a.k.a. Patrick
New member
I took this one on, without any pre-inspection. I dont know why I do this, (All the time) I guess the majority of details I do are not too close too home, and sometimes its just difficult to get over and take a good look. So last night when I confirmed the appt., I asked again what color it was. Mind you I had just finished up a black Altima from H***. The last thing I wanted was another "BLACK" car. Well, you guessed it, black again. And guess what my next appt's cars color is? A black Carrera......I never win do I?!
Anyway, when I pulled up to the driveway, I said to myself, "Why does it have to be 90 today?" Cuz this was going to need some work.
The current owner purchased it in August, and it was rather obvious, it was not well cared for, even up to that point. I dont think I have ever seen black in poorer shape. Matter of fact, it could still use some additional work. Im not sure this thing even has a clear coat. I dont believe it does being such an early model, and the fact that I went through (last count) 8 pads, that includes 4 orange light cutting pads, 2 green light polishing pads, and 2 finishing pads.
My first attempt was with 1Z PP, followed up with 1Z MP. It was decent, but I threw in Optimum, as I did yesterday, and had (as you'll see) some pretty decent results. I kept the 1Z PP as my first go to, then finished with Optimum Polish. Sealed up with DG #111. The paint Im afraid to say is pretty shot with scarring, stains, and deep oxidation that hasnt really surfaced yet. By that I mean all throught the hood, the black is discolored, and spotty.
Here, take a look!
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Total time, 5 hrs. Minimal interior work other then door panels, dash cleaning and protection, and a thorough vacuum. The owner is getting new seats, so i did manage to save some time on the interior.
Anyway, when I pulled up to the driveway, I said to myself, "Why does it have to be 90 today?" Cuz this was going to need some work.
The current owner purchased it in August, and it was rather obvious, it was not well cared for, even up to that point. I dont think I have ever seen black in poorer shape. Matter of fact, it could still use some additional work. Im not sure this thing even has a clear coat. I dont believe it does being such an early model, and the fact that I went through (last count) 8 pads, that includes 4 orange light cutting pads, 2 green light polishing pads, and 2 finishing pads.
My first attempt was with 1Z PP, followed up with 1Z MP. It was decent, but I threw in Optimum, as I did yesterday, and had (as you'll see) some pretty decent results. I kept the 1Z PP as my first go to, then finished with Optimum Polish. Sealed up with DG #111. The paint Im afraid to say is pretty shot with scarring, stains, and deep oxidation that hasnt really surfaced yet. By that I mean all throught the hood, the black is discolored, and spotty.
Here, take a look!
Before:
After:
Before:
After:
Before:
After:
Total time, 5 hrs. Minimal interior work other then door panels, dash cleaning and protection, and a thorough vacuum. The owner is getting new seats, so i did manage to save some time on the interior.
