Little Red Riding Hood...Turbo

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by AndyThomason, Jul 20, 2015.

  1. AndyThomason

    AndyThomason Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    After taking all of June off from detailing and having several cars needing to be scheduled the only question was which one would be first. So how does the saying go? "The answer always is Miata", right?

    This particular one doesn't disappoint and has it's fair share of uniqueness as well. With a good looking aero kit, a turbo kit, and a custom interior, "Little Red" as I started calling it is ready to hit the road again.

    Had to approach it cautiously as always with the single stage repaint as I was seeing quite a bit of paint transfer in some areas. Little Red had the usual layer of oxidation and swirls. I would say it is significantly improved.

    Enjoy the pictures!

    Foam Wash
    Clay Bar
    Dried
    Masked
    Griot's 6" DA with Uber Green Foam Pads
    Menzerna SF4000/FG400
    Menzerna Powerlock

    Delivery wasn't bad, just a little dusty!

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    Foam shot!

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    Clay wasn't horrible but wasn't super clean throughout the body either.

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    Dried off and time to check out the true condition...

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    Getting started!

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    Improving the hardtop

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    Working the buttocks region...

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    Time to go down the sides!

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    Looking much better!

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    It bled on me during clean up lol

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    Rear end before

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    Rear end after

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    Polishing done. Almost time for Powerlock!

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    Wiped off and getting ready to pull it out into the sun...

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    Favorite shot right here!

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    Quick interior shot...

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    Thanks for looking! Should have an X5 write up next week...
     
  2. vjaneczko

    vjaneczko New Member

    Great job! I've got a red '91 I'm hoping to get on the road this fall - this give me hope! Not familiar with Powerlock, is it similar to a sealant? Did you have any thoughts of applying a glaze to it?
     

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