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usdm
08-12-2004, 12:22 AM
One of my co-orkers is going tohave me work on her car this weekend. She has 2002 Corrolla, with the metallic redish/ orange-ish paint.

My plans are following:
wash
clay (maybe depending on the time I have)
polish/ swirl removal
wax or sealant

The car had bodywork done to it, but i find the work was a bit shoddy, so I don`t see myself getting too crazy in the polish end, as i don`t know how much paint and clear is on the repaired sections.

I already know what I will be using for the polish, but I need some feedback on what to use for the last step.
I have EX-P, WG, AIO/ KSG, EX, PWC, #16, #26, and Natty`s.

This is my first red car, and I have no idea how to finish up. Any suggestions would be appreciated

ernman
08-12-2004, 06:33 AM
I just did my friends red vw golf w/ ssr2, aio , and topped with natty`s. Sorry no pics, but it came out real nice.

JaredPointer
08-12-2004, 07:43 AM
When I had a red Tacoma (before the trees took it) I liked EX and Natty`s. Another combo I had just used that came out looking good was Meg`s ColorX and NXT.

91LSMAN
08-12-2004, 10:39 AM
On My Dark Red Acura I use EX/Natty`s at the end.

usdm
08-29-2004, 09:33 PM
Well, I finally got around to doing the car. it was in
worse shape than I first thought. I knew I was over my
head on this one. but I figured what the hell...

The car was repainted at least 3 different times, by I
assume, 3 different places. Without knowing how much
clear there was, I tried to keep it very light.

Tools:

Makita rotary w/ wool, yellow edge, blue edge, and
green edge pads
Unknown 2000 grit paper
Meg 2500- 3000 unigrit paper
HT HC
IP
FPII
WG

As usual, my picture taking sucks, so bear with me.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-6/748002/000_0491.JPG
q-panel was repaired, but they whomever did it
did a bad job. everything was rough on this panel.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-6/748002/000_0493.JPG
Same panel after HC with wool pad and 2000 grit paper

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-6/748002/000_0492.JPG
Painter blended q-panel, and 2 doors

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-6/748002/000_0495.JPG
Doors after 2500 paper, HC and wool pad

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-6/748002/000_0500.JPG
Hood was also painted. Did this with wool pad,
2500 paper, HC.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-6/748002/000_0505.JPG
Same Q-panel after IP and FPII with green and blue edge pads

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-6/748002/000_0506.JPG
Only did IP and FPII

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-6/748002/000_0507.JPG
Front door after HC, IP, FPII, and WG. The light streak
was from left over WG I did not wipe off before
taking the pic.