1966 Dodge Charger Exterior Correction

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by Auto Concierge, Apr 14, 2011.

  1. Auto Concierge

    Auto Concierge DB Pro Supporter

    Just completed detail, this car needed exstensive correction as the body shop left quite a bit of defects behind. This car would have been a great candidate for a re-wetsand of the entire vehicle, but with readings in 700 micron stage the bondo was was there in copius amounts and I did not trust the thickness of the clear(Time to get a DeFelsko 200 from Phil when funds allow...).


    This was a referral from the Charger owners brother who I did a Mustang for in the old shop.

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    Here is the Charger after the wash/decon step..... severe holograms and wetsand pigtails throughout the entire car, my goal was to level the finish safely and bring as much clarity and gloss as possible without wet sanding.

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    Wetsanding haze and shrink.

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    Different angle of the shrink evident on rear drivers quarter.

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    Bodyshop who sanded and cut the car must have did it in the dark!!!! = Hackness.

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    More display of fine bodywork skills.


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    Pigtails so deep all that was missing was the "Pig" lol.

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    Enough complaining.....it was time to make this car look nice for the client, correcting the defects.

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    Corrected.

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    Entire drivers door levelled, which also cleared up the shrink using Edge wool pad(Black aggressive).

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    Not good.......


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    Some improvement.

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    Sand scratch dullness.

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    Cutting thru the defects.

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    Clarity restored.

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  2. Auto Concierge

    Auto Concierge DB Pro Supporter

    Shrinked up passenger rear quarter......

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    Looking dialed in........

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    More pigtails.......

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    Handled.......

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    Heavy holograms from cutting.

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    All gone after DA polishing with Megs D/300(love this stuff).

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    On the home stretch......after 40hrs(Tiredness had been achieved).

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    Another "Issue" I had to deal with was the white mud from left over compound which required steam/and or QD and fine brushes to remove.

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    Evidence of the "Crustness".

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    Removed.....

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    All done!!!.

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  3. Auto Concierge

    Auto Concierge DB Pro Supporter

  4. Socal Brian

    Socal Brian DB Forum Supporter

    Wow Bob, you really dialed in that Charger's paint beautifully!
     
  5. kakeuter

    kakeuter DB Forum Supporter

    Incredible work there Bob, as always. The wheels and grill make that car look SO mean!

    -Kody-
     
  6. mrgolfrider

    mrgolfrider DB Forum Supporter

    That car is sick! Thank god the owner found you Bob.
     
  7. PWORLDSTANG

    PWORLDSTANG Virgin Detailer

    Charger looks amazing! Great work!!
     
  8. cptzippy

    cptzippy Jedi Nuba

    Super results!
     
  9. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    What a stunner, that green metallic looks stunning.
     
  10. GDAL

    GDAL Super Moderator

    Excellent work as usual Bob. That paint looks stunning!
     
  11. astro_ng

    astro_ng Jedi Nuba

    Fantastic looking work, good to see some pristine classics are still out there.
     
  12. dday

    dday Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    awesome work, those cars are HUGE
     
  13. Danny

    Danny Nuba Guru

    Amazing work glad you were able to bring it back to life!
     
  14. christian900se

    christian900se Obsessive Detailer

    Beautiful, definitely an under-appreciated car living in the shadow of the 1968-70 Charger. Great work Bob!
     
  15. bairdwc

    bairdwc Guest

    Outstanding work!
     
  16. GTIDamien_407

    GTIDamien_407 Birth of a Detailer

    I usually don't like that body style of charger's I preffer the 68-70 style but this one looks fantastic great job on the detail! Oh and that Golf R32 with the HID's and dual blinker's is looking fine too!
     
  17. sal329

    sal329 Nuba Guru

    Nice turnaround, great work Bob
     
  18. hamza7

    hamza7 Welcome to Detailing

    Sweet
     
  19. TLcoats

    TLcoats Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    The orange peel on the before pictures was ridiculous! Awesome turn around.
     
  20. Rcrew

    Rcrew Wax on..Wax off

    Educational as always. Willing to wager that is now the best looking '66 Charger on the planet. "Rareness" achieved.
     

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