Corsa C detail RED = Paint fade FTL - Saxperience

Jamie · 17th May 2010, 22:30

Right well my brain wave to take pics only happend after the 3rd wash doh!

Im not going to bore you with all the stages dont worry lol!

Even after the washes & claying you can see the paint is in bad shape.

Out came the DA to save the day!

I didn't get time to do the wheels and tires as he had to go home for dinner lol

The cars paintwork was in the same condition as the roof all over was filth

Pics

Roof before

Showing a touch with DA

Thats not just because of the reflection that, that is the difference between the colour of the pannel after polishing and you can clearly see it differs from that of the boot!

Overall

some reflections

Needless to say my Pal was amazed as no cosavons could clean the ***** off and make this car shine.

CHIP · 17th May 2010, 22:32

Very good dude

Some nice result's... Out of interest, what pad's and polishes did you use?

Jamie · 17th May 2010, 22:37

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Originally Posted by CHIP

Very good dude

Some nice result's... Out of interest, what pad's and polishes did you use?

Hi Chip, thanks

I used Menzerna Polishes and Pads, it's your average polish package from CYC have it on special usually

- Menzerna Intensive Polish PO85RD 3.02 (250ml)
- Menzerna Final Finish PO85RD (250ml)
- Menzerna compounding Pad
- Menzerna Polishing Pad

CHIP · 17th May 2010, 22:42

Nice one dude, that's the kit i've got too... Handy to know what can be achieved with it as i haven't had a chance to play with faded paint yet

TypeRDavid · 17th May 2010, 22:47

Typical vauxhall red always fades to pink great turnaround mate.

Jamie · 17th May 2010, 22:52

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Originally Posted by CHIP

Nice one dude, that's the kit i've got too... Handy to know what can be achieved with it as i haven't had a chance to play with faded paint yet

Yep really is a good kit, defo recommend Menzerna polishes!

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Originally Posted by TypeRDavid

Typical vauxhall red always fades to pink great turnaround mate.

Thanks mate

Typical Vauxhalls lol

Bound · 18th May 2010, 02:45

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Originally Posted by TypeRDavid

Typical vauxhall red always fades to pink great turnaround mate.

Yeah, the paint from 10-15 year old corsa's. One or 2 shapes before this one, have disgustingly faded paint, looks so scabby. Hate it.

Aly · 18th May 2010, 10:59

Looks very good.
Red Vauxhalls musn't be lacquered
Makes me wonder if you could buy a really bad faded red corsa polish it up and make some £££

Jamie · 18th May 2010, 11:43

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Originally Posted by Aly

Looks very good.
Red Vauxhalls musn't be lacquered
Makes me wonder if you could buy a really bad faded red corsa polish it up and make some £££

That's exactly what my pals doing with it

I reckon it's gone from 1500's worth to 2.3k

wadoryu · 18th May 2010, 16:38

red is the worst colour period for paint fading. it's not just vauxhalls it's how people take care of their car

adamm · 18th May 2010, 18:43

yeah alot of old red bmws about are like that. that came up much better mate. menzerna kit is what i have and it does seem awesome shame i havent really used it much yet though

lol aly that is a good idea bet you wold make more no doubt. might put alot of people of that your selling a car a week after owning it though. i know that would put me of buying a car