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justin30513
08-10-2006, 02:41 PM
As you can tell from the title, this was the biggest restoration I`ve done to date. It`s red with a ton of oxidation. This was yet another referral. The customer is about to sell this vehicle so he wanted it extremely clean. He has over 10k in mods to it. 329HP to the wheels on pump gas; 389WHP on 104 octane! This was the first time I got a tip before I even started on a vehicle.



Here`s what it got:

(Actually took some before shots!)





NXT Tech Wash

(Clayed while during the wash cycle)



Meguiar`s #80

(EDGE2K Yellow Pad at #6)

Had to clean this thing out 6 times! And it`s double sided!



XMT Machine Glaze

(EDGE2K Orange Pad at #4 setting)



Souveran Liquid Wax-2 coats

(EDGE2K White Pad at #3 setting)



Once again, a tough one. About 5-6 hours on the paint alone. Interior was really clean so no shots of it. #80 took all the oxidation off with one pass and polished out nicely. Again, XMT glaze stole the show giving it the wet depth followed by the gloss of Souveran.

Customer was extremely pleased!



Befores.......

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1173.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1171.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1170.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1169.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1178.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1180.jpg



A little half&half shot or two......

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1184.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1189.jpg





A very messy pad shot.....(LOL!)

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1192.jpg
justin30513
08-10-2006, 02:42 PM
The final product......

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1215.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1218.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1203.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1208.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1207.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1210.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1202.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1211.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1212.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1207.jpg
01bluecls
08-10-2006, 02:44 PM
Awww. I wish I could see the pics, because of the fire walls at work I cant see them :( Cant wait to get home and see them though! :)
CelicaLover
08-10-2006, 02:46 PM
How do you like the #80 I`m thinking about buying a gallon myself.
justin30513
08-10-2006, 02:51 PM
How do you like the #80 I`m thinking about buying a gallon myself.



I buy 4 gallons at a time. It`s my staple swirl remover/polish. I can`t live without it!
Scottwax
08-10-2006, 02:52 PM
Deep, wet red! :drool:
bshertzer
08-10-2006, 03:07 PM
very nice :2thumbs:
velobard
08-10-2006, 03:16 PM
I`ll bet now he`s wishing he`d had this done earlier so he could have enjoyed the sweet looking ride.
dmxsoulja3
08-10-2006, 03:19 PM
Is that a single stage paint job? after only 3 years the oxidation is terrible :( You revived it nicely awesome work.
justin30513
08-10-2006, 03:27 PM
Is that a single stage paint job? after only 3 years the oxidation is terrible :( You revived it nicely awesome work.



Yep it sure is. Blew my mind. Had no idea. Thought Mitsu`s had clear coats.

Wrongo.
David703
08-10-2006, 03:29 PM
Can`t believe its SS paint for such a new car. EXCELLENT RESULTS!!!!!!!!
stilez
08-10-2006, 03:41 PM
Shoot, that looks outstanding!





Nice work, Justin.
gav'spurplez
08-10-2006, 03:59 PM
single stage / no clear :eek:



did it sit in the sun or what ?



looks great
justin30513
08-10-2006, 04:29 PM
single stage / no clear :eek:



did it sit in the sun or what ?



looks great



Sun, snow, rain, road grime......you name it.

Only waxed at the local self car wash.
imported_Picus
08-10-2006, 04:56 PM
Damn, I can`t believe the oxidation on that thing after only three years. Excellent work bringing it back.