Dare you to see this - from ZERO to HERO by KC (restorations on a doomed CRV)

[KC@detailien]

Another secret reveal how I brought this ZERO to HERO



you are about to witness in history for what took place, which was never reveal to you before.



I do not know whether should this be in our history or national detailing archive ............



Let me warn you before hand what you are gonna to see, will change your perspective of believe or not......PG-18, and luckily not R rated



Some of you remembered, back in Feb, during the Chinese new year week beak (holiday) i went back to my in laws house for reunion, all i remember was a couple of dinners & rest...of it never stayed in my MIND (perhaps I have be ERASED by the eraser - Arnold S)



that 7 days (seven ) I detail & corrected 6 cars.. everything involve Makita Rotary Machines & compound & polisher products..so this is not a magic nor another monkey tales Car detailer: 21 February 2010



if i were to gauge this, probably this is the most elaborate detail among the rest i did in that week.. i dont have the lambo nor another aston...but simply a DD (daily drive car)

a wreck car....to a show room condition





without further delays let me bring you thru....what i went thru the fires like hell to get this detail:- (pls pardon me of use of certain words i do not mean to provoke nor sound un ethically, as it is only the feelng i am feeling now even as i write)



You know this year has been extremely hot (close to 38 degree celcius which the average was 36) & quite a dry spell



as eraly as 7 in the morning, went out to bring this 14 years Honda CRV back, this is was one of the SUV everyone wil eye on during that era, probably car theft would also like - as it was very demanding)



but now, like any other Herbie...story....a sight miss turn..a loose nut that cos the engine leak & failed....trun this into quit a junk yard situation





not too bad...the paint look abit dull











ANOTHER IDIOTIC VANDALISM











this is probably sign by `the mask of Zoro` with a sharp & pointy objects, which cuts through paint



annotation

in Malaysia - there is such a thing called "teach you a lesson" where the robin-hood of the street will give u scratched on your paint if you unintentionally obstructing others or some may even do it out of jealousy (or revenge as they have got it from others) this irresponsible Hooligans who`s itchy hand will not sleep till they scratched some body cars.



You dont know how heart sick to see this on your own ride (speak as one of the victim)





since the condition is so bad...lets send the car to road side washed ( thanks to the cheap & good labored contributed more to this paint)

The Honda CR-V is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by the Japanese company Honda since 1996. It was loosely derived from the Honda Civic to satisfy a public demand for a sport-utility vehicle from Honda

read more hereHonda CR-V - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia



NOW would you buy this at a premium?? no body would like to eventake a look anymore





unless something is done about it



DOOMED & MUST SENT FOR REPAINTING..........only new coat of paint ...only if i knew how to repaint ...only i knew not to park & get scratched by some irresponsible Hooligans who`s itchy hand will not scratched my ride



only if i KNEW ( this is a very power consolations)

MY DEFINITIONS NOW is to get her corrected & detail to this



this is one of the after pic





more damaging pics



more heart sick







more abused pictures





just simply more pics that invites butterflies into your stomach





by this time...i was already singing



"amazing grace...how sweet the sound that saves a wretched like me.........................``







does this look lost enough







My uncles in law, always wanted a SUV, got a relative, who happend to drive this in KL city (2 years ago when they got this) you know the rest of the story...vandalism



they have decided to send this to repainted but somehoe it was delayed









till i found her





dont she fel like herbie when she is down & out



































clay began ONR as lube...diluting 2 ounces with 500 ml of water & sprayed for more lube









my intervention plan





Osren Multi purpose cleaner with assorted brushes to cleans emblem & hard stained area



Optimun no rinse was as Lube with mild clay



Quick wipe down with ONR rinseless wash & 2 micro fibers to dry



Paint correction - Megs 105 with double sided LC wool on rotary start

speed 600 to spread, 1700 with gradual movement & speed (repeated on some severely scratched area





then step down to

Rotary with Lake country Yellow colour cutting foam for removing swirls & Random Deep isolated scratches (RIDs) with Meguiars M 205 SMAT polish ....speed 600 to spread, 1400 with gradual movement & speed , finishing off at 1400 with moderate movement



paint polishing - rotary & Lake country polishing foam pad at speed 600 to spread the products & Speed 1000 move moderately with pressure & backing off to speed 600 with light feathering off



