Ape Man

Going to start this thread for my weekends work I have planned. Going to compound the Trans-Am, use a medium grit compound, then a fine, then a wash and a hand wax.

Any tips, Ive buffed a few cars, but they were lighter colours.

Any suggestions on products, and techniques?

Car does not have to be wetsanded or anything, paint is in decent shape minue scuff/swirls in the clear (Original Owner drove it year round, so snow brushes etc have scuffed it up).

Ape Man

Well, for my first time compounding. I think I did o.k

Cars depth looks amazing, and swirls have been removed. Im quiet impressed as it has 323,000km and original paint.



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Will get better pictures tomorrow

9WhiteCamaro9

looks alot better

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desertLS1

iTrader: (8)

Thing is ready to go rock climbing lol paint looks a lot better.

Ape Man

Dont rub it in, I miss my sportlines already lol

DukesOfHazard

Not bad man, I work as a detailer full time and getting swirl out of darker paints can be a bitch. You did a good job on that though. I'm a big fan of the makita 9227C for the buffer and 3m's buffing compound and polish, good stuff. Nice job though man, looks good.

9WhiteCamaro9

why did you get rid of the Sportlines? jw

Ape Man

Thanks guys.

New apartment ramp is to steep, had to go back to OEM lol

LS1RedZ

iTrader: (19)

Paint definitely looks alot better. Good job!

Ape Man

Thanks, it was scary as I've never done a darker car (that was my own!) lol. But Im happy with results, brings some life back to her!

GoFast908Z

iTrader: (12)

Looks better, but I see a lot of holograms left behind. Keep practicing. Nice improvement so far.