Autopian Suggestions Before I quote this Lambo Countach

[imported_Totoland Mach]

The owner of this Countach had a previous "detail" that borders on criminal! I offered to correct the paint with a test panel (like the roof) before I quote a price. I estimate that several hours of polish and defect removal will be needed.



I have both a pc and Cyclo and lots of products (#83, SSR 2.5, etc). The paint appears to be repairable, but I would appreciate any tips, suggestions, methods, etc.



Here`s the 10 Foot shot: gee, looks ok from here!



http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Countach_FrontShot.jpg



Oh my! This hood scoop is indicative of the rest of the car!



http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Countach_ScoopShot.jpg



Now, let`s glance at the roof....some detailing eh!



http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Countach_RoofShot.jpg



Lastly, I`ve done some similar cars, but none with the value of this Lambo.



Thanks for the responses Autopians!



Totoland Mach

[slippy]

My advice would be to `go easy` on the paint,as it`s quite soft being italian.However with the products you have i think you will be fine,i would take my time to bring the paint to its full potential,and this would be reflected in the price when you quote the owner.Best of luck to you,and don`t forget the pics when your done :chuckle:

[imported_paradigm]

"borders" on criminal? just imagine walking out to your car and finding it looking like that...i`d rather have a few scratches or a door ding! hehe. do people that "polish" like that do it on a cloudy day w/out lighting?



good luck with that one and show the afters!

[justin30513]

I love using #80 on oxidized, single stage paints. It`s oils helps to nourish the paint while the abrasives bring back the luster.

Here`s one I did recently....

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

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

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1192.jpg

[imported_Totoland Mach]

Thanks much Justin! The AutoGeek folks "figgered" you`d jump in here.



I`ve got #80 and #83. I don`t have a rotary, but the Cyclo and pc should be able to work (with more time involved I`m sure).



Totoland Mach

[94BlkStang]

The owner of this Countach had a previous "detail" that borders on criminal!



Lastly, I`ve done some similar cars, but none with the value of this Lambo.



Thanks for the responses Autopians!



Totoland Mach



The pictures appear to show oxidation as oppossed to anything that might have been done previously to it by a detailer. Maybe the owner is to embarassed to admit he hasn`t taken proper care of it and blames it on a previous detailer. Good luck on it, but single stage paints can sometimes be resurected with amazing results. Just make sure you go easy on the edges as it might be quite thin.

[gopedhead]

you are lucky. that is my favorite lambo. man, i would beg the owner to drive that car.

[abbeysdad]

The pictures appear to show oxidation as oppossed to anything that might have been done previously to it by a detailer. Maybe the owner is to embarassed to admit he hasn`t taken proper care of it and blames it on a previous detailer. Good luck on it, but single stage paints can sometimes be resurected with amazing results. Just make sure you go easy on the edges as it might be quite thin.



I AGREE. I`m no expert, but been doing a lot of studying these last few months and that doesn`t look like polishing damage -more like old, neglected paint. No matter, it should polish nicely. Just go slow and easy and don`t let the value of the car scare you...too much!

[imported_Dave KG]

Second what is said above about #80 - it is excellen on faded red paint and the oils it contains helps to feed the paint to nourish it. Then get a good layer of sealent and/or wax on there to protect it from fading again.



If you have access to a Coating Thickness Gauge then I would use that for sure - not sure what material the Countach panels are, metal or plastic, if plastic then CTGs to read this are far less common. But a CTG will help keep you safe.



If the paint is soft, then #80 will also be able to make a significant dent in the swilrs also.

[awahl63]

Wow that paint is not looking good

[Joshua312]

Good luck for sure, some of those panles look like the ones on my winter beater and nothing touches them :( So hopefully it is just oxidation and not a problem with the paint as is my problem.