I was called in to see if I could improve the finish on this car but the owner had a typical Oregonian budget.

Since I haven't worked on a single stage paint in a while, I was very eager to start. Took about 11 hours



I took many before pictures but not enough during the detail for obvious reasons.

Process:

3D grand slam 4:1 wipe down
HD UNO black wool GG PC
HD UNO orange pad flex 3401
HD SPEED black pad flex 3401
HD POXY black pad GG PC
HD METAL POLISH
3D window cleaner
3D tire shine

Paint readings were between 205 - 650 microns - had plenty to work with

The paint was completely flat even though in some before pictures the car seems to have some shine :wall

Before but after the wipe down how the car looked.


P1010418 by thomasdekany, on Flickr

Started on the roof:


P1010409 by thomasdekany, on Flickr

Making some progress


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P1010420 by thomasdekany, on Flickr


P1010421 by thomasdekany, on Flickr

Next was the hood


P1010424 by thomasdekany, on Flickr

50/50


P1010425 by thomasdekany, on Flickr


P1010426 by thomasdekany, on Flickr

75/25


P1010427 by thomasdekany, on Flickr

Getting closer to the finish line!


P1010428 by thomasdekany, on Flickr

Before


P1010430 by thomasdekany, on Flickr

After


P1010431 by thomasdekany, on Flickr

Before


P1010411 by thomasdekany, on Flickr

After


P1010452 by thomasdekany, on Flickr

Here are some final shot - if you have any questions, just ask.


P1010451 by thomasdekany, on Flickr


P1010453 by thomasdekany, on Flickr


P1010692 by thomasdekany, on Flickr


P1010697 by thomasdekany, on Flickr