1958 Kharmin Ghia

**Pats300zx** · 08-12-2008, 06:46 AM

This is a detail of a 1958 Kharmin Ghia that I did recently. The theme of this detail is "Expect The Unexpected". When I initially received the call from the client and saw pics of the car I thought this would be a fun detail to do. Although the car was small and black it did have a lot of small curves and angles that could be a pain when polishing. All and all this was the most difficult car I have ever worked on.

Upon arrival I met with the client and went over the car with him as he pulled the car out of the garage. I was completely shocked at what I saw. The car was black and looked like someone has washed it with a brillo pad. Swirls were everywhere and I knew I had my work cut out for me. After foaming, washing, and claying, I had a chance to break out my PTG to see how much paint I had to work with. The client said the car had been restored so I wanted to be extra careful and be sure I had plenty of clear to work with. I was shocked at the readings. I was getting 16 mils to 24 mils across the car !!!! I even calibrated by PTG twice to make sure.

I brought this to the client`s attention and he stated that "yes they used a special German clear that is supposed to be scratch resistant". After hearing this I knew the day was going to be difficult. I threw everything I had at this car and was still able to remove about 90% of the swirls. Even with using 105 and PFW I was still getting serious holograms. Thankfully Ultra Fina on a 3M pad cleared them up.

Process: 8.5 hours (Exterior Only)

Foam with CG CWG and NXT in Foam Gun

Wash with 2 BM

Clay with Meguiars Clay

Tires Cleaned with Eagle One Tire and Rubber Cleaner

Polish via Makita and Purple Foamed Wool and 105

Poilsh via Makita and Menzernza SIP via Sonus SFX White Pad

Polish via Makita with 3M black waffle weave and 3M Ultra Fina

Interior wiped down and vac`d (Client requested exterior only)

LSP=Zaino Z2 ZFC`d x2

Engine wiped down and dressed with Sonus Total Eclipse and CD2

Glass cleaned with Zep Glass Cleaner

All metal work polished with Meguiars Hot Rims Chrome Polish

Tires dressed with Meguiars Hot Shine Tire Spray

**jwgarrison** · 08-12-2008, 06:53 AM

Great job!! Would`nt happen to have any before pics would ya?

**Pats300zx** · 08-12-2008, 06:54 AM

Originally Posted by jwgarrison

Great job!! Would`nt happen to have any before pics would ya?

No sorry about the before pics. I knew it was a long day and didn`t have a chance to take any

**Slik560** · 08-12-2008, 07:26 AM

Great look. Thanks to your efforts, he should nab some trophies at the concours next time around.

**imported_Detailing Technology** · 08-12-2008, 07:31 AM

Great job, is that for sale?

**ENVYMYZ** · 08-12-2008, 08:06 AM

Very nice.

**somebody** · 08-12-2008, 08:56 AM

Very cool ride I love the white wall tires, nice work!

**Bobby G** · 08-12-2008, 09:29 AM

Crisp. Sharp. Very, very nice, Pat!

**Mobilejay** · 08-12-2008, 09:51 AM

That looks great man. I have a 69 and the swirls are deep. I am going to have to get a rotary to be able to pull of the work you did. Nice job

**roadster** · 08-12-2008, 10:25 AM

Absolute Wonderful / Fantastic Detail Work, and Absolute "Teddy Bear" Ghia. 36 HP engine with a dual carb modification....I would love to have it. Everything has a price tag....did your client disclose a figure by any chance?

Thanks,

:usa

Nic

**gmblack3** · 08-12-2008, 11:35 AM

Great work Pat. The paint has such a wonderful glow, so all your hard work did pay off.

**Mobilejay** · 08-12-2008, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by Nic Walker

Everything has a price tag....did your client disclose a figure by any chance?

Thanks,

:usa

Nic

Being a lowlight and fully restored you`re looking at close to 20k if not over. Now if he doesn`t want to sell then you are looking at 30+ to get him to want to.