Ultimate Finish

This 2018 #AstonMartin #Vantage presented with a variety of cosmetic issues. It’s an iconically beautiful car, but the overall condition really wasn’t doing it justice. A 2-Stage Gloss Enhancement would rectify that. Full story in the week UF #carcare blog http://bit.ly/2AjkyMK

Based on a E46 3-series #BMW, this #Alpina B3 Cabrio had been restored with attention paid to every detail, including a new set of decals. However, wash swirls were detracting from the vibrancy of the paint. #detailing Read more in the weekly UF blog, http://bit.ly/2CAw1sU

This 2018 Vantage was a dealership ex-demo model and so, although relatively low mileage, repeated hurried washing had left swirl marks, particularly on the soft, piano black trim. There was evidence of inexpert attempts at machine polishing too, leaving pigtail marks on the paintwork.
The Vantage presented with a variety of issues that were plainly niggling away at the owner – as you would expect: it’s an iconically beautiful car but it didn’t look ‘as new’ and the overall condition really wasn’t doing it justice. A 2-Stage Gloss Enhancement would rectify that and the owner could begin really enjoying his new car. More in the weekly UF blog ...

High end caliper refinishing to complement the recently completed detailing work on a 2002 Porsche 996 Targa

In the Japanese language, the word "Miyabe" represents an aesthetic ideal of elegance and refinement, and this ceramic coating certainly provides that!
Kamikaze Collection Miyabi Coat contains smaller molecules than the average glass coat sealant, making it is less prone to water spotting. The high silica dioxide content provides durable protection and an amazingly clear, brilliant shine to any colour paintwork.

A unique feature of Kamikaze Collection ENREI is the organic polysiloxane-based base coat which acts as a primer, exploiting the molecular matrix of the clear coat, penetrating it to form strong cross-linked chemical bonds. The base coat also leaves an increased number of molecules on the surface, increasing the potential bonding sites for the top layer. The second coat is inorganic siloxane-based, containing smaller molecules with a high affinity for the molecules in the bas...e layer. This ensures a stronger and importantly, more condensed bond, the combination of which prevents the water spotting issue often associated with ceramic sealants.
Despite tests carried out in Japan demonstrating industry-leading longevity, Kamikaze Collection has specifically resisted advertising this is any marketing material, believing that once customers have experienced ENREI, they’ll be able to judge for themselves the outstanding performance of the system.
ENREI is available only as a service. Its unique and game changing properties require that detailers receive specialist training in its application and receive a certificate on completion of that training endorsed by Kamikaze Collection.
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Tired of water marks and streaks?
Many people prefer to wash their vehicles by hand but are often disappointed when impurities in the water leave marks and streaks.... and attempts to remove these usually result in cloth marks instead. The final stage of any good car wash system is a pure water rinse that ensures a spot free finish. Now, thanks to the Aqua Gleam in-line filter you can enjoy the benefits of virtually pure water, giving you a spot free finish when washing your car at home.

One of the modular car care training courses offered by UF at their Brands Hatch detailing studio, the three-day Pro Detailer course includes an intensive session on decontamination and cleaning procedures, followed by instruction on machine polishing products, equipment and techniques, before finishing with a detailed look at ceramic coatings and the various substrates, inside and outside the vehicle which require protecting.
The comprehensive and varied nature of the course appeals to a variety of people as represented by the eclectic mix of participants at the most recent event. Read more in the weekly UF car care blog ...

After 17 years, the all-conquering Toyota team is back in the FIA World Rally Championship with the 2017 Yaris WRC. This has inspired the limited-edition Yaris GRMN: a full-blooded hot hatch tuned and tested on the Nürburgring’s Nordschleife.
This fine example was recently booked in to UF Studio for a complete New Car Protection Packgage featuring Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra topped off with EXOv4 Ultra Durable Hydrophobic Coating. Full story coming to the UF weekly blog soon ...

The owner of this Catalunya Red RS grew up with performance cars as her father was a big fan. Having spent formative years tinkering with and driving a selection of fast cars and hot hatches, when she had the opportunity to get her hands on the latest TT RS she jumped at it. Having joined the Audi TT forum and conducted some research, opting for New Car Protection, Alloy Wheel Protection and Glass Treatment seemed, in her words, a ‘no-brainer’. Wanting the best possible protection, she opted for the ‘Gold’ sealant upgrade, to provide dual layer paintwork protection.

One from the UF archives. The Ferrari Testarossa 12-cylinder, mid-engine 2-door coupe first appeared at the Paris Motor Show in 1984 and remained in production until 1991. A dazzling white version gained fame as Sonny Crockett’s choice of transport in the hugely popular Miami Vice series (replacing the Ferrari Daytona replica). A generation of budding petrol heads grew up dreaming of cruising along Miami sands in a Testarossa with Jan Hammer’s soundtrack playing and the exhilarating sound of the flat-12, 5-litre engine.

Representing a significant investment as well as being a highly visible part of his business, the owner of this new Discovery Commercial S was keen to ensure it looked the part and was easy to maintain inside and out. #NewCarProtection #Detailing #Gtechniq More in the weekly UF blog http://bit.ly/2DhlkMD

Representing a significant investment as well as being a highly visible part of his business, the owner of this brand new Discovery Commercial S was keen to ensure it looked the part. Also key to his decision to bring the vehicle to UF Studio for a complete New Car Protection package was his desire for it to be easy to maintain inside and out. Read more in the weekly UF blog ...

Translated from Japanese, 'zipang' means golden and the choice of name refers to Marco Polo's original description of Japan as 'The Land of Gold'.
Zipang Coat is only available to Kamikaze Collection trained and certified detailers, it combines high quality, ingredients with Kamikaze Collection's ultra-low molecular weight hydrocarbons to produce a unique coating with extreme water repelling properties and a self-levelling function activated by heat that helps keep paintwork swirl-free for longer.

Professional detailers, as well as car care enthusiasts, have long appreciated the benefit of using non-contact methods when cleaning vehicles, but until now, the drying options have been limited. BigBoi Touchless Dryers have been specifically designed for the car care industry and are far superior to the current mechanical offerings – we were immediately struck by how well these products filled a gap in the market. The BigBoi range has many unique features such as filtered warm air and selectable wind speeds. They represent a huge time-saving for both professionals and enthusiasts alike and are now a permanent fixture at UF Studio.

Pre-sale preparation of a Ferrari 308 GTS including extensive machine polishing to correct the many defects in the 38 year old paint! Full write up coming soon to the weekly UF blog ...

The owner of this 2016 Cayenne had acquired it some four months previously. As a Porsche fan whose career involves a great deal of travelling on the continent, the Cayenne seemed the obvious choice for all those motorway miles. Particular about the appearance of his vehicle, when strong sunlight showed the paintwork to be covered in swirls and scratches with a distinctly hazy appearance, he arranged to bring the car to UF Studio for a number of restorative detailing services including intensive machine polishing. More in the weekly UF blog ... bit.ly/2zpfF3G

One from the archives, this 1975 308 GTB Vetroresina in original Giallo Yellow is one of only 150 right hand drive fibreglass-bodied models in existence. It arrived at UF Studio in need of a Gloss Enhancement Treatment to correct some wash swirls and random deep scratches (RDS) that had found their way into the lacquer.