1998 Isuzu Rodeo Extreme Makeover! - Single Stage Paint
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Wheels and Tires
Huge thank you to Frank for tackling the worst part of this project and that was trying to make some kind of difference with the wheels and tires.
The wheels are clearcoated polished aluminum and there's a lot of areas where the clearcoat has come off and is flaking and peeling off where it's still on the wheel.
Not much anyone can do to fix clearcoat failure on a wheel except to remove the tires from the wheels and have them re-painted. That's beyond our scope for our Thursday night projects so we'll let the owners handle this aspect.
We did clean and then dress the tires though and that's where Frank took over...
Machine cleaning with a Cyclo soft upholstery brush on a Griot's DA Polisher.
After machine scrubbing and hand wiping the tires clean, Frank uses BLACKFIRE Total Eclipse Tire Shine Spray to restore a deep, dark shine to the tires.
Thanks Frank!
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Wheels and Tires
Huge thank you to Frank for tackling the worst part of this project and that was trying to make some kind of difference with the wheels and tires.
The wheels are clearcoated polished aluminum and there's a lot of areas where the clearcoat has come off and is flaking and peeling off where it's still on the wheel.
Not much anyone can do to fix clearcoat failure on a wheel except to remove the tires from the wheels and have them re-painted. That's beyond our scope for our Thursday night projects so we'll let the owners handle this aspect.
We did clean and then dress the tires though and that's where Frank took over...
Machine cleaning with a Cyclo soft upholstery brush on a Griot's DA Polisher.
After machine scrubbing and hand wiping the tires clean, Frank uses BLACKFIRE Total Eclipse Tire Shine Spray to restore a deep, dark shine to the tires.
Thanks Frank!
:dblthumb2:
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I would like to know what s the diference between BF Total Eclipse Tire Spray & Tire Gel , I use TE Tire Gel on my end . Thanx
I would like to know what s the diference between BF Total Eclipse Tire Spray & Tire Gel , I use TE Tire Gel on my end . Thanx
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Couple of pictures to put this transformation into perspective....
Before
After
Before
After
Before
After
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Couple of pictures to put this transformation into perspective....
Before
After
Before
After
Before
After
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This is unreal .
This is unreal .
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After moving the Isuzu into the studio and inspecting more closely we verified this Isuzu has been repainted. The current paint is single stage and it's possible the factory paint was single stage but it could have been basecoat/clearcoat. Only an Isuzu Rodeo Guru would know for sure.
Too late... we done ruined it....
Couple guys here at work that saw this Isuzu yesterday before we worked it over thought it was a lost cause.
She hasn't even seen it yet! She'll see it tonight when Mike returns it to her...
Here's the next automotive project...
Sign up: 1965 Chevy C10 Fleetside Extreme Makeover!
I agree. I actually like doing extreme makeovers to what some people would consider a "beater". One of my favorite all time projects was "The Chicken Truck", back in Oregon.
I actually put out some buffer sticks, cone shaped foam on a stick that you can use with an electric drill but before I could get someone going on the grill with the drill a bunch of guys knocked it out by hand.
Thanks Dr Oldz, appreciate the comment... these guys really went to town on this old Isuzu...
:dblthumb2:
After moving the Isuzu into the studio and inspecting more closely we verified this Isuzu has been repainted. The current paint is single stage and it's possible the factory paint was single stage but it could have been basecoat/clearcoat. Only an Isuzu Rodeo Guru would know for sure.
Too late... we done ruined it....
Couple guys here at work that saw this Isuzu yesterday before we worked it over thought it was a lost cause.
She hasn't even seen it yet! She'll see it tonight when Mike returns it to her...
Here's the next automotive project...
Sign up: 1965 Chevy C10 Fleetside Extreme Makeover!
I agree. I actually like doing extreme makeovers to what some people would consider a "beater". One of my favorite all time projects was "The Chicken Truck", back in Oregon.
I actually put out some buffer sticks, cone shaped foam on a stick that you can use with an electric drill but before I could get someone going on the grill with the drill a bunch of guys knocked it out by hand.
Thanks Dr Oldz, appreciate the comment... these guys really went to town on this old Isuzu...
:dblthumb2:
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Thanks Mike, it's too bad we couldn't do more with the wheels due to the clear coat failure but we did the best we could under the circumstances. At least we got the tires looking good
rops:. What an amazing transformation on the paint! The guys did a super job on the paint with your training and suggestions of products and methods :dblthumb2:.
Thanks Mike, it's too bad we couldn't do more with the wheels due to the clear coat failure but we did the best we could under the circumstances. At least we got the tires looking good
rops:. What an amazing transformation on the paint! The guys did a super job on the paint with your training and suggestions of products and methods :dblthumb2:.
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what a turn around, that looks like a new paint job
what a turn around, that looks like a new paint job
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I would ve tought so myself Mike ! How many people had their ride repainted without knowing such processes or knowledge .
I would ve tought so myself Mike ! How many people had their ride repainted without knowing such processes or knowledge .
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I don't know Mike, your slipping! I see quite a bit of product dust down in between the hood and fenders! Lol!
Seriously though, OMG! What a transformation! Any unknowing person would end up paying $2000+ for a paint job that wouldn't even look nearly as great as you and the team made it look! Great work! This one will definitely stick in my mind for a long time!
I don't know Mike, your slipping! I see quite a bit of product dust down in between the hood and fenders! Lol!
Seriously though, OMG! What a transformation! Any unknowing person would end up paying $2000+ for a paint job that wouldn't even look nearly as great as you and the team made it look! Great work! This one will definitely stick in my mind for a long time!
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Just sitting at my computer and my 14 year old daughter who really isn't into cars at all walks by---I show her the before and after photos...
"Gee Dad, even I have to admit that's pretty good."
High praise from her!
Just sitting at my computer and my 14 year old daughter who really isn't into cars at all walks by---I show her the before and after photos...
"Gee Dad, even I have to admit that's pretty good."
High praise from her!
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lol , true !
lol , true !
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Wow!
I posted this to my Facebook page and it already has 2,200 views.
People like dramatic before and after shots about as much as they like water beading shots!
:xyxthumbs:
Wow!
I posted this to my Facebook page and it already has 2,200 views.
People like dramatic before and after shots about as much as they like water beading shots!
:xyxthumbs:
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that was fun.
it is not going to win any shows, but if that was my car and it came back after a day looking like that i would be thrilled. wish i could see the reaction of the owner when she gets it.
that was fun.
it is not going to win any shows, but if that was my car and it came back after a day looking like that i would be thrilled. wish i could see the reaction of the owner when she gets it.
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i'm sure Mike will respond and correct any wrong info i give, but as i understand it from last night:
-- you want to use terry cloth towels as sort of a mild abrasive to rub the oils into the paint and remove oxidized paint
-- anything used on a machine will simply be not abrasive enough, or too abrasive, and not as controlled. (think resto work on antique cars to preserve original paint)
-- we were really laying into it with the towels, very different than any hand application technique that would ever be used on a clear coat.
i'm sure Mike will respond and correct any wrong info i give, but as i understand it from last night:
-- you want to use terry cloth towels as sort of a mild abrasive to rub the oils into the paint and remove oxidized paint
-- anything used on a machine will simply be not abrasive enough, or too abrasive, and not as controlled. (think resto work on antique cars to preserve original paint)
-- we were really laying into it with the towels, very different than any hand application technique that would ever be used on a clear coat.
