2015 Caspian Black Pearl Genesis Coupe 3.8

mjlinane

mjlinane

My name is Mike
A co-worker's son's new car. Got it a couple of weeks ago. In reasonably good nick except for slight tunnel wash marring. And with the paint being as hard as it was, not sure how that was even possible.

The usual pre-coating decon: CG CW + OPC > Carpro IronX Snow Foam > CG CWC > SM Arnold Speedy Prep Towel + Nanoskin Glide. Even made a video. ;) http://www.autopia.org/forums/washing-drying-and-claying/183981-mike-washes-car.html

Polishing was with most of my polishers + B&S Finishing MF Pad + RUPES Zephir.
Primer was Carpro Essence.
LSP was Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Paint Coating (and Surface Coating, where appropriate) - machine applied :o with PCxp + LC Red Pad.

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And, if you guessed there would be another @#$% video, you'd be correct.

Thanks for viewing. Questions welcome.
 

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Mike,

Noob ? for you...

You mentioned the paint being on the hard side, and in another post that your DD is a Sonata.

In your experience, has Hyundai paint been generally on the hard side consistently? I have a '15 Elantra with the dark silver paint, and am trying to get some "qualitative" general information to file away for later.

Thanks in advance - Nick
 
very nice Mike.. tell me more about your process of machine applying the paint coating.. im interested

im guessing you sprayed the pad and then low speed?
 
Thanks Brandt and ShakingHorizons.

512detail said:
tell me more about your process of machine applying the paint coating.. im interested

im guessing you sprayed the pad and then low speed?
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The inspiration came from Garry Dean again
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Back in the day, I did this with Wolf's Hard Body. I like the idea of working it into the paint matrix. Also had fewer highspots to clean up later.

Now, I am not as frantic as Garry (generally a true statement in most ways) - so picture a slower, more anal version of this. I did a section at a time with my PCxp + Red Pad on 3. Pretty much the same as if I were machine applying wax or a sealant. And Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Paint Coating is a joy to work with.

Definitely appreciated Garry reminding me of this. I think the result spoke for itself.
 
Oh, and the plan is, once I figure out some technical stuff, to use my GG BOSS G10 pneumatic to do this part. Its easy one-handed operation will lend itself perfectly to this (coating in the other hand).
 
Very interesting indeed, i have a PC+Red Pad + DP Paint Coat which comes in a spray form, may give applying it like this a shot. Did you have to toss your red pad in the trash after use?
 
I got a 3" jiggle machine (pc), so I may try it with that.

I am somewhat worried about making sure good coverage, and wonder how fast the pad dries out. So of course I'll end up using 3x more than I should.
 
im going to give this a shot with my duetto on the hood of my truck tomorrow (unless i happen to have some other coating in my mystery box)

im with you ron, I will probably use too much for this method but there's only one way to find out :)
 
Migue said:
Did you have to toss your red pad in the trash after use?
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I don't toss the normal applicator after using so no. As soon as I finish, I hit it with Pad Cleaner and then soak in bucket filled with DP Pad Cleaner solution until I wash them.

Ronkh said:
I am somewhat worried about making sure good coverage, and wonder how fast the pad dries out. So of course I'll end up using 3x more than I should.
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As noted above, I don't have Garry's flair. After an initial spray on the pad to prime it, I spray the hood and spread it about the same area that I would do with a regular applicator. Rinse and repeat.
 
Haha yeah gary looked possessed there..i kept thinking it was sped up...

Mike, speed wise- sounded very high speed...am i right?

Im kind of wanting to do around speed 3 on the duetto
 
mjlilane - Quick question (sorry to sidetrack a bit). How did you like Wolf's Hard Body? Ever try their Body Wrap? I was thinking of using HB on a 96 Jeep Cherokee

And to bring it back to topic, hehe, I saw the pics from my phone earlier this morning, and figured I needed to see them from my computer after some coffee. I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me, as it looked so good. Great job on this.
 
nickclark08 said:
Mike,

Noob ? for you...

You mentioned the paint being on the hard side, and in another post that your DD is a Sonata.

In your experience, has Hyundai paint been generally on the hard side consistently? I have a '15 Elantra with the dark silver paint, and am trying to get some "qualitative" general information to file away for later.

Thanks in advance - Nick
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mjlinane said:
Hi Nick.

Yes, in general, Hyundai paint is very hard. My DD post from 4 years ago: http://www.autopia.org/forums/the-detailers-showcase/38029-dd-opti-coated.html?highlight= Had to use a pretty stout combo just to get it to enhance the gloss appreciably. Can't recall a soft one yet but you should always assume so and work your way up in a test spot first.
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First of all, amazing job Mike.

For reference, now that you mention it...I remember working on a few Hyundai's and now that I think of it they all had paint on the hard side. (A few Elantras and Santa Fe's) So I just wanted to +1 what you said.
 
Thanks Ray and JustJesus.

512detail said:
Mike, speed wise- sounded very high speed...am i right?

Im kind of wanting to do around speed 3 on the duetto
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I used speed 3 on the PCxp, which is barely turning. You are just spreading - not correcting - so speed can be low.

JustJesus said:
mjlilane - Quick question (sorry to sidetrack a bit). How did you like Wolf's Hard Body? Ever try their Body Wrap? I was thinking of using HB on a 96 Jeep Cherokee
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I do like Hard Body. Still have some and will use again. Their AIO Prep (Shine & Seal) is excellent, too. Never tried Body Wrap.
 
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