URGENT: How do you detail single stage paint?

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danforz

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First off let me start by saying, I wouldn't take a customers car I didn't know how to handle unless, except under these circumstances.



My friend called me today, insisted he had a collector who gets MANY details on the line :grinno: . The collector's other detailer may not be able to come through, so may want me to take care of the vehicle tomorrow. I would love to finally have my first repeat client :woohoo: , however...



He insists his car has no clear coat... "its like a boat," he suggested. He also said its called an "Excalibur"... entirely made of fiber glass.



Anyways, I'd really like to undertake this job but am curious how to go about dealing with boat like details, or single stage details. If you guys have any resources I'd really appreciate it. :2thumbs:
 
Single stage paint is quite common, just detail it like you would any other car. I can't think of any reason why you would do anything different, and don't be scared when you see some of the color transfer to your buffer pad, that's normal.
 
JDookie said:
Single stage paint is quite common, just detail it like you would any other car. I can't think of any reason why you would do anything different, and don't be scared when you see some of the color transfer to your buffer pad, that's normal.
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Should I lower the RPMs on the PC?
 
Nothing to worry about, just don't be scared of the color paint coming onto the pads.



Here's a site that can give you an idea of what you are dealing with as far as the car goes:



Excalibur Cars



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TriumphGT6 said:
Nothing to worry about, just don't be scared of the color paint coming onto the pads.



Here's a site that can give you an idea of what you are dealing with as far as the car goes:



Excalibur Cars



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Yea was just looking that up... what about the interior? MEGs APC?
 
One thing comes to mind when I see those cars.....Cruella De Ville (101 Dalmatians), lol.



Anyway, don't change anything, just detail like normal, and bring a bunch of various detailing brushes, chrome polish, etc.
 
As you can see in the pic, the car has more nooks, crannies and chrome than today’s common cars. They're also pretty big.



Keep that in mind when allocating your time.





PC.
 
If you're using the PC, keep the speed like normal (5-6) but use the least abrasive stuff you have... bring lots of pads and lots of m/f towels, as most will quickly get "drenched" in paint coming off and unless you want to clean them every 5-10 mins, will need replacing.



Like the guy above said, lots of brushes and chrome polish. I never dealt with one like that personally, but saw a buddy detail a classic (no clue what it was) a few months back, and he went through half the small can of Mother's metal polish.



Good luck
 
If he is calling the finish like a boat he is talking about a Gel Coat. This is like a clear only thicker.

The gel coat is sprayed in the mold then the color is sprayed. After this the fiberglass is layed in the mold by hand or a chopper gun. After it all drys the body is pulled from the mold.



If your not taking color off don't worrie it's Gel Coat. Just detail as stated above.
 
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