SEMA this!!

Superior Shine · Nov 6th, 2009, 07:19 PM

This was taken by my good friend Jim, MOL member "slim"

What a shame on such a nice car.

tcope1 · Nov 6th, 2009, 07:27 PM

SWEET holograms!

slim · Nov 6th, 2009, 07:41 PM

It's a real shame but many cars had this type holograms it the one thing that makes SEMA a bummer to see beautiful cars destroyed

here's another picture

AdvanceDetail · Nov 6th, 2009, 09:36 PM

woooowww that paint is awwwwsoommee!! (LOL)

mr.haributo · Nov 6th, 2009, 09:54 PM

Did the detailer leave his business card?

the_invisible · Nov 6th, 2009, 10:19 PM

This is called the SEMA detail job.

The detailers had to rush the cars for SEMA, so they could not take their sweet time to let the diminishing abrasives to slowly burnish the paint.

They should have used SMAT...

Mark Kleis · Nov 7th, 2009, 01:42 AM

Being as I just spent all week detailing the SEMA cars, and then walking around to see the rest... this doesn't surprise me. I talked to a lot of the owners who said they just had the body shop buff it out, or they did it themselves with no professional experience.

It was more common for a vehicle to HAVE holograms than not to. Shame, but true!

That said, there were also some cars here and there with fantastic finishes that were a real treat to work on and check out!

J. A. Michaels · Nov 7th, 2009, 03:48 AM

That car looks terrible. What a shame.

TimG · Nov 7th, 2009, 04:28 AM

3D paint? LOL

maarten22 · Nov 7th, 2009, 05:40 AM

You see this on almost every auto show. These pictures are from the Dutch auto show the RAI. It is a yearly event in Holland. Some cars just looked terrible.
Tesla Roadster:

Nissan GTR:

Spyker:

Aston Martin:

And some of the "detailers" cleaning the cars:

Nov 6th, 2009, 07:19 PM	#1
Superior Shine I am the paint whisperer. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Covina / Los Angeles Posts: 3,767 Rep Power: 1089	SEMA this!! This was taken by my good friend Jim, MOL member "slim" What a shame on such a nice car. __________________ . . “Freedom prospers when Christianity is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged.”

Nov 6th, 2009, 07:27 PM	#2
tcope1 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 196 Rep Power: 3	Re: SEMA this!! SWEET holograms!

Nov 6th, 2009, 07:41 PM	#3
slim Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 5	Re: SEMA this!! It's a real shame but many cars had this type holograms it the one thing that makes SEMA a bummer to see beautiful cars destroyed here's another picture __________________ Jim Goguen Jim's Auto Installations & Detailing Center jimsauto.net "Selected Member of the Air Force One Detailing Team" 2007 & 2008

Nov 6th, 2009, 09:36 PM	#4
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the_invisible www.6speedonline.com Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Calais, France Posts: 1,229 Rep Power: 5109	Re: SEMA this!! This is called the SEMA detail job. The detailers had to rush the cars for SEMA, so they could not take their sweet time to let the diminishing abrasives to slowly burnish the paint. They should have used SMAT... __________________ 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera- Current Norpac Club Racer. Tires Sponsored by TireRack 2007 BMW 335i - Retired 400hp on pump gas

Nov 7th, 2009, 01:42 AM	#7
Mark Kleis Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: El Cajon, CA Posts: 2,996 Rep Power: 377	Re: SEMA this!! Being as I just spent all week detailing the SEMA cars, and then walking around to see the rest... this doesn't surprise me. I talked to a lot of the owners who said they just had the body shop buff it out, or they did it themselves with no professional experience. It was more common for a vehicle to HAVE holograms than not to. Shame, but true! That said, there were also some cars here and there with fantastic finishes that were a real treat to work on and check out! __________________ I'm here to help: keep MOL family friendly, keep everything running smoothly, keep the forum organized, and above all...to keep everyone happy. PM or e-mail me should you feel there is something I can do to help deliver any of those things. -Mark Kleis, Lumadar@gmail.com Follow me at www.MarkKleis.com or my automotive journalism at LeftLaneNews.com My ride: 2006 Ford Focus ZX3, 5 Speed, Bright Red, Roush+SVT exterior conversion, Saleen suspension/lowering kit, OZ Racing 17s, Kumho Ecsta MX tires, Borla SS Exhaust, Custom Intake, Custom fiberglass doors, Suede Interior, Color Matched Red Ford ovals, Jl 1000/1, JL 450/4, (2) DIYMA 12s, Dayton/SEAS speakers/tweeters, Alpine IVA-W200 LCD, Alpine PXA-H701, Alpine TUA-T500HD

Nov 7th, 2009, 03:48 AM	#8
J. A. Michaels aka: 23jam Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 9,525 Rep Power: 1414	Re: SEMA this!! That car looks terrible. What a shame. __________________ quality creates its own demand

Nov 7th, 2009, 04:28 AM	#9
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maarten22 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Holland Posts: 118 Rep Power: 4	Re: SEMA this!! You see this on almost every auto show. These pictures are from the Dutch auto show the RAI. It is a yearly event in Holland. Some cars just looked terrible. Tesla Roadster: Nissan GTR: Spyker: Aston Martin: And some of the "detailers" cleaning the cars: __________________ Dutch Auto Detailing

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