DARK VERDANT!?

[Leonard]

Same pics Hyperfect posted (and a couple of older ones from china) enhanced:View attachment 6437View attachment 6438View attachment 6439View attachment 6447View attachment 6448View attachment 6441View attachment 6442View attachment 6443View attachment 6444View attachment 6445

If you are getting DV you have to ceramic coat or ppf it to keep it looking this mirror smooth.
Going to be a pig if not to try and keep the swirl marks off it.
Absolutely stunning though!

 

[VL3X]

Shadow grey.

 

[kbhoz]

Shadow grey.

apologies - it was an older vid as well.

 

[Eagle7]

If you are getting DV you have to ceramic coat or ppf it to keep it looking this mirror smooth.
Going to be a pig if not to try and keep the swirl marks off it.
Absolutely stunning though!

If you accept the car without getting ppf, do NOT use circular motions for its first wash. Get a clay bar, wet the car, and use long straight strokes with the clay in one direction. For example if it's the hood, start at the top at the base of the windshield, then lightly drag the clay bar in a straight line down towards the front. You don't need to use much pressure. You'll feel a slight amount of resistance as it pulls off any surface dust, or irregularities. Keep the surfaces wet; don't do this on a dry surface. After the first pass, do it again until there's no resistance. Move to the next area and continue. On a brand new car, one clay bar should be enough to do the whole car.

DO NOT DROP THE CLAY BAR ON THE GROUND! If you accidentally do, throw it away and get another one. They're not that expensive. The clay will pick up any tiny grains of sand or grit, and then using it on your car is like using sandpaper.

After you clay bar the car, rinse and dry with a microfiber cloth. Once it's thoroughly dry, put a good wax or surface treatment of some kind on it. That will keep it from having swirl marks in it. This is especially important on a car with dark color paint.

If your car goes directly to a place for ppf, they'll do the paint correction and surface prep, which is part of the cost of getting the ppf.

 

[digilotus]

If you accept the car before getting ppf, do NOT use circular motions for its first wash. Get a clay bar, wet the car, and use long straight strokes with the clay in one direction. For example if it's the hood, start at the top at the base of the windshield, then lightly drag the clay bar in a straight line down towards the front. You don't need to use much pressure. You'll feel a slight amount of resistance as it pulls off any surface dust, or irregularities. Keep the surfaces wet; don't do this on a dry surface. After the first pass, do it again until there's no resistance. Move to the next area and continue. On a brand new car, one clay bar should be enough to do the whole car.

DO NOT DROP THE CLAY BAR ON THE GROUND! If you accidentally do, throw it away and get another one. They're not that expensive. The clay will pick up any tiny grains of sand or grit, and then using it on your car is like using sandpaper.

After you clay bar the car, rinse and dry with a microfiber cloth. Once it's thoroughly dry, put a good wax or surface treatment of some kind on it. That will keep it from having swirl marks in it. This is especially important on a car with dark color paint.

If your car goes directly to a place for ppf, they'll do the paint correction and surface prep, which is part of the cost of getting the ppf.

To do things properly, you really need to polish the car after using a clay bar, but not wax or seal it before PPF is applied as it will not stick and start lifting.

 

[Eagle7]

To do things properly, you really need to polish the car after using a clay bar, but not wax or seal it before PPF is applied as it will not stick and start lifting.

Right if you're getting ppf. I hope most are, but some may not be. (Corrected my post above).

 

[Evotion]

MY car is being transported straight to the PPF people. They will know what they are doing.

 

[DaaS]

Traditional clay bars have evolved into synthetic clay bars. They work just as well (personal experience), and if you drop it, just rinse it and it’s ready for use again.

 

[Eagle7]

Traditional clay bars have evolved into synthetic clay bars. They work just as well (personal experience), and if you drop it, just rinse it and it’s ready for use again.

Well now, that IS progress! I haven't used one in about 10 years now. My 2017 Alfa went straight to the ppf guys when I bought it. I'm planning on my Emira going the same route at the dealer before it's delivered to me.

 

[VL3X]

Traditional clay bars have evolved into synthetic clay bars. They work just as well (personal experience), and if you drop it, just rinse it and it’s ready for use again.

I use a clay glove and it makes the job much easier since I'm no longer worried about dropping the bar.

That being said, PPF seems so expensive and such a hassle. I keep my cars clean and enjoy detailing them regularly. I really don't mind if my Emira gets some small battle wounds over the years. Its usually nothing a little polishing compound and skillfully applied touch up paint can't fix!

I will consider getting PPF just in the front for those few aggressive track days.

 

[hyperfect]

More from Hyperfect, enhanced:
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Thanks mate, I will post new ones here in this thread.

 

[hyperfect]

Too dark? don't think so

Here is also a video link:

https://v.douyin.com/YhTRuLQ/

 

[jpizzle]

Too dark? don't think so

Here is also a video link:

https://v.douyin.com/YhTRuLQ/

I am so SO happy I have gone DV, its going to look insane!!!

 

[MajHall04]

I am so SO happy I have gone DV, its going to look insane!!!

Same but thinking of changing the interior from tan to blk/yellow alcantara!

 

[jpizzle]

Same but thinking of changing the interior from tan to blk/yellow alcantara!

I have gone with Black alcantara with ice stitching, not a fan of the tan tbh

 

[jpizzle]

https://www.douyin.com/search/emira?aid=2a63709b-5064-4d34-9723-3d88d8806254&publish_time=0&sort_type=0&source=normal_search&type=general

This link, scroll down to 6th video is a 1:28 video all of DV Emira. Is Douyin like an Asian youtube?

 

[digilotus]

https://www.douyin.com/search/emira?aid=2a63709b-5064-4d34-9723-3d88d8806254&publish_time=0&sort_type=0&source=normal_search&type=general

This link, scroll down to 6th video is a 1:28 video all of DV Emira. Is Douyin like an Asian youtube?

https://v.douyin.com/YhECdQx/

 

[frazzer]

https://www.douyin.com/search/emira?aid=2a63709b-5064-4d34-9723-3d88d8806254&publish_time=0&sort_type=0&source=normal_search&type=general

This link, scroll down to 6th video is a 1:28 video all of DV Emira. Is Douyin like an Asian youtube?

Stunning, everything I wanted the DV to be. All locked in for August and regretting adding the black pack now.

 

[DrD]

That video is awesome! I see what people meant when they said it's classy. Really shifts from black to green. Thanks for the additional pics too Hyperfect, keep them coming!

 

[Eagle7]

The link doesn't work for me. Is there another source, like on YouTube or something?