2003 Mercury Marauder (Wetsanded and buffed)

[blackf0rk]

I`ve wetsanded the entire car, and buffed on it. My process in short:



Wetsand: MeGuiar`s 2000 Grit

PoorBoy`s SSR3 (in few problematic areas)

PoorBoy`s SSR2.5 with cutting polishing pad

PoorBoy`s SSR1 with finishing pad

Two layers of Collinite #845 (24hr sep)



MANY hours have gone into making my car`s paint look like this (including weeks of wetsanding and buffing). Please enjoy!



This is a picture of my passenger side door, the reflection :)



http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1402/1204269559_76b0ec8fea_o.jpg



And here`s a picture of it outside...



http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1109/1204270897_cbbd5bfbcc_o.jpg

[94BlkStang]

Looks very nice for the little bit that`s shown in the pictures. Post up some full shots in the sun and different angles for all to enjoy. :waxing:

[roadmaster_Tx]

looks like u did a great job but



:showpics

[blackf0rk]

I`d post more pics, but he clouds have rolled in. Isn`t going to get much better than the pics I posted already. I will have more pics later though.

[honkeybizkit]

Looks good, but why is that red POS in reflection? :cool:

[blackf0rk]

Looks good, but why is that red POS in reflection? :cool:



Ha. That`s your car, silly. :P

[imported_themightytimmah]

Wow, that`s black done right. Usually I can pick out reflection shots because the background is blurry, but I almost thought that first one was a fraud until I saw the second. Truly amazing.

[blackf0rk]

I had video posted of the reflections, but it was bogging down my server. If anyone`s interested, PM me and I can send you the link. They`re kind of cool to look at :)

[blackf0rk]

Ok, I finally got the videos posted on youtube :)



YouTube - Marauder Mirror (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkYWjU2Iceg)



YouTube - Marauder Mirror 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mqYiiHrbXc)

[Scottwax]

Excellent work on that Marauder! :bow



When you get more pics, upload them into your free Autopia gallery and insert them in the thread using [img] tags. Autopia`s server is really fast, plus no need to click on thumbs. :)

[imported_Totoland Mach]

Very nice work on one of my favorite cars (too bad Merc didn`t put the blown Cobra motor in that big sedan).



I do a lot of wetsanding on black BMW`s and it`s tedious, but the results are remarkable when done correctly.



Looks super Sir!



Toto

[blackf0rk]

Excellent work on that Marauder!



When you get more pics, upload them into your free Autopia gallery and insert them in the thread using [img] tags. Autopia`s server is really fast, plus no need to click on thumbs.



Thanks for the kind words Scott - that`s a real compliment coming from you! I`ll update my pictures up above with larger ones - now that I have them on my pro flickr account. Thanks for the suggestion.




Very nice work on one of my favorite cars (too bad Merc didn`t put the blown Cobra motor in that big sedan).



I do a lot of wetsanding on black BMW`s and it`s tedious, but the results are remarkable when done correctly.



Looks super Sir!





Yes. Mercury should`ve made them with the supercharger on it. But that`s ok - I put one on it myself. Its runs beautifully, and I get about 17-19 MPG mixed highway and city. Not bad for a `vette eating daily driver. :sign



And thank you for your comments.

[imported_Totoland Mach]

Thanks for the kind words Scott - that`s a real compliment coming from you! I`ll update my pictures up above with larger ones - now that I have them on my pro flickr account. Thanks for the suggestion.







Yes. Mercury should`ve made them with the supercharger on it. But that`s ok - I put one on it myself. Its runs beautifully, and I get about 17-19 MPG mixed highway and city. Not bad for a `vette eating daily driver. :sign



And that you for your comments.



You rascal you!...I just sold my 03 Mach 1 which I really like. A friend of mine here in KC put a ProCharger on his Mach....lot`sa power!



Again, very nice work on the Marauder. I used to work for H-D on Juneau Ave LOL.



Toto

[blackf0rk]

Here`s a quick compilation vid and a short burnout. This was before my 2.8" pully and tune. This was right after I install the "stock" kit. :D





YouTube - 2003 Supercharged Mercury Marauder Burnout (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucHM8mPdLq8)