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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 05:37 PM
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Evo 9 and Varis

My car has come a long way since I bought it new in 2006. It progressed from daily driver duties, to weekend fun/track toy. It's one of the best cars I've owned, and I can't ever see myself parting with it.

I had it completely detailed and finished with Opticlear (this stuff is fantastic!)



Got invited at a local car show, and brought home some recognition.

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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 09:46 PM
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What are the specs of your RE30's?
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 10:30 PM
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Great looking car dude! Do you know any website that sales Opticlear, or is it opti clean? Is is wax or shampoo?

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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 11:08 PM
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Good to see your car again John. Thumbs up.
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Old Jun 16, 2014 | 12:04 PM
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Nice touch with the painted lip. Seems like the trunk is off white. Is it because of the lighting or it's a painted Varis trunk or...?
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Old Jun 16, 2014 | 02:01 PM
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Looks great!
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Old Jun 16, 2014 | 06:45 PM
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Very clean ride.....well done.

Never seen the Varis lip partially painted like that.


Is this the opticlear you speak of??
http://www.optimumcarcare.com/index.php?li=10
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Old Jun 17, 2014 | 04:52 AM
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Thanks

Thanks for the comments. It's been a labor of love.

The wheels specs are RE30 18x9.5 +28.

The product is optimum opti-seal. It's a permanent sealant so you won't have to wax your car again. It adds a layer of clearcoat over the thin mitsu paint. Water just beads forever. I even had it done on the wheels and brake dust just come off with a garden hose. It's really good stuff. It requires paint correction and a really good prep before application since it is permanent. I had mine done at mintyourcar.com. Zeke is a detailer recommended by Optimum.

Good eye on the painted cf lip. I think it blends better with the front bumper. I still prefer the OEM Evo front to the Varis, so the lip was an easy choice. The top part of the spoiler is also painted cf.

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Old Jun 17, 2014 | 04:53 AM
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Good to see your car again John. Thumbs up.
Thanks Francis, first time posting it on the forum.
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Old Jun 17, 2014 | 04:55 AM
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Originally Posted by incog6
Nice touch with the painted lip. Seems like the trunk is off white. Is it because of the lighting or it's a painted Varis trunk or...?
The trunk is OEM. It's probably the lighting. My photography skills are amateur at best.
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Old Jun 17, 2014 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Thrilla
Thanks for the comments. It's been a labor of love.

The wheels specs are RE30 18x9.5 +28.

The product is optimum opti-seal. It's a permanent sealant so you won't have to wax your car again. It adds a layer of clearcoat over the thin mitsu paint. Water just beads forever. I even had it done on the wheels and brake dust just come off with a garden hose. It's really good stuff. It requires paint correction and a really good prep before application since it is permanent. I had mine done at mintyourcar.com. Zeke is a detailer recommended by Optimum.

Good eye on the painted cf lip. I think it blends better with the front bumper. I still prefer the OEM Evo front to the Varis, so the lip was an easy choice. The top part of the trunk is also painted cf.
OK, so the Opticlear is quite similar to Cilajet.
Again, nicely done on your ride.
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 01:39 AM
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Very nice, diggin' the lip
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 11:48 AM
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looks awesome
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