Been haveing trouble posting even with 10+ posts. Seems like it had something to do with the thread title. Anways, this is my first correction on my '05 Obsidian Black Pearl STi
I did this in the begining of March. Just joined the site and wanted to post this. If anyone is a member over on IWSTI you probably seen it.
Bought the car last July with close to 38k on it. Paint was pretty rough, being black it looked even worse. By the time I got done taking care of some other stuff on the car it was winter, so I waited until the weather broke to take care of the paint.
I used a PC with
Menzerna Super
Intensive Polish on a Detailers Doamain Green pad, really bad spots I used an Orange pad, Followed up with PO85RD on a blue pad. Topped off with Einszett Glanz.
First up I cleaned the engine with some Adam's APC. Dressed with Adam's VRT and some Einszett Vinyl/Rubber Protectant.
Before
After
Some foam action
Only clay pics that came out well. The real bad one was what it looked after each door. The other one was what it looked like on most other panels.
Passenger side rear door before
50/50
Rear door done, front untouched
Both doors done
Passenger front fender
50/50
Passenger quarter before
After
Spoiler side (sorry it's blurry)
After
Trunk was really rough.
After
Some pillar before and afters
Water beading while washing to get all the dust off
And some finished pics, didn't have time to get any real nice ones
I've always been a detail freak but this car sent me over the edge. Started lurking on here and reading up a lot and dove in head first. I'm pumped with how it turned out.
Looking forward to any thoughts/advice.
Mike