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Paint Correction, GTechniq Coating, Pillar PPF - Grand Rapids, MI

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Just sharing my experience with paint correction, coating, and PPF. I was skeptical going into this process and I certainly wasn't keen on spending a a bunch of dough on aesthetics, but I am now sold. I had a fabulous experience, and arguably my paint is better than new. I a nearing the end of my high end items for this ST, adding 120 hp to the wheels, making it sound like a warrior, and finally getting rid of all the swirls and light blemishes from my many car washes. Livernois Motor Sports took care of bolting on more power (fabulous work) and The Detail Collective took car of the paint correction, window tinting, coating, and pillar PPF. If you are considering these options, I recommend both. I have attached a pic of the exterior work. Enjoy the journey! DSC02867.jpg
 

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Definitely looks great. I’ve heard great things about ceramic coatings.
 

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Definitely looks great. I’ve heard great things about ceramic coatings.
Thank you. Gonna try to hand wash now to protect the investment:)
 

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Thank you. Gonna try to hand wash now to protect the investment:)
That’s the only way to keep it looking good for a long time!
 

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get yourself plenty of good microfiber towels. I've had three vehicles ceramic coated, the last being my 2023 ST. I rarely do a bucket wash anymore unless the car is really dirty. I usually just use a wash, pretty much every weekend. I have a work vehicle so my car doesn't leave the garage very much. This is the rinseless that I use.

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get yourself plenty of good microfiber towels. I've had three vehicles ceramic coated, the last being my 2023 ST. I rarely do a bucket wash anymore unless the car is really dirty. I usually just use a wash, pretty much every weekend. I have a work vehicle so my car doesn't leave the garage very much. This is the rinseless that I use.

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That make sense. I have already noticed there is not much scrubbing needed. I am looking getting a foam cannon (not too much bucket washing too). I will also look into getting lots of microfiber too. Thanks for the info.
 



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