1967 vw

[Thomas Dekany]

I was called in to try to improve the finish on this car last Tuesday and I was asked to spend just 1 day on it ($$$).

It turned out to be 1 day and 2 hours in the end. 503 removed the bumpers and everything else to make my job a lot easier. I was told that it was buffed out awhile back, but that it didn`t turn out as hoped or that the finish didn`t last.



I took many before pictures but not enough during the detail for obvious reasons. (T>I>M>E)



Process:



3D grand slam 4:1 wipe down

HD UNO black wool GG PC

HD UNO orange pad flex 3401

HD SPEED black pad flex 3401

HD POXY black pad GG PC

HD METAL POLISH

3D window cleaner

3D tire shine



Paint readings were between 205 - 650 microns - had plenty to work with



The paint was completely flat even though in some before pictures the car seems to have some shine :wall



Before but after the wipe down how the car looked.



http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7171/6834314407_d616695211_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73124441@N07/6834314407/)

P1010418 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73124441@N07/6834314407/) by thomasdekany (http://www.flickr.com/people/73124441@N07/), on Flickr



Started on the roof:



http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7171/6834297061_4f23b0f1e9_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73124441@N07/6834297061/)

P1010409 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73124441@N07/6834297061/) by thomasdekany (http://www.flickr.com/people/73124441@N07/), on Flickr



Making some progress



http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7033/6834314655_25a36abfb5_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73124441@N07/6834314655/)

P1010419 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73124441@N07/6834314655/) by thomasdekany (http://www.flickr.com/people/73124441@N07/), on Flickr



http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7174/6834314861_79c99921bd_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73124441@N07/6834314861/)

P1010420 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73124441@N07/6834314861/) by thomasdekany (http://www.flickr.com/people/73124441@N07/), on Flickr



http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6834315113_980fbb91c7_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73124441@N07/6834315113/)

P1010421 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73124441@N07/6834315113/) by thomasdekany (http://www.flickr.com/people/73124441@N07/), on Flickr



Next was the hood



http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6834315749_837ffe539b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73124441@N07/6834315749/)

P1010424 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73124441@N07/6834315749/) by thomasdekany (http://www.flickr.com/people/73124441@N07/), on Flickr



50/50



http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7016/6834316013_954f5b87ba_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73124441@N07/6834316013/)

P1010425 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73124441@N07/6834316013/) by thomasdekany (http://www.flickr.com/people/73124441@N07/), on Flickr



http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7025/6834316271_118c5b7d5c_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73124441@N07/6834316271/)

P1010426 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73124441@N07/6834316271/) by thomasdekany (http://www.flickr.com/people/73124441@N07/), on Flickr



75/25 :D



http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6834316503_ee54781e36_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73124441@N07/6834316503/)

P1010427 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73124441@N07/6834316503/) by thomasdekany (http://www.flickr.com/people/73124441@N07/), on Flickr



Getting closer to the finish line!



http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6834316823_11a6d3a6c4_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73124441@N07/6834316823/)

P1010428 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73124441@N07/6834316823/) by thomasdekany (http://www.flickr.com/people/73124441@N07/), on Flickr



Before



http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7166/6834317433_9667214f12_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73124441@N07/6834317433/)

P1010430 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73124441@N07/6834317433/) by thomasdekany (http://www.flickr.com/people/73124441@N07/), on Flickr



After



http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7147/6834317743_57252846e8_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73124441@N07/6834317743/)

P1010431 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73124441@N07/6834317743/) by thomasdekany (http://www.flickr.com/people/73124441@N07/), on Flickr



Before



http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6834297595_5698043493_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73124441@N07/6834297595/)

P1010411 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73124441@N07/6834297595/) by thomasdekany (http://www.flickr.com/people/73124441@N07/), on Flickr



After



http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7032/6834324275_bd0b4bbdf4_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73124441@N07/6834324275/)

P1010452 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73124441@N07/6834324275/) by thomasdekany (http://www.flickr.com/people/73124441@N07/), on Flickr



Here are some final shot - if you have any questions, just ask.



http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6834323987_a0b5648e76_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73124441@N07/6834323987/)

P1010451 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73124441@N07/6834323987/) by thomasdekany (http://www.flickr.com/people/73124441@N07/), on Flickr



http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7010/6834324559_2df261fb59_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73124441@N07/6834324559/)

P1010453 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73124441@N07/6834324559/) by thomasdekany (http://www.flickr.com/people/73124441@N07/), on Flickr



http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7174/6834330399_6c123d4d65_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73124441@N07/6834330399/)

P1010692 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73124441@N07/6834330399/) by thomasdekany (http://www.flickr.com/people/73124441@N07/), on Flickr



http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6834331591_356f672d85_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73124441@N07/6834331591/)

P1010697 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73124441@N07/6834331591/) by thomasdekany (http://www.flickr.com/people/73124441@N07/), on Flickr

[Grimm]

Excellent turnaround!

[tom p.]

Yeah, that`s stunning to see the paint come back to life, literally! WOW!

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

I`ve always loved the body of the Karmann Ghias..



Nice work on this one Thomas

[JohnKleven]

Great turn around Thomas. You just doubled the value of that car.

[mikenap]

Very nice! A huge improvement Thomas!

[Richie's Custom Detailing]

Nice work.

[DaVinci Detail]

Great job! It frustrates me to hear a client limit a detail due to money. I get it...I just cringe.

[imported_ww2717]

Mr. Dekany:

Outstanding work. Car really pops now.

[Brad B]

I am amazed! Great work. My first car was a `67 Beetle that my dad and I restored.

[pkieley]

Oh Yes! Such a turnaround! This one must have been very rewarding.

[DaGonz]

That was a "Lazarus" project.. you brought the paintwork back to life!

[Scottwax]

Excellent work, Thomas! Looks great!

[white gecko]

Excellent work Thomas! Was it single stage paint? Man it almost looked wetsanded without buffing before you got started! Killer turnaround.

[WetLookinPaint]

That car is cool. My uncle had one of those. Gotta love rear/mid engines! On the engine lid did you use both the flex and PC? Did you simply just go over the grated slots with the buffer? By the way amazing work!