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1993 40th Anniversary, ZR1, Misty Rose colored, Corvette
Woohooo, red not black. Nice change of pace.
The paint was in very good condition with minor random scratches and covered lightly with swirls all over. This is my 1st, non-practice, use of the Dual Action Microfiber Correction System.
After consultation with members of the MOL community and Mr. Stoops, it became apparent that it was necessary to raise the speed of the Porter Cable from speed 4 to speed 5 to transfer the needed to force to the microfiber pad to successfully correct the random defects.
Please keep in mind I'm a noob to concerned car car and more so of the D/A MF Correction System. Criticisms and comments always welcome.
A section of rear fender had been taped over with a few passes of tape to preserve the original condition of the finish and compare it to the first half of "Step One" of the correction. Although the photo does not do the amount of hazing justice, the paint was severely hazed and was less brilliant than the original condition of the paint. After viewing the hazing, Step One was turned into a two cycle correction. Cycle one forceful and at speed 5 and cycle two at moderate and at speed 4. Although the hazing was improved, it was still very obvious.
Step Two of the finishing compound was also done in a two cycle process. First cycle was at moderate pressure and speed 4 and second cycle was at light pressure and speed 3. The hoped goal was to reduce hazing, then throughly wax the finish.
Day one consisted of washing and drying, clay-barring and tape off. Day two was Step One correction. Day Three was Step Two Correction/Finishing. After allowing the finishing wax to sit overnight, a single coat of Ultimate Wax was laid down and wiped off using the 3-5 minute on-off cycle. Rims were polished with a Dyna Cone and All Metal Polish. The owner assisted with the tires and also wire brushing the inside of the exhaust tips.
The car was allowed to rest overnight and photographed along the Mississippi River the following day. One of the early industries in this river town was the making of buttons using the "pearl" of clam shells. Seen the the background of some photos is a clammer. The shell of the clam is hole drilled multiple time creating "pearl" slugs which are polished, drilled and turned into buttons. Today most of the buttons in this town are made of plastic.
Products:
Wash - Foamed with Super Soap, hand washed with Ultimate Wash and Wax
Tires and Rims - Sprayed with APC+ and brushed with Deep Crystal Soap
Wheel Wells - APC+ cleaned, no protectant
Dried - Leaf blower and Absorber, followed by Meg waffle weave
Clay - Meg Professional Mild and Last Touch Lube
Correction - D/A MF Correction Pad and Compound
Finish - D/A MF Finishing Pad and Compound
Wax - Ultimate Wax
Rubber Trim - no work performed
Glass - owner cleaned
Tires- owner treated, Eagle One
Rims - Dyna Cone and All Metal Polish
Engine Compartment - no work performed
Interior - no work performed
Exhaust Tips Outside - 0000 Steel Wool and All Metal Polish
Exhaust Tips Inside - owner worked, wire brush in a drill
Wipe down prior to photos - Ultimate Quik Detailer
Apologies for the lack of before photos.
Previously attempted cosmetic scratch correction
Photo shows typical swirls.
Tape points to mild to severe scratches
Tape points to mild scratch
Test Area - Step One Correction
The area between the two reflected lights represents an untouched area. The untouched area contains swirls, but appears more brilliant than the corrected area, which are minus swirls but hazed.
Raised onto a hoist the lower rocker panels are more accessible on this ground hugging car. Size 3" D/A MF pads were used on the lowest section of rocker panel
The owner assisted with cleaning parts of the car. Shown here working on the interior of the exhaust tips.
Hoping for a bright shiny day on the river front, the sun went under clouds.
Thanks for stopping by. The D/A MF Correction System made this project much easier and more timely. For me, Ultimate Wax is also the fastest on-off waxes with great reflections.
Woohooo, red not black. Nice change of pace.
The paint was in very good condition with minor random scratches and covered lightly with swirls all over. This is my 1st, non-practice, use of the Dual Action Microfiber Correction System.
After consultation with members of the MOL community and Mr. Stoops, it became apparent that it was necessary to raise the speed of the Porter Cable from speed 4 to speed 5 to transfer the needed to force to the microfiber pad to successfully correct the random defects.
Please keep in mind I'm a noob to concerned car car and more so of the D/A MF Correction System. Criticisms and comments always welcome.
A section of rear fender had been taped over with a few passes of tape to preserve the original condition of the finish and compare it to the first half of "Step One" of the correction. Although the photo does not do the amount of hazing justice, the paint was severely hazed and was less brilliant than the original condition of the paint. After viewing the hazing, Step One was turned into a two cycle correction. Cycle one forceful and at speed 5 and cycle two at moderate and at speed 4. Although the hazing was improved, it was still very obvious.
Step Two of the finishing compound was also done in a two cycle process. First cycle was at moderate pressure and speed 4 and second cycle was at light pressure and speed 3. The hoped goal was to reduce hazing, then throughly wax the finish.
Day one consisted of washing and drying, clay-barring and tape off. Day two was Step One correction. Day Three was Step Two Correction/Finishing. After allowing the finishing wax to sit overnight, a single coat of Ultimate Wax was laid down and wiped off using the 3-5 minute on-off cycle. Rims were polished with a Dyna Cone and All Metal Polish. The owner assisted with the tires and also wire brushing the inside of the exhaust tips.
The car was allowed to rest overnight and photographed along the Mississippi River the following day. One of the early industries in this river town was the making of buttons using the "pearl" of clam shells. Seen the the background of some photos is a clammer. The shell of the clam is hole drilled multiple time creating "pearl" slugs which are polished, drilled and turned into buttons. Today most of the buttons in this town are made of plastic.
Products:
Wash - Foamed with Super Soap, hand washed with Ultimate Wash and Wax
Tires and Rims - Sprayed with APC+ and brushed with Deep Crystal Soap
Wheel Wells - APC+ cleaned, no protectant
Dried - Leaf blower and Absorber, followed by Meg waffle weave
Clay - Meg Professional Mild and Last Touch Lube
Correction - D/A MF Correction Pad and Compound
Finish - D/A MF Finishing Pad and Compound
Wax - Ultimate Wax
Rubber Trim - no work performed
Glass - owner cleaned
Tires- owner treated, Eagle One
Rims - Dyna Cone and All Metal Polish
Engine Compartment - no work performed
Interior - no work performed
Exhaust Tips Outside - 0000 Steel Wool and All Metal Polish
Exhaust Tips Inside - owner worked, wire brush in a drill
Wipe down prior to photos - Ultimate Quik Detailer
Apologies for the lack of before photos.
Previously attempted cosmetic scratch correction
Photo shows typical swirls.
Tape points to mild to severe scratches
Tape points to mild scratch
Test Area - Step One Correction
The area between the two reflected lights represents an untouched area. The untouched area contains swirls, but appears more brilliant than the corrected area, which are minus swirls but hazed.
Raised onto a hoist the lower rocker panels are more accessible on this ground hugging car. Size 3" D/A MF pads were used on the lowest section of rocker panel
The owner assisted with cleaning parts of the car. Shown here working on the interior of the exhaust tips.
Hoping for a bright shiny day on the river front, the sun went under clouds.
Thanks for stopping by. The D/A MF Correction System made this project much easier and more timely. For me, Ultimate Wax is also the fastest on-off waxes with great reflections.
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