zmcgovern45
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This vehicle was in for a thorough cleaning and gloss enhancement to prepare for Spring. I was able to remove the majority of defects from the paint to really make this silver shine.
Process
Tires: Tuf Shine Tire Cleaner & Brush
Wheels: P21S Gel Wheel Cleaner & Various Brushes
Foam Pre-Soak: Honeydew Snow Foam
Wash: Honeydew Snow Foam & Blue Grout Sponge
Dry: Master Blaster 8HP
Chemical Decontamination: CarPro Iron X & CarPro TarX
Mechanical Decontamination: Nanoskin Fine Grade Mitt & Glide
Paint Thickness Readings Taken: Defelsko DFT Combo
Paint Correction: Meguiar's D300 on MF Cutting Pad via Rupes LHR21ES MKII & Griot's G21
Paint Polishing: Meguiar's M205 on White LC Pad via Rupes LHR21ES MKII and Griot's G21
Paint Protection: CarPro Reload
Tire Dressing: Waxaddict Slicks Tyre Spray Dressing
Glass: Meguair's D120
Exhaust Tips: CG Metal Polish
Quick interior & Engine cleaning completed as well
I began with a thorough exterior cleaning and decontamination process.
Once the vehicle was clean, I began the correction process. While the defects were difficult to capture in camera, there were a considerable amount of swirls and scratches in the paint which needed to be removed.
After correction, the majority of defects were removed to produce a flatter, glossier surface.
Before correction
After correction
Defect free
Before correction
After correction
I find it is easiest to examine paint while working in the dark. It also makes for some cool pictures
The paint was then protected with a silica sealant. The silver paint was very glossy. This car is ready to hit the road come warm weather!
A quick look at my new space.
Process
Tires: Tuf Shine Tire Cleaner & Brush
Wheels: P21S Gel Wheel Cleaner & Various Brushes
Foam Pre-Soak: Honeydew Snow Foam
Wash: Honeydew Snow Foam & Blue Grout Sponge
Dry: Master Blaster 8HP
Chemical Decontamination: CarPro Iron X & CarPro TarX
Mechanical Decontamination: Nanoskin Fine Grade Mitt & Glide
Paint Thickness Readings Taken: Defelsko DFT Combo
Paint Correction: Meguiar's D300 on MF Cutting Pad via Rupes LHR21ES MKII & Griot's G21
Paint Polishing: Meguiar's M205 on White LC Pad via Rupes LHR21ES MKII and Griot's G21
Paint Protection: CarPro Reload
Tire Dressing: Waxaddict Slicks Tyre Spray Dressing
Glass: Meguair's D120
Exhaust Tips: CG Metal Polish
Quick interior & Engine cleaning completed as well
I began with a thorough exterior cleaning and decontamination process.
Once the vehicle was clean, I began the correction process. While the defects were difficult to capture in camera, there were a considerable amount of swirls and scratches in the paint which needed to be removed.
After correction, the majority of defects were removed to produce a flatter, glossier surface.
Before correction
After correction
Defect free
Before correction
After correction
I find it is easiest to examine paint while working in the dark. It also makes for some cool pictures
The paint was then protected with a silica sealant. The silver paint was very glossy. This car is ready to hit the road come warm weather!
A quick look at my new space.
