Black 95 Z, full correction, dail up don't bother(finished pics page 2)
06-15-2012, 08:14 AM
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06-15-2012, 09:39 AM
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Fantastic results. Very nicely done.
One product I've found that has worked exceptionally well on these hard clear coats is Wolfgang Total Swirl Remover. It cuts these hard clears extremely quickly and simply doesn't dust nearly as easily as M105 does.
I've used M105 with foam and unless you properly prime the pad, it can be really tough to work with especially during a hot Chicago day! I normally use the KB pad priming method and achieve great results but very much dislike the short working time of the compound. I've been using a D300/M105 mix on the Megs 5" MF pad with alot of success in the past as well. It's another great combo on these cars.
Anyways, fantastic results man! And guys that are thinking about learning this stuff, it isn't that difficult. Go over to Jeff's professional detailer thread and read everything, like four times. Then keep reading and researching. These results are achievable with the right knowledge, products, and patience.
One product I've found that has worked exceptionally well on these hard clear coats is Wolfgang Total Swirl Remover. It cuts these hard clears extremely quickly and simply doesn't dust nearly as easily as M105 does.
I've used M105 with foam and unless you properly prime the pad, it can be really tough to work with especially during a hot Chicago day! I normally use the KB pad priming method and achieve great results but very much dislike the short working time of the compound. I've been using a D300/M105 mix on the Megs 5" MF pad with alot of success in the past as well. It's another great combo on these cars.
Anyways, fantastic results man! And guys that are thinking about learning this stuff, it isn't that difficult. Go over to Jeff's professional detailer thread and read everything, like four times. Then keep reading and researching. These results are achievable with the right knowledge, products, and patience.
06-15-2012, 06:44 PM
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Fantastic results. Very nicely done.
One product I've found that has worked exceptionally well on these hard clear coats is Wolfgang Total Swirl Remover. It cuts these hard clears extremely quickly and simply doesn't dust nearly as easily as M105 does.
I've used M105 with foam and unless you properly prime the pad, it can be really tough to work with especially during a hot Chicago day! I normally use the KB pad priming method and achieve great results but very much dislike the short working time of the compound. I've been using a D300/M105 mix on the Megs 5" MF pad with alot of success in the past as well. It's another great combo on these cars.
Anyways, fantastic results man! And guys that are thinking about learning this stuff, it isn't that difficult. Go over to Jeff's professional detailer thread and read everything, like four times. Then keep reading and researching. These results are achievable with the right knowledge, products, and patience.
One product I've found that has worked exceptionally well on these hard clear coats is Wolfgang Total Swirl Remover. It cuts these hard clears extremely quickly and simply doesn't dust nearly as easily as M105 does.
I've used M105 with foam and unless you properly prime the pad, it can be really tough to work with especially during a hot Chicago day! I normally use the KB pad priming method and achieve great results but very much dislike the short working time of the compound. I've been using a D300/M105 mix on the Megs 5" MF pad with alot of success in the past as well. It's another great combo on these cars.
Anyways, fantastic results man! And guys that are thinking about learning this stuff, it isn't that difficult. Go over to Jeff's professional detailer thread and read everything, like four times. Then keep reading and researching. These results are achievable with the right knowledge, products, and patience.
You are spot on with everything you said. The M105 was about impossible to work with until I started using the KB method. Just using an "X" or three pea sized drops did nothing but dust and didn't cut that well. I've talked to Kevin Brown several times(on the internet)and he is an awesome guy. I'm sure he has forgot more about paint correction than I will probably ever know.
I need to pick up some more M105 and D300. I'm going to mix them 50/50 in a bottle. Jeff gave me that tip.
06-15-2012, 06:48 PM
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Don't get me wrong the PC will get the job done. After I get some more experience I will probably look into getting a FLEX.
06-16-2012, 11:34 AM
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Awesome work man that looks like an incredible turnaround. I still see some haze left over, but I bet that menzerna will clear that up nicely.
I was considering buying some microfiber pads for when I do my car but they are so expensive lol.
I was considering buying some microfiber pads for when I do my car but they are so expensive lol.
06-25-2012, 10:25 PM
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You are right about the haze. The paint is soft in some areas. It probably wouldn't have been as bad with 205 and a black pad but I knew I was going to use the Menz on it.
The microfiber pads are defiantly worth it. They get a lot of defects out.
Depending on how bad your car is and how much you want it corrected will depend on the price. It also depends on if the person you take it to charges by the job or by the hour. Be very leery of someone who will "detail" your car for 150 bucks. Because that's what you will get, a 150 detail job. Be careful who you take your car too. Ask lots of questions and know what questions to ask. IMO if the person doesn't want to take time and explain the process they use either they; arrogant and don't want to tell their "trade" secrets OR don't know what they are doing. Again this is just my opinion.
The owner of the car in this thread showed me an ad on Craigslist Saturday night for a guy advertising a wash, wax, interior detail for $45 dollars.
Professional paint correction and cheap are normally not used in the same sentence unless the word "not" is between them.
Thank you!
06-25-2012, 10:44 PM
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Sorry for the lack of updates guys. I will have finished pics of the car Wednesday. I appreciate everyone's interest and comments.
Here are a few pics pics to showing the Menz/black pad on it.
This is what we started with on the hoop.
This is where we are at now.
This is what the quarter panel started out as.
Here's a 50/50, Menz/black pad on the left, M205/white on right.
Here are a few pics pics to showing the Menz/black pad on it.
This is what we started with on the hoop.
This is where we are at now.
This is what the quarter panel started out as.
Here's a 50/50, Menz/black pad on the left, M205/white on right.
06-25-2012, 10:46 PM
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I will get some better pics of the hoop, I don't always remember how I took the before pic. IMO it's good to take the after pic the same way to show the true difference. I also don't want you guys to think I'm pulling some "Tom foolery" either.
07-02-2012, 12:39 AM
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Sorry it took so long to get finished pics up. Due to circumstances out of my control I didn't get to finish it till this afternoon. I get the car outside to take some pics and it starts to clouding up. It hasn't rained here in about a month and has been well into the 100's this week. I didn't have the car done for an hour and it started thundering. I got the car back in the garage about ten seconds before it opened up.
I will get some more pics tomorrow in the sun.
I will get some more pics tomorrow in the sun.
07-02-2012, 01:59 AM
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Looks great!
I need to pick up 105/205 and do some work on my truck and my fiancee's 94 z28. Both of them have been repainted so they should turn out really nice. Her car is black and my truck is dark green.
I need to pick up 105/205 and do some work on my truck and my fiancee's 94 z28. Both of them have been repainted so they should turn out really nice. Her car is black and my truck is dark green.
07-02-2012, 02:06 AM
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If its been repainted make sure you do a test spot first. This car has been repainted several different times(different panels) and most body shops will use a cheaper clear coat which is softer than OE. I ran into this on this car.
