Severe paint restoration of a Mitsubishi Evo

[white gecko]

When I was contacted by the owner of this car, I knew it was gonna need some work. However when I saw the state it was in, I realized it was gonna need a lot more. After discussing options for reviving the paint on this Evo, the customer decided to only do the exterior, even though the inside needed attention and you could barely see through the windows... So I got to work...



Here's what I arrived to...

You can see the clear has completely failed on the rear brakes. I guess there is a recall for this but it hasn't been done yet.

Another factory defect here, the clear was completely shot to oblivion on the carbon fiber spoiler. Spoiler is headed to the paint shop to get redone.

P21S Wheel Gel dwelling on the severely neglected wheels

Pre washing soak with the foam gun

 

[white gecko]

A couple of 50/50 shots

*time lapse*



MUCH MUCH later.... this is the result

The restored wheels with the finish now sealed for protection

Hope you enjoyed!

 

[U-piter]

Yes, enjoyed your post.Very wet look.Amazing transformation!

 

[Barry Theal]

Great work Jeff! I love these jobs. Jobs like this put me on the map. I miss doing them. Outstanding work again!

 

[Alexshimshimhae]

Lol wow that's just....wow

 

[mystickid]

Looks like a NEW car now. Nice Work bro.

 

[AndyWax]

Outstanding!

 

[gav'spurplez]

1. how did it get that bad ?

2. hope the owner takes better care of it

3. SUPER JOB !

 

[MarcHarris]

Awesome stuff Jeff! Nothing like restoring single-stage... the turn around really shows off the work you put in. It's like a whole new car. Beautiful work.

 

[Tru_Shine]

Holy Cow! some one really didn't know how to maintain that paint! awesome job on the recovery!

 

[white gecko]

Thanks guys!

 

[tssdetailing]

Shi**y clear or was it single stage????

 

[white gecko]

Shi**y clear or was it single stage????

Most Evos are single stage. Fortunately this one was. If it was clear I think it woulda been done.

 

[tssdetailing]

that's news to me...gosh, i can't believe there are single stage cars made after 2000

 

[a_guerrajr]

dang that paint was crap!