What did you do detailing wise today?

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burned a customers paint today. cool huh? not something you see everyday lol

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was chasing this scratch to perfection. it was a longer scratch, about 2 inches long to the right. the customer bought it used about 2 months ago, i noticed it had a bit of touch up paint on it but didn`t think anything of it.

followed my typical quick compound over it and it started to clear up the scratch a bit. so i wanted it to be perfect and gone, measured directly on the scratch and i got 5.3 mils. i thought, good i got some clear to work with. switched pads and worked it a little more, as soon as i lifted and looked at the pad, i knew i was screwed.

measured directly on the burned area and it was 4 mils. measured back on the scratch and it was 5.1 mils. i should have measured the area where my pad area would be. lesson learned. we will bring it to the bodyshop tomorrow and see what the damage will cost :(

looking back at the area burned, it is where the panel starts to curve out. i`m guessing someone has tried to polish the scratch out before and took off quite a bit of clear before i got to it.

oh well. live and learn..... the hard way
 
BudgetPlan1 said:
Worked nicely for me but currently (trying, anyway) a `minimalist` approach to SiO2 toppers (Bathe+, Wetcoat, High Gloss, etc.).
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Well, so much for going `minimalist`!

Wash just gonna wash the car (Kami Miyabi x 2, ISM x 1, Infinity Wax, Overcoat) with Gyeon Bathe...ended up washing with Gyeon Bathe+, then Gyeon Wetcoat, then Kami Overcoat as drying aid.

So ashamed...

"My name is BudgetPlan and I have a problem..."
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Sorry, donbeezy. That really sucks. Thanks for posting this, as it`s a good reminder that even skilled detailers experience complications from time to time.

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donbeezy said:
oh well. live and learn.....
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Sorry, to hear it...and yes, even though I was flamed once for saying it...You can burn through paint with a PC.
When you polish paint...it`s not if, but when...even with the best tools...one day you will burn through paint.
I learned (after that)...I no longer chase dragons (RIDS). If they ask...make sure to tell them it`s at their risk.

I was just asked if I could buff out some light scratches...When I looked...someone had keyed the car real BAD.
We are talking about four or five times, one right above the other. I said "It`s not something I can buff out".
I give `em the primer, basecoat, clearcoat...In many cases all three are thinner than a Post-It note...speech.

Please let us know how it turns out.
 
Merlin said:
Please let us know how it turns out.
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$950 for respray. when i called the customer yesterday to tell him what happened. he didn`t even remember the 2 inch long scratch being there. i should have just left it alone!

luckily mr customer is calm and this is his extra vehicle.
 
donbeezy said:
$950 for respray. when i called the customer yesterday to tell him what happened.
he didn`t even remember the 2 inch long scratch being there. i should have just left it alone!

luckily mr customer is calm and this is his extra vehicle.
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OUCH! Yepper...I have been using Mike Phillips inspection form and document the best I can find.
If I find something later that we didn`t go over. I call, send pictures...and a "Did you know?" text.
...and yes...I don`t proceeded on the problem area until I hear back from Mr. Customer.

Ball is then in their court...
It is always a fear when polishing that you`ll burn, and it will be from now on with a $950 price tag.
 
Merlin said:
OUCH! Yepper...I have been using Mike Phillips inspection form and document the best I can find.
If I find something later that we didn`t go over. I call, send pictures...and a "Did you know?" text.
...and yes...I don`t proceeded on the problem area until I hear back from Mr. Customer.

Ball is then in their court...
It is always a fear when polishing that you`ll burn, and it will be from now on with a $950 price tag.
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thanks for the tips. will have to go back and look at my process
 
Did the interior of a work truck for a friends husband who wanted it done for him for Father`s Day yesterday, and then I washed and waxed a black metallic 300c which is a repeat visitor. I ended up polishing the 300c with Wolfgang finishing polish and then topped with Wolfgang spray sealant. Man did the flake pop in it. Sorry no pics for either but I was in a time crunch


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Got up at 4:45 am to get ready ,head out and finish doing a maintenance cleaning on a small fleet of cars/trucks . Trying to beat the sun and the hotter day temps, plus the employees need those vehicles by 8am so I finished them right on time, got paid, ate breakfast and now I`m keeping my butt in the House for the rest of the day. I was sweating bullets insanely at 6am, ridiculous.
 
So I`ve been going through getting my LLC setup here in Florida. Just found out that I need to charge sales tax on anything more than a "soap and water" wash. Do I try to add that price in and have a set price or just keep my prices and say plus tax. I know people would rather see an otd price. This is getting to be a headache, can`t wait till this is all rolling.
 
Off to remove some water spots from my trunk, think I got everything...Betterhalf lookin` at me funny again ?

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Tried some Scholl`s S40, with Rupes white pads.
Phenominal to say the least !
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Sealed her up with
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My girl`s back! Her speckled butt gone !
In the morning I`ll try WaxAddict`s Vitreo
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Used my PE8 to polish about 1/6th of my boat last night. Been using 3" and 4" pads on it, has a lot small areas and a lot curves. When I get home from work today I will continue the battle with the Gel coat. Going to try the Half a bottle of CSl I have left on it once its all polished.
 
Mary B said:
Off to remove some water spots from my trunk, think I got everything...Betterhalf lookin` at me funny again ?

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Tried some Scholl`s S40, with Rupes white pads.
Phenominal to say the least !
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Sealed her up with
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My girl`s back! Her speckled butt gone !
In the morning I`ll try WaxAddict`s Vitreo
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get you some presto or rapidwaxx to top thr master sealant with and you`ll have one crazy shine
 
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