Coating. Here is an outline for the day...

Introductions & Overview PowerPoint Presentation Hands On - Interior Detailing Polisher Overview and Use Pad Overview and Use Hands On - Car Prep & Paint Protection Lunch Break Hands On - Paint Correction Hands On - Coating Prep and Application Presentation of Certificates

The cost of the course is $495, which is non-refundable. If you cancel 14 days or more in advance, your payment can be applied to a future training event. If you cancel less than 14 days prior to the training event, you forfeit your payment. You are responsible for your hotel & travel expenses.

Paint correction is often times mistaken by many for repainting a vehicle. Many think that the term paint correction refers to fixing scrapes, stone chips, dents, dings, etc. 

While all those horrible mishaps can be fixed with other methods, they are not fixed by a machine polisher or “paint correction”.

Paint correction is the process of reducing, minimizing and/or eliminating imperfections in a vehicle’s clear coat. 

A vehicle has a few layers to the pretty shiny stuff you see: typically there’s a primer layer, a base coat or “color” layer, and the clear coat or top coat which makes the surface appear ultra shiny/glossy. Imperfections in clear coat can be caused by a plethora of things, such as a cat walking across the hood, someone keying a vehicle, wiping it down improperly, improper washing/care methods, bird poo droppings, acid rain, California dusters, tree sap , the list goes on! 

 So how do you get rid of the scratches?

Paint correction can involve a number of measures (literally) including measuring paint depth to ensure there is enough clear coat available to correct (otherwise you’ll burn through to the base coat or beyond!), as well as choosing the right machine, pads, compounds and polishes to correct the issue.  

Ask the abused Maserati above, he’ll show you what we did. See the scratches/swirls/spider webs/unholiness in the paint? Well here is after

  Another example below 

For more behind the science of paint correction and what you’re actually seeing, head over to our paint correction page where we dive into the process. Click here

   Happy Detailing All!

- Chris Parker  

Sanding paint isn’t for the faint of heart. One wrong stroke and you could go through the vehicle’s clearcoat, ruining it and compromising its originality if it needs to be resprayed. 

We attended Jason’s Killmer’s sanding course at Renny Doyle’s Detailing Success HQ, located in Big Bear, CA. Jason is known world-wide for his incredible sanding skills on world class automobiles; despite having cerebral palsy, Jason has mastered his craft and trains people across the country. During the course we learned the proper techniques to assess paint texture, what tools and skills are required to tackle tricky corners and seams, and of course the art of hand sanding to minimize paint texture for that perfect mirror finish we all know and love! 

  We attend a number of continued education courses, seminars and webinars throughout each year. This allows us to continue to be industry leaders within the art of paint correction and other services we offer to our clientele. Until next time, happy detailing! 

  - Chris Co-owner Detail BOSS

The Porsche Turbo S 911 Exclusive Edition is immediately noticed from afar with its dominant black stripes, however upon closer inspection, you notice it is real carbon fiber weave shown through the Golden Yellow paint. There is carbon fiber accents noted throughout the vehicle, from the side mirrors, air ducts on the rear, rear spoiler, to the subtly golden woven carbon fiber on the interior; Porsche hasn’t left a detail untouched on this one.

Boasting the 3.8L Flat-Six, the Exclusive puts down a healthy 607HP with 553 lb-ft of torque. With a 0-60 in just 2.8 seconds and a top speed of 205MPH, it all feels so linear in Porsche’s 7 speed PDK Transmission.

THE DETAILS

The vehicle was brought in from factory and gone over with our client meticulously. We decided to wrap the entire car in Suntek’s Ultra paint protection film (PPF), as this is the best barrier to protect a vehicle’s paint from the elements of our environment (stone chips, sap, tar, bugs, road paint, etc).

The car was first washed, decontaminated with an environmental fallout remover, claybarred, and inspected for imperfections.

Upon completion, we prepped the car for wrap. Many clients who inquire about our PPF services are educated as to how each pattern is custom fitted to ensure all edges are tucked and rolled where possible, leaving a virtually seamless installation.

Finally, we did a post-wash to rid the surface of any install solution, and prepped for application of Ceramic Pro.

With our 5 year package, we coat the film in two different products, 1 layer of each. The first, providing superior and added UV protection to the film, and the second providing an ultra slick, buttery smooth hydrophobic layer to ensure optimal hydrophobicity, gloss, and ease of cleaning. Washing a vehicle was never this easy!

For more information on our paint protection film services, click here

For more information on our coating options, click here