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Many good replies already from some long-time contributing members here! No need to go down to 400grit- start with 600grit if you need to get that aggressive. Also- forgo clear coating them when you are finished with the sanding polishing- it will just degrade again. XPel makes pre-cut Paint...

Bosko- I have worked in the collision industry for 15yrs- as a technician, a detailer, a manager, and as an estimator. My bottom statement is something that I have always stuck with- and for the current shop organization that I work for- we provide it in writing for every customer and every job!

Awesome work as always, Scott! She is a beaut! Customer might want to look at getting the tires replaced though- with a 2015 date code on the sidewall they are out of Porsche's guidelines for tire age. Also- my personal opinion is that the 19inch wheels look too large on the 996- the...

No, the shop has (or should have) scuffed/sanded the top of the original clear coat down to provide something for the new cleat coat to bite into. Compounding it back to the edge just moves it to an area that will be less noticeable. Also- if the shop is reputable- they should provide a...

Yikes- I see some pigtails from sand scratch swelling in the bodywork underneath that paint! I am excited to see the finished results!

Wow, just wow!!!! Incredible job as always, Scott!!!!! You definitely had a lot of tedious work cut out on this one- 1.2mil paint thick(thin)ness on some panels?? Yikes! Hello operation preservation!!! I never cease to be amazed at your work!!! (and your awesome clientele!!!!)

What you are seeing is most likely spore damage/tracing that is now stained into the matte silver paint finish on your instrument cluster surround. It is very similar to the damage I see on the semi-gloss silver interior trim I see in a lot of Subarus, Nissans, Hyundais, and Kias- in most of...

Gorgeous!!! Just missing the factory optioned Nardi wood steering wheel :)

Great results by the class!!! The paint looks awesome- nice and vibrant!!! Wish I could say the same for the bodywork underneath that paint......... In the end what matters most is a happy customer that gets a lot of enjoyment and excitement out of their pride and joy. And, lots of smiles...

Soul Red II came out for 2020MY so 2019 production date. I agree with everyone else across the board- as far as OE candy paints on major production vehicles- Mazda's Soul Red is definitely the cream of the crop!!! The only downside is when/if it comes time for collision repair- it is an...

Greetings from southern Maine!

Would have to do a test spot- rubber mats are not vulcanized like tires. Tires can take heavy doses of lacquer thinner without problem

Nice work and excellent write-up as always, Mike! You are the master!! And the white staining is the Release Agent in the rubber- it comes to the surface as the liquified rubber cools off in the mold during the manufacturing process. This is the reason that we have to scrub new raw bumper...

Short answer is yes, it will have to be repainted to be perfect. Answer to if you don't have it repainted and just leave it alone: you can prolong clear coat failure by keeping it protected with what ever wax/sealant/coating you like as long as you use it often and as long as you are careful...

Superb work as always, Justin!

Can't wait to see the results!

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Holy hammered! Poor thing! Great save!!!!!!

Thank you for sharing, Scott!!!!

A hood with UV protection added in from the manufacturer would be autoclave vacuum infused full dry carbon and would set you back more than 10X what you paid...……….It would also probably be half the weight and twice as strong Wet sanding is not recommended- as Mike Phillips stated: as the...