2008 NHBP Civic EX 2 step paint correction (pic heavy)

psynx

psynx

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Recently had a customer bring in a 2008 Civic EX NHBP
car was in pretty bad shape. After taking measurements of the paint, if safe enough to compound the paint. Was getting average readings of 4.5-6 mils
One fender got replaced had 20mils of paint on it which is not uncommon.
Customer Also requested the engine bay to be degreased and dressed up. Also the headlights to be restored. Front carpets were extracted from stains and protected for future spills.

Products Used on Exterior
Since it was raining is Socal all weekend i had to use Rinse less method to wash the paint. ONR
Decontamination
ONR diluted to clay specs
Speedy prep Clay towel and hand mitt
nano skin sponges
Carpro Tar X
Carpro Iron X
Re Washed after decon process
Re washed after Compounding stage (tons of dust from the compounding)

Rupes 21- 5 inch perfect fit BP
Rupes Mini Bigfoot
Flex 3401 LC BP system
Flex PE-14- 3,5,6 BP
Meguiars 101
Menzerna FG400
IPA Wipedown after compounding

Sonax Perfect finish 4/6
Carpro Reflect Polish
Buff n Shine 5.5 green, blue, white polishing pads
Meguiars 5.5 MF Cutting disc
Lake Country Hybrid 5 inch pads
Lake country hybrid Purple Wool pads
LSP Blackfire Black Ice

Tires was dressed with and trim restored with
Ultima Tire & Trim Guard



Products Used For engine bay

Meguiars super degreaser
Meguiars APC
Various Brushes and MF towels
Sonus Trim & Motor Kote for dressing

Before Engine Bay


After


Here are some during pictures and 50/50 shots after just compounding








As you can see from the pictures there was heavy water spots and swirls+scratches






Before Driver Fender



After Driver fender






Before Passenger Rear Fender


After Passenger Rear Fender


Before Passenger Door


After Passenger Door


Passenger Side All Done


 
Cont

50/50 of the headlights and the product used to seal them
Process was
1000 Sand paper
2000 Sand paper
3000 Sand paper
3 inch wool pad
Flex PE-14
Meguiars 101
Menzerna PF2500
Menzerna SF4000
IPA Wipedown
Optimum Opti-Lens





It stopped raining long enough for me to take the car outside and work on the wheels.

Products Used

Sonax Full effect
Carpro Iron x
Wheel Woolies
SV brushes

Before



During




After, Hard to tell but barrels got cleaned as well


Rear bumper Before



Rear bumper after



Another rear bumper



After



After polishing the car it was time to apply Black Fire Black Ice




And Finally the glamour shots















 
Finally On to the Interior
Products used
Various Brushes
Mytee Lite II Hot Water Extractor
Meguiars APC

Before



During


After




Heres a couple of pictures of the coating for carpets upholstery etc




Thanks For Looking!!!!
 
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