Da Bus Major Paint Correction!!

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by HOOVER, Jul 6, 2016.

  1. HOOVER

    HOOVER Member

    I have known client for a couple of years, After seeing what I was up to, we made a quote and set the date. Cue the music....Whole lota love by Zepplin, cause this one needed some....o.k. A LOT!! Great challanges bring even greater results and make us better at what we love to do!! Upon arrival..

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    At 125,000 miles, chrome looking dull and in need of reviving...normal use.


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    Sonax Total Effect Wheel Cleaner going at it!!
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    Also, SOS Pads did amazing at further cleaning them...VOLA!!
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    Some interior shots....just did a major vacuum, wipe down, floor mats and windows.
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    Clients asked if I could touch up this area. While not my strong point, I gladly accepted challenge!!
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    While not perfect, it turned out very very well at the end!!
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    Onto Iron X treatment...it was LODADED!!
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    Well Sugarsmacks....missing photos...again!!

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    You get the idea....onto CRAZY paint issues...
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    WHAT??? Front passenger fender was sprayed with something and it baked into finish..
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    Onward around vehicle...
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    Let's get into it!! I busted out my Makita old polisher and a white foam cutting pad. I read up on the power of using Meguires 205 as a cutting compound. This ride was a testing ground and holy crap does it cut FAST!!! It made one heck of a mess, but most my cutting was done in a little over 4 hours!! Watch and see!! 50/50's....
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    2 main passes at about 2 min's each with a lot of 205/water...
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    ​Seriously......now it just gets insane!!
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    After 2 main fast passes....
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    ​Seriously??
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    Rockin on!!
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    This level of clarity is the correction power of Meg's 205, a white foam cutting pad and a lot of misting with distilled water..speed at 1800 is all.
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    Half way done....pad change time...
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    My best before and after shots..
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    Remember this is the first step...defect correction..
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    ​Cue "Dont stop believin"!!!
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    Remember that messed up fender??? BAM!!!!
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    Roof and rear lift gate dot the D/A Polisher and this...
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    Somewhere are a lot of missing pics....I went back over vehicle with D/A Polisher and a light coat of finishing wax, then sealed it all up with Sonax Netsheild...
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    Let's roll Da Bus out da door!!
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    Upon pick up, clients jaws hit the ground and are probably still there!! This was my biggest challenge to date, took about 20+ hours and it was worth EVERY second and ounce of energy I had to give!! I LOVE DETAILING!!!

    Push on guys and never turn down a great challenge!! You HAVE greatness in you!! Let it flow in detailing!! Pursue and go get your dream!!

    Thank you guys and gals!!

    Hoover




     
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  2. Sizzle Chest

    Sizzle Chest New Member

    What a great transformation!!! Excellent work!
     
  3. AndyThomason

    AndyThomason Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Man! Looks good. The wheels being polished up make a big difference.
     

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