Stratus vs can of spray paint

[kzyman13]

Hey there,

Just started detailing this year. A friend of mine ran over a can of spray paint over a month ago. I offered to do the job for free so I could put together a promotional display at my car wash. The interior was very dirty and had a ton of stains. There were swirls in the paint too. This was my first experience wet sanding. The paint couldnt be removed with clay or anything else. I also am just getting good with a DA and buffer. This job took me a total of 16 hours. 3 hours to wet sand the front quarter and steel wool to remove the spray paint from a painted rim. I had to polish the rims after with DA polish and a powerball. Here are the befores:

[kzyman13]

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And the afters:



















Thanks to everyone who posts in this forum. 99% of what I've learned was here in Meguiars forums.

[CAShine]

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Awesome results. Wet sanding isnt easy. Great job.

[benhui86]

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what you do for the interior? it turned out really good

[J. A. Michaels]

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I bet your friend is thrilled. You did a great job. The car looks great. The engine , interior and paint look like its brand new. Way to go.

[kzyman13]

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what you do for the interior? it turned out really good

All Purpose Cleaner on carpet, upholstery and dash. Followed with (I hate to admit) armor all for dash and leather. Megs plastic polish for clear plastics and radio. Thats it! I'm switchin to #40 and detailer leather as soon as I use up my armor all products. Megs products are always at the very least as good as anything else and 90% of the time better than anything else.

Thanks Megs!

[SSMUFF]

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Great work! Once again another car that just makes me sick. I don't understand how people can do that to a car.

[yalerd]

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Very well cleaned!
That car was in a terrible condition, nice job

[Stevens Detailing]

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love the door jamb shot... great job

[badasis300]

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Your friend is lucky you know you

[CarbonBlack]

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And I thought I was a nice friend.
Impressive work, I think this will defiantly help your business!

Keep up the great results
-Nick

[kzyman13]

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Thanks everyone for the compliments! As I said before I owe everything I've learned to you guys and this forum. So give yourself a pat on the back, because whether you know it or not you all contributed.

[Jokeman]

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Very nice job!