Another M105/M205 extreme......this combo just rocks!

[cw981126]

Re: Another M105/M205 extreme......this combo just rocks!

Was that with a DA or Rotary?

[01GPGT]

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Thats a crazy transformation. Looks like a totally different car. Nice job

[dope92cc]

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incredible! those last 3 afters don't even look like reflections.

[Benzboy280]

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This aint just an Extreme makeover.

This is a Extremely extreme Makeover!!!

[Eddie6th]

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That is an extreme makeover.Well Done.

[Nick Chapman]

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Dude your work is awsome! I've just started looking into detailing, mostly because my NBP Acura Rsx has terrible swirls and a bunch of scuffs. Looking at this thread has made me want to begin to learn how to detail my car because I know the cars paint has potential I just have to bring it back to life.

Thanks for the compliment!
Keep hanging out here on MOL, and you'll get a wealth of information! This place is full of quality people that I learn from everyday

Make sure you ask questions! Understand what you're doing BEFORE you attempt anything, and you'll be fine.


Nick

[dc5jb]

Re: Another M105/M205 extreme......this combo just rocks!

Dude your work is awsome! I've just started looking into detailing, mostly because my NBP Acura Rsx has terrible swirls and a bunch of scuffs. Looking at this thread has made me want to begin to learn how to detail my car because I know the cars paint has potential I just have to bring it back to life.

[DogParkGuy]

Re: Another M105/M205 extreme......this combo just rocks!

Spend about 12 quality hours with M105, and about 8 quality hours with M205, and this is what your return is

I appreciate your result - paint looks fantastic. If I used the the same process, my price would be around $350 for a complete detail.

[Nick Chapman]

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Yes sir, rotary then DA to finish it off.

[3800rs]

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rotary buffer ?

[Nick Chapman]

Re: Another M105/M205 extreme......this combo just rocks!

Amazing! Looks like a brand new car. Glass Finish.

What type of pads did you use for M105 and M205? How can I learn how to do this? Are there videos that I can buy?

Man, this was so long ago that I've forgotten which pads I used Although I'm almost positive it was wool with the rotary and foam on the DA.

As far as video's, I've never paid attention to any video's, so I can't comment on the value of any of them. Just practice practice practice

[rbjones6]

Re: Another M105/M205 extreme......this combo just rocks!

Amazing! Looks like a brand new car. Glass Finish.

What type of pads did you use for M105 and M205? How can I learn how to do this? Are there videos that I can buy?

[john m.]

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Nick a perfectionist??? I never wouldve guessed jk

Nick, its your work like this that makes me wish i lived closer to you so i could just work with ya haha great job by the way, even though that was a long time ago

[Nick Chapman]

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Nick you always go great work but I'd love to see the process as well because 18 hours is just way too long... I'm not one to ever cut corners or let a car go unless it's as perfect as possible, but I'm just curious how many polishing steps you got done in that long, or do you simply work on a section until you like it, whether it's 2 or 5 steps?

In any case, as everyone said, awesome restoration!

18 hours is nothing. I've spent as much as 50-60 hours polishing the paint on some vehicles. I don't just run through them with 1 step buffing and another polish, then wax and call it a day. I work each individual section 1 inch at a time, then polish one small section at a time. Then polish again, and maybe even a 4th step. Then once I'm completely happy with the results, I'll go to wax.
A single door by itself could take me 4-6 hours alone. I'm a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to this stuff

[Ivan Rajic]

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Hi Nick,

Any way you could post your process on this one in a little more detail? Like what pads you used and at what speeds? I own a similar vintage Ford truck that I am trying to restore the paint on. I am using a rotary for the fist time and have thus far tried D151 with foam cutting and polishing pads. The D151 is great to work with, but is pretty slow going requiring many passes to remove the swirls. I do have some samples of M105/M205 and am planning on trying that next.

Great job on this Mustang by the way. I always enjoy your posts.

Thanks,
Shawn

Nick you always go great work but I'd love to see the process as well because 18 hours is just way too long... I'm not one to ever cut corners or let a car go unless it's as perfect as possible, but I'm just curious how many polishing steps you got done in that long, or do you simply work on a section until you like it, whether it's 2 or 5 steps?

In any case, as everyone said, awesome restoration!