Black Cadillac

[MichaelM]

This is my first time taking pics of my work so bear with me if they aren`t the best. This was an exterior detail only and the shots using the Xenon Flashlight are all the same spot on the car. You`ll notice the pics of the later polishing steps getting closer to the vehicle as I wanted to show what marring/blemishes that were left after each step. The pics don`t really capture the gloss or depth of the paint close-up but that wasn`t my main concern.



Before pic, washed and clayed:









After Meg`s #83 & white LC polishing pad on a rotary, speed 1500rpm:









In this pic I was trying to show side-by-side what the paint looked like bare and after #83, 83 on the left, bare on the right:









This is after using the PC on speed 5 with a green "german" polishing pad sold by properautocare.com and Menzerna FPII:









After a coat of Meg`s #21:









Whole car:

[stilez]

Nice comeback...GM black is NO FUN.

[SpoiledMan]

No, it`s not much fun at all!



I sorta like those De Ville`s (I call em Devils).

[s2skimon]

nice.. i`m surprised the #83 at 1500rpm cut so little.. when I usually work at those speeds, its all done in big swoosh right to the LSP stage..

[MichaelM]

Pictures are deceiving, the 83 actually did just fine. From the before picture to the after 83 pic I moved in closer to the paint to be able to pick up the webbing that remained, you can tell by the size of my hand in the reflections. If I was at the same height it would look glossier.



Thanks for the kind words.

[EBPcivicsi]

While GM paint can be a PITA to correct, at least you *know* going in how it will react. If nothing else, the paint is consistent, or has been for me. IMO, that`s about all that you can ask.



It`s no surprise that #83 didn`t remove *all* of that marring. IME, the deeper, halo type scratches that are left in the pics will need at least #84 (or similar) and a cutting pad. Personally with GM paint, I typically go straight to #84 with a knitted wool pad, then work my way up in terms of aggressiveness (pad/product/speed) if that doesn`t "cut" it.



At any rate, the paint looks fantastic!! Great job!!

[Scottwax]

Glad to see I am not the only one who finds that GM paint can be a real bear to correct. Sometimes it is easy but the majority of time it isn`t.



Very big improvement on the Caddy. Really looks wet in that whole car shot.

[MichaelM]

It`s no surprise that #83 didn`t remove *all* of that marring. IME, the deeper, halo type scratches that are left in the pics will need at least #84 (or similar) and a cutting pad.

I agree. This type of marring takes a good bit of work to completely remove.



This wasn`t a "show car" shine type of job but rather a "standard" exterior detail, which in my shop means spot buff the heavy marks then do the best you can in 2 steps (as far as correction goes).

[EBPcivicsi]

I agree. This type of marring takes a good bit of work to completely remove.



This wasn`t a "show car" shine type of job but rather a "standard" exterior detail, which in my shop means spot buff the heavy marks then do the best you can in 2 steps (as far as correction goes).

*Believe me* I know *exactly* what you mean!!! It looks great!!

[tailwind]

Nice comeback...GM black is NO FUN.

Tell me about it.



Great job on the Caddy.

[ceiol]

nice work with that black paint