2006 Jeep SRT8 Correction - Horizon Detailing

[Darkstar752]

Hey guys,



Just a short write-up for this one, didn't get too many correction pics as it started and was quoted as a 2-step correction but ended up needing a 3-step as many of the scratches were quite deep and the paint was a bit more finicky than I thought. Medium hardness but for some reason had trouble finishing down, even needed 4-steps in some of the more destroyed areas. Sanding marks from when it was bought new were evident all over the car. Time spent was somewhere in the ~22 hour range over 3 days. It was a birthday present so I wanted to do a really nice job despite under-quoting the job.



Wash:

Foamed with Meguiar's NXT

Rims got 5-7(!) hits of Sonax to finally get them acceptable

Tarminator on all lower panels

Clayed with Riccardo/ Adam's Gray/ ONR



Correction Process:

Griot's Garage DA/Surbuf/D300 + 105

Makita 9227C/ Uber Green/ Menzerna P203S

Makita 9227C/ uber Blue/ Menzerna 106

Makita 9227C/ Uber Blue or black/ Menzerna 85RD+Ultrafina Combo



Wheels polished with Makita 9227C/ 4" Orange/ Menzerna SIP + Poorboy's Wheel Sealant

Tires got Adam's Super VRT

Trim got Meguiar's Ultimate Protectant

Sealed with Menzerna Powerlock/ 2 coats



Interior was extracted with Meg's APC/ LGM

Leather received Leatherique Pristine Clean/ Leather Masters Conditioner

Meguiar's Quik Interior + Natural Shine on dash etc.





Before:

Rims looked especially dull, took 5-7 sonax hits per wheel, 4-5 hours on rims alone:

Deep scratches all over:

Rims after polishing with Menzerna SIP/ Ultrafina:

Sanding pigtails(hood pictured):

Corrected:

Only 50/50's I took(sorry, was pressed for time):

Sorry, forgot interior/engine afters.

And the final after pictures, sun was in and out:

Thanks for viewing! Questions/Comment welcome!

 

[mikenap]

Great turnaround Bobby. By the look of those wheels, I thought they were painted, not polished. Good work getting them to shine again!

 

[Brad B]

Wow, that was really impressive. I looked at the first pics of the rims and thought they didn't look that bad...and then I saw the after shots. WOW! And the vertical scratches on the side. Man that is criminal. Nice work!

 

[Darkstar752]

Great turnaround Bobby. By the look of those wheels, I thought they were painted, not polished. Good work getting them to shine again!

Thanks Mike! I thought the same thing, took a while to figure out the proper combo to bring back a little life to them since I didn't know if it was chrome or paint ha.

Wow, that was really impressive. I looked at the first pics of the rims and thought they didn't look that bad...and then I saw the after shots. WOW! And the vertical scratches on the side. Man that is criminal. Nice work!

Thanks Brad! And yea they were deep, took quite a bit of work to get them out. I'll have a bunch of write-ups in the near future, as soon as I get a break from detailing Keep an eye out for a bit of a unique one, detailing a shuttlecab tomorrow

 

[David Fermani]

3 finishing steps made that sucker bling. Ever try using a DA with the Menzerna for finishing? I can't believe all the sanding marks?

 

[imported_DetailDan]

Did you happen to get any paint measurements on this one?