'05 Cadillac STS | weekendwarrior + michakaveli

[michakaveli]

David was contacted through a prior customer to see what could be done to this STS. This was an exterior correction only. David contacted me to lend a hand on this gem. :thumbup: This paint was HAMMERED, (will let the pictures speak for themselves). The car had prior paintwork, to which we used extra caution in effort to correct as much as possible, without compromising the paint. Our work was cut out for us, so I didn't not secure many prior pictures, but you will see was was waiting for us.

BEFORE:

When I arrived, she didn't look so bad... Right???

How about now?

David even shaking his head at this RID.

AFTER:

 

[weekendwarrior]

This was the hardest clear coat either of us have ever worked on. The entire car showed evidence of what we believe was a complete repaint.

Process:
Wash
Clay (Meguiar's Mild)
Dry
Compound with Makita, Solo burgundy wool, as well as some twisted wool pads. and M105....2-3 passes on each panel. On some passes, we utilized the metod of spritzing the panel with water to increase the polishing time.

Wash

Flex, cyan pads, M105, 2 passes on each panel

Flex, orange, M205

Collinite 845

Aquawax on wheels

Giovanna Tire Gel

17 man hours

 

[bmw5541]

The car looks great guys:thumbup:

 

[imported_Luster]

Excellent work!

My experience is that the late model Cadillac clearcoat is even more Rock-Hard that C5/C6 Corvette clear! It's like shiny concrete!

Anyway, nice work on a very pretty car!:Car smiley::drool5::thumbup:

 

[imported_Stokdgs]

Wow, beautiful job, guys !!
I am suprised you didnt have to wet sand any of that paint, it looked so bad.

In my particular neighborhood, Caddy's are not the car of choice, so I have not had one to do yet. Will keep your findings in my data bank for future reference.

Thanks for all the hard work and pictures !

Dan F