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1986 Ferrari 328 GTS Paint Correction and 22ple Installation

A new client commissioned SweetCars to detail his ultra-low mile 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS. This 12,000 mile Ferrari was in pretty good condition, but its original single-stage paint was showing signature swirls and scratches from decades of ownership. The vehicle was to be displayed at the Ferraris and Friends event in Fort Wayne. I went to work on the Rosso Corsa single-stage paint to remove the swirls and scratches and

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Mike Cardenas October 17, 2012

2011 BMW 550i Correction And 22ple Application

Products are often times developed for certain applications and vehicles. In this case, a 2011 BMW 550i that has been meticulously cared for by its owner was prime candidate for 22ple. The brake dust often generated by BMW is a burden that most BMW owners have to bear, but in this case the owner had his wheels protected with 22ple which will make them easier to maintain for up to one year. The

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Mike Cardenas October 17, 2012

SweetCars Is Now An Authorized 22PLE Installation Center in the USA!

At SweetCars, we are always in pursuit of the very best products available for our customers. 22ple is one of those products. 22ple Glass Coating is a product that has been researched and developed for years before it was introduced. Here at SweetCars, I’ve researched this product extensively before introducing it into our detail studio. Speaking directly with it’s developer in Singapore and it’s importer to the U.S. Todd Cooperider

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Mike Cardenas September 19, 2012

1965 Shelby Cobra Correction Detail

SweetCars is always on the look out for great iconic cars to add to their fabulous inventory of cars. They recently acquired a 1965 Shelby Cobra roadster replica from a collector in Ohio. The iconic body of this car is instantly recognizable and certainly turns a lot of heads on the road. This well maintained Cobra was in need of maintenance detailing to both the paint and the engine. Enjoyed

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Mike Cardenas September 1, 2012

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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Mike Cardenas August 6, 2012

SweetCars Shift Article “Detailing: Some Assembly Required”

Detailing: Some Assembly Required   Greetings everyone! It’s been a great summer for the detailing team here at SweetCars, and I’m really excited about the new SweetCars Minute on our YouTube channel. Each week, I offer a new detailing tip or technique to help the detail enthusiast. In addition, our blog is constantly growing and is now being viewed by a worldwide audience from over 70 countries. It’s great to

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Mike Cardenas August 2, 2012

Ferrari Sticky Trim Restoration

Since the introduction of the Ferrari 348 and pretty much every model since then, sticky interiors have plagued most of these fine automobiles. Even newer models such as the California have not escaped the issues of sticky trim parts. Ferrari used a rubberized coating on the interior trim and although the finish looks great in the beginning, exposure to high temperatures and direct sunlight soon begin to transform trim to

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Mike Cardenas July 25, 2012

NANOSKIN AUTOSCRUB PAD

The paint clay process took the detailing world by storm since it’s introduction decades ago. Since then, detailers have used the clay process to remove surface contaminants to leave a clean paint surface on which further work can be done. Now there is a new product that has been making waves in the detailing world. This product takes the process further than the traditional paint clay and in less time.

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Mike Cardenas July 25, 2012

2012 Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca Detail

There is something to be said about vehicles that were built for the track. Some may say, that perhaps they aren’t practical or that they have too much power for street use. While others, wish every car was built this way. The 2012 Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca Edition is just such a car. Perfectly balanced for the track, this 440 Horsepower beast can reach 155 m.p.h with it’s 5

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Mike Cardenas July 24, 2012

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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Mike Cardenas July 12, 2012

1992 Chevrolet Truck Paint Correction Detail

A client brought in this 1992 Chevy Truck in Bahama Blue Metallic for a paint correction detail. The truck was in amazing condition for the year and has been a project for the owner for quite some time. A lot of TLC had been put into the truck and when he came to SweetCars for detailing, we were more than happy to help him bring his truck up to another

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Mike Cardenas July 12, 2012

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