URGENT: How do you detail single stage paint?

[danforz]

First off let me start by saying, I wouldn`t take a customers car I didn`t know how to handle unless, except under these circumstances.



My friend called me today, insisted he had a collector who gets MANY details on the line :grinno: . The collector`s other detailer may not be able to come through, so may want me to take care of the vehicle tomorrow. I would love to finally have my first repeat client :woohoo: , however...



He insists his car has no clear coat... "its like a boat," he suggested. He also said its called an "Excalibur"... entirely made of fiber glass.



Anyways, I`d really like to undertake this job but am curious how to go about dealing with boat like details, or single stage details. If you guys have any resources I`d really appreciate it. :2thumbs:

[JasonD]

Single stage paint is quite common, just detail it like you would any other car. I can`t think of any reason why you would do anything different, and don`t be scared when you see some of the color transfer to your buffer pad, that`s normal.

[danforz]

Single stage paint is quite common, just detail it like you would any other car. I can`t think of any reason why you would do anything different, and don`t be scared when you see some of the color transfer to your buffer pad, that`s normal.



Should I lower the RPMs on the PC?

[Brian_Brice]

Should I lower the RPMs on the PC?

no, same opm`s as usual.

[TriumphGT6]

Nothing to worry about, just don`t be scared of the color paint coming onto the pads.



Here`s a site that can give you an idea of what you are dealing with as far as the car goes:



Excalibur Cars (http://www.excaliburautomobile.com/Pages/homeus.htm)



http://www.excaliburautomobile.com/Image/Owners/Chris3.jpg

[danforz]

Nothing to worry about, just don`t be scared of the color paint coming onto the pads.



Here`s a site that can give you an idea of what you are dealing with as far as the car goes:



Excalibur Cars (http://www.excaliburautomobile.com/Pages/homeus.htm)



http://www.excaliburautomobile.com/Image/Owners/Chris3.jpg



Yea was just looking that up... what about the interior? MEGs APC?

[JasonD]

One thing comes to mind when I see those cars.....Cruella De Ville (101 Dalmatians), lol.



Anyway, don`t change anything, just detail like normal, and bring a bunch of various detailing brushes, chrome polish, etc.

[the other pc]

As you can see in the pic, the car has more nooks, crannies and chrome than today’s common cars. They`re also pretty big.



Keep that in mind when allocating your time.





PC.

[imported_Ivan Rajic]

If you`re using the PC, keep the speed like normal (5-6) but use the least abrasive stuff you have... bring lots of pads and lots of m/f towels, as most will quickly get "drenched" in paint coming off and unless you want to clean them every 5-10 mins, will need replacing.



Like the guy above said, lots of brushes and chrome polish. I never dealt with one like that personally, but saw a buddy detail a classic (no clue what it was) a few months back, and he went through half the small can of Mother`s metal polish.



Good luck

[Ron Harris]

If he is calling the finish like a boat he is talking about a Gel Coat. This is like a clear only thicker.

The gel coat is sprayed in the mold then the color is sprayed. After this the fiberglass is layed in the mold by hand or a chopper gun. After it all drys the body is pulled from the mold.



If your not taking color off don`t worrie it`s Gel Coat. Just detail as stated above.

[violentveedub]

Did he mean the finish was like a boat or the SIZE was like a boat?



In other news... I hate those cars, so ugly...