I just got my brand new Nissan in black a couple days ago. As an autopian I felt I not only wanted to detail this brand new black vehicle but that it was in my autopian blood to have to make it look show car great. However, I had already noticed the orange peel texture of the paint. At first I was a disappointed but at the same time I already knew this was the new industry standard as far as paint jobs go nowadays. I thought, I see so many beautiful new cars with beautiful looking details posted on Autopia, mine will be similar. The car would be garaged until completed.
My process for this this project:
1. Poorboys spray and wipe waterless wash via MF
2. Clay with poorboys s&w as clay lubricant
3. Poorboys spray and wipe waterless wash via MF
4. Menzerna po85rd polish via CMA white polishing pad with PC
5. Jeff's Werkstatt Prime by hand using microfiber hand applicator
6. Jeff's Werkstatt Acrylic Jett via CMA grey glazing pad with PC
7. 2nd layer of Jeff's Werkstatt Acrylic Jett by hand application
8. 3rd layer of Jeff's Werkstatt Acryclic Jett by hand apllication
9. ClearKote Red Moose Machine Glaze via CMA glazing pad with PC
10. Poorboys Ex-P by hand
11. 2nd layer of Poorboys Ex-P by hand
Next steps will finally by my carnauba wax layers of Natty's Blue and Natty's Blue spitshined. Would it be a good idea to top that with OCW??
But back on track, I drove my car out after the first coat of Ex-P for a dinner. The results for VERY disappointing. Yes the car was glossy, and the paint felt soft, slick and smooth but the reflections were awful. It didn't have the depth or wetness I was looking for. It just looks like a shiny black vehicle but I would not consider it up to autopian standards. I mainly blame this on the orange peel texture of the paint job.
I will post up pictures after I am done with my detailing project.
My process for this this project:
1. Poorboys spray and wipe waterless wash via MF
2. Clay with poorboys s&w as clay lubricant
3. Poorboys spray and wipe waterless wash via MF
4. Menzerna po85rd polish via CMA white polishing pad with PC
5. Jeff's Werkstatt Prime by hand using microfiber hand applicator
6. Jeff's Werkstatt Acrylic Jett via CMA grey glazing pad with PC
7. 2nd layer of Jeff's Werkstatt Acrylic Jett by hand application
8. 3rd layer of Jeff's Werkstatt Acryclic Jett by hand apllication
9. ClearKote Red Moose Machine Glaze via CMA glazing pad with PC
10. Poorboys Ex-P by hand
11. 2nd layer of Poorboys Ex-P by hand
Next steps will finally by my carnauba wax layers of Natty's Blue and Natty's Blue spitshined. Would it be a good idea to top that with OCW??
But back on track, I drove my car out after the first coat of Ex-P for a dinner. The results for VERY disappointing. Yes the car was glossy, and the paint felt soft, slick and smooth but the reflections were awful. It didn't have the depth or wetness I was looking for. It just looks like a shiny black vehicle but I would not consider it up to autopian standards. I mainly blame this on the orange peel texture of the paint job.
I will post up pictures after I am done with my detailing project.