VW Phaeton W12 Paint Restoration Detail.

July 9, 2012
Mike Cardenas

This VW Phaeton was brought in to me by client that desperately wanted something done to the paint. The vehicle spends most of it’s life in sunny Florida and upon inspecting the paint, it was apparent that this Phaeton was in desperate need of a serious paint restoration. It was covered in deep intense scratches, swirls galore, water spots, oxidation and some of the worst holograms I’ve ever seen. The restorative detail on this VW also included wet-sanding 80% of the vehicle, interior leather work, engine detail and an intense paint correction. The clear coat was incredibly hard in the way of a Bentley. Going with my set up and approach for diamond-hard Bentley type paint, this VW Phaeton was properly detailed to take on a dramatic transformation that kept this particular owner from having to re-paint the entire vehicle and saving huge money in the end.

Mike Cardenas

Mike Cardenas has spent his entire career making cars look amazing. Mike has been recognized by duPont REGISTRY as one of the top 20 detailers in North America. Mike is a factory-trained XPEL installer, Griot's Garage certified trainer, certified detailer through SONAX USA, Meguiar's, and Ceramic Pro, and was the first student of the highly distinguished Esoteric Elite Detailer Academy. Mike contributes to several detailing blogs and websites, conducts workshops and clinics to help educate on both a local and an international stage at events such as the SEMA Show, and he has been featured in magazines, interviews, videos and the television show Competition Ready on the Velocity Channel. Mike is an avid car enthusiast and serves as a technical car care consultant for various car clubs, including Ferrari, Porsche, and Lamborghini and others. He is trained and certified by the Porsche Club of America as Concours Judge. He also enjoys playing the guitar, recording music, and is a die-hard soccer fan.

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