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September Update: Porsche Macans and Audi A4 Opti Coat Pro

Sep 13

2018

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September Update: Porsche Macans and Audi A4 Opti Coat Pro

September Update: Porsche Macan and Audi A4 Opti Coat Pro

Pretty Macan GTS Carmine Red with 2000 miles and quite a fair amount of damage from the dealership. 3M Pro Series PPF and 3M window film installation from our friends at Custom Tint Inc. Stage 1 Paint Correction was performed, trim coating installation, and Opti Coat Pro installed for longevity!

Finally new 2018 Audi A4 Monsoon Grey was installed with Opti Coat Pro and had minimal paint defects thankfully.

As part of the Opti Coat Pro service an inspection wash includes complimentary education session to cover how to maintain your coating. Microfibers, chemicals, tools, wash styles, any manner of car care is covered. 

Wheel faces, lenses, paint, and chrome were covered with one step Optimum Opti Coat Pro system. Opti Coat Pro comes with a 5 year warranty along with hydrophobic, easy to clean, marring, scratch, and acid resistance. 

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August Update: VW Golf R, GMC Dually & Chevy Silverado Truck Coating

Aug 20

2018

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August Update: VW Golf R, GMC Dually & Chevy Silverado Truck Coating

August Update: Lexus LS500 F Sport Opti Coat Pro

One special VW Golf R White New Car Preparation package with easy to clean and outstanding protection. 3M Pro Series PPF and 3M window film installation from our friends at Custom Tint Inc. Two gigantic trucks for heavy duty protection against daily usage. Mark my words these vehicles destroy me every time with their size.

As part of the Opti Coat Pro service an inspection wash includes complimentary education session to cover how to maintain your coating. Microfibers, chemicals, tools, wash styles, any manner of car care is covered. 

Wheel faces, lenses, paint, and chrome were covered with one step Optimum Opti Coat Pro system. Opti Coat Pro comes with a 5 year warranty along with hydrophobic, easy to clean, marring, scratch, and acid resistance. Click below for more photos and Facebook Album walk though of the full process.

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July Update: Lexus LS500 F Sport Opti Coat Pro

Jul 10

2018

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July Update: Lexus LS500 F Sport Opti Coat Pro

July Update: Lexus LS500 F Sport Opti Coat Pro

One beautiful LS500 Crystal White New Car Preparation package with easy to clean and outstanding protection. By far one of the easier installs as this vehicle was immediately driven from the dealership and protected. 

As part of the Opti Coat Pro service an inspection wash includes complimentary education session to cover how to maintain your coating. Microfibers, chemicals, tools, wash styles, any manner of car care is covered. 

Wheel faces, lenses, paint, and chrome were covered with one step Optimum Opti Coat Pro system. Opti Coat Pro comes with a 5 year warranty along with hydrophobic, easy to clean, marring, scratch, and acid resistance. Click below for more photos and Facebook Album walk though of the full process.

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Tesla Model 3 – Opti Coat Pro Plus New Car Treatment

Jun 08

2018

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Tesla Model 3 – Opti Coat Pro Plus New Car Treatment

Tesla Model 3 – Opti Coat Pro Plus New Car Treatment

Multi Coat Red Tesla Model 3 with Opti Coat Pro Plus new car detail and paint correction. Paint inspection revealed multiple paint flaws (improper buffing, sanding marks, isolated scratching) and severe contamination from the factory. A total of 5 paint correction hours were performed to enhance the paint and repair damage to optimal shape.

As part of the Opti Coat Pro Plus service an inspection wash includes complimentary education session to cover how to maintain your coating. Microfibers, chemicals, tools, wash styles, any manner of car care is covered. 

Wheel faces, lenses, paint, and chrome were covered with two step Optimum Opti Coat Pro Plus system. Opti Coat Pro Plus comes with a 7 year warranty along with hydrophobic, easy to clean, marring, scratch, and acid resistance. Click below for more photos and Facebook Album walkthough of the full process. Read more →

April / May Update: M3 Restoration, Opti Coat Pro 911 / Kia Sorento

May 30

2018

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April / May Update: M3 Restoration, Opti Coat Pro 911 / Kia Sorento

April / May Update: M3 Level Restoration, Opti Coat Pro 911 / Kia

Some recent updates to April & May.

