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Presidential Detailed: CONTAMINATED GT and an 08' Shelby GT500
Ill start with the Mustang GT. This car is meticulously cared for, but unfortunately while sitting in a shop it somehow received a heavy dosing of contamination. I was called out to perform a test on a small portion, and was able to remove the contamination with a bit of work and sealed the deal for the job. While I knew I would be able to get the car back in shape, I also knew that it was going to be A LOT of work! Ill begin with the pictures and comment from there. ;)
Here is a section of the trunk before any work was performed. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1022.jpg Doesnt look bad? Well lets reverse the image..how about now? :oops: http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...MG_1022rev.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...MG_1030rev.jpg Here is another look.. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1024.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1026.jpg Once again, reversed.. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1025.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...MG_1032rev.jpg |
To fully removed the heavy contamination, I used a heavy dosing of Meguairs APC+ with their "Aggressive" Clay Bar from the Professional Line. While this did pretty much ruin my entire clay bar, it was working better than anything else I tried.
The damage done to my clay bars. They were literally disintegrating in my hand as I used them with the APC and I barely made it around the entire car. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1035.jpg The next pictures are after the heavy clay bar work which took SEVERAL hours. I spent most of the first half of the day simply claying the car to remove all the contaminants. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1034.jpg The paint was also pretty heavily swirled as you can see in these shots. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1036.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1037.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1038.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1039.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1040.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1045.jpg |
I then removed the license plate to further remove the hidden contaminants.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1033.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1046.jpg The vinyl letters seemed to have shrunk over the years, leaving a black residue which the dirt was sticking to. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1029.jpg Each letter was cleaned around the edges to remove the residue/dirt. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1047.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1028.jpg The car was then washed once again to further remove any loose contaminants. Its WHITE again! http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1048.jpg After seeing the car without its wing, we both loved how the car looked and now the owner is searching for a wingless trunk to switch out. ;) http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1042.jpg |
The owner and I agreed on a 2-step polishing process since it was removing a majority of the defects and the work was mostly focused on solely removing the contamination. Luckily, the Ford paint was fairly workable and white. I was able to get near full correction after a pass with M105/PFW followed with M205/Orange via DA.
Before. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1053.jpg 50/50. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1052.jpg After. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1054.jpg I performed the same process around the entire car, although it was hard to capture on camera and I was short on time. I then moved onto the wheels which need a light polish to brighten them up a little. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1055.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1056.jpg After a quick hand polish with Adams Metal Polish #2. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1057.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1058.jpg |
Now the long awaited afters! I sealed the car with two coats of Blackfire Paint Sealant and pulled the car out in the sun for the final results!
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1059.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1061.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1066.jpg You can really see the gloss from the Blackfire here, even on white. ;) http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1067.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1063.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1064.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1065.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1073.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1062.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1074.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1076.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...T/IMG_1072.jpg |
I later got a call from Bobby at SR Performance wanting a quick 1-step exterior job performed. I was on a tough time table but was able to finish this car in 5 hours total from start to finish, and the results even stunned me!
I started by snapping a couple shots before I began working. The car was actually quite dirty. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...0/IMG_1081.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...0/IMG_1082.jpg There were a couple areas where someone had gotten wax on the trim. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...0/IMG_1083.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...0/IMG_1090.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...0/IMG_1084.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...0/IMG_1085.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...0/IMG_1086.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...0/IMG_1087.jpg The wheels were quite foggy as well.. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...0/IMG_1088.jpg |
I started with an ONR wash. Here is half the bumper before touching it.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...0/IMG_1091.jpg After an ONR wash. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...0/IMG_1092.jpg The car had its fair share of defects, which the owner may have removed the next time. We were on a tight schedule for this detail so we opted for the 1-step. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...0/IMG_1093.jpg I taped off a section of the hood to determine how hard the clear was. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...0/IMG_1094.jpg I ended up using SIP on an Orange LC pad using a G110 DA polisher for a little longer work time. The results. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...0/IMG_1096.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...0/IMG_1097.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...0/IMG_1095.jpg |
We were running out of time and unfortunately it began to downpour right as I was finishing up. The owner tried to wait it out but had no choice but to leave, luckily it was no longer raining but the roads were still wet.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...0/IMG_1098.jpg This is FL for you, rain one second, pure sunlight the next but to my surprise I couldnt find any defects! http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...0/IMG_1101.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...0/IMG_1099.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...0/IMG_1103.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...0/IMG_1102.jpg The money shot. :D http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...0/IMG_1100.jpg |
Who was the Nimrod that was grinding metal and slinging hot metal shavings all over that white car??
I know that some call them Rustangs,:D But,I think he needs Shot!!:thumbsup: |
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