Pro Advice needed before I quote Lamborghini

[msuperbauer]

Re: Pro Advice needed before I quote Lamborghini

Not to doubt the owner of this car, but are you sure it's a "real" Lamborghini ? The stance of it in the photos and proportions look like a kit car? Just asking, no offense intended.

[buda]

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Sorry my question was misleading. What I wanted him to tell me specifically was what exactly was wrong.

As it turns out, it was not even a clear coat in the firstplace which shows us we need to be very certain of what we are doing in the detail process.

It is easy to determine if a vehicle has single stage or two stage paint systems.

Just take a white towel with a little wax and rub it on the paint. In this case, if you get red it is single stage, if you get no color it is clear coated.

Question: "If you get just a little bit of color what is it?"

Bud abraham

[Totoland Mach]

Re: Pro Advice needed before I quote Lamborghini

Not to doubt the owner of this car, but are you sure it's a "real" Lamborghini ? The stance of it in the photos and proportions look like a kit car? Just asking, no offense intended.

Not Offended at all msuperbauer. Yes, it's a real Lambo.

The car is supposed to be here around 5:30 pm CST today. I want the owner to stick around while I do a test panel (probably the air intake scoop). Then, it's gonna be a go/no-go from that point.

Totoland Mach

[Mike Phillips]

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My vote (judging solely on the pics provided) that the finish can not be saved on that Lamborghini.

I'm with Joe, judging from nothing but the pictures, single stage or BC/CC, that paint job is past the point of no return.

Good luck with it.

[Totoland Mach]

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Mike and everyone: Thanks a ton for the tips and advice. I am still working on the car (believe me...this one "ain't" for money) and a lot of the areas came out pretty good. The roof is shot...a repaint is in order for several parts of the car.

Mike: I ended up using several products with both the Cyclo and the pc...and once again, the BEST product for this car was Good Old Color X. There must be some oils in that product, cause the Lambo soaked them up good. But the results will speak for themselves. I'll post some pics tonight.

I can't thank you all enough! What a great bunch of detail enthusiasts we have here.

Totoland Mach

[Totoland Mach]

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Okay Mike and everyone that pitched in.

Here's some after shots. The roof is beyond fixing except a repaint.

Here's a shot of that awful engine scoop. It's about 75% back to life (although probably short-lived with the overall condition of the paint)



Next is the too far gone roof. Repaint Time for the Owner.



The overall appearance of the car is improved (if you don't look at the roof which is waist high LOL)



Here's another overall shot. Everything else came out just fine.



I did get to maneuver this car in my driveway. Rear vision doesn't exist! The window cranks down to about a 3" wide opening. There is no power steering and I've parked better 2.5 ton military trucks! BUT, BUT...that motor has the most incredible sound. Italian V12's just have an exotic Formula sound that give you goose bumps.

Take care all....I have an "easy" Black Roush tomorrow.

Totoland Mach

[Mike Phillips]

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Congratulations on taking what you had to work with to its maximum potential. It just goes to show you never know what you can do until you try.

Best of all, you've demonstrated your skills and knowledge of the art of polishing paint and proven yourself to the decision maker for selecting future detailers.

[sneek]

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Awsome work! did you polish the roof anyways? I seems to look better!

What did you use?

[Superior Shine]

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maximum potential

!!!!!!

[kellyinkc]

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Great job Toto!

[Totoland Mach]

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I gotta say folks: If you haven't used Meg's Color X in a while, it's a fantastic product! Especially for paint like this. It's too bad the roof is beyond repair (as well as a few other spots).

I may end up putting a quick coat of M21 tonight (the owner picks up the car tomorrow morning).

Totoland Mach

[kellyinkc]

Re: Pro Advice needed before I quote Lamborghini

BUT, BUT...that motor has the most incredible sound. Italian V12's just have an exotic Formula sound that give you goose bumps.

I want to come over in the morning and HEAR it!!!!

[Totoland Mach]

Re: Pro Advice needed before I quote Lamborghini

BUT, BUT...that motor has the most incredible sound. Italian V12's just have an exotic Formula sound that give you goose bumps.

I want to come over in the morning and HEAR it!!!!

Kelly: he's picking up the car at 7:30 Am...then driving to Oak Grove MO for a local show. I'll probably chase him over there in the Mach 1.

Totoland Mach

[matt colvin]

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Great job sir, I'm sure the owner will be very pleased.

[93ZF6]

WOW great job, SS paint can really be brought back to life in a lot of cases. The owner will save a ton of cash just having the really dead areas spotted in.