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2007 Lamborghini Gallardo Detail

When Centro Stile Lamborghini designed the Lamborghini Gallardo, it created a timeless classic. Known during it’s introduction as a “baby Lambo”, the Gallardo is anything but “baby”. In fact, this 520 horsepower bull is ready to run out of the gate to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. Gallardos are exceptional machines, and when a local client brought in his Gallardo to SweetCars for service and detailing, we were more than willing to

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Audi R8 V10 Customization Detail “Stormtrooper” Project Car

At SweetCars, we see a lot of interesting vehicles come through for detailing. But recently, we’ve had a lot of clients come to us and ask for a complete make-over of their already impressive vehicle to set it apart from the rest of the crowd. Individuality is important in the world of automobiles. It’s a way of taking your vehicle and making completely your own. This particular Audi R8 is

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2011 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano 60F1 Alonso Final Edition, Paint Correction Detail

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Ferrari’s first Formula One victory by Frolian Gonzales at Silverstone in 1951, Ferrari created the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano 60F1 special edition. The special models came in different liveries to celebrate Frolian’s victory. They were also created to celebrate Fernando Alonso’s Formula One victory in 2011 in his Italia 150. The HGTE 60 F1 Alonso Final Edition vehicles are extremely rare and only a

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2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet Correction/22ple Detail

Some time ago, we had this particular 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet come in to have it’s brake calipers painted and we also applied the Porsche decals on them as well for a factory look. The vehicle was assessed for paint correction at that time and it was in need of correction. Known for their softer clear coat, Porsches have a tendency to have swirls and scratches on them.

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1957 BMW Isetta 300 Paint Correction Detail

Designed in Italy by Ermenegildo Preti and Pierluigi Raggi in the early 1950’s, the Isetta or “little Iso” has always conjured up fascination in the automotive world. With it’s small stature, bubble type windows and swing away door containing it’s steering wheel and instrument cluster; it’s definitely one of the most interesting vehicles ever produced. The “little Iso” has taken various versions since it’s introduction in 1953 in Turin, Italy. Versions

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Award Winning Custom Chopper Detail

On occasion, Motorcycles are brought in to SweetCars for detailing. Nothing sets a great bike apart from the crowd than a freshly, meticulously detailed motorcycle. This custom chopper was brought in to us and it was in need of detailing. The chrome was polished with the wrong type of polish and looked hazy and it simply lacked the ability to pop and stand out. Michael Barney took on the challenge

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Indy Racing League Honda S2000 CR Decal Install

Some time ago, I received a phone call from a good friend of SweetCars about putting on decals for an upcoming IRL race at Mid-Ohio in August. His Honda S2000 CR is going to be on display and on the track for the Mid-Ohio race as it parades with other chosen Honda S2000’s and an Acura NSX. The owner wanted to make sure that the car was race ready. So with

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1999 Porsche 911/996 Carrera Paint Correction Detail

There’s nothing I love more than a vehicle that is driven and enjoyed by it’s owner. Some vehicles have the ability to take one’s breath away with a simple press of the accelerator pedal. Some by the way they fearlessly take a curve without hesitation. Such is the case of this 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera that was brought to SweetCars for service. Keith Miller worked his magic on getting the A/C

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Aston Martin Vantage Paint Correction Detail

It’s no wonder James Bond loves to drive an Aston Martin. With it’s sleek looks and powerful engine, the Aston does not disappoint. We recently had an Aston Martin come in from Georgia and its was in need of some much needed paint correction. So Michael Barney started his journey to bring this Aston Martin Vantage back to it’s former glory. Michael did a complete detail of this Aston including

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Michael’s 1983 Porsche 911 Targa Detail

We had this 1983 Porsche 911 Targa in our shop to be detailed. The paint needed correction and the vehicle had been repainted at some point during its life. Enter Michael Barney, Detail Specialist here at SweetCars. An experienced detailer and certainly no stranger to paint correcting Porsches, Michael had his work cut out for him on this Porsche, but he transformed this old Targa into a show winning piece.

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