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  • KIa Spectra Just detail by Seech & KC - extremly oxidized pt

    this was the 2nd car we did last Sunday, after the Toyota Wish
    we only had quick break & Drink rushing to this rescue mission

    One of my close Friend stumble upon me, while browsing in a car forum
    we couldnt believe seeing me detailing a Ferrari....

    this was a last minute arrangement, as last sunday will be my last sunday of detailing ..........Need to spend more time with my girls

    Thank God Seech came along otherwise I would have turn off this


    Upon arriving to the house, we thought easy job.....but closer look & investigation..................NOPE......

    The paint was very dull, heavily oxidized, hardly look like a titan blue & rear 1/4 has lots of splattered paint on it, hard water stain
    Front head lamp was sanded by the owner while trying to remove the oxidation & the bumper & hood was scratch too.....another request from my Friend is to detail the engine & stained
    windows

    This is a 8 years old car, never been polish or waxed before

    pls view the rest of this history

    50% of our energy was used in the 1st ride & now left 50% to do the 2nd one


    one very encouraging place to view is a very clean engine
    regularly detail by the owner himself


    what more to say - oxidized .... dullness....



    some bird dropping itch the owner tries to sand off





    can some body tell me what to do



    what do u think of matte paint for a change


    head lamp attempt correction by the owner - some over sanded

    Seech will be elaborating this correction in more details


    left rear 1/4 area...paint splatted




    Menu for the Day
    ONR Rinseless wash - with 3 microfibers
    Aggressive clay - ONR rinseless was as LUBE

    APC on emblems & door jams area

    Main Course -
    the paint is very coarse & dry
    when we tries to compound, the pad as though like spider webs, got stuck on it...sticky dried surface

    quick tips......constant pad spurring was great to break loose the residue & smoothen the process


    Master Chef Seech - compounding with care
    Meguiars M 105 with SOLO Burgundy wool / Rotary Speed 600 to spread/ 1000 working with pressure & 1400 slower movement with little pressure
    results - Ma ma mia (50/50% pics comparison)

    Me - for the entire whole car
    Meguiars M 105 with Lake country Double sided wool pad /R - 600 spread/1000 pressure - slower movement / 1400 moderate pressure movement


    a quick wash with ONR rinseless wash

    Polishing -
    After a good cut, we feel this c/coat need a good lubricity polish oil - we reckon Meguairs M80 will do a good job with Soft buff W8006 - in resulting ma ma mia

    Hand wax by NXT2.0 & UQD

    Glass polish - Single sided wool for cutting/r/ 2600 - 3000 with SK newly develope Glass polish (not out in the markert yet, as given some sample to test)



    Head lamp & plastic correction by Seech - i will leave it to him to share


    50/50 pics
    We strongly believe - documented our process is the best policy to show what we do


    as you can see that there is some heavily oxidation & clear coat wearing out - whitish spots in the centre

    cloudy murky surface.......remind me of the song
    just another manic monday song


    NOW after touch by Seech TLC


    extreme close up shots - seech at work
    ma ma mia


    ta ta ta




    The roof

    closer pics


    as the neighbour paint his porch & even ignore these damages


    pics before
    more tiny little spots


    pics after


    another dents & paint removal
    before pics

    pics after- ta ta ta



    some of the side door


    after corrections


    Scratches corrections
    pics before


    after



    THIS IS MY FAVOURITE PART
    Water marks & Hard stain removal
    Pics prior & before corrections



    before glass corrections




    lines are drawn & set before going


    Here they are:-




    pics 50/50 of window corrections



    rear winscreen before correction pics

    after


    do you remember before


    now



    some finishing pics


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    ma ma mia now


    do you remember before
    now


    finishing pics



    pics of the roof after


    thanks for viewing again





    front panel





    remember before


    under light

    ma ma mia


    thanks for viewing again



    thanks to Seech for polishing up to this level


    appointment set for the next ride


    thanks for bring out the flickering out the paint buddy seech

    i would never have done it all by my self

    it only takes a little patience and plenty of PASSION!!

    detailing blog

    http://thedetailers.blogspot.com

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    Re: KIa Spectra Just detail by Seech & KC - extremly oxidized pt

    This was the second ride which KC & I detailed for the day. This one really took a lot of effort as we did not expect the condition to require so much correction.

    While KC was busy compounding the rest of the car I tackled the headlights.


    The existing condition was dull and faded.



    Wetsanded with 2000 grit sandpaper. Edge of the hood taped up for compounding.



    Sanding marks removed with M105/So1o Burgundy Wool/Rotary. In the rush to complete the Rush (heheheh...) and this Sephia, I forgot to take some closeup afters of the headlights but you can see from this picture that the clarity has been restored.



    Was really tired after completing this ride....... told KC not to call me anymore.... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH....

    Just kidding bro. Call me anytime. Cheers.
    Detailing blog: prodetailing.blogspot.com
    Everything else: theseech.blogspot.com

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  • #3
    Re: KIa Spectra Just detail by Seech & KC - extremly oxidized pt

    Originally posted by seech View Post
    This was the second ride which KC & I detailed for the day. This one really took a lot of effort as we did not expect the condition to require so much correction.

    While KC was busy compounding the rest of the car I tackled the headlights.

    The existing condition was dull and faded.

    Was really tired after completing this ride....... told KC not to call me anymore.... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH....

