Justins00ss
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So last summer I ran into a very nice gentleman who happens to live near me and do high quality paintless dent removal. We chatted for a long time and he had mentioned about a jet black 69 Camaro that he had restored and works on over the winter months. Fast forward to last week and I get a call from him. He explained that the car was painted 3yrs ago and he had never did the orange peel removal process afterwards. Mainly because he wanted to get the car back together and enjoy it. Which he has been doing since completion. Now let me say that he did all of the restoration work himself including panel replacement and body work. His friend sprayed the car and it was done very nice. Back to the orange peel removal. He finally got the urge to tackle this project himself which is something that IMO is better left suited for a professional which he soon found out!
He did a great job leveling the clear but soon discovered polishing black paint and finishing it out right is a challenge. And rather keep struggling with it he wanted me to come over and tackle it. Upon arrival I saw pretty much what I was thinking happened. The paint was a hazy, dull hologramed mess. But it was flat lol.
So after some discussion I got to work. This project worked out well as I was able to go work a few hours at his shop and use it as a filler between other small jobs I have been doing.
Rundown of my process
M100 with Boss microfiber cutting pads on G21, Adams swirl killer mini
M205 with Rupes yellow on Rupes Duetto and swirl killer mini
Hyper Polish with Black LC Pro Thin Pad on Rupes Duetto and swirl killer mini
Rupes Nano Ibrid was also used as needed
Paint sealed with Mckees 37 High Def Paint Sealant
Wheels cleaned with Mckees waterless wash on the go
Tires dress with Mckees Gloss Tire Gel
Cleaned all the sanding sludge from the jambs with IGL Precoat and Mckees waterless wash
Arrival
50/50
Video showing some progress
YouTube
More progress
Finished
Walk around video of finished product.
YouTube
He did a great job leveling the clear but soon discovered polishing black paint and finishing it out right is a challenge. And rather keep struggling with it he wanted me to come over and tackle it. Upon arrival I saw pretty much what I was thinking happened. The paint was a hazy, dull hologramed mess. But it was flat lol.
So after some discussion I got to work. This project worked out well as I was able to go work a few hours at his shop and use it as a filler between other small jobs I have been doing.
Rundown of my process
M100 with Boss microfiber cutting pads on G21, Adams swirl killer mini
M205 with Rupes yellow on Rupes Duetto and swirl killer mini
Hyper Polish with Black LC Pro Thin Pad on Rupes Duetto and swirl killer mini
Rupes Nano Ibrid was also used as needed
Paint sealed with Mckees 37 High Def Paint Sealant
Wheels cleaned with Mckees waterless wash on the go
Tires dress with Mckees Gloss Tire Gel
Cleaned all the sanding sludge from the jambs with IGL Precoat and Mckees waterless wash
Arrival
50/50
Video showing some progress
YouTube
More progress
Finished
Walk around video of finished product.
YouTube
