1990 Black Audi with 15 years of paint defects (a must see!)

[G35stilez]

I did this job at the same location as the 280Z. I did this one first because I wanted a cherry as the second job .

The owner bought this car real cheap to I guess, toy around in throughout the winter. He told me via email it was in pretty rough shape, but I did not expect this!

I did a really bad Maxima many months back and I thought I wouldn`t get another one that bad. I thought wrong! This car was filled with deep swirls, scratches, scuffs, oxidations, chips, pits, YOU NAME IT!


Here`s a shot of the car when I got there. Not bad right?





Upon further inspection, this is what I had to deal with:




My final processes to correct it all were:

-QEW
-APC to presoak
-PB Clay
-Menzerna PowerGloss via rotary and LC Polishing Pad @ 1500 rpm
-Menzerna IP via rotary and LC Polishing Pad @ 1500 rpm
-Menzerna PO106 via rotary and LC Polishing Pad @ 1200 rpm
-Poorboy`s EX to top


-APC 10:1 to clean rims/tires/wells
-BnB to dress tires/wells

-GR-40 to treat plastic trim
-Mothers Metal Polish and #0000 Steel Wool for all metal trim

All Fixed :



Before


After



Before


After








I learned that most paint defects can be fixed. The roof was far too gone. I swear this car was washed with a tire brush all it`s life. I was able to correct any feasible damages that did not require a repaint. To correct the pitting, chipping, and etching, a repaint is a must. I was not sure how thin the paint was after 15 years and I wasn`t about to start experimenting.

Hope you all enjoyed .

I dedicate all my details this weekend to my grandfather, who passed away suddenly on Thursday...Rest in Peace.

[JaredPointer]

Sorry to hear the sad news Sean. You and your family have my prayers and condolences.

What an improvement on the car!!

[jayincali]

Sorry to hear about your Grandfather.

The car came out great. You can`t get those results with a PC huh? Maybe I need to learn to use a rotory. As long as you keep the polisher moving, you will be ok?

[Nickc0844]

Wow, vast improvement on the swirl content for sure dude. I hope the customer was pleased. Sorry to hear about your grandfather though :kneel

[GregCavi]

Quite the transformation. Sorry about your grandpa. GOOd job!

Greg

[wytstang]

Great job that`s a huge improvement and sorry for your lose my prayers too and yours.

[Roadkeeper]

Sean;
Sorry to hear about your grandfather dude

[Thomas Dekany]

You sure are one of the best!!

Great job!

I am sorry too for you Sean.

[milky]

Is that rust on the edges of the hood?:eek As always Sean, great great GREAT job!! looks so wet I want to dive in it

p.s. sorry to hear about your grandfather. He`s in good hands now.

[Mikeyzr]

Sorry for your loss.

Fantastic job. What a difference in the before and after pics. I`m sure the customer was very pleased! Looks great!

Mike

[AZ Ferrari Man]

Where do you get #0000 steel wool? Does it really clean up metal? do you use the metal polish first or after?

Andrew

[audiboy]

Great job on the detail. The turnaround is amazing. I am truly sorry to hear about your grandpa. My thoughts go to you and your loved ones.

[Big Leegr]

Where do you get #0000 steel wool? Does it really clean up metal? do you use the metal polish first or after?

Andrew

#0000 steel wool can be bought online at PAC or in local stores in the paint sections. (0000 is the most fine. Don`t try 000 or less, as the fewer the 0`s the more course they get. :bigscream )

[Raven]

Great job, can`t believe how bad does swirls were!

[Ferrarislave]

PO106 = CermiClear Finial Polish type product. ?

I need to get some Menzerna Power gloss.. Is the LC polishing pad the yellow or white pad. ?