Part 1 of project

[specv07]

The second project has begun, my car. Neglected and dull it needed some TLC. Swirl Marks were on all panels, and scratches could be found everywhere. Not having a garage, it was time to recondition the main panels, hood, and decklid. Pictures just do not show all the issues.
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A bath, aggressive clay, and some prep work. And some wet sand work as well.
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Here is one more shot...
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Time for some Dual Action Cleaner and Polish already "wet" the freaking parking lines are reflecting in it.
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And next is the speed glaze
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I tend to take things to the extreme... Next comes the Swirl Remover 2.0
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Figured I would try the tech sealent 2.0, not great not bad either.
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One more final shot
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Waited till pitch black, flooded light and made sure it was swirl free. And its also great to see where you need to wipe to (indicated by grey areas).
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[BillE]

Re: Part 1 of project

Nice turn around!

Bill

[specv07]

Re: Part 1 of project

Thank you, for the most part I am pleased with the results. I am used to single stage paints, the harder base coat/clear finishes, even laquer... The last time I touched an ultra soft finish was a decade ago, and it wasn't for swirl and paint reconditioning. Just an increase in gloss and depth. So, diving right into a water based clear was a little worriesome at first. With this finish, I think I will have to go back to Kar Kraft products, there swirl remover product is very effective and less agressive than a compound. Problem is I have to go back home (4 hours away) to the supply house that carries it. That is why I am waiting on the side skirts, rockers, and roof.

I realize how aggressive wet sanding and some of the products I used are, what I meant to say is that the paticular product saves a huge amount of time. Its one step, then wax. With a wool pad and a rotary I could have had the whole car done in a few hours.

[DaGonz]

Re: Part 1 of project

Rotary polishers, wool pads and modern paint finishes do not play well together. I have done corrections on cars hacked by "porfessional detailers" and "dealership new car prep" personnel... hologram city! My preference is for the foam cutting pads on the rotary, followed by poilshing pads with my PC.

If you like the NXT 2.0, you'll love #21 Synthetic Sealant from the Meguiar's Pro line. It is my "go to" LSP.

[specv07]

Re: Part 1 of project

It makes sense, and I actually have used the meguiars foam pads for about a decade. I use the red, yellow, and tan pads, as I go through the different products. Honestly, never thought to use my PC for anything but waxes or pure polishes. That said rotary's obviously put a lot of heat on a finish and friction. I had to be extremely cautious. I had my old man pick up the 105, 205 think I will do a redo with this combo and my PC and post the results, once I drive down there to get the stuff. Still good to have a rotary around for single stages, (a lot of my friends still spray their farm trucks, and sleepers with it).