Protections -

i only got nxt 2.0 -



strengthen with M135 ( UQD for non- detailer)



THIS IS A TRADE SECRET..........I hope you understand why do you need to pay so much to get a car detail







after a apc washed -



followed by Optimum ONR No rinse wash wash & clay at the same time

[KC@detailien]

pics before began .....

all plastic trim is wrap by news paper....as i did not expect such a heavy correction work...to prevent compound / olish splattered & stained any plastic or rubber trims



wracked side steps













+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++







BEFORE -



AFTER



after interior MPC brush off & detail by gold class









HOPE is a POWERFUL WORD....esp to a detailer



BEFORE

something can be done

Head light oxidized & many workshop would asked you to change



after sanding down - M105 & followed by M 205







PREP BEGAN







1st 50/50% SET



50/50%



50/50%





ANOTHER 50/50 AREA SET FRONT FENDER







50/50%





50/50%



al oxidation removed

but some RIDS & cut need additional passes to bring the level down



ta da









REMEMBER BEFORE





Now AFTER M105 & M205







DOOR HANDLE AREA BEFORE



now..better than new

[KC@detailien]

FRONT BONNET 50 /50

















ROOF 50/50%









BEFORE RIGHT TOP OF SIDE FENDER BETWEEN HOOD

BEFORE





AFTER m105



after m 205 & complete restorations





some pics

JUST BEFORE RUBBER HITs THE ROAD AGAIN





remember before

paint look so dull & unattractive



if this ride where to send for repainting



the rest would not be of value to both the viewer & detailer





















































NOW THE LEFT SIDE RESTORED DETAIL

[KC@detailien]

remember



AFTER REAR BONNET





remember the mask of zoro?

before







AFTER FRONT LEFT PANEL





do u remember the story of a frog who managed to jump up to the high throne & crown the KING in his kingdom

there was a challenge for the frog nation to find the next king....any forgs that managed to jump double the height & land on the thrones should crown as the next king & everyone jumps & failed & try & out



but then came a hard core frog & jumps...he reached



later he was interviewed, the reporter felt very upset, cos the Newly crown KING refuse to speak, later to all surprise, he was deaf...cos the rest of the frog tells each other there is no way you can reach & all belive



NOW the moral of the story & this detailing post ...is





it takes a deaf frog to succeed...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !







thanks for viewing yet another of my detailing tales & i thank you for walking thru with me & I hope all my post will strengthen your detailing knowledge & equipe to face your quest



thanks for commenting

[KC@detailien]

Apollo auto, Accumulator, AeroCleanse, evoandy+, Rez90, Scottwax, wmb67

thanks guys for taking your time to view my thread

[Apollo_Auto]

Dude, you say that I`m an inspiration to you... I would say the same about you . Awesome post and results!!!

[KC@detailien]

Dude, you say that I`m an inspiration to you... I would say the same about you . Awesome post and results!!!

Buddy....yes , and this is what i got after reading & knowing you....& yr work



yes adeaf frog, one who refuse to let other determine their future

[longdx]

I love following your details. You do great work

[The Wraith]

^^^ x 2!!!

[drew.haynes]

Great job!

[lostdaytomorrow]

Good job, man.

[KC@detailien]

I love following your details. You do great work

^^^ x 2!!!

Great job!

Good job, man.

i would never done it without your encouragement



thanks:doh:doh:doh

[MrCLRider]

That looks great! Amazing results with a little patients and the right products.



We just have to get you some trim restorer and that whole detail will be golden!!

[KC@detailien]

That looks great! Amazing results with a little patients and the right products.



We just have to get you some trim restorer and that whole detail will be golden!!

thanks mate



i wish i got every thing i need it, travel back a 300km for new year reunion with my in laws together with my wife & children

only a hand fulls in a small little tiny bag containing 12oz of each M105/205/80/135/ ONR optimum no rinse wash , clay & MPC some MF towels



i nearly finish every bit of my products on these ride alone as i have a total of 6 cars to be corrected ....facing a though situation & short of products as well





Thanks God it was just enough & turn out so well

[JJ_]

it takes a deaf frog to succeed...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !



That is very good, your detail is even better.