Single Stage Lancer Evolution paint restoration by Tru Shine

[Tru_Shine]

I had one of my clients call me out to see if I could help his pink Evo8. These cars come with single stage paint from the factory, and can easily fade out to pink if not properly maintained and protected.





When I arrived, I did a walk around to see what I had to work with. Overall the car was in good condition, and all that was really needed was a good paint correction. Let see what I had to work with!

It was early morning so the sun wasn't completely out yet, but you should be able to get an idea of its condition.

Pink quater panels

The motor had a lot of after market products on it, and I didn't want to take any chances on damaging anything on it, so I taped up the hood vent to prevent any water getting down into the engine bay.

after gearing up and getting my winter gear on, I began by foaming the car down with Ultra concentrated Dawn detergent to strip off any type protection or wax off of the paint.

The First foaming is left to dwell for a bit to let the dirt and grime break up and roll off the paint without damaging the surface.



Then I spray off all of that foam, rinsing away all of the heavy grime.

Then I give it another coat of foam for the hand washing stage, using a 100% sheep skin wash mitt to wash with.

Then the rinse

These wheels were cleaned with Chemical guys Diablo Wheel gel and various brushes.

Next the car was dried off and brought inside to be clayed and taped off.

I used the new Meguiars professional masking tape to tape up this car. I am a big fan of this tape because it tears nicely, sticks and releases real good and doesn't leave behind any residue. To me it is equivalent or better then the blue or green 3M painters tape.

Then the car was clay bared using blue fine clay by Claymagic with Wonder Shine as lubricant

For the correction process I used the Griots 6in DA with a Surbuff pad using M105 compound.



I started on the hood taping it down the middle for a nice 50/50 shot.

and here is the 50/50. Pretty dramatic difference huh?

Then I worked my way around the car from the driver side to passenger side.

here is the front door before.

 

[Tru_Shine]

here is a 50/50 of the front door.

And then the final on the door

Cutting stage complete, now for the polishing. I used the Griots, 6in DA with Lake country Tangerine polishing pad and M205 polish.

After polishing, the paint was sealed with Black fire Wet diamond using a LC blue finishing pad

I finished up that night and came back the next day for some outside pics, unfortunately there wasn't any sun out.

Thanks for Viewing, Have a blessed day!

 

[sullysdetailing]

Great Job I did a white single stage EVO VIII not to long ago there are fun to work on

 

[Thrillseeker]

It's red again! Nice job.

 

[ShineTech]

Great job. The paint looks great now!

 

[DeanSweet]

Very nice job!



There is no need for sun shots with that correction, you can easily tell the before after difference simply sitting there in the dark room.



I enjoy fixing single stage paint because the difference(especially in red) is so dramatic.



What were the 1st words out of your customers mouth?

 

[LS1-MEX]

great save

 

[Morgan_W1]

nice job bringing the shine back on that thing!

Looks like you traded the truck/trailer set up for the new van? How do you like it? Is it your daily driver as well?

 

[Tru_Shine]

nice job bringing the shine back on that thing!

Looks like you traded the truck/trailer set up for the new van? How do you like it? Is it your daily driver as well?

The van(Clifford) is AWESOME! rides like a Cadillac, and is fully loaded with every option plus a few extra's. it by far, is the best move I have made with my business. I love it! the truck and trailer setup was nice but MPG on the Ridgeline pulling that trailer SUCKED! 10mpg is what I was getting, now about 17-18mpg on the van. so that will save me on long trips.