JR001
26-08-2007, 09:42 PM
An old acquaintance came to visit a couple of months ago and I couldn't help notice that this beautiful car needed to be restored back to a worthy condition. The owner knew it had to be better for the next track day at Knockhill.
The effects of dry-wiping of the paint and general poor wash technique turned the car into the condition that you see here.
Wash and Clay
Foamed with Megs All Purpose Cleaner through superspray.
Megs APC foamed through Superspray
Rinsed with hose
Autobrite tar and glue remover applied to lower panels.
APC'd again, followed by Two Bucket Method wash with Megs Lambswool and MF mits, CG Extreme Body Wash and Wax.
Rinsed with hose.
Claying carried out using Sonus green with Megs Last Touch as lube 1:1.
The car had been clayed a few months ago and was relatively free of majorly-bonded contaminants.
Machine Polishing
Sonus White Polishing pad used in conjunction with Menzerna 106 FF polish
Spread for 2 passes at speed 2. Polish broken down with 4 passes at speed 4-5, followed by 2 passes at speed 3. Residue wiped with Poorboys work towels.
The doors, all of the rear end, and the bonnet all required two hits.
All PCing carried out with only touch pressure on each panel.
Most panels required two hits.
Cleansing and Protection
Body was HD Cleansed followed by Carbon wax, Field Glaze.
Wheels cleansed with JEFFS Acrylic Prime and topped with Acrylic Jett (3 coats).
All windows, inside and out, were cleansed and protected with JEFFS ACrylic Prime.
Arches and tyres dressed with Poorboys Bold and Bright.
Tailpipes given a 10 minute hand polish with Megs NXT Polysh.
Door shuts and jambs cleansed with Megs APC 4:1, followed by Jeffs Prime again for more cleansing and protection.
BEFORES AND AFTERS
Bonnet Before
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/JULY%20DETAILS/100_1499.jpg
Bonnet After
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/JULY%20DETAILS/100_1819.jpg?t=1188159998 Sorry about the size of this but I can't resize it.
N/S Front Quarter Before
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/JULY%20DETAILS/100_1502.jpg
N/S Front Quarter After
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/JULY%20DETAILS/100_1823.jpg
Rear End Before
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/JULY%20DETAILS/100_1810.jpg
Rear End After
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/JULY%20DETAILS/100_1818.jpg
General Afters
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/JULY%20DETAILS/100_1830.jpg
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/JULY%20DETAILS/100_1829.jpg
The Overall Transformation
From this:
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/100_1501.jpg
to this:
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/JULY%20DETAILS/100_1821.jpg
Thanks for Looking.
The effects of dry-wiping of the paint and general poor wash technique turned the car into the condition that you see here.
Wash and Clay
Foamed with Megs All Purpose Cleaner through superspray.
Megs APC foamed through Superspray
Rinsed with hose
Autobrite tar and glue remover applied to lower panels.
APC'd again, followed by Two Bucket Method wash with Megs Lambswool and MF mits, CG Extreme Body Wash and Wax.
Rinsed with hose.
Claying carried out using Sonus green with Megs Last Touch as lube 1:1.
The car had been clayed a few months ago and was relatively free of majorly-bonded contaminants.
Machine Polishing
Sonus White Polishing pad used in conjunction with Menzerna 106 FF polish
Spread for 2 passes at speed 2. Polish broken down with 4 passes at speed 4-5, followed by 2 passes at speed 3. Residue wiped with Poorboys work towels.
The doors, all of the rear end, and the bonnet all required two hits.
All PCing carried out with only touch pressure on each panel.
Most panels required two hits.
Cleansing and Protection
Body was HD Cleansed followed by Carbon wax, Field Glaze.
Wheels cleansed with JEFFS Acrylic Prime and topped with Acrylic Jett (3 coats).
All windows, inside and out, were cleansed and protected with JEFFS ACrylic Prime.
Arches and tyres dressed with Poorboys Bold and Bright.
Tailpipes given a 10 minute hand polish with Megs NXT Polysh.
Door shuts and jambs cleansed with Megs APC 4:1, followed by Jeffs Prime again for more cleansing and protection.
BEFORES AND AFTERS
Bonnet Before
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/JULY%20DETAILS/100_1499.jpg
Bonnet After
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/JULY%20DETAILS/100_1819.jpg?t=1188159998 Sorry about the size of this but I can't resize it.
N/S Front Quarter Before
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/JULY%20DETAILS/100_1502.jpg
N/S Front Quarter After
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/JULY%20DETAILS/100_1823.jpg
Rear End Before
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/JULY%20DETAILS/100_1810.jpg
Rear End After
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/JULY%20DETAILS/100_1818.jpg
General Afters
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/JULY%20DETAILS/100_1830.jpg
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/JULY%20DETAILS/100_1829.jpg
The Overall Transformation
From this:
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/100_1501.jpg
to this:
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/JULY%20DETAILS/100_1821.jpg
Thanks for Looking.