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  • #16
    Re: I guess this counts as extreme...

    Originally posted by Tom Weed View Post
    WOW!!! You did all of that in the same day??? That's incredible, and you got your hands on 205? So, is 205 going to be best thing since sliced bread? From your pictures, it looks like that, that's an incredible Job!!!

    Yep. all in the same day. Actually about 5 hours worth of work. I really wasn't going for perfection here, just getting the dead paint off and getting some shine back in it. 95 and the Solo wool worked very well. I tried 95 and a red foam pad for a little bit, but I had to clean the pad after every pass. All that dead paint was just loading up the foam pad, so wool was the better choice here.

    M205 is awesome! Definitely a must have for you guys! This stuff has a great working cycle, and does a VERY good job at removing buffer swirls and defects. I would highly suggest picking some up if you can. Here's another shot of M205 from my Lightning I've been slowly bringing back to life(note: those marks around my light are actually pitting in the paint, no way to remove them )...

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    • #17
      Re: I guess this counts as extreme...

      Nice job for a quickie!
      If its fast, loud, and runs on a flammable liquid...count me in.

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      • #18
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        brilliant work, it looked beyond saving

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        • #19
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          Good gravy, that is awesome work! Was it single stage or clear coat? If it was clear coat, was the clear coat failing? AWESOME JOB

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          • #20
            Re: I guess this counts as extreme...

            Originally posted by kerrinjeff View Post
            Good gravy, that is awesome work! Was it single stage or clear coat? If it was clear coat, was the clear coat failing? AWESOME JOB
            Yes, it was base/clear. And yes the clear IS failing.

            Let me just add that this will not last. That clear is toast, and I just gave it a band aid for a bit. If the owner stays on top of it and keeps polish/wax on it monthly or bi monthly, it will last a little longer. But for the most part, it needs a total repaint. The owner just needed about 1 more year out of this car.

            I gave him a complete bumper to bumper warranty though. Good until he pulled out of the driveway
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            • #21
              Re: I guess this counts as extreme...

              Thanks for all the compliments guys! M105/M205 and M95/M205 are deadly combinations!
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              • #22
                Re: I guess this counts as extreme...

                Originally posted by Nick Chapman View Post
                Yes, it was base/clear. And yes the clear IS failing.

                Let me just add that this will not last. That clear is toast, and I just gave it a band aid for a bit.
                Thanks for pointing that out.

                Originally posted by Nick Chapman View Post
                If the owner stays on top of it and keeps polish/wax on it monthly or bi monthly, it will last a little longer. But
                Polishing often with something like #7 and leaves it inside as much as possible.

                Do us a favor and from time to time try to find out how it holds up...

                Mike Phillips
                760-515-0444
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                "Find something you like and use it often"

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                • #23
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                  Phenomenal turn around Nick.

                  Mind if I ask what type of camera you were using? Any basic info on the settings/technique?

                  Thanks!

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                  • #24
                    Re: I guess this counts as extreme...

                    Originally posted by Mark Kleis View Post
                    Phenomenal turn around Nick.

                    Mind if I ask what type of camera you were using? Any basic info on the settings/technique?

                    Thanks!

                    Thanks Mark!
                    Camera is a Canon Rebel XSI. Don't ask me about settings, because I bouce around quite a bit until I get something that looks decent I still haven't figured out how to properly use this thing
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                    • #25
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                      Originally posted by Nick Chapman View Post
                      Thanks Mark!
                      Camera is a Canon Rebel XSI. Don't ask me about settings, because I bouce around quite a bit until I get something that looks decent I still haven't figured out how to properly use this thing
                      Great, thanks! Time to do some price shopping...

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                      • #26
                        Re: I guess this counts as extreme...

                        My work camera is a Cannon Digital Rebel XTi The new one, the XSi has the new image stabilization feature.

                        Awesome camera especially for car photography.


                        Mike Phillips
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                        • #27
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                          That's an extreme extreme. I bet I'd spend the first 2 hours wondering where to start - the car really was abused. You did a fantastic job and although you say it's not perfect for the owner it is.

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                          • #28
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                            nice work Nick. I crown you the new forum king
                            Lead, follow, or get out of the way.

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                            • #29
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                              Just another notch in the Chapman Gun belt !!!!!!!!!

                              Great work Nick you made that kitty pur,But nxt time can you get it down to 3.5 hrs ? LOL

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                              • #30
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                                Very nice, that is extreme!~
                                Brandon

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