    Just kidding bro. Call me anytime. Cheers.


    never would i have done it alone
    thanks for coming along side
    it only takes a little patience and plenty of PASSION!!

    detailing blog

    http://thedetailers.blogspot.com

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    • #4
      Re: KIa Spectra Just detail by Seech & KC - extremly oxidized pt

      What a great save . The paint was dull, and lifeless. You guys restored it to a high gloss. Great work as always, guys. The car looks fantastic.
      quality creates its own demand

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      • #5
        Re: KIa Spectra Just detail by Seech & KC - extremly oxidized pt

        K.C. and Seech, you guys put on a clinic when you work. Nice job! Thanks for working and putting this together for the rest of the world to see.
        Sleepy

        Love the Classics!

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        • #6
          Re: KIa Spectra Just detail by Seech & KC - extremly oxidized pt

          Originally posted by J. A. Michaels View Post
          What a great save . The paint was dull, and lifeless. You guys restored it to a high gloss. Great work as always, guys. The car looks fantastic.
          thank you sir


          Originally posted by sleepy View Post
          K.C. and Seech, you guys put on a clinic when you work. Nice job! Thanks for working and putting this together for the rest of the world to see.
          thanks for kind words & we are glad to we could able to contribute back. taking pleasure in writing them...thanks for yr encouragement

          gratitude is the power cord to the universe ...Plug it in and enjoy the Gifts you are bound to receive
          it only takes a little patience and plenty of PASSION!!

          detailing blog

          http://thedetailers.blogspot.com

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          • #7
            Re: KIa Spectra Just detail by Seech & KC - extremly oxidized pt

            Good work KC!
            Learning new things everyday

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            • #8
              Re: KIa Spectra Just detail by Seech & KC - extremly oxidized pt

              The car looks AWESOME now!!! Another great job by KC and Seech. WOW!! You guys are experts in your trade. Now get some rest!

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              • #9
                Re: KIa Spectra Just detail by Seech & KC - extremly oxidized pt

                Originally posted by TimG View Post
                Good work KC!
                Thanks Buddy

                appreciate your kind words
                Originally posted by Spike View Post
                The car looks AWESOME now!!! Another great job by KC and Seech. WOW!! You guys are experts in your trade. Now get some rest!



                Thanks Spike
                Ma ma mia thanks for your encouragement
                My gratitude owe to seech for his sacrifices & help

                otherwise I wouldnt b able to share with you on this detail

                Thanks again

                P/S we will be celebrating the Chinese new year holiday & break this weekend

                I am booked thru out my holidays - for another detailing adventure journey


                :-) thanks
                it only takes a little patience and plenty of PASSION!!

                detailing blog

                http://thedetailers.blogspot.com

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                • #10
                  Re: KIa Spectra Just detail by Seech & KC - extremly oxidized pt

                  WOW! 90 thumbs up to you and seeches work! I have yet to be disappointed with your work! By the way, how do you get the water marks and stains off of the windows?
                  A Pontiac is a Chevy with better trim.

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                  • #11
                    Re: KIa Spectra Just detail by Seech & KC - extremly oxidized pt

                    Originally posted by paudashlake View Post
                    WOW! 90 thumbs up to you and seeches work! I have yet to be disappointed with your work! By the way, how do you get the water marks and stains off of the windows?
                    thanks paudashlake

                    for your kind words...and encouragement...where we are today is al attributed by MOLs forumer

                    thanks for viewing again

                    the glass polishes is some sample given to me to try....try wool & 2600 with rotary....m105 probably with 2000/r
                    it only takes a little patience and plenty of PASSION!!

                    detailing blog

                    http://thedetailers.blogspot.com

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                    • #12
                      Re: KIa Spectra Just detail by Seech & KC - extremly oxidized pt

                      Wow! Excellent job! Those headlights really were in bad shape too!

                      So, for the windows - what in the consumer line might compare to using M105 on the windows? I've got some scratches on the windshield from the wipers I'd like to try to remove. Any ideas?

                      Thanks again for sharing.
                      Composers shouldn't think too much, it interferes with their plagiarism. -- Howard Dietz

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                      • #13
                        Re: KIa Spectra Just detail by Seech & KC - extremly oxidized pt

                        wow great job guys
                        http://www.photostand.co.za/images/u...hgf8neh0w8.jpg

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                        • #14
                          Re: KIa Spectra Just detail by Seech & KC - extremly oxidized pt

                          Originally posted by fullbirdmusic View Post
                          Wow! Excellent job! Those headlights really were in bad shape too!

                          So, for the windows - what in the consumer line might compare to using M105 on the windows? I've got some scratches on the windshield from the wipers I'd like to try to remove. Any ideas?

                          Thanks again for sharing.
                          Hi fullbirdmusic...thanks for your kind words
                          Yes M105 with wool pad is a good combinations & I must say glass is the hardest surface to be polish..matter of facts...u cant polish deep scratches much...stains & water marks...can be eliminate......never the less..try the it out & see how it works

                          if the scratches is too severe i encourage u to change it,,,visibility reason

                          Originally posted by dood786 View Post
                          wow great job guys
                          thank you sir
                          it only takes a little patience and plenty of PASSION!!

                          detailing blog

                          http://thedetailers.blogspot.com

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                          • #15
                            Re: KIa Spectra Just detail by Seech & KC - extremly oxidized pt

                            Great job KC's!
                            Shane
                            1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera SL

                            If you trim yourself to fit the world you'll whittle yourself away. - Aaron Tippin

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