2015 Z/28 - White - Pittsburgh, PA

[96SS390]

Originally Posted by j o n

I'm all about time savings and not introducing new scratches to the car. When the car will be washed it will be via a pressure washer to spray it down and a rinseless wash and microfiber towels for the 'wash' portion. It lubricates and encapsulates the dirt debris into the towel. Wipe and fold method. Each pass fresh side. No contaminates introduced back to car. No drying required. Drying vehicles is when most scratches happen, no lubricant to protect finish.

I feel like I need to drive down and have you educate me on how to properly wash a car lol. That is semi serious too haha.

What kind of microfiber towels are you using.

The larger question I have though is where did you get the paint correction and ceramic job done at and if you don't mind disclosing how much should I expect to pay? As a side note would you ever consider suggesting someone try one of the DIY Ceramic Coat jobs?

My car only has 15,000 miles and the paint is in very great shape but I live on a dirt road in the middle of no where and know my time is limited if I don't get something done ASAP to prevent issues.

Jared

[j o n]

Originally Posted by 96SS390

I feel like I need to drive down and have you educate me on how to properly wash a car lol. That is semi serious too haha.

What kind of microfiber towels are you using.

The larger question I have though is where did you get the paint correction and ceramic job done at and if you don't mind disclosing how much should I expect to pay? As a side note would you ever consider suggesting someone try one of the DIY Ceramic Coat jobs?

My car only has 15,000 miles and the paint is in very great shape but I live on a dirt road in the middle of no where and know my time is limited if I don't get something done ASAP to prevent issues.

Jared

Ha, nothing special I do more so than others.

If it's dusty, i just use a pressure washer and then leaf blower. Spotless after. ~30 min: pulling car out, setting up, spraying, drying, wiping out door/hood/trunk jams.

If it's actually dirty, the wash process with this ceramic coating is via a hybrid rinseless wash method as directed by my detail shop: Pressure washed. Then apply rinseless wash (lubricating proprietaries far superior to 'foam' car wash). Specific sponge used on car with no pressure applied. Then apply the sealer/drying aid/gloss enhancer (freshens the ceramic coating too). Microfiber towel to dry. ~1 hr: pulling car out, setting up, spraying, drying, wiping out door/hood/trunk jams. Wheels and wheel wells are washed via car wash as normal and wheel woolies.

The experience with prep work and the experience applying the coatings is the deal breaker with the coatings adhering and performing for a long duration of time. Correcting the paint is not something I want to risk learning to do on my vehicles and spending the time associated for my desired end result. Same to be said for the ceramic coating application. The team that did my work will tell you their experiences using new processes/products and the learning curves associated.

Had all my work done at Distinct Auto Detailing:
https://www.instagram.com/distinctautopgh/

Call and talk with the detailing side of the business, Alan the co-owner or Andrew the Manager. 1st and foremost gentlemen to deal with. They will educate you on all the work they will perform and also the proper wash technique after the work is done. They are always available for questions and advice too. They want you to be able to maintain everything yourself, with confidence, and do it successfully.

They have tiered packages (numbers are off the top of my head):
-basic package is just the car's paint being corrected/ceramic coated, with a 2yr warranty(~$800, lower end coating)
-mid-level with wheels/brakes being included to above, with a 5yr warranty (~$1200, mid level coatings)
-then glass added onto all of the above, for a whole car package, with a lifetime warranty (~$1,800, high end coatings)

I have the $1,800 example. Best money I've spent on any of the various cars I've owned in my lifetime.

They have Xpel PPF available to be installed too. Tint as well. Craig is the co-owner who manages this end of the business. Again, great to converse with and always aiming to exceed expectations.

Definitely worth the drive to have them do whatever you desire to your car or they will pick-up/deliver to you as well.

If you reach out to them, they'll know who Jon is with the white Z/28. Tell them I said hello

[96SS390]

Originally Posted by j o n

Ha, nothing special I do more so than others.

If it's dusty, i just use a pressure washer and then leaf blower. Spotless after. ~30 min: pulling car out, setting up, spraying, drying, wiping out door/hood/trunk jams.

If it's actually dirty, the wash process with this ceramic coating is via a hybrid rinseless wash method as directed by my detail shop: Pressure washed. Then apply rinseless wash (lubricating proprietaries far superior to 'foam' car wash). Specific sponge used on car with no pressure applied. Then apply the sealer/drying aid/gloss enhancer (freshens the ceramic coating too). Microfiber towel to dry. ~1 hr: pulling car out, setting up, spraying, drying, wiping out door/hood/trunk jams. Wheels and wheel wells are washed via car wash as normal and wheel woolies.

The experience with prep work and the experience applying the coatings is the deal breaker with the coatings adhering and performing for a long duration of time. Correcting the paint is not something I want to risk learning to do on my vehicles and spending the time associated for my desired end result. Same to be said for the ceramic coating application. The team that did my work will tell you their experiences using new processes/products and the learning curves associated.

Had all my work done at Distinct Auto Detailing:
https://www.instagram.com/distinctautopgh/

Call and talk with the detailing side of the business, Alan the co-owner or Andrew the Manager. 1st and foremost gentlemen to deal with. They will educate you on all the work they will perform and also the proper wash technique after the work is done. They are always available for questions and advice too. They want you to be able to maintain everything yourself, with confidence, and do it successfully.

They have tiered packages (numbers are off the top of my head):
-basic package is just the car's paint being corrected/ceramic coated, with a 2yr warranty(~$800, lower end coating)
-mid-level with wheels/brakes being included to above, with a 5yr warranty (~$1200, mid level coatings)
-then glass added onto all of the above, for a whole car package, with a lifetime warranty (~$1,800, high end coatings)

I have the $1,800 example. Best money I've spent on any of the various cars I've owned in my lifetime.

They have Xpel PPF available to be installed too. Tint as well. Craig is the co-owner who manages this end of the business. Again, great to converse with and always aiming to exceed expectations.

Definitely worth the drive to have them do whatever you desire to your car or they will pick-up/deliver to you as well.

If you reach out to them, they'll know who Jon is with the white Z/28. Tell them I said hello

Alan Rich and Andrew Oshnock??

[j o n]

Originally Posted by 96SS390

Alan Rich and Andrew Oshnock??

Indeed

[96SS390]

Originally Posted by j o n

Indeed

Small world. My wife went to high school with them and was friends with Andrew. I spent quite a few weekends hanging out with them. Even rode in his WS6 a few times lol.

I forgot they started there own shop till you mentioned it.

[j o n]

Originally Posted by 96SS390

Small world. My wife went to high school with them and was friends with Andrew. I spent quite a few weekends hanging out with them. Even rode in his WS6 a few times lol.

I forgot they started there own shop till you mentioned it.

Everyone knows everyone. Hopefully you go reconnect with them. Andrew just sold that ws6 last year.

[j o n]

Striking how much variance there is in the off-white of the Honda Championship White and Chevy Summit White, in these pics.

Beautiful day out here. Took the weather shield off for the season and enjoyed driving the Camaro all day.

[j o n]

Did 2 hr joy ride in the car with my son napping in the back, good weather, good times

[j o n]

Car got inspected yesterday

[Jeff71]

Originally Posted by j o n

Car got inspected yesterday

Nice pics, thanks for sharing! Your Nash or what's the story there?

[j o n]

Originally Posted by Jeff71

Nice pics, thanks for sharing! Your Nash or what's the story there?

The gentlemen who does my inspections restores Nash's for himself. Usually in the process of 3-4 at a time. He's got 25+ currently. Beautifully detailed when completed. Tremendous craftsmanship.

Here's 2 of them, both 1932's

[j o n]

Fast.Freddie is the new owner as of last evening. Happy to have him enjoying the car now.

[Jeff71]

Bittersweet, i'm sure. Enjoyed your updates and best of luck to whatever is next.

[j o n]

Originally Posted by Jeff71

Bittersweet, i'm sure. Enjoyed your updates and best of luck to whatever is next.

Thanks for the kind words. Appreciated. We'll see what ends up in the garage next. Haven't yet decided on route to take. Z/28 is tough void to fill