Fixing the small amount of damage from my accident

audiboy

audiboy

Hail the power of Quattro
This is a bit of a continuation from this thread:

http://www.detailcity.org/forums/off-topic-forum/17501-well-i-guess-had-happen-sooner-later.html

Well, I had some extra time today and decided to try to fix this little blemish as best as I could. I was a bit hesitant because I had never wetsanded, but at the same time, there was a point a few years back when I hadn't used a PC either. The touch up paint I got from Audi is a two part process; one being base coat and the other one being clear coat. After I got the area prepped and painted, I wetsanded with 2000 grit sandpaper. I used the sandpaper and SSR1 inbetween coats to make sure the base coat was smooth. I used SSR1 because the only other light polishes I had were both versions of PwC. I've been needing to make an order for some products that I'm running out of and need to pick up some Pro Polish while I'm at it. It definately would have come in handy today. After the clear coat I again sanded and polished with PwC Blue. After 3 or 4 passes, it was looking pretty good again, but there were still some fine scratches in the paint. I know the rest of the area is a bit dirty and I'll be sure to post some pictures of her when I get around to detailing her this weekend. Here is a picture of the final product.

DSC00976.jpg


I know it isn't perfect, but I think it's a great improvement.
 
Well it certainly looks like there was a big change int he look of the vehicle. Not to bad for the first attempt. May be someday when I grow up I will try to do some wet sanding and paint match up. As of this moment I am a bit reticent to try.

My hat is off to you for your work as well as your willingness to try and share your work!!!

Thanks!!
 
Well, it was either try and do it myself or pay someone else a good chunk of change to do it. I figured I might as well try it. Thanks for the compliments.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top