M3 Level 3 Restoration – Huge swirl reduction for a 2016 M3 F80 from up North. Mediocre Pickup Photos.

Kia Sorento New Car Detail & Opti Coat Pro Installation

911 991 Turbo Porsche – This vehicle had some definite wear after 44K and 3 years of usage. Paint Corrected for 8 Hours, Opti Coat Pro applied, and trim restored with CarPro DLux.

As part of the Opti Coat Pro service an inspection wash includes complimentary education session to cover how to maintain your coating. Microfibers, chemicals, tools, wash styles, any manner of car care is covered. 

Wheel faces, lenses, paint, and chrome were covered with a Optimum Opti Coat Pro. OCP comes with a 5 year warranty along with marring, scratch, and acid resistance. Click below for more photos and Facebook Albums going into the full process.

Thank you to all my customers for the privilege of making your vehicles beautiful with nutty fun!

  • Brandon, Madman.

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March Update: Honda Civic Opti Coat Pro, BMW 135i Paint Restoration

Mar 17

2018

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March Update: Honda Civic Opti Coat Pro, BMW 135i Paint Restoration

March Update: Honda Civic Opti Coat Pro, BMW 135i Paint Restoration

Somehow we had snowfall for March, I think we are ready for Spring! Here are some various details:

Honda Civic EX-L New Car Ceramic Coating with Opti Coat Pro. Client and I took an inspection look to see if Simoniz GlassCoat was applied considering the weak paint performance. Not too much paint correction. Opti Coat Pro applied to paint, metal trim, plastic, wheel faces, and door jams for awesome longterm protection. 

As part of the Opti Coat Pro service an inspection wash includes complimentary education session to cover how to maintain your coating. Microfibers, chemicals, tools, wash styles, any manner of car care is covered. 

Wheel faces, lenses, paint, and chrome were covered with a Optimum Opti Coat Pro. OCP comes with a 5 year warranty along with marring, scratch, and acid resistance. Click below for more photos and Facebook Albums going into the full process.

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2018 January Opti Coat Pro – Alfa Romero Giulia Quadrifoglio

Feb 04

2018

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2018 January Opti Coat Pro – Alfa Romero Giulia Quadrifoglio

2018 January Opti Coat Pro – Alfa Romero Giulia Quadrifoglio

Brutal snow for this last January, still managed to squeeze in this beautiful Giulia Quadrifoglio in Silvertone Gray.

New Car Ceramic Coating with Opti Coat Pro. Paint was super clean after 1700 miles with little to no defects besides a few minor surface issues on the side skirt and nose. Opti Coat Pro applied to paint, metal trim, plastic, wheel faces, and door jams for awesome longterm protection. 

As part of the Opti Coat Pro service an inspection wash includes complimentary education session to cover how to maintain your coating. Microfibers, chemicals, tools, wash styles, any manner of car care is covered. 

Wheel faces, lenses, paint, and chrome were covered with a Optimum Opti Coat Pro. OCP comes with a 5 year warranty along with marring, scratch, and acid resistance. Click below for more photos and Facebook Albums going into the full process.

Thank you to all my customers for the privilege of making your vehicles beautiful with cutting edge technology!

-Brandon, Madman.

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Jan 17

2018

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Liquid Finish Detailing: Policies, Terms, & Conditions

Liquid Finish Detailing: Policies, Terms, & Conditions

Before you appointment please take note of a few policies. As a low volume customer oriented business these points really help ensure we survive to maintain your vehicle!
 
Items
Please remove personal belongings from all compartments, we are not liable for any item during the appointment.  Items left in the vehicle will be set aside for cleaning.  Additional fees may apply for excessive clutter.
 
Billing
Cash, Check (Liquid Finish Detailing LLC), or PayPal Invoice. Pay due in full at pickup or some pre-arranged confirmed method (ie. Online Invoice).
 
Appointments
Please let us know if any changes occur before 24 hours of your appointment, we will try our best to reschedule you. A backlog may exist due to previously scheduled customers.
 
Sorry, we are not a tire shop that can simply fit in appointments in random slots. We are more of a surgical shop that carefully performs rejuvenations at set appointments.
 
Cancellations (Rain!)
Less than 24 hour notice cancellations will require a $50 non refundable deposit to reschedule. Rain is inevitable, please let us know immediately if you want to reschedule! Sorry, no rain checks!
 
