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    suggestions for a reddish car....

    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

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    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.

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    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.
    I still don`t believe in grit guards.

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    On My Dark Red Acura I use EX/Natty`s at the end.

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    I'll figure it out....
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    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.


    q-panel was repaired, but they whomever did it
    did a bad job. everything was rough on this panel.


    Same panel after HC with wool pad and 2000 grit paper


    Painter blended q-panel, and 2 doors


    Doors after 2500 paper, HC and wool pad


    Hood was also painted. Did this with wool pad,
    2500 paper, HC.


    Same Q-panel after IP and FPII with green and blue edge pads


    Only did IP and FPII


    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.
    Last edited by usdm; 08-30-2004 at 11:21 PM.

 

 

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