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

[stilez]

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 :

[stilez]

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.

[benpocock]

Excellent work, and an indication to me as to why I need to invest in a rotary!



Ben.

[jnmttu]

Those Audi V-8`s are cool cars. They were very advanced for their time. Excellent detail.

[imported_fireberd350]

The pleasures of working on a neglected black car.....great job as always!

[Bill D]

:2thumbs:



Shows the incredible results Menzerna can yield with NO cutting pads and speeds under 2000 RPM! I had to do a double take to make sure I was reading correctly, no cutting pad!!



Marvelous work as alwys and my condolences to you during this sad time

[SilverLexus]

:xyxthumbs



This may be an Extreme Detail candidate.

[stilez]

Yes, no cutting pad at all. My polishing pad was smoking when the day was over .





Thanks for the kind words .

[Accumulator]

My hat`s off to you- fine job. Heh heh, good thing you had the rotary for that one



At least it didn`t have the BBS-style wheels

[Sebony]

Wahou, that`s THE job Sean!!!!



Sorry for your grandfather...

[jrotaryb]

Originally posted by GSRstilez

Yes, no cutting pad at all. My polishing pad was smoking when the day was over .





Thanks for the kind words .

Was the Audi a single stage finish? I hope it didn`t cake your pads up with old paint hehe

[stilez]

Nope, it was CC`d.

[vdog0531]

wow, that is some fine work right there. great job.



Vernon

[imported_series1]

Wow, simply amazing! Very nice job! Sorry to hear about your grandfather

[Scottwax]

Sean-my condolences on the passing of your Grandfather.



Nice recovery on the Audi! Those were some pretty evil looking swirls in the paint. Looks like you got the vast majority of them.