Did the finishing process cause any DME codes? You know ... it's an N54
Seriously though ... can you share a bit about the process, PITA factor, etc. I have a bunch of stuff to do this (CQ Quartz) and all the paint equipment (because I spray a lot of finishes for what I do for a living) but I've been too lazy to go after this. Looks fantastic!
Filippo
I can say prep work is the absolute worst thing about it. I had to touch up all road rash nicks. which means using a magnifying glass and needle tube to apply paint into the damaged spots. Then wet sand all the affected spots. Then wet sand the rest of the car that had deep scratches, this involves one round of 1500, then 2000, then 2500, then 3000 grit. So the sanding was the worst. After sanding, compound with Sonnax Cutmax, then Chemical guys v32, then v36, then v38 - that's 4 passes on the car paint. Basically, I sanded 4x and compound polished 4x the whole car. But you have to get those damaged spots as invisible as possible or else the coating will amplify the damage.
Applying the stuff is easier than prep. On the Activate (primer) you just use gauze and apply to each panel and after a couple of minutes, wipe off with short nap MF rag. I bought 110 MF rags from Costco because you have to keep each rag super clean and they cannot be reused. Once you wipe, that's it. If you try to reuse, it will cut into your paint.
On the VXPro 2 Glass coating, same application, but wait 5 minutes if temps are 90 F and above. Then wipe off with tightly folded MF cloth. Do not try to wipe off with big area MF...the more compact the MF, the better it will wipe off. Then use new MF to buff off any excess. Making sure to fold and turn the MF frequently until you run out of new surface.
On the HPC Glass Coating, same thing but wait 3 minutes and then wipe off. Then use new MF and buff.
On the Finitura, same thing with gauze application - do not buy their POS applicator, go to Walgreens and buy the 4x4 gauze packs and cut them to 2x2. You will thank me. Apply finitura and wait 2 minutes and wipe off, then buff.
On the VS1 Final Coat, you can spray onto the MF and apply but I just use the same gauze method, I spray onto the gauze piece until saturated, then apply. Wait 2 minutes or three... then wipe off and then buff.
Do not run out the clock on the maximum dwell time. You will not be able to wipe off the product. Do half the recommended dwell time, unless you live in a cold ass climate.
I had VXPro 1 applied in 2013 and that lasted until 2017...pretty damn good for one month's work. I am curious to see how long this new stuff will last.