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  • Dare you to see this - from ZERO to HERO by KC (restorations

    Another secret reveal how I brought this ZERO to HERO

    you are about to witness in history for what took place, which was never reveal to you before.

    I do not know whether should this be in our history or national detailing archive ............

    Let me warn you before hand what you are gonna to see, will change your perspective of believe or not......PG-18, and luckily not R rated

    Some of you remembered, back in Feb, during the Chinese new year week beak (holiday) i went back to my in laws house for reunion, all i remember was a couple of dinners & rest...of it never stayed in my MIND (perhaps I have be ERASED by the eraser - Arnold S)

    that 7 days (seven ) I detail & corrected 6 cars.. everything involve Makita Rotary Machines & compound & polisher products..so this is not a magic nor another monkey tales http://thedetailers.blogspot.com/201...1_archive.html

    if i were to gauge this, probably this is the most elaborate detail among the rest i did in that week.. i dont have the lambo nor another aston...but simply a DD (daily drive car)
    a wreck car....to a show room condition


    without further delays let me bring you thru....what i went thru the fires like hell to get this detail:- (pls pardon me of use of certain words i do not mean to provoke nor sound un ethically, as it is only the feelng i am feeling now even as i write)

    You know this year has been extremely hot (close to 38 degree celcius which the average was 36) & quite a dry spell

    as eraly as 7 in the morning, went out to bring this 14 years Honda CRV back, this is was one of the SUV everyone wil eye on during that era, probably car theft would also like - as it was very demanding)

    but now, like any other Herbie...story....a sight miss turn..a loose nut that cos the engine leak & failed....trun this into quit a junk yard situation

    blogger advise..pls pay extra attention to the left front fender....


    not too bad...the paint look abit dull





    ANOTHER IDIOTIC VANDALISM





    this is probably sign by 'the mask of Zoro' with a sharp & pointy objects, which cuts through paint

    annotation
    in Malaysia - there is such a thing called "teach you a lesson" where the robin-hood of the street will give u scratched on your paint if you unintentionally obstructing others or some may even do it out of jealousy (or revenge as they have got it from others) this irresponsible Hooligans who's itchy hand will not sleep till they scratched some body cars.

    You dont know how heart sick to see this on your own ride (speak as one of the victim)


    since the condition is so bad...lets send the car to road side washed ( thanks to the cheap & good labored contributed more to this paint)

    The Honda CR-V is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by the Japanese company Honda since 1996. It was loosely derived from the Honda Civic to satisfy a public demand for a sport-utility vehicle from Honda
    read more herehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_crv

    NOW would you buy this at a premium?? no body would like to eventake a look anymore


    unless something is done about it

    DOOMED & MUST SENT FOR REPAINTING..........only new coat of paint ...only if i knew how to repaint ...only i knew not to park & get scratched by some irresponsible Hooligans who's itchy hand will not scratched my ride

    only if i KNEW ( this is a very power consolations)
    MY DEFINITIONS NOW is to get her corrected & detail to this

    this is one of the after pic


    more damaging pics

    more heart sick



    more abused pictures


    just simply more pics that invites butterflies into your stomach


    by this time...i was already singing

    "amazing grace...how sweet the sound that saves a wretched like me.........................''



    does this look lost enough



    My uncles in law, always wanted a SUV, got a relative, who happend to drive this in KL city (2 years ago when they got this) you know the rest of the story...vandalism

    they have decided to send this to repainted but somehoe it was delayed




    till i found her


    dont she fel like herbie when she is down & out

















    clay began ONR as lube...diluting 2 ounces with 500 ml of water & sprayed for more lube




    my intervention plan


    Osren Multi purpose cleaner with assorted brushes to cleans emblem & hard stained area

