Aston Martin V8 Vantage - LONG day in San Francisco

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by GoFast908Z, Apr 4, 2012.

  1. GoFast908Z

    GoFast908Z DB Pro Supporter

    This client just picked up this Aston and needed it looking better but was on a tight timeframe. I only had 1 day to get this done. It was also going to be a mobile job and in San Francisco....not the easiest city to work in... But it had to be done, so I got to it bright and early. Normally this would have been a 2 day job, so it became a no-break marathon detail on a very cold day/night and finished VERY late in the evening. Because of the timeframe, I wasn't able to do my pics to the quality I typically do, so my apologies for the so/so pics.

    Correction was on the GG 6" with Surbuf and M105. Followed by LC Tangerine with SIP then LC black with 85RD. LSP was Megs D301



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    After washing and claying, the true damage was visible. Before the current owner got the car, some serious hack detailing had been done, leaving horrible buffer trails, severe swirls, and several strike-throughs!

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    A deep scratch that was covered up with a Sharpie...yes a Sharpie. A big strike-through on the hood was also covered by a Sharpie as well..... *sigh*

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    Underside of the hood was a bit rough....

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    Looking a bit better

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    The grill was in poor shape too.... left side polished, right side untouched. The waterspots on the underside of the left side slats can be seen now...they were touched up later.

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    Making progress

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    Paint had severe acid rain damage

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    Large strike-through by previous hack detailer seen here

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    Even the lights fell victim to the previous hack who attempted to detail the car....

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    Thanks for viewing!
     
  2. cu2mike

    cu2mike DB Forum Supporter

    That is one sexy car and an excellent detail, well done, love it!
     
  3. Kilo6_one

    Kilo6_one DB Forum Supporter

    Crazy......... what a turn around, and in one day too boot.
     
  4. mrgolfrider

    mrgolfrider DB Forum Supporter

    I hope you were compensated well for this one! Great work.
     
  5. dr.jay

    dr.jay Birth of a Detailer

    Great job!!! A sharpie??? Wow
     
  6. kakeuter

    kakeuter DB Forum Supporter

    Nice work Jeff, I like the work ethic.

    -Kody-
     
  7. cptzippy

    cptzippy Jedi Nuba

    Great work on a really trashed Aston (which should be a crime in it self).
     
  8. Gale Force

    Gale Force Obsessive Detailer

    Amazing turn around. That thing was hammered. You did an incredible job for only having 1 day! Wow!
     
  9. Chas

    Chas DB Forum Supporter

    What a turnaround Jeff, the long hours definitely paid off, owner must have been thrilled.
     
  10. Chaseme

    Chaseme DB Forum Supporter

    I can't believe that thing sold in that previous condition; great work - the owner must be proud.
     
  11. drew935

    drew935 Auto Salon Works

    Awesome Jeff. Holy swirls-r-us on that AMV!
     
  12. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    A Sharpie? That's a new one! Wonderful!
     
  13. slanguage

    slanguage OD On Detailing

    Nice work :applause:
    That thing was knackered. Owner must have been very pleased.
     
  14. Daydream Believer

    Daydream Believer Birth of a Detailer

    wow! nice work, that poor thing was so mistreated. How does a car get that bad. nice turn around, unbelievable for one day
     
  15. RaskyR1

    RaskyR1 Jedi Nuba

    Great work, Jeff! That 's a lot of work to take on in one day and I can imagine just how tired you were! Looks like you had some tight working quarters too...
     
  16. SRT8Spartan

    SRT8Spartan DB Forum Supporter

    the sharpie kills me, glad you got her cleaned up like deserved.
     
  17. Upper Class Detailing

    Upper Class Detailing DB Pro Supporter

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