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First paint correction on a black Mercury
Howdy!! 
I originally posted this as a follow up to my G110v2 post, but I think this is a bit better of a spot to get some feedback (first paint correction with the G110v2...)
I spent 5 hours on just the hood and needless to say, I'm absolutely ecstatic!!!
Now keep in mind, the paint is far from perfect, but the car isn't a trailer queen either. We don't know exactly how long ago it was painted and the paint was put through it's paces before we had it. I'm just doing what I can do for my Father to help make it look better, and I couldn't do that without Meguiar's and my G110v2!!!
Some before shots, after ONR & clay bar (light swirls & etchings)
Some RIDS on the front fender from where Dad has worked on it:
(And if anybody has some recommendations for some kind of mat or pad I can buy him to put on the fender when he works on it so it doesn't get scratched again, suggestions are welcome!! He uses a blanket now..
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This is after the first pass of M105 with the 2.0 Polishing pad:
Second pass with M105:
A bit hazy after two passes with M105, but most defects gone:
And a final pass with M205/2.0 Finishing pad brings out that deeper shine:
What a difference!! (As KC would say...ta da!!!)
Dad's jaw dropped when he saw the car...said the paint never looked so good!
I have the trunk and sides to finish in the coming weeks and I can't WAIT!! After I'm done with the M105/M205, I plan on finishing up with some M07 and topping with NXT 2.0.
I also welcome any constructive criticism and/or feedback (and maybe some rep if you feel I'm worth it!)
I originally posted this as a follow up to my G110v2 post, but I think this is a bit better of a spot to get some feedback (first paint correction with the G110v2...)
I spent 5 hours on just the hood and needless to say, I'm absolutely ecstatic!!!
Now keep in mind, the paint is far from perfect, but the car isn't a trailer queen either. We don't know exactly how long ago it was painted and the paint was put through it's paces before we had it. I'm just doing what I can do for my Father to help make it look better, and I couldn't do that without Meguiar's and my G110v2!!!
Some before shots, after ONR & clay bar (light swirls & etchings)
Some RIDS on the front fender from where Dad has worked on it:
(And if anybody has some recommendations for some kind of mat or pad I can buy him to put on the fender when he works on it so it doesn't get scratched again, suggestions are welcome!! He uses a blanket now..
)This is after the first pass of M105 with the 2.0 Polishing pad:
Second pass with M105:
A bit hazy after two passes with M105, but most defects gone:
And a final pass with M205/2.0 Finishing pad brings out that deeper shine:
What a difference!! (As KC would say...ta da!!!)
Dad's jaw dropped when he saw the car...said the paint never looked so good!
I have the trunk and sides to finish in the coming weeks and I can't WAIT!! After I'm done with the M105/M205, I plan on finishing up with some M07 and topping with NXT 2.0.
I also welcome any constructive criticism and/or feedback (and maybe some rep if you feel I'm worth it!)
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