    Optimun no rinse was as Lube with mild clay

    Quick wipe down with ONR rinseless wash & 2 micro fibers to dry

    Paint correction - Megs 105 with double sided LC wool on rotary start
    speed 600 to spread, 1700 with gradual movement & speed (repeated on some severely scratched area


    then step down to
    Rotary with Lake country Yellow colour cutting foam for removing swirls & Random Deep isolated scratches (RIDs) with Meguiars M 205 SMAT polish ....speed 600 to spread, 1400 with gradual movement & speed , finishing off at 1400 with moderate movement

    paint polishing - rotary & Lake country polishing foam pad at speed 600 to spread the products & Speed 1000 move moderately with pressure & backing off to speed 600 with light feathering off

    Protections -
    i only got nxt 2.0 -

    strengthen with M135 ( UQD for non- detailer)

    THIS IS A TRADE SECRET..........I hope you understand why do you need to pay so much to get a car detail




    after a apc washed -

    followed by Optimum ONR No rinse wash wash & clay at the same time



    pics before began .....
    all plastic trim is wrap by news paper....as i did not expect such a heavy correction work...to prevent compound / olish splattered & stained any plastic or rubber trims

    wracked side steps






    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++



    BEFORE -

    AFTER

    after interior MPC brush off & detail by gold class




    HOPE is a POWERFUL WORD....esp to a detailer

    BEFORE
    something can be done
    Head light oxidized & many workshop would asked you to change

    after sanding down - M105 & followed by M 205



    PREP BEGAN



    1st 50/50% SET

    50/50%

    50/50%


    ANOTHER 50/50 AREA SET FRONT FENDER



    50/50%


    50/50%

    al oxidation removed
    but some RIDS & cut need additional passes to bring the level down

    ta da




    REMEMBER BEFORE


    Now AFTER M105 & M205



    DOOR HANDLE AREA BEFORE

    now..better than new



    FRONT BONNET 50 /50








    ROOF 50/50%




    BEFORE RIGHT TOP OF SIDE FENDER BETWEEN HOOD
    BEFORE


    AFTER m105

    after m 205 & complete restorations


    some pics
    JUST BEFORE RUBBER HITs THE ROAD AGAIN


    remember before
    paint look so dull & unattractive

    if this ride where to send for repainting

    the rest would not be of value to both the viewer & detailer


























    NOW THE LEFT SIDE RESTORED DETAIL















































    remember

    AFTER REAR BONNET


    remember the mask of zoro?
    before



    AFTER FRONT LEFT PANEL

    did u pay extra attention to the left front fender....???


    do u remember the story of a frog who managed to jump up to the high throne & crown the KING in his kingdom
    there was a challenge for the frog nation to find the next king....any forgs that managed to jump double the height & land on the thrones should crown as the next king & everyone jumps & failed & try & out

    but then came a hard core frog & jumps...he reached

    later he was interviewed, the reporter felt very upset, cos the Newly crown KING refuse to speak, later to all surprise, he was deaf...cos the rest of the frog tells each other there is no way you can reach & all belive

    NOW the moral of the story & this detailing post ...is
    it only takes a deaf frog to succeed...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



    thanks for viewing yet another of my detailing tales & i thank you for walking thru with me & I hope all my post will strengthen your detailing knowledge & equipe to face your quest

    thanks for commenting
    it only takes a little patience and plenty of PASSION!!

    detailing blog

    http://thedetailers.blogspot.com

  • #2
    Re: Dare you to see this - from ZERO to HERO by KC (restorations

    Incredible save! I can't believe how bad the paint was before and how incredible it looks now! Looks like I'm taking a flight to Malaysia to learn from the master!
    Tedrow's Detailing
    845-642-1698
    Treat Yourself to that New Car Feeling

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    • #3
      Re: Dare you to see this - from ZERO to HERO by KC (restorations

      Originally posted by coopers23 View Post
      Incredible save! I can't believe how bad the paint was before and how incredible it looks now! Looks like I'm taking a flight to Malaysia to learn from the master!
      LOL

      thanks for your kind words Coopers23


      it doesnt takes einstein to do it ,

      my favourite a little patience but plenty of passion

      remember you can make a different
      it only takes a little patience and plenty of PASSION!!

      detailing blog

      http://thedetailers.blogspot.com

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      • #4
        Re: Dare you to see this - from ZERO to HERO by KC (restorations

        KC, what a incredible transformation. The Honda was a mess. You made it into a show car. Fantastic work. Words can not describe how great the suv looks. Keep up the fantastic work. Always a pleasure to see your work. Incredible.
        quality creates its own demand

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        • #5
          Re: Dare you to see this - from ZERO to HERO by KC (restorations

          Awesome Work KC

          I once put swirls in my paint just to see what it looked like.

