4 Day correction on Corvette **its pic heavy**
04-19-2011, 09:00 PM
#1
4 Day correction on Corvette **its pic heavy** Current owner bought it just a few months ago with about 4500 miles on it. The corvette was originally set up for a 2 step correction to fix some shoddy work done at a body shop. Lots of trails/holograms and swirls, also some overspray as well. Current owner bought it just a few months ago with about 4500 miles on it. After stripping off the heavy fillers on the surface, it was very evident that 2 steps wouldn't be sufficient on this hard Vette clear, especially in black.
After a call to the owner to discuss the situation with him, it was decided to take the correction much further. Goal now was the complete removal of all buffer trails/holograms, all swirls and marring, all overspray, and as many of the RIDS as possible without wetsanding (with the exception of 1 bad scratch).
After a total of 32 hours, 95%+ correction was achieved.
Befores...
Repainted bumper and buffer-hacked to no end...
More trails...
Heavy swirls and RIDS
The deep scratch that would be wetsanded later
Mmmmm holograms...
This is not dirt here, this is overspray of clearcoat. Notice how it loses all clarity...
Again you can see how foggy the overspray makes the paint look..
And onto the horror installed by the previous owner and body shop...
50/50 shot (compounding only)
More....
After finishing the hood, I pulled it back out in the sun to inspect it. Pretty happy considering this was just compounding, and no polishing yet.
This spot between the door and fender is a common spot missed by people. Every single Vette I've been called for, to fix another detailers work has still had dirt in here. Because the shape of the gap, a towel will not reach it, and instead be fed into the fender. Numerous q-tips later with M105/M205 and some Zaino All in One cleaned it right up.
Corrected!
Same process here
After a call to the owner to discuss the situation with him, it was decided to take the correction much further. Goal now was the complete removal of all buffer trails/holograms, all swirls and marring, all overspray, and as many of the RIDS as possible without wetsanding (with the exception of 1 bad scratch).
After a total of 32 hours, 95%+ correction was achieved.
Befores...
Repainted bumper and buffer-hacked to no end...
More trails...
Heavy swirls and RIDS
The deep scratch that would be wetsanded later
Mmmmm holograms...
This is not dirt here, this is overspray of clearcoat. Notice how it loses all clarity...
Again you can see how foggy the overspray makes the paint look..
And onto the horror installed by the previous owner and body shop...
50/50 shot (compounding only)
More....
After finishing the hood, I pulled it back out in the sun to inspect it. Pretty happy considering this was just compounding, and no polishing yet.
This spot between the door and fender is a common spot missed by people. Every single Vette I've been called for, to fix another detailers work has still had dirt in here. Because the shape of the gap, a towel will not reach it, and instead be fed into the fender. Numerous q-tips later with M105/M205 and some Zaino All in One cleaned it right up.
Corrected!
Same process here
04-19-2011, 09:01 PM
#2
50/50 with compounding only
The deep scratch from earlier being wetsanded. 1500 grit done. 2000, 2500, and 3000 to follow.
Corrected
Right side of halo bar...
After correction...
Left side of halo bar...
Returned to ship shape
Taping is a vital part of corrections where compounding is involved. Some edges need protection more than others. This is to show that not all edges are created equal. The edges on the rear hatch are nice and smooth and typically don't require taping. However, the adjacent edge on the bumper and rear quarters are like a knife edge. The factory paint and clear can not build up here and you can strike through faster than you can react to stop it. Tried to take some pics of this taping to show where its necessary and where it sometimes isn't.
(left edge nicely rounded, right edge more like a knife edge)
Taped for safety
Sharp edges taped
Poor tails
Better...
After 1 step of compounding. More to follow this step.
04-19-2011, 09:01 PM
#3
Finished pictures after polishing and jeweling. Multiple IPA wipedowns and a coat of Blackfire Wet Diamond.
A little bit of streaking from the sealant. This was easily wiped off with a microfiber towel
A little more streaking, easily removed
Where the deep scratch used to be...
My favorite pic
Thanks for checking it out!
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Can't wait to have my car done in this way someday.......... 
04-20-2011, 12:34 AM
#16
Thanks!
Thank you
Thanks!
After prepping the surface by washing and removing all previous waxes/sealants/fillers, then claying.... yes. Compound, polish (both multiple times) then sealant. Blackfire Wet Diamond is not a wax.
Thank you kindly!
I do enjoy it, thanks!
thanks
yeah it was rough to start with. thanks
Thank you!
Its what price-shoppers get though... you get what you pay for. Thanks!
I used M105 x2, then Menzerna SIP, then jeweled with Menzerna PO85RD. Thanks
For 32hours? A good amount.
Thank you
After prepping the surface by washing and removing all previous waxes/sealants/fillers, then claying.... yes. Compound, polish (both multiple times) then sealant. Blackfire Wet Diamond is not a wax.
thanks
yeah it was rough to start with. thanks
Thank you!
I used M105 x2, then Menzerna SIP, then jeweled with Menzerna PO85RD. Thanks
For 32hours? A good amount.
