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  • #46
    Re: Another M105/M205 extreme......this combo just rocks!

    Wow.....absolutely amazing job on bringing that car back to life. I just got my hands of m105/m205. Just waiting for the weather to cooperate for once -_-

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    • #47
      Re: Another M105/M205 extreme......this combo just rocks!

      Originally posted by Nick Chapman View Post
      I used a little rotary on some parts, and a lot of DA.
      I think you can most certainly get the same results using DA only, but it would take a bit more time. With Rotary and DA, I have about 20 hours in this paint. You could add another 5-10 hours for a DA only job. But my perception of a "finished" job may be different from yours. Only thing I can say is pick some up and give it a shot. Use very little product, and clean your pad often. Also, work smaller area's. My typical work area is usually a 1'x1', and sometimes even smaller.

      Nick
      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

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      • #48
        Re: Another M105/M205 extreme......this combo just rocks!

        Originally posted by AZStang View Post
        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!
        Ivan Rajic - LUSTR Auto Detail
        Chicago, Illinois

        Recognized as One of the Top Nine Auto Detailers in the US by AutoWeek Magazine!!

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        • #49
          Re: Another M105/M205 extreme......this combo just rocks!

          Originally posted by ivopivo View Post
          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
          2008 Meguiar's Batmobile Team
          2008 Meguiar's/Ford SEMA Team
          2009 Meguiar's/Ford SEMA Team
          2010 Meguiar's/Ford SEMA Team

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          • #50
            Re: Another M105/M205 extreme......this combo just rocks!

            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

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            • #51
              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?

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              • #52
                Re: Another M105/M205 extreme......this combo just rocks!

                Originally posted by rbjones6 View Post
                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
                2008 Meguiar's Batmobile Team
                2008 Meguiar's/Ford SEMA Team
                2009 Meguiar's/Ford SEMA Team
                2010 Meguiar's/Ford SEMA Team

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                • #53
                  Re: Another M105/M205 extreme......this combo just rocks!

                  rotary buffer ?
                  Tom
                  1997 Camaro RS - Shining like New !!

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                  • #54
                    Re: Another M105/M205 extreme......this combo just rocks!

                    Yes sir, rotary then DA to finish it off.
                    2008 Meguiar's Batmobile Team
                    2008 Meguiar's/Ford SEMA Team
                    2009 Meguiar's/Ford SEMA Team
                    2010 Meguiar's/Ford SEMA Team

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                    • #55
                      Re: Another M105/M205 extreme......this combo just rocks!

                      Originally posted by Nick Chapman View Post
                      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.
                      Art Layton
                      2009 Jetta TDI

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                      • #56
                        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.

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                        • #57
                          Re: Another M105/M205 extreme......this combo just rocks!

                          Originally posted by dc5jb View Post
                          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
                          2008 Meguiar's Batmobile Team
                          2008 Meguiar's/Ford SEMA Team
                          2009 Meguiar's/Ford SEMA Team
                          2010 Meguiar's/Ford SEMA Team

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                          • #58
                            Re: Another M105/M205 extreme......this combo just rocks!

                            That is an extreme makeover.Well Done.

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                            • #59
                              Re: Another M105/M205 extreme......this combo just rocks!

                              This aint just an Extreme makeover.

                              This is a Extremely extreme Makeover!!!

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                              • #60
                                Re: Another M105/M205 extreme......this combo just rocks!

                                incredible! those last 3 afters don't even look like reflections.
                                Daily - 09 Chevrolet Colorado - Techno gray metallic
                                baby - 92 Chevrolet Caprice Classic - aged, yellowed, white.

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