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lenny
04-19-2009, 08:18 PM
Well, it's officially not winter anymore. As such, I'm correcting the paint on John's (my roomates) car. This winter was rough on the car, between getting hit in the parking lot, brushing off snow with a brush and just overall shitty roads this car needed some help. I only did 3 panels today (drivers side rear door and 1/4, and trunk lid) I'll do the rest thru-out the course of the week

Process
Wash car using Zaino's Show Car Wash
Dry vehicle using forced air and the absorber
Put the lights on the car to see what we were working with

What we're dealing with (I'm set up for a 50/50 picture)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/lensch09/IMG_3698.jpg

More

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/lensch09/IMG_3697.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/lensch09/IMG_3704.jpg

Process
Meg's 85 on an Orange CCS pad at 1800-2000 RPM (3-4 passes)
85 with a white pad CCS at 1500-1800 RPM (3-4 passes)
Ultrafina on blue Ultrafina Finnessing pad 1200-1500 RPM (3-however many it takes passes
Pinnacle Souveran Paste Wax

After first pass with the orange pad

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/lensch09/IMG_3706.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/lensch09/IMG_3705.jpg

Getting better

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/lensch09/IMG_3703.jpg

Still getting better...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/lensch09/IMG_3702.jpg

50/50 after the orange pad

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/lensch09/IMG_3701.jpg
Afters

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/lensch09/IMG_3708.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/lensch09/IMG_3707.jpg

I'll get to the rest of the car eventually later this week and then I'll post up final pictures

Thanks for looking
-Dan
mshimon
04-19-2009, 08:24 PM
Man, that car is still so sexy. Keep it up.
OrangeDUB
04-19-2009, 08:40 PM
I liek the 50/50 with the dual shop lights, really shows what that step did :tu:
Kelso
04-19-2009, 08:59 PM
Looks amazing! Its hard to get black to shine so well. :tu:
SirRangeALot
04-19-2009, 09:12 PM
I can't wait! It looks great Dan!
Jameson250s
04-19-2009, 10:11 PM
whos shop do you guys use?
SirRangeALot
04-19-2009, 10:12 PM
whos shop do you guys use?

Lichty Automotive in Waterloo.
Jameson250s
04-19-2009, 10:14 PM
how u get access there?
John2.0T
04-19-2009, 10:23 PM
Kevin is a great friend and member on PKG :).
SirRangeALot
04-19-2009, 10:23 PM
how u get access there?

The front door, usually.















:D :D
Jameson250s
04-19-2009, 10:27 PM
oh... i met the guy once... as you john...
i wanna meet everyone yo!
ha.
sic_A4
04-20-2009, 10:02 AM
I can't believe it got that bad over 1 winter. You had that thing perfect late last fall. I also love the 50/50. Like day and night.
BROBS
04-20-2009, 12:41 PM
that's ill man.. looks awesome!

can't wait until mine looks fresh ;)
jon102034050
04-21-2009, 07:46 AM
good recovery, winter just kills cars...
Saab900CE
04-22-2009, 06:31 PM
oh... i met the guy once... as you john...
i wanna meet everyone yo!
ha.

Come visit, Dan and I will be doing the works on the Saab Friday.
lreven
04-22-2009, 09:11 PM
I thought winter was tough on "red" but man that did need some cleaning!

I've seen that on San Marnan ...... very nice.
vietkid_2006
04-22-2009, 10:27 PM
you sure got them swirls off. you should come do my car now :D
John2.0T
04-22-2009, 10:40 PM
We will be at kevins pretty much all weekend. It would be great to meet you guys!
lenny
04-23-2009, 12:14 AM
you sure got them swirls off. you should come do my car now :D


Bring it by Kevin's... If not, I know a few friends in your area
-Dan