Pirates Black ATR detailed for the first time

[Paintxpert]

Detailed this beautiful car last Friday for a friend that just bought it :)



Its a `99 and had never been properly detailed in all those 4 years :(



The only products I used (because of time) were wash with Zymol Auto wash (his own wash), polished with Megs #9 and finished with Autoglym Super Resin.



The #9 took much much longer than expected because of the extreme heat on the day and the fact that we were working on very harsh direct sunlight.



Never again :shocked



The paint was pretty neglected with some major swirls and lots of light scratches. Managed to get the majority of heavy swirls out. Not perfect but a heck of a lot better than before.



Will top with S100 in a couple of weeks and get some more pics :cool:



Here are the pics:



Ignore my red ATR behind his, it hasnt been washed in a couple of weeks but still exhibits a wonderful Super Resin/Blitz/S100/QS shine.



http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/3440ben-atr-6.jpg



http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/3440ben-atr-5.jpg



http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/3440ben-atr-1.jpg

[Paintxpert]

http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/3440ben-atr-2.jpg



http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/3440ben-atr-4.jpg



http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/3440ben-atr-3.jpg

[imported_jgv]

Great work Nick! I`m just thinking about what you could remove with only #9! It`s so mild :rolleyes:

[Paintxpert]

Thanks Jose :D



It does a pretty good job and really gives a good, glossy base for the rest of the products :)



Could do with DACP for some of the other marks but I dont have any currently.

[imported_jgv]

Hey Nick: as you can get them on a local body shop store, why don`t you try our (European) version of 3M PI-III. It`s amazing the results of using their line toghether, specially the Fine Compound (=DACP?), the Machine Polish and Finishing Glaze.



Take a look: 3M UK PI-III page (http://products3.3m.com/catalog/uk/en002/auto_marine_aero/automotive_aftermarket/node_7Q0QN49M7Fbe/root_K3BHNB8005gv/vroot_CB1HCVHLJMge/gvel_WVGXTW9PWXgl/theme_uk_aad_3_0/command_AbcPageHandler/output_html)

[Paintxpert]

They are all machine application.



I am still working with my good old hands :)

[imported_jgv]

Naahhh! Just yesterday I polished & waxed my rear view mirrors by hand with them. Very easy to use and break in. Try them, trust me ;)

[Paintxpert]

Which one do you use?

[imported_jgv]

I use Fine Compound, Machine Polish and Finishing Glaze. Usually, they`re supposed to be used with a rotary, but I also use them with the PC with great success and by hand with no trouble at all.



As you know, I have almost everything it`s worth having, and I`m really impressed with these products. :cool:

[Alex Creasey]

Nice work Nick! Bet he was a happy man!



Did a friends 206 last week as a favour because he`s thinking of selling it. As soon as he saw the finish I got "You ***** (insert swear word) !!!!! I`m gonna have to keep it now it looks this good!"

Just gave it a quick wash and went round it with Quik Shine and some Rubber + Vinyl treatment. He was over the moon! Looked pretty good though I must say!:D



Oh, and are you going to JAE at the end of the month?



Cheers :).

[Paintxpert]

Jose, thanks for the advice :up



Alex - thanks :xyxthumbs I`ve really started to enjoy doing cars for friends and family, so much so that I`m told I should really take it up as a profession :rolleyes: :o



I`ll definately be at JAE! Not sure whether I am coming down the Friday or Saturday but I`ll be camping till Sunday (and getting very drunk in the process ;) :D ).



Oh btw - this guy (with the black ATR) wants some clay so he can get the perfect finish next time I detail it. Have you got any of the Clearkote clay in yet, out of interest?

[Alex Creasey]

Yeah, know what you mean! It`s a joy doing it when the people are really happy with the outcome.....I get told the same thing though!



I`ll probably just be going on the Sunday but I`ll get in touch and make sure we hook up :)......I`ll look for the guy with the stonking hangover and make sure I shout extra loud! ;)



Yes in answer to your question. I`ll send you a pm.



Cheers :).