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Hines
04-02-2006, 06:49 PM
Well ive had all this product sitting here in my garage since christmas and wanting to try it out. Sorry i dont have any before shots, There is alot of light swirling all around the truck. So far i have only done the hood (Was called into work to fix some issues). My process was:



-Wash with foamgun and TOL bubble bath (Sea Sponge)

-Since it was recently clayed i went right into polishing.

-Menzerna IP via PC with SFX-1 pad

-Menzerna FPII via PC with SFX-2 pad.

-Menzerna FPII via PC with SFX-3 pad.

-Topped with Souveran

-wipped down with FK #425



More info on the truck, The basecoat is a House of Kolor Purple with metal flake, the flames are painted in 4 different colors of Dupont Chrome Illusion paint. Dupont clear was applied over the paint (this has to be the hardest clear ive seen to get light swirls out of :( , i had to use the SFX-1 to knock out all of the swirls!)



Im hopeing to get the rest of it done during this week, i will try to update this thread as i do. With some before pics hopefuly.



Please feel free to offer any critisizm or advise :p , now for the pics.



http://home.comcast.net/~kris.hines/truckpic1.JPG

http://home.comcast.net/~kris.hines/truckpic2.JPG

http://home.comcast.net/~kris.hines/truckpic3.JPG

http://home.comcast.net/~kris.hines/truckpic4.JPG

http://home.comcast.net/~kris.hines/truckpic5.JPG
SpoiledMan
04-02-2006, 06:58 PM
You were kidding about the criticism right???
imported_Adamah
04-02-2006, 07:07 PM
You were kidding about the criticism right???

:lol :lol :lol
Hines
04-02-2006, 07:11 PM
You were kidding about the criticism right???



i know no matter how much i think im perfect, im really not........or am i ;)
SpoiledMan
04-02-2006, 07:14 PM
I`ll tell you what. You take a picture of ANYTHING that might be up for criticism and we`ll happily do so. Until then........
Scottwax
04-02-2006, 09:07 PM
The paint looks incredibly wet and deep. Doesn`t seem to be much (if any) orange peel either. :)
ScubaStevo
04-03-2006, 06:37 AM
I think it looks amazing. It needs to have the headlights replaced though.
Hines
04-04-2006, 06:42 PM
thanks for the comments everyone. Ive been working on the truck every afternoon after work, its going a bit slow but im done the front half of it right now. Should have some more pics up tomorrow, I tried taking some before shots but i only have a 1meg pixel camera and its not showing the light scratches very well. But anyways, i should have some new pics tomorrow (weather permitting).



And Scott, yes there is a bit of orange peel on the paint but not very much at all. I was very pleased with the paintjob to say the least :)
gmblack3
04-04-2006, 10:10 PM
Looks great! Can`t wait to see pic of the completed work!
HomicidalSloth
04-05-2006, 02:47 AM
I think it looks amazing. It needs to have the headlights replaced though.



Was just about to say that. Headlights need polished or replaced. But I only noticed that after going through each image TRYING to find something to criticize. :LOLOL



Paint looks beautiful.
Hines
04-05-2006, 02:37 PM
little bit more of an update. im about halfway through and had some nice pics from out in the sun to share :)



Front:

http://home.comcast.net/~kris.hines/front1.JPG



Flake pop:

http://home.comcast.net/~kris.hines/flakes.JPG



Colorchangeing:

http://home.comcast.net/~kris.hines/change1.JPG

http://home.comcast.net/~kris.hines/change2.JPG



Reflection:

http://home.comcast.net/~kris.hines/Reflection2.JPG

http://home.comcast.net/~kris.hines/Reflection.JPG