Sever paint restoration of an Evo
10-30-2010, 02:46 AM
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Sever paint restoration of an Evo When I was contacted by the owner of this car, I knew it was gonna need some work. However when I saw the state it was in, I realized it was gonna need a lot more. After discussing options for reviving the paint on this Evo, the customer decided to only do the exterior, even though the inside needed attention and you could barely see through the windows... So I got to work...
Here's what I arrived to...
You can see the clear has completely failed on the rear brakes. I guess there is a recall for this but it hasn't been done yet.
Another factory defect here, the clear was completely shot to oblivion on the carbon fiber spoiler. Spoiler is headed to the paint shop to get redone.
P21S Wheel Gel dwelling on the severely neglected wheels
Pre washing soak with the foam gun
A couple of 50/50 shots
*time lapse*
MUCH MUCH later.... this is the result
The restored wheels with the finish now sealed for protection
Hope you enjoyed!
Here's what I arrived to...
You can see the clear has completely failed on the rear brakes. I guess there is a recall for this but it hasn't been done yet.
Another factory defect here, the clear was completely shot to oblivion on the carbon fiber spoiler. Spoiler is headed to the paint shop to get redone.
P21S Wheel Gel dwelling on the severely neglected wheels
Pre washing soak with the foam gun
A couple of 50/50 shots
*time lapse*
MUCH MUCH later.... this is the result
The restored wheels with the finish now sealed for protection
Hope you enjoyed!
10-30-2010, 03:27 AM
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I'm willing to bet that things had some paint work done in the past, and that its the repaint that has failed, not the oem paint.
10-30-2010, 10:29 AM
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definitely never been washed and was left outside neglected for years lol. that paint was oxidized to the max! GOOD JOB! and yeah that spoiler brings back good memories; I sanded and reclearcoated one awhile back and it was a PITA
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10-30-2010, 02:26 PM
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Single stage paint....I'm 100% they were red. These single stage paints, when left neglected, can turn verrrry hazy over time. But fortunately, most of the time the gloss can be brought back with something just as simple as a coat of wax. Here, much more was done, but I love the before and afters of red single stage paint, they are night and day difference!
