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This customer had an interesting story to share about his car when we met up. The previous owner rented the car out through on of those car renting sites. The renter crashed the car and ruined the whole driver side and passenger fender and door. The previous owner sold it to my customer and my customer got it repaired and repainted. The repair turned out good but the finish of the repaint required sanding to level the orange peel. Since I was going to polish the repair areas I recommended the rest of the car get polished as well in order to not make the unpolished panels stand out. The wheels were to be removed from the car and coated along with the paint.
Started with wheels & tires. Then Foamed with CG Maxi suds
DSC_20751 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_20981 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
After washing the car, I was able to take a closer look at the car. There were plenty of overspray I needed to address.
DSC_2110 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2126 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2205 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
Severity of orange peel, overall condition of car, and swirled out mess on soft OEM paint.
DSC_21681 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_21331 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_21321 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_21211 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
Oem paint readings. Lowest and highest readings
DSC_21601 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_21501 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
Starting to address the dirts in the paint, the dry areas, machine sanding, and blocking by hand as well for certain areas. Scuffed all the panels, then chased after dirts, and some minor fish eyes. Afterwards thoroughly went over it again to achieve a uniform white sheet look to it to ensure paint is flat and no hills or valleys.
DSC_2173 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2174 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2370 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2381 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2446 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
I noticed the hood scoop was dull so I removed it to clean and dress it before I rinsed the car down to prep it for Iron X decon and claybar
DSC_2313 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2315 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2316 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2242 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2244 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
Now the fun part begins after the long hours of prep work. The OEM paint was soft and finicky. It would cut really easy but the funny thing is the paint only like SMAT products. DAT products did not wipe off easy and left micro marring. I dialed in my test spot process for the OEM paint using Boss 21/HF DA paired with D300 W/LC orange, M205 W/LC white, and Essence was a life saver. The noticeably subtle white faint haze specifically for black cars would be a huge problem if I didn't have Essence in my arsenal. I tried a lot of finishing combinations using SMAT & DAT products and none played nicely. For the Aftermarket paint, it was on the hard side. Boss 21/HF DA paired with M101 W/MF pad, Menz203 W/LC white, Essence.
DSC_2263 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2278 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2257 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2412 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2410 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
Headlights required a complete restoration. Sanded with 800/1000/1500/3000. Protected with Opt Opti Lense.
DSC_2320 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2341 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2329 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2335 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
Finished pics of the whole job.
DSC_2366 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_26001 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_259611 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_259411 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2654 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_26451 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_26621 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2509 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2532 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2544 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2511 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DSC_2510 copy by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
Total hours: 30.
What I learned from this job:
You can never have too much sanding tools.
Not all sanding paper/disc are made equal. Some wear out a lot faster depending on brand
Test spot is invaluable to save time and materials
Always carry SMAT and DAT products in your arsenal
Essence is a game changer
Need a better alcantara cleaning product. (Appreciate recommendations)
Sonax leather foam works really well but pricey
Need to find another product other than 303 Fabric Guard
All i can think of for now... I'm sure I missed a couple more. If you guys have any favorite GO TO products that I can possibly replace the ones I listed please give me a shout out! Thanks for viewing. This was a pain in the butt job but very rewarding as well when everything is all done.
Started with wheels & tires. Then Foamed with CG Maxi suds
DSC_20751 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_20981 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrAfter washing the car, I was able to take a closer look at the car. There were plenty of overspray I needed to address.
DSC_2110 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2126 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2205 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrSeverity of orange peel, overall condition of car, and swirled out mess on soft OEM paint.
DSC_21681 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_21331 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_21321 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_21211 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrOem paint readings. Lowest and highest readings
DSC_21601 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_21501 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrStarting to address the dirts in the paint, the dry areas, machine sanding, and blocking by hand as well for certain areas. Scuffed all the panels, then chased after dirts, and some minor fish eyes. Afterwards thoroughly went over it again to achieve a uniform white sheet look to it to ensure paint is flat and no hills or valleys.
DSC_2173 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2174 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2370 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2381 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2446 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrI noticed the hood scoop was dull so I removed it to clean and dress it before I rinsed the car down to prep it for Iron X decon and claybar
DSC_2313 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2315 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2316 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2242 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2244 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrNow the fun part begins after the long hours of prep work. The OEM paint was soft and finicky. It would cut really easy but the funny thing is the paint only like SMAT products. DAT products did not wipe off easy and left micro marring. I dialed in my test spot process for the OEM paint using Boss 21/HF DA paired with D300 W/LC orange, M205 W/LC white, and Essence was a life saver. The noticeably subtle white faint haze specifically for black cars would be a huge problem if I didn't have Essence in my arsenal. I tried a lot of finishing combinations using SMAT & DAT products and none played nicely. For the Aftermarket paint, it was on the hard side. Boss 21/HF DA paired with M101 W/MF pad, Menz203 W/LC white, Essence.
DSC_2263 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2278 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2257 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2412 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2410 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrHeadlights required a complete restoration. Sanded with 800/1000/1500/3000. Protected with Opt Opti Lense.
DSC_2320 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2341 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2329 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2335 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrFinished pics of the whole job.
DSC_2366 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_26001 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_259611 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_259411 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2654 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_26451 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_26621 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2509 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2532 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2544 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2511 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDSC_2510 copy by Limny Kuang, on FlickrTotal hours: 30.
What I learned from this job:
You can never have too much sanding tools.
Not all sanding paper/disc are made equal. Some wear out a lot faster depending on brand
Test spot is invaluable to save time and materials
Always carry SMAT and DAT products in your arsenal
Essence is a game changer
Need a better alcantara cleaning product. (Appreciate recommendations)
Sonax leather foam works really well but pricey
Need to find another product other than 303 Fabric Guard
All i can think of for now... I'm sure I missed a couple more. If you guys have any favorite GO TO products that I can possibly replace the ones I listed please give me a shout out! Thanks for viewing. This was a pain in the butt job but very rewarding as well when everything is all done.