          I don't always detail cars, but when I do, I prefer Meguiar's.
          Remove swirls my friends.

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          • #6
            Re: Dare you to see this - from ZERO to HERO by KC (restorations

            Wow... one heck of a job, I'd leave it for body shop for repaint, but you made it possible!

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            • #7
              Re: Dare you to see this - from ZERO to HERO by KC (restorations

              Originally posted by coopers23 View Post
              Looks like I'm taking a flight to Malaysia to learn from the master!
              That makes two of us!!!!

              Very, VERY nice job KC!!! You do some absolutely awesome work!!!
              Kyla | 2006 Z71 Chevy Tahoe | 1986 Chevy Blazer dragster | 1951 Mercury coupe

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              • #8
                Re: Dare you to see this - from ZERO to HERO by KC (restorations

                Nice job man, great save.

                Ryan
                Ryan's Auto Detailing, S.A
                Mobile Auto Detailing Company.
                Dominican Republic.

                Passion for Detailing, do it with love.

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                • #9
                  Re: Dare you to see this - from ZERO to HERO by KC (restorations

                  Beautiful, it looks brand new! I love reading your write-ups

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                  • #10
                    Re: Dare you to see this - from ZERO to HERO by KC (restorations

                    Very nice work indeed KC!!!

                    Thanks for taking the time to share photos and your awesome post!

                    Andy
                    Keeping MOL family friendly! If you need help or have a question, don't hesitate to shoot me an email or PM. 101impala@gmail.com
                    Andy M. Moderator

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                    • #11
                      Re: Dare you to see this - from ZERO to HERO by KC (restorations

                      Excellent work KC! I am very impressed!!!

                      Tim
                      Tim Lingor's Product Reviews

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                      • #12
                        Re: Dare you to see this - from ZERO to HERO by KC (restorations

                        Another entertaining and informative write up from the awesome KC!!
                        Michael Stoops
                        Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

                        Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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                        • #13
                          Re: Dare you to see this - from ZERO to HERO by KC (restorations

                          Originally posted by nothelle View Post
                          Wow... one heck of a job, I'd leave it for body shop for repaint, but you made it possible!
                          Originally posted by Andy M. View Post
                          Very nice work indeed KC!!!

                          Thanks for taking the time to share photos and your awesome post!

                          Andy
                          Originally posted by Mary S View Post
                          Beautiful, it looks brand new! I love reading your write-ups
                          Originally posted by Ryan_Bihun89 View Post
                          Nice job man, great save.

                          Ryan
                          Originally posted by CSI K-9 View Post
                          That makes two of us!!!!

                          Very, VERY nice job KC!!! You do some absolutely awesome work!!!
                          Originally posted by Andrew C. View Post
                          Awesome Work KC
                          Originally posted by J. A. Michaels View Post
                          KC, what a incredible transformation. The Honda was a mess. You made it into a show car. Fantastic work. Words can not describe how great the suv looks. Keep up the fantastic work. Always a pleasure to see your work. Incredible.
                          thanks guys for your kind words

                          with just a litle patience & plenty of PASSION
                          it only takes a little patience and plenty of PASSION!!

                          detailing blog

                          http://thedetailers.blogspot.com

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                          • #14
                            Re: Dare you to see this - from ZERO to HERO by KC (restorations

                            Originally posted by Michael Stoops View Post
                            Another entertaining and informative write up from the awesome KC!!
                            .
                            LOL..thanks for your constant encouragement

                            Originally posted by Tim Lingor View Post
                            Excellent work KC! I am very impressed!!!

                            Tim
                            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: Dare you to see this - from ZERO to HERO by KC (restorations

                              Great save KC!! Its now road worthy.
                              Learning new things everyday

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