Jacob Harrod AUTOCLEAN
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Today I had my buddies at BG inform me that they had accidentally shut the garage door on the spoiler and trunk lid of a really nice 91' Camaro (These guys are really good mechanics. Everyone makes mostakes.). 
Sorry, I didn't get any before pics. They asked if I could, "work my magic." Yes I'm a paint magician! ha ha ha
If you zoom in on the pic below with the arrow you'll see the distinct line where I taped the spoiler off in order to take a precaution against buffing on the edges. This should serve as some what of a before and after photo. (One day when I have a swirlfinder light I'll have some better before and afters.)
I took a look at it and said, "I might be able to fix this."
I went by O Reilly's auto parts and purchased a Mastercraft wool pad and Mastercraft polishing pad, then went home and loaded up my arsenal.
I packed up my Mac Tools battery powered rotary, painters tape, MF towels, 3D One, Meguiar's Ultimate Waterless Wash, Meguiar's Ultimate Hybrid Wax, IPA Solution, Lake Country CCS Wax Applicator, and some Mother's Detailing Clay.
I kissed my wife and kids and I was on my way.
Once I got back to BG, I got with the Kung Foo Hustle, and set up my work area.
I then did a waterless wash on the spoiler and trunk lid, taped off the edges, as well as clayed the paint. I must say, I was damn proud of my tape job.
Then it was on to an IPA wipe and test spot.
I attached the backing plate to the buffer, and using the centering tool, I centered the pad. After that I laid a bead of polish down. About the size of a pencil, as Mike P. suggests.
I picked up my bead with the 10 @ 10 technique on the lowest setting, 800, on my buffer, and spread out my product. I highly recommend you check out Mike's how to article here.
https://www.autogeekonline.net/foru...ue-picking-up-bead-product-rotary-buffer.html
I let the buffer stop on the paint and then bumped it up to 1000. Then I squeezed the trigger and let the weight of the buffer glide on the spoiler, just guiding it with my hands for 4 section passes and then I slightly reduced the weight by lifting up on the buffer for 4 section passes, for a total of 8 section passes, counting each section pass out loud. I must say that I felt like I was one with the buffer, and I had so much fun! It felt more like performing a martial art, and the smell of 3D one is amazing!
I then wiped the polish off with a MF towel and and attached the polishing pad. I laid down another bead, picked it up and went to town with 6 section passes, counting out loud as Mike P teaches. I pressed down slightly for the first 3 section passes then reduced the weight of the buffer on the surface as I did with the wool pad. This was my attempt to finish down as best as possible with what I had available. I then wiped off the polish once again.
I shined my flashlight on it and inspected the results as as best as I could. The paint looked much better, but the scratches weren't removed. Unfortunately I'm afraid they were too deep. I wasn't really comfortable buffing on it much more as I didn't want to risk burning through the paint with my limited experience.
I repeated the process on the rest of the spoiler.
I asked my Pal Tommy to help me inspect for holograms of which we couldn't find any.
Unfortunately we couldn't get the car into direct sunlight.
I pulled the tape up low and slow followed by an IPA wipe, then two coats of the Meguiar's Ultimate Liquid Wax.
Afterwards everyone came over to look at it and they praised my efforts. I think the spoiler made a really big improvement and so did they.
I guess they are going to take it to the body shop Monday and have it re painted. A possible opportunity for a scuff and buff?
In the end I know it didn't turn out perfect, but this was an awesome chance to practice on a pretty cool car and it doesn't matter if I totally jacked it up or not because they are having it repainted any ways. A fact I didn't know until I was finished. The trunk lid needed repainted anyways, because the clear coat was failing. If there are any improvements you think I could have made please let me know as I am always open to opportunities to learn something new.
Thank you so much for reading my fun article and I hope you enjoyed reading!
Respectfully,
Jacob Harrod
AUTOCLEAN
Detailing Specialist
Sent from my SM-G975U using Autogeekonline mobile app
Sorry, I didn't get any before pics. They asked if I could, "work my magic." Yes I'm a paint magician! ha ha haIf you zoom in on the pic below with the arrow you'll see the distinct line where I taped the spoiler off in order to take a precaution against buffing on the edges. This should serve as some what of a before and after photo. (One day when I have a swirlfinder light I'll have some better before and afters.)
I took a look at it and said, "I might be able to fix this."
I went by O Reilly's auto parts and purchased a Mastercraft wool pad and Mastercraft polishing pad, then went home and loaded up my arsenal.
I packed up my Mac Tools battery powered rotary, painters tape, MF towels, 3D One, Meguiar's Ultimate Waterless Wash, Meguiar's Ultimate Hybrid Wax, IPA Solution, Lake Country CCS Wax Applicator, and some Mother's Detailing Clay.
I kissed my wife and kids and I was on my way.
Once I got back to BG, I got with the Kung Foo Hustle, and set up my work area.
I then did a waterless wash on the spoiler and trunk lid, taped off the edges, as well as clayed the paint. I must say, I was damn proud of my tape job.
Then it was on to an IPA wipe and test spot.
I attached the backing plate to the buffer, and using the centering tool, I centered the pad. After that I laid a bead of polish down. About the size of a pencil, as Mike P. suggests.
I picked up my bead with the 10 @ 10 technique on the lowest setting, 800, on my buffer, and spread out my product. I highly recommend you check out Mike's how to article here.
https://www.autogeekonline.net/foru...ue-picking-up-bead-product-rotary-buffer.html
I let the buffer stop on the paint and then bumped it up to 1000. Then I squeezed the trigger and let the weight of the buffer glide on the spoiler, just guiding it with my hands for 4 section passes and then I slightly reduced the weight by lifting up on the buffer for 4 section passes, for a total of 8 section passes, counting each section pass out loud. I must say that I felt like I was one with the buffer, and I had so much fun! It felt more like performing a martial art, and the smell of 3D one is amazing!
I then wiped the polish off with a MF towel and and attached the polishing pad. I laid down another bead, picked it up and went to town with 6 section passes, counting out loud as Mike P teaches. I pressed down slightly for the first 3 section passes then reduced the weight of the buffer on the surface as I did with the wool pad. This was my attempt to finish down as best as possible with what I had available. I then wiped off the polish once again.
I shined my flashlight on it and inspected the results as as best as I could. The paint looked much better, but the scratches weren't removed. Unfortunately I'm afraid they were too deep. I wasn't really comfortable buffing on it much more as I didn't want to risk burning through the paint with my limited experience.
I repeated the process on the rest of the spoiler.
I asked my Pal Tommy to help me inspect for holograms of which we couldn't find any.
Unfortunately we couldn't get the car into direct sunlight.
I pulled the tape up low and slow followed by an IPA wipe, then two coats of the Meguiar's Ultimate Liquid Wax.
Afterwards everyone came over to look at it and they praised my efforts. I think the spoiler made a really big improvement and so did they.
I guess they are going to take it to the body shop Monday and have it re painted. A possible opportunity for a scuff and buff?
In the end I know it didn't turn out perfect, but this was an awesome chance to practice on a pretty cool car and it doesn't matter if I totally jacked it up or not because they are having it repainted any ways. A fact I didn't know until I was finished. The trunk lid needed repainted anyways, because the clear coat was failing. If there are any improvements you think I could have made please let me know as I am always open to opportunities to learn something new.
Thank you so much for reading my fun article and I hope you enjoyed reading!
Respectfully,
Jacob Harrod
AUTOCLEAN
Detailing Specialist
Sent from my SM-G975U using Autogeekonline mobile app
