Dellinger
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A little late posting some of my more notable details from Fall- early Winter 2014... trying to catch up on the book/ networking/ marketing/ net side of things.
Upon inspection at customer's residence, advised a one-step process that would cure majority of defects. The Denali was purchased as a daily-driver, grocery-getter for the payee's wife. Maintenance would probably be sparse given husband was a fellow business owner and worked 60+ hours a week. Did not recommend a coating due to the maintenance needs they usually require... in fact, I find coatings 'more needy' than a traditional sealant. Scratch resistance is certainly elevated with a coating but I am not to the point where I am fully sold on the tradeoffs (coating vs. sealant) after seeing the performance on my own stable of vehicles and other clients in our local climate.
Advised customer prior to purchase, no black color and no dealer prep. Gave sound advice regarding base color for a daily driver and poor choice on my part concerning dealer prep. Would have rather dealer dealt with factory inflicted damage and transportation handling issues, thus, I would have hypothetically dealt with minor swirls and/ or improper rotary use or wipe down. BUT, there is the "unknown, known" and the "unkown, unknown"... looking in the rear-view, I gambled and lost. Oh well, luck has never been 'my thing.'
Fast-forwarding to ending comment(s)- The Denali didn't turn out 100% but I didn't even speak to this level. Client and I understood it needed to look better than how the SUV rolled off the truck and in the end... it's a daily driver, glorified Tahoe. There were some residual beginning/endings to deeper scratches but the owner's were made known of their existence yet were perfectly happy with the transformation and final result.
Personally, I am somewhat amazed at the quality control off-the-line regarding paint... and I'm not even speaking about orange peel. However, there was a nice build on the GMC; averaged 192 microns around the vehicle.
Above and following pictures showing condition upon arrival.
Factory D/A sanding mark... probably 3,000 complete with fine pigtails
More factory defects and/or poor handling at dealership
Matte blob on driver's door... really nice for a domestic $70k SUV. I assume some kind of defect removal 'scuff' pad from factory.
Note: Behind the above tire is a fabric type inner fender liner. The trend toward these types of materials being used is increasing. Why? 10K miles and these things are spent and a chore to clean. I understand black molded plastic fading but there has to be something better than fabric.
Retractable step plates a la AMP... nice touch for OEM.
Post decon inspection reveals...
After 1-step with HD Adapt/ Rupes 21/ LC Pink pad....
After Meg's ULW, in the early day sun...
Upon inspection at customer's residence, advised a one-step process that would cure majority of defects. The Denali was purchased as a daily-driver, grocery-getter for the payee's wife. Maintenance would probably be sparse given husband was a fellow business owner and worked 60+ hours a week. Did not recommend a coating due to the maintenance needs they usually require... in fact, I find coatings 'more needy' than a traditional sealant. Scratch resistance is certainly elevated with a coating but I am not to the point where I am fully sold on the tradeoffs (coating vs. sealant) after seeing the performance on my own stable of vehicles and other clients in our local climate.
Advised customer prior to purchase, no black color and no dealer prep. Gave sound advice regarding base color for a daily driver and poor choice on my part concerning dealer prep. Would have rather dealer dealt with factory inflicted damage and transportation handling issues, thus, I would have hypothetically dealt with minor swirls and/ or improper rotary use or wipe down. BUT, there is the "unknown, known" and the "unkown, unknown"... looking in the rear-view, I gambled and lost. Oh well, luck has never been 'my thing.'
Fast-forwarding to ending comment(s)- The Denali didn't turn out 100% but I didn't even speak to this level. Client and I understood it needed to look better than how the SUV rolled off the truck and in the end... it's a daily driver, glorified Tahoe. There were some residual beginning/endings to deeper scratches but the owner's were made known of their existence yet were perfectly happy with the transformation and final result.
Personally, I am somewhat amazed at the quality control off-the-line regarding paint... and I'm not even speaking about orange peel. However, there was a nice build on the GMC; averaged 192 microns around the vehicle.
Above and following pictures showing condition upon arrival.
Factory D/A sanding mark... probably 3,000 complete with fine pigtails
More factory defects and/or poor handling at dealership
Matte blob on driver's door... really nice for a domestic $70k SUV. I assume some kind of defect removal 'scuff' pad from factory.
Note: Behind the above tire is a fabric type inner fender liner. The trend toward these types of materials being used is increasing. Why? 10K miles and these things are spent and a chore to clean. I understand black molded plastic fading but there has to be something better than fabric.
After 1-step with HD Adapt/ Rupes 21/ LC Pink pad....
After Meg's ULW, in the early day sun...
