View Full Version : Jet black Supurb on twenty-twins, 56K no
EBPcivicsi
10-02-2005, 05:28 PM
At least that what`s they call them in Memphis. :D
Exterior only a late model surburban, <15,000 miles, can’t you tell by the paint?
This sucker really challenged me, I tried five different combos on my test spot before deciding. The paint was really hard.
Process was:
Wash, door jambs too so that I didn’t have any “runs†while buffing
Clay
Dry
Blow out cracks, crevices
Polish with Meguiars #84 @1750 RPM’s with a polishing pad
PB’s SSR2 via cyclo and orange pads
Adams butter wax
OCW
I used hi temp prep wash to remove the splatter and clean all trim.
Wheels polished with NXT metal polish
Tires and trim dressed with hyper dressing 1:1
No Touch tire dressing in wheel wells
NXT glass cleaner and a WW on the glass
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/ebpcivicsi/tn_138_3807.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/ebpcivicsi/tn_138_3809.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/ebpcivicsi/tn_138_3812.jpg
Notice the scratch to the left of the flash.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/ebpcivicsi/tn_138_3813.jpg
full before shot.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/ebpcivicsi/tn_138_3816.jpg
EBPcivicsi
10-02-2005, 05:29 PM
After:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/ebpcivicsi/tn_138_3827.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/ebpcivicsi/tn_138_3818.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/ebpcivicsi/tn_138_3819.jpg
Scratch is gone
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/ebpcivicsi/tn_138_3822.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/ebpcivicsi/tn_138_3817.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/ebpcivicsi/tn_138_3829.jpg
EBPcivicsi
10-02-2005, 05:32 PM
Perhaps a brake upgrade is in the future?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/ebpcivicsi/tn_138_3830.jpg
Loved this shot!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/ebpcivicsi/tn_138_3838.jpg
Clean ride, time to pack up.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/ebpcivicsi/tn_138_3848.jpg
GlossyTundra
10-02-2005, 05:37 PM
very nice on the swirls. I know for a fact that GM black is very hard. Nice work
SpoiledMan
10-02-2005, 05:57 PM
Nice work and it`s not just the black believe me!
Accumulator
10-02-2005, 05:58 PM
You *have* been busy! Nice. Very similar to the job I did on the black rent-a-Suburban but I`m know you did it *much* faster than I did. That #84 was a good way to go, wish I`d tried that. Yeah, that clear surprised me too.
klnyc
10-02-2005, 06:10 PM
All I can say is ...All work no play.
How many hours did you put on that beast? :scared:
rollman
10-02-2005, 06:12 PM
Looks great , how was #84 to use ? anything like #83 ? I just started using Hyper Dress , how are you applying it to tires ? I tried spraying it but the sprayer I used left it looking blotchy so than I wiped it on this took care of that but the gloss was real high . I deluted it following the High gloss directions.
ZaneO
10-02-2005, 06:22 PM
Great work. GM paint is relatively hard and hard to work on.
EBPcivicsi
10-02-2005, 07:27 PM
You *have* been busy! Nice. Very similar to the job I did on the black rent-a-Suburban but I`m know you did it *much* faster than I did. That #84 was a good way to go, wish I`d tried that. Yeah, that clear surprised me too.
I tried HT heavy cut, HT extreme cut, and optimum compound before going with the #84. IMO, the meguiars 80 series products really excel when used with the rotary.
I may have done it faster, but I am sure yours looked better!! :xyxthumbs
Rollman, I use a tire dressing applicator to apply the hyper dressing. It is diluted 1:1 and I am absolutely loving the look. No blotchyness here at all.
klnyc, 6 hours total, including load/unload time.
Thanks everyone!!
EBPcivicsi
10-03-2005, 06:01 AM
Looks great , how was #84 to use ? anything like #83 ? I just started using Hyper Dress , how are you applying it to tires ? I tried spraying it but the sprayer I used left it looking blotchy so than I wiped it on this took care of that but the gloss was real high . I deluted it following the High gloss directions.
Just noticed that I didn`t really answer your question about the #84. It behaves just like #83 for me, obviously stronger though. Polish until it just about gets clear/blotchy, then stop. Do not buff to the point wear the polish begins to disappear or you will get buffer swirls (I am sure you know this).
stilez
10-03-2005, 08:04 AM
Wow, now I don`t feel that bad.
I did a black CTS yesterday and had a HELLUVA time on the paint. It just did not want to clean up, but I see this is common with GM paint. This is the 3rd black GM that I`ve had trouble with :(.
Anyways, you did an excellent job!
How did you like the butter wax?
Accumulator
10-03-2005, 08:06 AM
I tried HT heavy cut, HT extreme cut, and optimum compound before going with the #84. IMO, the meguiars 80 series products really excel when used with the rotary.
Wow, the HT stuff wouldn`t do it?!? That`s a good indication of how bad the thing really was. Guess I shoulda tried something really aggressive but I was a bit leery about messing up and having to explain to Enterprise (and writing a check to fix it).
I may have done it faster, but I am sure yours looked better!!
HA! I sincerely doubt that! Heh heh, and I sorta cheated too (well, you know what I mean ;) )by using #80 and a little #5 before the LSP.
.. 6 hours total, including load/unload time...
Sheesh, I took *way* over twice as long, spread over a few days :o
Scottwax
10-03-2005, 11:02 AM
Nice job! I agree about GM paint, pretty hard stuff.
Those after shots are great!
EBPcivicsi
10-03-2005, 11:07 AM
Wow, the HT stuff wouldn`t do it?!? That`s a good indication of how bad the thing really was. Guess I shoulda tried something really aggressive but I was a bit leery about messing up and having to explain to Enterprise (and writing a check to fix it).
HA! I sincerely doubt that! Heh heh, and I sorta cheated too (well, you know what I mean ;) )by using #80 and a little #5 before the LSP.
Sheesh, I took *way* over twice as long, spread over a few days :o
Perhaps it was the paint, but the HT products did not work. It may have been my technique as I have not perfected the use of the HT levelers. I get these gummy tid bits that sling like crazy, too much product I think.....hmm, so I try less and work a smaller area only to see buffer swirls. I will keep trying them though, I am sure it is user error.
Thanks Scott!!