Envy Valeting Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 A big old bus, due for paint correction. Car on arrival was in a bad way and had lived in London, apparently never seen a clay bar and swirled to hell. This was gonna be tough... Car was washed as per normal and brought into the unit for closer inspection Just been to the body shop for a repair to the rear quarter Time to clay. Initially started with Dodo gentle grey, but had to go to the purposeful purple as it was really bad. Paint thickness readings taken, tape applied and off I went. Tried a lot of combo's and eventually settled on Scholl Concepts S03+ and a Megs Polishing pad, but each panel was taking 2-4 hits as its rock solid paint and progress was slow. Got home on the Thursday night and did my DW research. No one has had an smooth ride and Jesse (Clevernickname) has done the most QP's on DW. A few PM's later I found out from Jesse I'd settled on the right polish for the job but he suggested a different technique. THANKS JESSE There is always something to learn, and someone to learn from... Day 2: New technique day, lets go... Seems to be working!!!! Yeehaa Natural 50/50 That hologrammed rear qtr Wax used Swissvax Scuderia, time for a select few afters as time and enthusiasm was scarce! Interior was also Swissvax'd as well. Time taken 13hrs machining, and 19hrs overall. I had allowed 2.5 days but a job came in Thursday that I HAD to do SATURDAY....to follow. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Nice job on the bus. What sort of paint readings did it have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Envy Valeting Posted October 5, 2009 Author Share Posted October 5, 2009 Hi Immy, many thanks. Paint readings were 150+ in most areas and the resprayed rear qtr had 280. Best wishes Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Paint readings were 150+ in most areas and the resprayed rear qtr had 280. If I keep saying I'm not envious, do you think anyone will believe me. Nice thick paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 thats a lovely car!!! and a great final result! i would love to be able to do this for a living but wouldnt know where to start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Envy Valeting Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 Wow, thats a coincidence! Just did a top up on this today. Its still huge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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