Jeep SRT8/ Lincoln MKX / Mazda 3 HB Tail Corrections!

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by SRT8Spartan, Jan 25, 2012.

  1. SRT8Spartan

    SRT8Spartan DB Forum Supporter

    Well I came home a while ago cause my mom was remodeling our house and she needed some help to get stuff cleaned up. After i made it back from MSU and helped her clean I realized how much I had neglected her car, So I decided to take care of the crap ton of swirls and scratches on the huge back brake light on her MKX. So went back in the garage and snagged my halogen lights and mechanics cart and headed out into the dark haha :D. Not fully done because I didnt have too long but just wanted to get a noticeable difference. btw don't mind how dirty her car is, she drives down a dirt road almost every day to work, heres some pictures of the process:


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    50/50 left done/right untouched
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    well, as I finished up my moms car I turned behind me and the lights on my taillights terrified me. The low pressure that gets created behind my rig is insane and just destroys it. So the SRT got some love as well :D haha


    left tail before (warning: scary):
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    all taped up:
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    right tail before:
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    right corrected:
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    Adams polishes and 4" focus kit was used on PC and Drill

    After I got done with those my girlfriend came over, after seeing her tails I let her take the SRT back to her house and I stayed out later fixing up her headlights and tails. Didnt come out 100% either but they are much brighter now and safer, which is all wanted for her.

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    Sorry for the long post but I wanted to get alot of pics in so I could get some advice from you guys. Thanks for looking if you made it this far :D haha
     
  2. SkateForGirl

    SkateForGirl Virgin Detailer

    Nice job. The Mazda's tailight's looked pretty bad.
     
  3. ACE2790

    ACE2790 Jedi Nuba

    Looks good for sure!
     
  4. SRT8Spartan

    SRT8Spartan DB Forum Supporter

    thanks for the compliments! yeah the mazdas tails were extremely bad, they had a pretty wild turnaround for sure!
     
  5. teak

    teak Birth of a Detailer

    Looking good.
     
  6. SRT8Spartan

    SRT8Spartan DB Forum Supporter

    thanks alot everyone! After my girlfriends brings the mazda back ill take some before and after of them, got some sanding that needs to be done, pretty severe pitting.
     
  7. Deep Gloss Auto Salon

    Deep Gloss Auto Salon DB Pro Supporter

    Nice work...

    By chance did you come to me for a quote? Reason I ask is a guy with the same jeep as you, also went to MSU and had a single mom came to me for a quote....
     
  8. SRT8Spartan

    SRT8Spartan DB Forum Supporter


    haha yes jason I am one in the same. I had wanted to tackle my jeep by myself but after talking to brian (guy with really fast jeep) I thought I would let you work on it as you are a professional. But soon after that money was really tight and I didnt have the cash to have you do it. After a while i got hooked up by a good friend with a porter cable almost free, and from then on spent months and months of research and talking to experienced peoples. Its become a passion of mine now since i have started to become more comfortable with it, In fact i messaged you a while back I believe when I finished my paint correction on my jeep. Sorry for the long story but yeah thats me, not too many of my jeeps running around either.
     
  9. Deep Gloss Auto Salon

    Deep Gloss Auto Salon DB Pro Supporter

    Well that is just awesome!!!!

    I am glad to see that you were able to get the results you wanted and in doing so able to get a skill under your belt that will bring you enjoyment for many years to come!

    Great to see you on the forums, keep it up - Hope things are well with you!
     
  10. SRT8Spartan

    SRT8Spartan DB Forum Supporter

    Thanks alot jason! Being part of these forums has been great, already learning alot, just want to learn more more before i contribute greater.
     
  11. cnut

    cnut DB Forum Supporter

    Good job on the lights!
     
  12. SRT8Spartan

    SRT8Spartan DB Forum Supporter

    Thanks a lot!
     

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