06 TSX - neglected for the past 3 years

Customer bought this car brand new in 2006, he kept the car clean, and waxed it monthly for the 1st year, then he got lazy..... The car has been parked outside all its life, and neglected for the past 3 years (he washed it once a month, sometimes longer). I'd say the correction rate is around 80-85%. The front end had damage and was held by zip ties, roof had cracking bondo that actually has rust underneath. The entire car was littered with spit (He smokes, so as he is driving, he spits out the window, and some of it end up on the paint). I managed to get some out, but there are some that according to him, has been on the car for 3 years.

Things used in this detail:

Wheel/fender/tire/EZ mini brush
P21s wheel gel
P21s TAW
Megs APC+ diluted 3:1
Optimum Car soap and ONR
Pinnacle clay
ONR and Dodo Juice clay lube
Cobra mitts
Crapload of MF towels
Surbuf R pads
Lake Country CCS orange pads
GG's 3 inch orange pads
Megs M105
Prima Swirl
3M Sun Gun
GG6 DA
GG3 DA
CG F2B
303 protectant
Menz PL

Now onto the pictures,
Before:













After:

This picture is pre-clean up and pre-LSP


These are after LSP







That is all, thanks for looking everyone!

 

Nice recovery.

 

I hope he paid you we!!!

 

Looks waaaaaaay better.

 

Thank you!

 

Well..... I'm happy with the amount I was paid, lol.
Not sure if I'm allowed to mention how much I charged him, haha.

 

Thank you!

 

Looks great! Nice revival.

 

Your money, your business. You can make it public or private.


Anyways, it turned out great for what it was. I never understood why people want to roll around in their own filth, but to each their own.

 

Good job Mike! Nice turn around! :applause:

 

Thank you!

Well, I charged him $240 for 7 hours of work (Although it only took 7 hours, but I had to cover my own ass, so I initially told him 8 hours @ $30 an hour). He was so happy that he paid me the full $240 anyways.

I don't understand either, and the funny part is that he OWNS a bodyshop.

 

Thanks guy! (I just remembered the "multi quote" feature, lol)

 

Isn't it fun knowing your clients truly appreciate your work?

EDIT: I just noticed this picture is actually a reflection IN the door! Amazing!

 

Yes, very much so.

Below is his reply to my write up on tsxclub

And I was wondering who's going to notice that picture lol

 

great work, it was filthy!

 

Nice Save, Great Job!

 

WOW now that someone mentioned it, I realized that was a reflection also. Great pics.
Great job detailing. This was an awesome turn around

 

wow, great recovery.

That car looked like a lost cause initially.

 

Very nice work on that recovery. I enjoyed seeing the two guys just sitting in their chairs, watching while you work.

 

It happens to me as well, some freind comes over and sits there. LOL. Sometimes it helps during a final inspection to have multiple eyes on a car.

Love the door reflection picture.