G35 Paint Correction

Discussion in 'Detailing Tips and Tricks' started by CentralTexHemi, Apr 7, 2009.

  1. CentralTexHemi

    CentralTexHemi PUNISHER

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    Started at 10:30 am finished at midnight

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    Here is what was revealed after removing all of the old wax and polish
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    The back section of the car had alot of paint contaminant and required 2 passes with the clay bar
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    Now on to the Correction

    Look at the purple and green fleck in the paint absolutely amazing

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    Working on driver side
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    This is a picture of the hood after correction what you are seeing the is the light overhead that had bugs in it-LOL
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    Break time and to check on my baby who has to sleep outside tonight
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    Just about done
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    All tucked in the garage waiting for Christian
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  2. Quick

    Quick Mgmt. - I can't help you

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    Outstanding! almost unbelievable.

    You didn't say what you did/used for the correction part.
     
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    I would also like to know this...great job!
     
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    i could not do that i would just give up half way through LOL
     
  5. CentralTexHemi

    CentralTexHemi PUNISHER

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    Sorry I was tired when I posted,okay products used

    FLEX DA Polisher
    Gloss-It Extreme Cut w/Gloss-It White Cutting Pad (using EVP Pad Prime)
    Gloss-It Evolution Polish w/Gloss-It Green Polising Pad
    Gloss-It Gloss Activator w/Gloss-It Red Applicator Pad
    Gloss-It Gloss Finish w/Gloss-It Blue Pad
    Gloss-It Concorso Wax w/Gloss-It Blue Pad

    Started with a DAWN dish soap wash to remove old wax/polish
    Washed wheels with P21S GEL
    Wheel wells and front end with P21S total auto wash
    Exhaust Tips with White Diamond Metal Polish

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    great job wade, wanna do my car next? i was just looking at your pics thinking "crap, i havent done that in over a year. this is gonna take forever!"
     
  7. CentralTexHemi

    CentralTexHemi PUNISHER

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    If you have done this in the past you might try the GLoss-It one-step polish basically it has all of the first 3 steps in one bottle
     
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    Wow...amazing!
     
  9. SRTLUVR

    SRTLUVR Detailing "Go-to" Guy

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    You're a freakin stud Wade! How much do you charge to do something like this??
     
  10. CentralTexHemi

    CentralTexHemi PUNISHER

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    $400.00 also includes some engine detailing (not a full wash) and minor interior detailing including leather treatment of seats and dash. This job I also did headlight restoration
     
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    SRTLUVR Detailing "Go-to" Guy

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    Nice dude. Good for you. And all from the comfort of your own home, too. Well done Wade. :) What polisher is that you use? And where do you get it? I'm about to buy the cyclo. What's your recommendation?
     
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    CentralTexHemi PUNISHER

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    I use the FLEX DA machine but the Cyclo is awesome plus Gloss-It sells and carries their own line of pads for the Cyclo that simply rock. Rich the owner of Gloss-It just came out with his own line of pads and I used them for the first time on the G35 and it really impressed me. The only benefit of having the FLEX is that it has a variable speed option but it is VERY noisy and VERY torquey and hard to hold onto even for me. I have to wear earplugs while using it which is not comfy
     
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    SRTLUVR Detailing "Go-to" Guy

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    Cool. Thanks man. I appreciate the reply!!!! :)
     
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    Awesome work! How does Gloss it compare to other products you've used?
     
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    CentralTexHemi PUNISHER

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    I've only used Zaino and Gloss-It is much better. I do use Menzerna sometimes they have a good cutting polish which BMW uses in the assembly line when needed.
     
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    Why do people wash their cars with Ajax? I don't know what drives detailers. My arms won't go past 5 hours. I guess I need to do more 12 ounce curls.
    Super job on those swirls.

    Les
     
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    I'll come do yours for free if I can spend a week in PR with ya:thanks:
     
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    Nice....I need to find someone to do mine.
     
  19. CentralTexHemi

    CentralTexHemi PUNISHER

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    I'm on a detailers forum if you tell me where you are I can find a good one that does similar work