1994 Formula Firebird Re-Hatched

[ReLoaDeD BuLLiTT]

another hammered/oxidized black car....what did I sign myself up for? laugh.gif:

Rear bumper was brought back to life:



What was once bird etchings and sap from years ago:



is now gone:




50/50 shot of the roof. (hard to tell the difference in this picture due to lighting)




So here's a close-up:



Some NASTY deep scratches were found on the hood, so I wet sanded them.




Also wet sanded 3-year old sap left on the hood:



After about 2 hours of polishing/sanding we have a 50/50 shot:



And another



(obviously the left side untouched)

[Nappers]

Re: 1994 Formula Firebird Re-Hatched

Very nice reflections!

Can't wait to see the car done!

[Fischer]

Re: 1994 Formula Firebird Re-Hatched

So when do we get to see overall pics! Thats what I want to see.

Looks great. The 50/50 shots really show a huge difference.

[ReLoaDeD BuLLiTT]

Re: 1994 Formula Firebird Re-Hatched

I have the front bumper and other half of the hood to finish tonight, then tomorrow during the day, I'm going to pull it out for a nice wash, ipa wipedown and a couple coats of wax. I'll be sure to post up some overall shots when it's all finished tomorrow

[Golden]

Re: 1994 Formula Firebird Re-Hatched

You have insane skills.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: 1994 Formula Firebird Re-Hatched

It looks like it is going to look fantastic. Can't wait for the final pics.

[Eddie6th]

Re: 1994 Formula Firebird Re-Hatched

nice work.

cool reflections

[ReLoaDeD BuLLiTT]

Re: 1994 Formula Firebird Re-Hatched

Thanks for the kind words guys! I'm excited to post the results!

[Cole Ziegler]

Re: 1994 Formula Firebird Re-Hatched

Great work! What grit paper did you use?

[InfiniteDetail]

Re: 1994 Formula Firebird Re-Hatched

very impressive

Does the bird have single stage paint? Looks like your wool pad has some black residue on it

[ReLoaDeD BuLLiTT]

Re: 1994 Formula Firebird Re-Hatched

Great work! What grit paper did you use?

started with 2000 and went over that with 3000

very impressive

Does the bird have single stage paint? Looks like your wool pad has some black residue on it

Yes it did! Stuff's tough on pads, but the turnaround makes it all worth it!

[Ganesa]

Re: 1994 Formula Firebird Re-Hatched

that was a heavy oxidized car...
the results came out great, can't wait for the final pictures after waxing :]

[KC's]

Re: 1994 Formula Firebird Re-Hatched

all the way

[ReLoaDeD BuLLiTT]

Re: 1994 Formula Firebird Re-Hatched

All I could snap today. It's completely finished. When the owner picks it up and I do a final wipedown/trim/window treatment, I will snap some "full shots" outside of the car completely finished.

[Andy M.]

Re: 1994 Formula Firebird Re-Hatched

Nice job! Thanks for sharing!

Andy M.