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    Oakes - Detailed: 2009 Nissan GT-R - White Pearl

    This vehicle was a recent purchase by it's owner and the goal was to get it back to like new/perfect condition. When the car arrived, we discovered it's poorly installed clear bra and the owner had decided he wanted it removed prior to arrival. The GTR has a significantly harder clear coat than...
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    Oakes - Detailed: 2005 Acura NSX - Long Beach Blue Pearl

    This client found us via search for a detailer and was referred to us, once he got in contact, he came down to see what we can do with the car. He had attempted to do some polishing himself and was not able to achieve the results he wanted. The goal was to achieve as much gloss and depth as...
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    Oakes Detailing Documentary of a 2007 Subaru STi

    It's obvious that most of us are enthusiasts, and enjoy our cars, no matter what make, model, year and so on. However, there comes a time in our vehicle's lives that they begin to look tired, or maybe even aged and just not the same anymore. Some just trade in and get something new, some put it...
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    Oakes - Detailed: 1964 Jaguar XKE-Type Coupe - Lady in Red

    This Red classic was in need of a complete refresh of it's single stage paint. Over the course of two days, we did exactly that. This tired, faded looking red was brought back to life through our careful processes. This immediately recognizable car now looks the way she did back in 1964 for...
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    Oakes - Detailed: 2009 Nissan 370z - White Pearl

    This past weekend a 2009 Nissan 370Z in White Pearl snuck into the garage, I have to start locking the doors around here! The car arrived "driven" which is my way of saying dirty, in a good sense, so the prep started right away. After the prep, the body did show a good bit of swirls and micro...
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    Oakes - Detailed: 2006 Saleen S281 Extreme #76 - First of the Twins

    I had the priveledge of detailing not one, but two, Saleen S281 Extremes this past weekend. Numbers 26 and 76, both belonging to the same home. They were both having tint, stereos and other goodies installed by GV Autosport and I was asked to make these low mile beauties shine! I had to match...
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    Oakes - Detailed: Philadelphia Auto Show Prep - Japanese Content

    I had the opportunity to prepare two vehicles for the Philadelphia International Auto show a few weeks ago, I'm a little delayed in posting this content as I've been very busy with work and getting the new place squared away. These two cars are very unique in their own rights and the approach...
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    Oakes - Detailed: 2009 BMW 335 Diesel - Body Shop Nightmare

    A Paint corrective detail of a 2009 BMW 335 Diesel, in the infamous BMW Jet Black that fell victim to poor body shop “detailing” as you will clearly see in the pictures. This 1,700 mile 335d looked far too defected for it’s age, so it was evident that full correction was needed. After getting...
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    Oakes - Detailed: 1963 Jaguar XKE-Type Roadster - Original Paint Recovery!

    A paint corrective only detail of a 1963 Jaguar XKE-Type 3.8L Roadster with the ORIGINAL factory paint! This car came to me in hopes of reviving the factory paint on the car, as you can see in the before photos it was badly oxidized and in many portions of the car you couldn't see yourself in...
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    Oakes - Detailed: 2007 Subaru STi - Gloss Central

    A follow up detail of the 2007 Subaru STi from about 3 months ago, the car came to me 100% stock then with only 9700 miles on it, she returned to me with a little bit of a different look. You can see the original detail thread here: With that said, I didn't take any before photos because it...
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    Oakes - Detailed: Ferrari 348 Spider - Rosso Red Overhaul

    I present you, a full detail of a 1995 Ferrari 348 Spider in Rosso Red. This car is a recent purchase of the owner, but not his first Ferrari, and he wanted to get it into top shape. I started out detailing exotics for Aston Martin and have worked on a handful of Ferrari's, so this wasn't new...
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    Oakes - Detailed: 1962 Jaguar 3.8 MK2 - British Gem

    A restorative detail of a 1962 Jaguar 3.8 Automatic MK 2, in British Racing Green. However, this isn't just any green paint, this is original spec Lacquer paint that was applied when the vehicle was completely restored in the mid/early 90's. This car was being prepped for sale by the owner and...
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    Oakes - Detailed: 2008 Mercedes Benz S600 - V12 Recovery

    Here is a restorative detail of a 2008 Mercedes Benz S600. This 510 hp twin-turbo V12 producing 612 ftlb of torque, was in desperate need of a proper detail. It became victim of a poor detailing job before hand, fortunately Mercedes paint, post 2005 model year, is a ceramic clear coat making it...
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    Oakes - Detailed: 1962 MGA MKII 1600 Roadster -

    Here is a full restore of a 1962 MGA MKII 1600 roadster that is being prepped for sale. The car had been repainted some time ago and needed to be correctly polished to give it's full effect. Nothing went over looked on this car, all the chrome was treated, as well as the leather, wood, glass...
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    Oakes - Detailed: 1995 Toyota Supra - Black Beauty

    Full detail of a 1995 Toyota Supra, in Single Stage Black. The majority of this vehicle is the original paint and was showing some signs of it's age, the issue with Single Stage paint is that it's a little more delicate than Clear Coat Paint. I'm usually hesitant to use harsher compounds because...
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    Oakes - Detailed: 2006 Mitsubishi Evolution IX - Black Beauty

    I'll warn you now, there are quite a bit of pictures! Yet another Evo has made it's way into my garage this month, this one needing just as much help as the others, but dare I say this is the best looking one I've worked on thus far. No offense to the other guys! This is a full exterior...
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    Oakes - Detailed: 2006 Evolution IX - Wheels Off!

    This Evo is a daily driven, track day fun car, as you will be able to see from the photos. This white Evo RS received a full refresh, wheels off as well as removal of it's black pinstripes. The owner was evidently ready to change brake pads again after just 700 miles, and most of the current...
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    Oakes - Detailed: 2007 Subaru STi - Return to mint condition!

    This 2007 Subaru STi was purchased just over a week ago with only 9,700 miles on it, and the car is an absolute gem, however Subaru paint came into play here. As Subaru owners very well know, the paint booth wasn't exactly up to par and is subject to swirls when you so much as look at the car...
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    Oakes - Detailed: 2006 Evolution IX - 609hp overhaul

    I bring you a complete overhaul of this 2006 Evolution IX in Tarmac Black, the vehicle has been washed once in the last year and was in desperate need of a proper detail. The vehicle needed to be done in preparation for a photoshoot so my task was to make sure nothing went untouched, having an...
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    Oakes - Detailed: 2008 Audi A4 S-Line Avant - Collaboration

    Here is a full exterior detail of a 2008 Audi A4 S-Line Avant, in an awesome gunmetal metallic color with matching wheels. The pictures aren't as extensive as usual because I was given only 1 say to complete this car, and it needed the work, so to save time we cut down on camera time. Which is...
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