2010 Camaro SS with EnglandGreen 429ci Wrath package & Flames

[CakeDaddy]

This car belongs to a friend and he will be bringing it by for some work/advice. What approach should one take to correct minor scratches on the flames and black paint? I'd like to hear some do's and dont's. I've tackled numerous black cars, but never one with custom painted flames.

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foward this vid to the 2:50 mark to get a better look at the flames:
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[c5z06camaro]

OMG the 429ci:drool: and nice 5th gen!

 

[Twister]

Looks awesome. I bet that thing moves

 

[silverfox]

Yeah..,, they move !

 

[HeavyMetal]

Call whomever did the flame graphics and find out how much clear he shot over the flames and how much he left after wetsanding and buffing.

 

[Hoytman]

That ride is insane. After watching the second clip you're promted to watch some others on that same car...it has awesome power to say the least. Best sounding car I've heard in a long time too.

 

[CakeDaddy]

Call whomever did the flame graphics and find out how much clear he shot over the flames and how much he left after wetsanding and buffing.

Not alot of clear according to the owner

Best sounding car I've heard in a long time too.

Oh yeah.... and in person it moves your entire body!

Looks awesome. I bet that thing moves

yes sir...it moves!

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[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Call whomever did the flame graphics and find out how much clear he shot over the flames and how much he left after wetsanding and buffing.

Exactly what I would have recommended, (locate and talk to the painter), and the questions I would have asked...

:dblthumb2:

Not a lot of clear according to the owner

First, according to what I've read in this thread, the flames are under the final clear layers of paint.

Count yourself lucky. The owner was wise to coordinate with the painter before the paint job to have the flames painted on before the clear layers of paint were sprayed.


All you need to do is approach this like you would any important car you're working on and that's by testing the least aggressive product to get the job done.


"Use the least aggressive product to get the job done"

• Hopefully any swirls or scratches are not deep.
• Hopefully the paint is not too hard.

Test out a light polish and polishing pad first and then inspect the results using a 10% solution of IPA to Water.

If the swirls are removed to our satisfaction, then duplicate this process over the rest of the car and periodically check your results.

If the light polish and polishing pad isn't working effectively enough or fast enough, then move up to a medium polish with a polishing pad and test again.


Word Definitions - Compounds, Polishes, Glazes, Paint Cleaners and Waxes


Use expert technique and be sure to work clean.


Looks like a wild car and a fun project.

 

[IOMCAMARO]

Is the rest of the car the stock paint?

 

[CakeDaddy]

Is the rest of the car the stock paint?

The hood,trunk & both bumpers were painted.

Looks like a wild car and a fun project.

Mike..thanks and Yes! very wild car. I'll need to notify my neighborhood association before he comes over. rops:



thanks for all the advice guysrops:

 

[fancyfootwork]

Oooo.. Damn that sounds good! Gave me chills listening to it!

 

[A.P.A.D.]

off topic: what song is in that first video? sounds like some good polishing music to me =)

 

[BobbyG]

I must have posed on another thread similar to this.....

 

[HeavyMetal]

Not alot of clear according to the owner

But that's according to the owner, not the guy who did the flames. And what's "not a lot of clear"? One coat, two coats, three? And how thick was each coat? You get my point? Without talking to who did the paint you won't know and are left with a guess. It's not gonna kill you to pick up the phone and punch a few buttons - honest, millions of people do it every day, you will survive the experience.

 

[CakeDaddy]

HeavyMetal,

No doubt. The wheels are in motion to get the exacts.rops:

 

[Scarelane]

I'm not a huge Camaro fan, but that is bad @ss!! Very cool!

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[CakeDaddy]

My buddy came by today :xyxthumbs: Not as bad as I thouhgt, but we have a little work to do.

The flames are in great shape and has tons of clear coat. He uses a California Duster from time to time, but other than that its in nice shape. I'd consider his concerns minor compared to my last black car project.