Hi guys :xyxthumbs:
It’s taken me a very long time.
I was very busy with our school project for the last 4 months or so.
Been to Kuala Lumpur to meet KC. he was really fantastic, very helpful and actually more than that. :dblthumb2:
The Sifu and the student
We were at the Sayasan Sunbeam Home.
And when I came back my kids were ill, the little “car-crazy” one had acute bronchitis
and I had to complete the project write-up for submission. :work:
Thanks God, my kids have recovered and the write-up completed and submitted too.
So here my detailing journey re-starts:
The civic was in very bad shape. It had been resprayed, and the defects of a custom paint job were obvious:
orange peel, pockets, pores and pits. Swirls and rids were everywhere.
(Sorry, no before pictures due to a hardware problem during image transfer.)
I wetsanded the scratches.
:buffing:
I didn’t go for full correction the (car will be sold).
Btw, one thing I learned is removing all defects will leave the paint so thin that it will be like a football player without a helmet.
Better live with it.
The change was noticeable however. The only problem I had was dust. We are in full summer here.
There had been no rain for a couple of weeks. The dust level was very high and our garage is not a closed one.
And I paid heavily for it in terms of compounding scratches.
After polishing pics:
Just look at the dust deposits. It was in the air :doh:
The side mirror
The sun test
Notice the sanding marks. I used Asia Abrasives sandpaper (2000 grit).
Not recommended. Use other alternatives.
I didn’t have these issues with Primex sandpaper I used before.
I heard that Mirka is available here (up to 2500 grit). So, I’ll try to have some sheets of it.
The car took me one and half days. When I got up, I had a “whole body” pain.
I just couldn’t ask anybody at home to help ease the pain. They are not detailing friendly. :bat::argue::bat:
But when I got out and saw the black civic, the joy was more intense than the pain.
I really loved the sight of it at early dawn.
rops:
The reflections off the civic were very nice.
We got blessed after a few days. It rained thanks God.
Water pebbles on the paint
Praying for more rain, for more water pebbles!
Feed back please
I’d like to have a few tips on how you polish your cars in an open area,
esp. where there’s a lot of dust and you want to avoid the buffing scratches
Your thoughts and comments are as usual most appreciated
Thanks so much and sunny cheers from Mauritius :xyxthumbs:
Zaid
It’s taken me a very long time.
I was very busy with our school project for the last 4 months or so.
Been to Kuala Lumpur to meet KC. he was really fantastic, very helpful and actually more than that. :dblthumb2:
The Sifu and the student
We were at the Sayasan Sunbeam Home.
And when I came back my kids were ill, the little “car-crazy” one had acute bronchitis
and I had to complete the project write-up for submission. :work:
Thanks God, my kids have recovered and the write-up completed and submitted too.
So here my detailing journey re-starts:
The civic was in very bad shape. It had been resprayed, and the defects of a custom paint job were obvious:
orange peel, pockets, pores and pits. Swirls and rids were everywhere.
(Sorry, no before pictures due to a hardware problem during image transfer.)
I wetsanded the scratches.
:buffing:
- Makita rotary
- LC orange & white pads
- Menzerna PG, Power Finish
I didn’t go for full correction the (car will be sold).
Btw, one thing I learned is removing all defects will leave the paint so thin that it will be like a football player without a helmet.
Better live with it.
The change was noticeable however. The only problem I had was dust. We are in full summer here.
There had been no rain for a couple of weeks. The dust level was very high and our garage is not a closed one.
And I paid heavily for it in terms of compounding scratches.
After polishing pics:
Just look at the dust deposits. It was in the air :doh:
The side mirror
The sun test
Notice the sanding marks. I used Asia Abrasives sandpaper (2000 grit).
Not recommended. Use other alternatives.
I didn’t have these issues with Primex sandpaper I used before.
I heard that Mirka is available here (up to 2500 grit). So, I’ll try to have some sheets of it.
The car took me one and half days. When I got up, I had a “whole body” pain.
I just couldn’t ask anybody at home to help ease the pain. They are not detailing friendly. :bat::argue::bat:
But when I got out and saw the black civic, the joy was more intense than the pain.
I really loved the sight of it at early dawn.
rops:
The reflections off the civic were very nice.
We got blessed after a few days. It rained thanks God.
Water pebbles on the paint
Praying for more rain, for more water pebbles!
Feed back please
I’d like to have a few tips on how you polish your cars in an open area,
esp. where there’s a lot of dust and you want to avoid the buffing scratches
Your thoughts and comments are as usual most appreciated
Thanks so much and sunny cheers from Mauritius :xyxthumbs:
Zaid
