The Zipang Detail - Work Process

• Full exterior deep clean of paint consisting of pre rinse, pre wash (Snow foam), iron deposit and tar spot decontamination followed by medium/fine clay barring to paint surfaces. (If a cabriolet the roof will be deep cleaned followed by body masking/sheeting and fabric sealed with Gtechniq I1 smart fabric coat V2) Any old water spot marks found are removed using Kamikaze Collection water spot remover & Silica Scale Remover for tougher areas followed by a reclean & rinse using pure water.

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• Engine bay fully steam cleaned (no pressure washers used as to protect wiring terminals, fused boxes, ecus, alternators etc) and agitated using multi brushes and wiped clean.

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• glass exterior clay barred to remove contaminates 

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• Paintwork, glass and wheels blow dried using warm air & plush drying towels to ensure all areas are fully dried

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• Vehicle positioned on ramp within studio

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• Wheels removed whilst on ramp and refurbished, all wheels are sand blasted followed by powder coating giving a new lease of life followed by a coating (incl centre badges) of Kamikaze collection STANCE rim coat giving up to two years durability.

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• Wheel arch liners removed from vehicle & deep cleaned, suspension struts & brake calipers all steam cleaned followed by ceramic coating of struts, calipers and plastic liners.

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• Interior detail performed with front and rear seats removed incl boot floor and spare wheel. wet vacuuming of mats, carpets and seats. all areas of the interior is touched including fabric sealing / Leather protection using Kamikaze Collection Musashi leather coat. an abrasion-resistant coating that will provide enhanced protection from wear and tear, staining and abrasion as well as guarding against the drying and fading associated with exposure to UV​

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• Paint dept readings are taken and a printed report is given

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• Vehicles badges are removed from exterior (to allow optimal access during machine polishing, once completed will be refitted using 3M badge adhesive) trims, grilles, window seals etc masked up & paintwork wiped down using panel prep to ensure any oil or polish residues are removed.

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• 3 step machine polish & spot/panel wet sanding is performed to remove 95% of defects including marring, orange peel, holograms, bird lime/sap/bug etching & swirling giving a glass like finish, depth and colour.  Final  wipe down with panel prep to ensure a polish oil free surface ready for protection to be applied.

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•  Kamikaze collection ceramic coatings are applied to the paintwork

        Base layer of Miyabi Coat with a top layer of Zipang Coat 

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• Exterior plastic body trims (lower spoilers, front grilles etc) ceramic coated for a long lasting dressed look. 

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• Glass cleaned inside and out & coated with Kamikaze Collection Intenso Window Coat lasting up to  12 months 

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• tires dressed (Including spare) using Kamikaze Collection Kiwami Tyre Coat. It has a unique water based formulation containing hydrocarbons and SiO2 which when cured form a flexible membrane on the surface of the tyre resulting in a protected surface that remains that way for up to an amazing 12 months for daily used cars.

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• Exhaust tailpipe machine polished using ball attachments to clean carbon deposits finished with a coat of Miyabi ceramic coating.

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from 3 weeks+