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Well I decided to clean her up and see whats what. Mechanically the car needs a few things but the paint was really bad. The hood was the worst and there are some spots that will need wet sanding. Ill post progress as I go. Below are a few images for start.
I will pull the front bumper off as itll need a very good clean/detail/touchup and ill also do touch up all around the car. Next i will clean the interior and detail the wheels.
So far the car was clayed all around, hood was buffed and polished and left side is almost done. Still have the bumpers, side skirts, roof, and right side done.
Im also trying to get i to all the small areas like between the doors and all the cracks. Taking off the door moldings and detailing between there. The hood was oxidised so bad there was no reflection on it at all.
heres how it looks now. It took three days on and off to get here.
Question: hhow do I take off the fender molding? Does the fender have to come off?
If you're referring to the molding piece(s) on the bumper itself, you have to remove the bumper and possibly the cover to access the clips behind that hold the molding in place.
Make sure you order some spare clips as some will break (brittle) when you remove them. Or optionally, you could soften them up with a heat gun as you carefully remove them.
If you're referring to the molding piece(s) on the bumper itself, you have to remove the bumper and possibly the cover to access the clips behind that hold the molding in place.
Make sure you order some spare clips as some will break (brittle) when you remove them. Or optionally, you could soften them up with a heat gun as you carefully remove them.
Thanks
Its the fender molding not bumper btw. Im pretty sure the fender would have to come off.
my entire roof and trunk have no reflection anymore, as well as probably 2 of the doors. what stuff do I need to start buying to be able to do this? I have an old w124 I can practice on first
my entire roof and trunk have no reflection anymore, as well as probably 2 of the doors. what stuff do I need to start buying to be able to do this? I have an old w124 I can practice on first
Nice job pj! Your front fender, has it been rolled out more than factory? It sure does look like it and looks awesome. If the back could look like that it be cool.
Nice job pj! Your front fender, has it been rolled out more than factory? It sure does look like it and looks awesome. If the back could look like that it be cool.
my entire roof and trunk have no reflection anymore, as well as probably 2 of the doors. what stuff do I need to start buying to be able to do this? I have an old w124 I can practice on first
thanks man
thats nothing. My hood was way worse than that. I wish I took pics.
thatll buff out in no time man. Need to hit it with rubbing compoud an a cutting pad first ro take put oxidation and heavy scratches than come back and hit it with polishing compound and a polishing pad. That paint will shine again no problem. Dont let it get really bad. If you bring it back now and seal it with ceramic coat or wax you are good.
im gonna wet sand a few spots on my car and ill take pics. Wet sanding will basically make it look like it has no clear than jll buff it back to shiny again.
this is exactly what Ill be doing on my trunk for the exact same reason(bird poop).
Btw, that paint touch-up tool works wonders on those rocks chips. Easiest way for me to pull that trim piece off was to open the door and give the end it a slight pull-then work down towards the tire. I used my hand, a pry tool, and some microfibers to protect the paint. There is a small lip on the end that wraps the fender a small bit so don't rip it straight-pretty simple stuff no worries. You're probably already on it, but I'd touch up paint and seal/ceramic coat any points where the trim has been rubbing body. Be cautious with wet sanding, I'm not sure how much clear was laid on these cars. Shouldn't be too intimidating though just avoid sanding in circles. When done well it's going to look like glass totally erasing any orange peel. Good luck & keep that model 43 sexy.
Car looks great nice job . Wanted to ask I notices your drivers door handle has a key logo is that a option to unlock the door without pressing the hey fob
l never seen that and I have a few c43s
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Good luck & keep that model 43 sexy.