Deposits
Coating deposits maybe required to reserve your appointment and cover costs of product.
 
Fees/Notices
$25 storage fee each day past expected agreed pre arranged pickup time. 
$25 fee bounced check
$10-25 Pickup/Delivery charge will be charged for some vehicle transportations
Delivery charges may apply for pickup at odd hours (before 8am, or past 6pm). 
Additional fees may apply for: excessive clutter, biohazard cleaning, excessive dirt, etc. Client will be notified immediately. 
 
Damage
We are not liable for the electronic or mechanical functions of any vehicle, there is very limited exposure from detailing processes that can affect a vehicle.
We care deeply for your vehicle. For any damage to the vehicle please give us a chance to make it right within reason.
 
Protection Warranty
We cannot guarantee how long wax or protectants last as there is no meter in the world that measures durability.
 
Waldo
The “Waldo Effect”: It is common as we polish, clean, wax, or work on your vehicle that deeper unseen preexisting flaws may appear such as deep scratches, etching, paint chips, paint marring, and water spots. Ie. A deep scratch in a wear tear spot may become more noticeable post wash process. 
 
Perfection
Perfect cannot be achieved and is a very broad term. Our job is to make your car super shiny with integrity and the desire to make you happy.. 
 
BioHazard
Biological hazards including but not limited to blood, urine, feces, vomit, bodily fluid, etc. MUST be disclosed prior to work being started.  Significant additional charges will be applied when dealing with biological contamination post estimate process. 
 
Estimates
Estimates are an educated guess of time, materials, and labor.  Every vehicle and customer presents different variables that we cannot control (pet hair, spills, odors, biohazard, etc.). Vehicles in significantly worse condition than at prior assessment or consultation before appointment will have extra charges.
 
Services Changes
Changes in time/cost can occur during the detailing process, we will do our best to notify you with estimate of extra work so you can confirm a new process/service item. 
 
Some services cannot do everything for a neglected vehicle. A “Mini Maintenance” is not designed to restore a neglected vehicle. A minor polish service does not take every swirl, etch or defect in the paint. 
2017 Winter Opti Coat Pro – Macan S, Subaru BRZ, Jeep Cherokee

Dec 28

2017

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2017 Winter Opti Coat Pro – Macan S, Subaru BRZ, Jeep Cherokee

2017 Winter Opti Coat Pro – Macan S, Subaru BRZ, Jeep Cherokee

Happy Holidays from Liquid Finish! Despite the cold and wintry weather, here are a few updates to some recent ceramic coating services!

Opti Coat Pro & Opti Glass Pro applied to a metallic new Lava Grey Macan S

Opti Coat Pro applied to a 2013 Subaru BRZ World Rally Blue & new Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Metallic Black.

As part of the Opti Coat Pro service an inspection wash includes complimentary education session to cover how to maintain your coating. Microfibers, chemicals, tools, wash styles, any manner of car care is covered. 

Wheel faces, lenses, paint, and chrome were covered with a Optimum Opti Coat Pro. OCP comes with a 5 year warranty along with marring, scratch, and acid resistance. Click below for more photos and Facebook Albums going into the full process.

Thank you to all my customers for the privilege of making your vehicles beautiful with cutting edge technology!

-Brandon, Madman.

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Fall Opti Coat Pro & Opti Coat Pro Plus – Jaguar XJ, Ranger Rover HSE, Acura TLX Sport

Oct 22

2017

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Fall Opti Coat Pro & Opti Coat Pro Plus – Jaguar XJ, Ranger Rover HSE, Acura TLX Sport

Fall Opti Coat Pro & Opti Coat Pro Plus Installations – Jaguar XJ, Ranger Rover HSE, Acura TLX Sport

Opti Coat Pro applied to a beautiful new Ranger Rover HSE

Opti Coat Pro Plus applied to a rare Acura TLX Black Crystal & Jaguar XJ Firenze Red.

As part of the Opti Coat Pro service an inspection wash includes complimentary education session to cover how to maintain your coating. Microfibers, chemicals, tools, wash styles, any manner of car care is covered. 

Wheel faces, lenses, paint, and chrome were covered with a Optimum Opti Coat Pro. OCP comes with a 5 year warranty along with marring, scratch, and acid resistance. Click below for more photos and Facebook Albums going into the full process.

-Brandon, Madman.

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