Background This is the third paint correction detail in one of my local streets. First the Cayman, then the Boxster and now this little beauty. All car enthusiasts and I'm very grateful to the owners for allowing me the opportunity of working on them. Sorry I haven't been on here in a while but with the UK forums, fatherhood, day job etc - well you know what I mean. The car was bought from an Edinburgh dealership last month and has been washed by the owner twice, using the 2 bucket method, high lube Gold Class and MF mitts. He is very careful in his washing. The defects you will see here were undoubtedly caused by the dealership prep routine. Although associated primarily with Volvo, the dealership really need to learn a thing or ten about how to treat their more discerning car buyers’ new purchases. On with the detail then. Once finished, the whole car was given a wipe down with Tetrosyl panel wipe. This dealt with most polish residues but did not clear up some other heavily bonded stains. To rectify this, the car was machined with a 3M blue finishing pad with JEFFS Prime Strong Acrylic (600-800rpm). This really worked well and gave an amazing finish and I was starting to see the 2 day’s hard work coming to fruition. It also left an acrylic layer ready for Zaino Z2-Pro application. Wheels given Z2 and external trim got 303 Aerospace protectant. Some afters photos now. Comments and questions welcome. Thanks, JOHN:thumb:
Gorgeous vehicle and what a write up wow :woo: I enjoyed every picture, job well done..writing the write up right on the pictures brilliant :cheerl: Man I love these Lotus' I think they have incredable curves, the red looks really good wow. Thank you for sharing eace:
What's a BP? I don't know what you are asking I'm afraid! Thanks for the kind words guys. It was a real pleasure to work on this one. Regards, JOHN
LOL!!! Of course it is! Yeh, it took me a while to find a 75mm one and it is really nice to work with. I got it from Richard at Polished Bliss: Rotary Backing Plates - Polished Bliss Car Care and Detailing Products I really enjoy using the 4 inch pads on this BP. So smooth, compared to the bigger pads. On sticky paint this combo is a saviour. Cheers
Shame Rich can't get that same backing plate in 5/8th threads other wise I would have one already, just waiting for Rich to get his hands on it and I'll have one :waiting: :waiting:
Great job on the detail My GF said that there is a post about you on DB (British Icon) bless her heart
Indeed, bless her little heart. Don't think I have it in me to be a British Icon somehow LOL!!! Thanks again folks! Kepp looking for that BP Nica. Regards, JOHN
I found it, the only draw back is that I need to order a very large quantity to get my hands on it hahahaha like that's a draw back hahahahaha :gidiup:
