1990 Black Audi with 15 years of paint defects (a must see!)

G35stilez

G35stilez

Ari Gold
I did this job at the same location as the 280Z. I did this one first because I wanted a cherry as the second job :).

The owner bought this car real cheap to I guess, toy around in throughout the winter. He told me via email it was in pretty rough shape, but I did not expect this!

I did a really bad Maxima many months back and I thought I wouldn't get another one that bad. I thought wrong! This car was filled with deep swirls, scratches, scuffs, oxidations, chips, pits, YOU NAME IT!


Here's a shot of the car when I got there. Not bad right?

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Upon further inspection, this is what I had to deal with:

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My final processes to correct it all were:

-QEW
-APC to presoak
-PB Clay
-Menzerna PowerGloss via rotary and LC Polishing Pad @ 1500 rpm
-Menzerna IP via rotary and LC Polishing Pad @ 1500 rpm
-Menzerna PO106 via rotary and LC Polishing Pad @ 1200 rpm
-Poorboy's EX to top


-APC 10:1 to clean rims/tires/wells
-BnB to dress tires/wells

-GR-40 to treat plastic trim
-Mothers Metal Polish and #0000 Steel Wool for all metal trim

All Fixed :D:

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Before
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After
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After
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I learned that most paint defects can be fixed. The roof was far too gone. I swear this car was washed with a tire brush all it's life. I was able to correct any feasible damages that did not require a repaint. To correct the pitting, chipping, and etching, a repaint is a must. I was not sure how thin the paint was after 15 years and I wasn't about to start experimenting.

Hope you all enjoyed :).

I dedicate all my details this weekend to my grandfather, who passed away suddenly on Thursday...Rest in Peace.
 
Sorry to hear the sad news Sean. You and your family have my prayers and condolences.

What an improvement on the car!!
 
Sorry to hear about your Grandfather.

The car came out great. You can't get those results with a PC huh? Maybe I need to learn to use a rotory. As long as you keep the polisher moving, you will be ok?
 
Wow, vast improvement on the swirl content for sure dude. I hope the customer was pleased. Sorry to hear about your grandfather though :kneel
 
Is that rust on the edges of the hood?:eek As always Sean, great great GREAT job!! looks so wet I want to dive in it :D

p.s. sorry to hear about your grandfather. He's in good hands now.
 
Sorry for your loss.

Fantastic job. What a difference in the before and after pics. I'm sure the customer was very pleased! Looks great!

Mike
 
Great job on the detail. The turnaround is amazing. I am truly sorry to hear about your grandpa. My thoughts go to you and your loved ones.
 
AZ Ferrari Man said:
Where do you get #0000 steel wool? Does it really clean up metal? do you use the metal polish first or after?

Andrew
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#0000 steel wool can be bought online at PAC or in local stores in the paint sections. (0000 is the most fine. Don't try 000 or less, as the fewer the 0's the more course they get. :bigscream )
 
PO106 = CermiClear Finial Polish type product. ?

I need to get some Menzerna Power gloss.. Is the LC polishing pad the yellow or white pad. ?
 
The LC VC pads are white for polishing and yellow for heavy cutting. Im not sure about the flat ones though.... :dunno
 
I have been lurking around this board for the past few months and have looked at thousands of threads. I have looked at just about every thread from GSR and I have to say -- you do absolutely amazing work. I have yet to find anyone in the Nashville, TN area who does work that even resembles yours. I am amzed at what you can accomplish -- I hope one day I can perfect my skills to a fraction of yours.
 
Sorry to hear about the loss! Its never good when someone passes away. :(

Do you agree that those heavy swirls looked to be caused by compound and wool pad via rotory.
 
Tnoel: Thank you :).

There is an EXCELLENT detailer I know of in Memphis that would be worth the drive, but its up to you. PM me for more details.

joyride: Nope, the light doesn't show them well, but they were definately user installed by horrendous washing techniques. I remember that car...it was reallllly bad.
 
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