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Oakes
02-01-2010, 05:13 PM
A full auto show prep detail of this well-known 2006 Subaru STi, boasting a Zero/Sports body kit and a GT3076 turbo under the hood putting out 410 whp on a very conservative tune!

The only downside to this car, which isn't a very big one at all, is the Subaru paint. As you can see it fell victim to many swirls and such..., due to it's softness, however we were able to fix that. Over the course of 3 1/2 days, and over 60 hours on this car and a Toyota Supra together, we were able to fully prep it in time for the auto show. Completed many of the finishing touches at the show and the pictures were taken at the crack of dawn in time for the trailer, so they may seem a bit dark, my apologies.

Process:
Menzerna 203 - Orange
Menzerna PO85RD - Green
P21S Paint Cleanser
Blackfire Wet Diamond Paint Sealant - Black
Pure Carnuaba wax


The car as it arrived:

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick2001.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick2003.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick2008.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick2009.jpg

The paint was then inspected after a full degreasing wash/prep, the healthiest readings were 103-105 throughout.

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick2012.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick2014.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick2018.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick2027.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick4058.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick4071.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick4086.jpg

Here are some before/after shots of the paint correction in a few places

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick3025.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick3026.jpg

Rear C-Pillar

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick4049.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick4050.jpg

Rear Quarter Panel

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick4054.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick4055.jpg

Now for the 50/50 shots, to show the real differences throughout the correction process

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick4061.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick4068.jpg

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick4091.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick4093.jpg

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick4097.jpg

A few corrected paint snaps

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick4072.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick4073.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick4077.jpg

Managed to grab a few reflection photos before the trailer arrived

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick5240.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick5244.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick5247.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick5248.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick5250.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick5251.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick5256.jpg


Finished vehicle photos

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick5228.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick5229.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick5230.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick5232.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick5235.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick5238.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick5255.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick5260.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick5258.jpg

Here are the cars on the trailer, thanks to these guys they got to the show just as clean as they left!

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick5262.jpg

Here they are, shortly after being unloaded by the Convention Center

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/STi/Nick5292.jpg



They are down at the Philadelphia Auto Show this week, on display in the Shades of Gray tint booth in the DUB section. Check them out!

-Oakes

sleeper15
02-01-2010, 05:19 PM
damn, you do pull off miracles. :lol:

but really, one day, i need to do a photoshoot with one of the cars you finish.

sleeperSL2
02-01-2010, 05:19 PM
So clean

DPancoast
02-01-2010, 05:27 PM
so let me ask, with picture taking, the whole 9 yards, and jerkin it (LOL)... how long does it take from start to finish?

99blazer
02-01-2010, 05:31 PM
Saw both cars at the show. Looked Great!

Scapegoat
02-01-2010, 05:38 PM
that's magic right there... black magic

LPC
02-01-2010, 05:48 PM
amazing job

CarbonIS
02-01-2010, 11:30 PM
really really really incredible job. I can't say enough good things about Nick Oakes. Totally professional and amazing at what he does.

Oakes
02-02-2010, 12:45 AM
Thank you guys! I appreciate the kind words, lot of work went into both cars for the show!

really really really incredible job. I can't say enough good things about Nick Oakes. Totally professional and amazing at what he does.

Thank you Bill, I really appreciate it, it was actually a very enjoyable detail. It was fun to do a car that is so well known/received, just glad I could be a small part of it! The look and the car is definitely your own, which sets it apart from the rest!

RyanG
02-02-2010, 02:07 AM
daddy needs his ish detailed. :/

JST2KWIK
02-03-2010, 01:35 AM
The 50/50 shots are amazing. Saw both cars today at the show and they looked great!

TJs98GT
02-03-2010, 08:41 AM
what kinda show is this?

CarbonIS
02-03-2010, 09:41 AM
the philadelphia international autoshow. just like the nyc and detroit ones.

CHAOS
02-03-2010, 09:48 AM
bill, what on earth did you wash your car with? rocks? lol j/k **** came out great.

CarbonIS
02-03-2010, 09:52 AM
lol jon you should know what subie paint is like haha. and the car sat for 7 months unwashed, so it needed a lot of lovin

CHAOS
02-03-2010, 09:54 AM
subie paint is tough as nails! hahaha

Oakes
02-04-2010, 12:44 PM
daddy needs his ish detailed. :/

Well, tell daddy to bring it down!

The 50/50 shots are amazing. Saw both cars today at the show and they looked great!

Thanks man! I just went down to touch them up last night

what kinda show is this?

the philadelphia international autoshow. just like the nyc and detroit ones.

This. They're on display there, go check em out!

subie paint is tough as nails! hahaha

I'm going to call your bluff sir.

subrwho
02-04-2010, 12:59 PM
amazing work!

Oakes
02-07-2010, 12:52 PM
Thank you sir!

silvrbulit04
02-11-2010, 11:13 PM
Great work nick, i thought my car was bad, I feel alot better about my paint and what can be done. I'd like to get mine done before the April 4th sonic meet. Do you have any openings?

Oakes
02-12-2010, 11:18 AM
Great work nick, i thought my car was bad, I feel alot better about my paint and what can be done. I'd like to get mine done before the April 4th sonic meet. Do you have any openings?

Thank you! My schedule is filling up quickly, if you have a date in mind, shoot it my way and I will square away that date for you! I believe the Sonic meet is on the 24th of April btw.

TROLL
02-12-2010, 01:57 PM
The 4th Annual Sonic Meet is Sunday, April 25th, and Nick can make your car shine for it :wink: