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We have a new YouTube video live!  Below is a breif description of what we do in the video and below that is a series of pictures from the process and a little BLOG to go along with it.  

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The products used are what we love and support people and products who support us as well. Some of the links below are paid sponsors, but still represent product we support and enjoy using with great results.

Dewalt Cordless Rotray - https://amzn.to/3LVO3tU

Rupes Rotary Polisher - https://amzn.to/3lOAqSF

Rupes Ibrid 1' and 2" polisher - https://amzn.to/3JOMhIi

Rupes 3" LHR 75 pneumatic polisher (best 3" polisher out) - https://amzn.to/42SOqLG

Rupes 15mm polisher Mark III - https://amzn.to/3lPUCn0

KXK Dynamics  sanding blocks - https://oberkcarcare.com/collections/tools/KXK-Dynamics

KXK Dynamics sandpaper - https://oberkcarcare.com/collections/tools/KXK-Dynamics

Oberk Rinseless Wash - https://oberkcarcare.com/products/rinseless-wash-concentrate

Adaptiv inspection light - https://oberkcarcare.com/products/ada...

Microfiber towels - https://oberkcarcare.com/collections/...

Tire – Rubber- Plastic cleaner - https://oberkcarcare.com/products/tir...

Wash Sponge - https://amzn.to/3G2WDTU

Bucket, dolly, and grit guard setup - https://amzn.to/3ZkEIPi

Grit guard if you already have your own 5 gallon buckets - https://amzn.to/3ZkEIPi

Oberk APS soap - https://oberkcarcare.com/products/aps...

Oberk 2 in 1 wheel cleaner - https://oberkcarcare.com/collections/...

Oberk Cut and other polishes - https://oberkcarcare.com/collections/...

Oberk polishing pads - https://oberkcarcare.com/collections/...

Solution Finihs trim restorer - https://amzn.to/3ziaPoe

Mirka 3" sander - https://amzn.to/3TVoOd

Rupes 6" Sander - https://amzn.to/40pqs9l

Tornador Blow Gun - https://amzn.to/3G1QIOU

In this video we do a preservation style detail to the oldest Honda Civic registered in the UK. This vehicle was originally white but was refinished in the original sunset orange color years ago. While the paint job was very good, it’s been years since it has seen a good paint correction and full detailing. We do a full interior detail, polish all the paint on the inside of the car, remove some tape and install paint protection film in the inside to protect a signature.  We completely detail the engine bay as well as condition all the hosed and polish the paint to prepare for ceramic coating. This car has a 1.4L engine from Triumph Acclaim that was fully built. This was a Honda designed engine that was similar to the RS and was interchangeable with the factory engine.  With a variety of parts like BC coilovers, Baird wheels, Mugen valve covers, carbs and more, this car is super cool as well as very collectable and valuabl

Check out the VIDEO to see more!

Learn more about King Motorsports, Mugen, and a variety of fine Hnda performance parts at www.kingmotorsports.com

They will be an official reseller of Oberk Car care and should have product available on their website too.

Well, as many of you may already know, we sponsored and participated in the recent Gloss University Class in August that took place at the Ring Brothers - Classic Autobody in Spring Green Wisconsin.  If you aren't familiar with Ring Brothers, just google them, and you'll find endless pictures and articles.  I was blown away when the first car I detailed for them was on Jay Leno's Garage, and since then have continued to work with them on the tail end of their car builds. This was the second class Gloss U held at Ring Brothers, and the instructors included Eron "Knoxy" Knox, Jason "winger aka sandman" Killmer, myself (David Patterson), and Matty Arendt.  We had guest instructors Dylan and Nick from Rupes to join as well as well as sponsors from Vyper chair, Oberk, Rupes, Autofiber, Gtechniq, Car Supplies Warehouse and more.

The class was amazing. The Rupes guys presented on the first day, as well as some dry ice demos from Dry Ice Energy in Germany.  The group of guys from Gtechniq helped demonstrate coating application, as well as contributing total Surface Protection kits to each student in the class. Between all the sponsors, students took home a lot of great product and prizes.  We covered a variety of topics related to hands on training and technical skills, and We focused on hand block sanding while the Rupes guys covered DA sanding process and techniques.

The dinner Saturday evening is always the best. We had a restaurant reserved for us that has amazing food, and the environment was just right for everyone to relax to Matty jamming on the guitar. Mike and Nancy Ring are some of the best hosts you could have and set the tone once again for an incredible weekend that everyone enjoyed. 

We wrapped everything up with theory, more hands on direct training, and tons of great giveaway items.

We had a ton of great people there including Eric Joseph, Kris, Jared and Evan from Gtechniq, Alex Russell from the detail solutions podcast, Thomas from Adaptiv Lighting and a ton more.  Gloss University classes are packed with a ton of knowledge, but is a total experience to get away for the weekend, have fun with likeminded people, learn a ton, eat great food, make new friends and just soak it all in.  We can't wait for the next venue and event!

Wekfest Chicago was an absolute blast, and we did a short blog aftert the event, but we didnt include the majority of pictures we took of other cars at the event.  Wekfest has traditionally been a Japanese based show, but with the crowd of enthusiasts aging, new ones forming, and new styles emerging, started to see a lot more europ cars as well as some vintage and US built cars with tasteful Japanese styling or Japanese parts themselves.

Chicago brings out some nice cars, and we tried to share some pics that show the diversity as well as the styling variations we saw at the show.  We love all cars...Drift cars, show cars, small modified hatchbacks, and nasty widebody heavy hitters.  From 240sx's, GTR skylines, s2000s and even Camaeros, and the wheel variety just the same.  SSr's Mugen wheels, Volk, Rays, Work, Avandt Garde and more. Each has a unique reason or aspect about them that makes them desireable to modify or collect. Enjoy!

Words by David Patterson

Photos by Cody Martin

The 3 piece Blitz wheels on this R32 Skyline really stood out with the body color, and are one of the more valuable wheels with the market inflating.

Si

Simple and clean, but an authentic S13 Silvia sitting on Work Meister wheels. Only so many cars can pull off SSR Vienna wheels but they look awesome when done right.

Yum :) 

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This Mustang looks pretty factory in the styling, but it is so much more than meets the eye.  Mike and Jim Ring build some of the most insane custom cars around. These guys arent just building cars from drawings, they are designed with automotive engineers and drawns and styled from some of the best designers in the world.  Functional in a world of one off and aesthetic chaos, this build is rather tame compared to past builds, as well as some special ones for this upcoming SEMA.

Like most of the builds as of the last 5-7 years, we made the trek out to do the final sanding and polishing work. Dan Smith, from Dan's Automotive detailing came out to help me with this project.  We had actually finished correcting and fully ceramic coating this car when we found out the customer had decided he wanted the car covered in ppf.  The car was then repolished and wrapped in suntek from our friend Connor Harrison at CH Detailing.   Regardless of the detailing process (we have a video coming soon), the car is what is really exciting :)

The first thing most wouldnt notice is that the car is a full 2" wider. Each side was pulled out 1" and still retains the factory style body lines to keep everyhing subtle.  The front grille is set back about 2" that feeds the Ford Coyote engine with plenty of upgrades.  It has a 1080R gearbox, custom wheels and finished in a custom nickel accent for most of the build.

There isnt much that isnt custom on this car, even if it looks factory.

Enjoy the pics and keep shining on!

Dave Patterson

Oberk Car Care

Oberk APS is our all new All Purpose Soap that we developed to differentiate between soaps on the market.  Many soaps we find currently are Ph neutral and offer a means of lubrication to manually wash the vehicle. Other very aggressive soaps can either be alkaline or acidic cleaners that work extremely well, but risk damaging sensitive materials and metals.  Oberk All Purpose soap is a Plant Based formula with no odor, that was originally formulated in the semi-truck washing industry. Washing Semi trucks can be challenging because they get very dirty, but also very hard to clean all at once without drying.  Our Staywet technology helps keep maximum lubricity while increasing the dwell time . Along with that, the formula is easier to rinse from the surface if partially dried without registration. This is all of coarse if you use 100% filtered water.  Additionally, this formula attacks salt build up and salt sprays often used in northern states that get snow and colder weather.  Oberk soap is the perfect solution for mobile detailers but also works fantastic as a prep soap prior to the paint correction process, or as a maintenance soap for ceramic coated vehicles.  This soap with strip most waxes and polymer based sealants.  While this isn’t a "foam soap", and doesn’t have a heavy foam, if used as a prewash it pulls, lifts and drags the dirt and debris from the surface to then be pressure washed off. This can actually be used a s a hand free wash is used on a well maintained, ceramic coated vehicle. 

This solution works in 3 ways -

1. Traditional washing method - add .5oz per gallon

2. Foam Cannon prewash - 2-4oz per cannon

3. Mix 1:4 in spray bottle for bug remover (foaming sprayer or IK foamer suggested

To find out more, click any pictures, 

On Sale now at www.oberkcarcare.com

On this day we observe and remember those who put their lives before ours, and paid the ultimate part for our freedom.  With increasing polarity and politics, it has been difficult for many to express their love and their support for what makes this country great in fear of being viewed the one who doesn't understand the mistakes in history.  Today we let go of political bias being pushed in our daily lives from both sides, and we embrace the love and appreciation for those who have served selflessly to ultimately lose the one thing they controlled at the cost of our freedom and the ability to live the lives we have today.

In remembrance of the ones who served and the ultimate sacrificed, were offering 30% off one day only on any size wheel and tire cleaning products. This will be sent out in email and text the morning of, so if you caught this blog, you got an early peak!  

Sale starts at 12:01AM Monday and ends at Midnight CST

WWW.GlossUniversity.com

Spaces are filling up and there is only a little over a Month before Gloss University training at the Ring Brothers goes down. Make sure you check out the Gloss University website to get your seat and learn more by clicking the button or image above.  Classes include food, drink, swag, shirts, as well as a meet and greet dinner Saturday evening for an amazing Italian dinner.  Join us for multiple days of knowledge from Jason Killmer, David Patterson, Eron Knox, Matty Arendt, and announcing Jennifer Turcotte. Jen participated in our first Gloss University coarse at the Ring Brothers over 2 years ago, and she is back as a guest instructor. We're stoked for her to be joining and adding a new element to what GU offers.

The one day business class is honestly going to be one of the most valuable one day classes you could take with the best in the industry.  Jason Otterness and Greg Natonson of DetailWise Academy and Chicago Auto Pros, Chris DiGiovanni of Detailers Roadmap, and Grant Menard of Menard Premium Detailing.  These are all guys that are at the top tier when it comes to websites, marketing, SEO, business strategy and scaling, as well as proven feedback from people who have some of the more successful detail shops in the country.

www.glossuniversity.com

WEKFEST Chicago was a blast! Keep an eye out for a full Blog coming with some killer phots from Cody Martin (IG - codycarlmartin). Until then, enjoy the goods below!!!

Oberk has participated in a number of detailing events, tradeshows, and even Subaru FL4TFEST, but this was out first time showing at a Japanese based show with high level builds all among our local peers and enthusiasts. Cody Martin came with us to document the trip in pictures as well as some video that we could grab. I will toss together a VLoG of what we have, as well as a full blog with some really killer pictures that Cody got. Until then, you can enjoy some of these rollers form our way down to Chicago at 530AM and as we came into the City.  Huge thanks to the Wekfest Crew and Stickydijoe.com for a great event.  

We'll get into the rest of the cars and builds in the blog, but we had some incredible cars showing in the Oberk/King Motorsports booth.  Originally we had decided to get a booth, and came to realize my car wouldn't be done, but my good friend Scott Zellner at King Motorsports said we should take the Mugen Civic Type R.  That quickly turned into doubling the size and setting up two booths, and even better was a last minute visit from Mr. Kojima from Mugen Japan. Together we showed 4 cars, with Joel's Marga Hills dressed NSX taking home Acura/Honda of the festival.  The other cars included the Mugen Civic Type R, Dan Bray's FA5 Mugen build, and Koui's Yellow Integra Type R wearing a plethora of Mugen rarities.  If you remember the Silver, RHD NSX that was in our wheel cleaner pots and advertisements, that was Koui's car as well, and this one is easily just a cool.

Koui's 01 Type R is fitted with a Mugen Gen 2 wing, Mugen front lip and side skirt, Mugen intake, Mugen exhaust, Mugen header, Mugen MF-10 Wheels, Mugen steering wheel, Mugen seats and even more.  This car has pretty much most of the items from the Mugen catalog for this car, and at this point is becoming a time capsule for the echelon of collectable type R's with approved modifications.

Joel Zabel's Championship White NSX is flawless with a ton of rare, custom, one off and unique parts.  The exterior is compromised of a Marga Hills aero kit, Mugen Wing, KW suspension with air cups, and Volk CE28 forged wheels.  The interior has been completely redone in carbon fiber and tan leather interior with updated electronics and audio to compliment the updated creature comforts.

Dan Bray's Car looks modified and is extremely clean, but is a sleeper when it comes to car shows.  His build has the same feel and accents many top custom car builders go for, and Dan doesn't mind having his car overlooked for more flamboyant builds. Dan's car is meticulously kept and rarely driven. It has been a build process over the last 10 years or so that has paid off. This Civic SI has a full Type R Front and rear end conversion from Japan, which includes a new trunk and front end parts, but at the same time got all the Mugen parts for the body at that same time.  He set it all of and brought it together with the Mugen wing and SSR wheels.  The engine has a ton of Hybris racing, Ksport and other performance parts and the interior has nice titanium accents like the shift knob and Mugen steering wheel.

Last but not least is the King Motorsports Mugen Type R Prototype, sporting the brand new Mugen Carbon Fiber hood, as well as the new FK* MF-10 wheels.  I was able to be part of the big reveal about 3 years ago in FOntana California for one of the last Eibach meets, and since then, has received some floormats, wheels, hood, and some other bits.  This car still retains some of the prototype parts from the original build that have since been modified and gone into full production. This car has many one off part that may not have many or any duplicates.  This car was features on the Chicago Auto Pros YouTube channel when we did a full paint correction and applied Gtechniq Ultra as well as a few other coatings like C0, C4, C5 and others. 

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVELJQgMCz8

After that it was featured on the Savage Geese YouTube where they put it through the paces and did a full review

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yffkLakwMLo

Scott is the owner of King Motorsports and they have been a Honda racing shop with affiliations to both Honda and Mugen since the late 70's.  What was originally King Honda, a dealership with racing heritage, became King Motorsports with the sole distribution rights on Mugen Japan parts.  Mugen was formed within the family of Honda, and are essentially are the same as what TRD is to Toyota, or Roush or Shelby is to Ford. Since then they have build some of the best road race, drag race, and street cars.  Whether you want the most premium Mugen parts for a nice build, or a fully built turbo engine making 800whp, King has all the skills and tools to do it all, then dyno tune it when its done.  Since they only specify in Honda cars, you literally can't have a better shop to have around if you enjoy Honda cars of any type.

King and Scott have been great supporters of the Oberk brand and we are honored that they join us for events like this, and even more honored to have Mr. Kojima join us as well. Enjoy until part 2! 

Oberk tire cleaner works great on wheel wells and engine bays too as it is safe for plastics, but do not apply these product in the direct sunlight, to a hot wheel or surface, or let dry on the surface as that could cause staining or damage.

Cleaning Polishing pads can be really easy, but if neglected can become a total nightmare. Join me as I share with you simple easy tips to cleaning your pads.

Tip Number 1 - Use a dedicated cleaner - Dedicated pad cleaners are usually an emulsified detergent that cleans polishing oils very well, but also is able to be rinsed from the foam pad without leaving residue behind that can cause issues when used on the next paint correction.

Tip #2 - Use microfiber towel cleaner when cleaning microfiber pads to keep them the best and cleanest as possible.  I've found when cleaning mf cutting or polishing pads that The Rag Company "Rags to Riches", or "Micro Restore" are the two best cleaners for both microfiber towels as well as mf pads.

Tip #3 Wool pads can be cleaned with just a traditional spur or tornador blow gun.  Many people use a tornador blow gun for cleaning microfiber pads during the cutting or paint correction process, but they work great for breaking up polish in traditional or DA wool pads. Wool pads can be washed in water, but it can change them slightly due to the shrinking nature of wool.

PAD WASHERS

Pad washers like the Lake Country System 4000 or the previous system 3000, System 3000D, and system 2000 pad washers have been a great way to clean pads easily. The LC system 4000 seperates the dirty water from the clean water to provide the best cleaning experience and avoid cross contamination.  The grit guard pad washer has been a staple in the industry for some time, but the rough nature can damage pads if not careful.

The newest version of a pad washer is the Detail Guardz Pad washer which is a much more cost effective version but is also more manual in how they are cleaned.

Whether wool, microfiber, foam or other material, most pads these days can be washed in water or even a washing machine.

MOST PADS SHOULD AIR DRY AND NOT BE FORCE DRIED WITH HEAT TO AVOID DAMAGE.

A pressure washer can be a great way to clean heavily soiled pads also, but we recommend this with caution, as washing too close could damage the pad face.

The last method to clean a pad is there most basic way, but sometimes the only option.  when a blow gun or compressed air isn't available, a brush is a good option.

The best tip I can give is keeping your pads wet after use.  I like to use 3-6 pads per car (per step) and when swapping pads out, I will toss the used pad in a bucket of water (and possibly some cleaner in the bucket as well).

The pad will remain wet or moist and helps the compound not dry to the pad.  This helps significantly when rinsing and cleaning them after the job is complete. Compound and polished can dry like concrete when left in pads for long periods of time.

I hope this pad cleaning guide and tutorial was helpful when cleaning your oberk polishing pads.

Oberk 2-in-1 Wheel Cleaner 

Oberk's new and improved 2-in1 Wheel Cleaner is the best way to remove everyday brake dust without risking your wheels! With a thicker viscosity, it clings tightly onto vertical surfaces while retaining its foamy mixture of cleaners that will lift even more iron from roads or vehicle systems. Forged specifically for those who want their car care products safe on all painted surfaces including plastic - this one delivers outstanding results no matter what you need cleaned up