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Craig
1st April 2009, 20:18
Its been waiting along time but i finally had chance to set about getting the paint in tip top condition, the paint is looking a fair bit weathered after 5 years of abuse, and a life of improper paint care.

As it seems a big project, i thaught i wud take a fair bit of work so i started on it tonight.

So first things first, i would tackle my wheels,

Using some Billberry safe wheel cleaner and a vikan wheel brush....

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt294/Craigcupra/IMG_3423.jpg

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt294/Craigcupra/IMG_3424.jpg

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt294/Craigcupra/IMG_3425.jpg

Then on with a thick coat of Snow foam...

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt294/Craigcupra/IMG_3426.jpg

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt294/Craigcupra/IMG_3427.jpg

After the snow foam and 2 bucket method....

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt294/Craigcupra/IMG_3428.jpg

Then i continued to clay the whole car, using meg's last touch as lubricant.
I hit most of the car with a few passes using the Porter cable, Sonus sfx pad an Menzerna 106ff

after one pass...

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt294/Craigcupra/01042009101.jpg

Still see quite a few imperfections...

another pass....

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt294/Craigcupra/01042009102.jpg

99% gone.

Heres a 50/50...

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt294/Craigcupra/01042009103.jpg

I will post more up as i get on,but still along way to go you get the idea haha.

Cheers for reading.

Craig
Mark51
1st April 2009, 20:34
very nice mate
Craig
1st April 2009, 20:40
Have sent u a pm.
bullit
1st April 2009, 20:41
should look good as it black
Craig
1st April 2009, 20:45
Metallic Black Magic, the veedubs and audi's use it. Really pops out when the sun is out.
MR_N
1st April 2009, 20:56
very nice mate, love the car. Need to give mine a good going over but got no place inside to put it to use the DA on it.
dannygti
1st April 2009, 21:02
looking matey...

there was loads of detailing threads this time last year but it seems to have died down on here so its quite refreshing to read one again.
Craig
1st April 2009, 21:04
Yeh been a tad busy matey, will be plenty to come, which ones have u seen the lupo?.
dannygti
1st April 2009, 21:06
i havnt seen the lupo one, got a link?
Craig
1st April 2009, 21:08
http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=129393
Davekelz
1st April 2009, 21:11
Looking good Craig, nice work as per usual :D
Craig
1st April 2009, 21:12
Looking good Craig, nice work as per usual :D

Cheers dave, it will be when its done.
Luke
1st April 2009, 21:20
Looking good mate.

Will see you tomorrow night
Craig
1st April 2009, 21:25
Theres still some swirls for you to have a go at.
Saxo_Steveo
2nd April 2009, 08:26
Good job:y:

What dya use for the snow foam ?? jet wash and a lance??
Craig
2nd April 2009, 19:11
Cheers guys i will update this as a project when i get some more done.
stevie_m
2nd April 2009, 19:54
the wheels look brand spanking new, nice job, but in the last picture it looks like the paint has taken one hell of a flogging
Craig
2nd April 2009, 19:56
the wheels look brand spanking new, nice job, but in the last picture it looks like the paint has taken one hell of a flogging

The wheels are spanking new, they have been powdercoated, The paint has had alot of abuse, but hopefully i can sort that.

Thanks for the comments.
dannyjay
3rd April 2009, 15:36
Thought you had a grey one? Lol.

Someone with your skillz needs to do mine for me!! :P
Freakin_Sweeet
3rd April 2009, 15:52
Gotta say mate, fooking love that car, it looks stunning! :y:
Craig
5th April 2009, 07:43
Cheers guys for the comments, ive got some nice collinites 915 to use.