Ceramic coatings began in Japan as the answer to the delicate finish typically associated with their car manufacturers. These days, there is a plethora of ceramic coatings available to car care enthusiasts, with many manufacturers offering their own versions of ceramic coatings based on nano technology. However, whilst many of these are variations on a theme, […]
Ceramic coatings are the leading choice for car care enthusiasts when it comes to providing their vehicle with lasting protection. The key to their popularity lies in their efficacy and this is largely thanks to nanochemistry. The molecules involved have a large surface area compared to their internal volume. As such, they are significantly more […]
In an age where the car buying population and the manufacturers who service them are embracing technology’s increasing role in the driving experience, Porsche has introduced a car designed to remind us what the immersive driving experience is all about. Enter the second generation 991 GT3 RS. The first generation 991 GT3 RS was a […]
It would be fair to say that when it comes to model options, Porsche has a comprehensive range, from track-eating monsters to more comfortable and practical iterations. However, for many looking for that Porsche driver’s smile, the sweet spot comes in the form of the 911 GTS, a sports car tuned to deliver thrilling performance […]
In 1960, a silver Porsche Type 718 RS 60 Spyder won its first overall victory in the 12 Hours of Sebring race. A surprise victory for the 718, thought to be out-powered and outclassed by the competition, the result gave rise to Porsche’s reputation as a ‘Giant Killer’. It is just this type of win […]
The Kamikaze Collection range has established itself as a firm favourite among professional detailers, largely as a result of the impressive performance of their nano-coatings and their continuous efforts to introduce products that perform a truly unique function. Innovation is a key driving principle for the Japanese manufacturer, headed by Kai Morita. As an avid […]
With the Macan GTS, Porsche has once more taken inspiration from the racetrack and made it practical enough for the road. Practical, but once behind the wheel it’s immediately obvious the Macan GTS is anything but ordinary! The 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 engine produces 0-100km/h (0-62mph) 5.2 seconds and 265 kW (360 hp) at 6,000 along […]
With the paintwork now corrected and refined, it was time to turn attention to protecting the various substrates and completing the finishing touches that would completely transform the GT-R. First up, it was important to carefully apply the newly arrived Nissan badges and vinyl stickers to the uncoated paintwork. Fitting the badges and stickers is […]
Aimed at the luxury sport market, the Nissan Skyline has long been popular with Japanese performance car enthusiasts. Immortalised in Playstation’s Grand Turismo, the Skyline GT-R captured the imagination of a new generation and arguably became an automotive legend. The R33 was introduced in 1995 replacing the R32 and although it retained much of the technical […]
In last week’s blog, ‘A Legend Reborn (Part 1)‘, we featured the decontamination, cleaning and paint correction processes carried out on a classic 1991 Honda NSX. In Part 2 we conclude the detailing work. Having corrected and refined the soft paintwork, the bodywork was wiped with a solution of Gtechniq Panel Wipe to remove any […]